Linux Review:

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.

PROTON TIER: GOLD

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of six unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade and save the Disney worlds from encroaching darkness.

Status Check Runs via Proton. ProtonDB Tier: Gold.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Wayland Compatibility: The game requires an X11 session.
  • Solution: Select an X11 session at the login screen.
• Specific Game Selection: The game requires the specific title to be selected.
  • Solution: In the Heroic Games Launcher advanced options, specify the desired game (e.g., KH1, KH2) in the “alternative EXE to run” field.
• Mod Compatibility: Requires specific configuration for mods.
  • Problem: Mod loading fails.
    • Solution: Add dinput8.dll to the Winecfg settings. Additionally, configure the WINEDLLOVERRIDES environment variable with the value dinput8=n,b (within quotation marks) in the Heroic Games Launcher.
• Script Location: Scripts must be placed in the prefix directory.
  • Problem: Script execution fails.
    • Solution: Place scripts within the prefix directory (e.g., C:\users\steamusers\AppData\LocalLow\Heroic Games Launcher\kingdomhearts.exe).
• Borderless Fullscreen Issues: The game struggles with borderless fullscreen.
  • Problem: Top bar clipping on some desktop environments.
    • Solution: Cycle between windowed and fullscreen modes until the game covers the full monitor canvas.
• Save File Overwriting: Occasionally fails to overwrite existing save files.
  • Problem: Game crashes with a Visual C++ error when attempting to save.
    • Solution: This issue is also reported on Windows, suggesting a bug within the game’s save system. No reliable workaround is currently available.
• KH1 Stability (Specific): KH1 exhibits variable stability.
  • Problem: Occasional crashes in Deep Jungle.
    • Solution: Crashes appear to be limited to the first hour of gameplay per day.
• Proton Compatibility Switching: KH2FM can be stabilized by alternating between Proton Experimental and GE-Proton.
  • Solution: If the game crashes, try switching to a different Proton version.
• KH2FM Stability: KH2FM experiences instability in the second half of the game.
  • Problem: Random crashes in KH2FM.
    • Solution: Switch between Proton Experimental and GE-Proton versions.
• Cachy-OS: All versions work seamlessly with Proton Cachy-OS Latest.

Verdict A solid Gold-tier experience on Linux. While occasional crashes and borderless fullscreen issues are reported, the provided fixes offer significant improvements. Recommended for Linux gamers, particularly those comfortable tweaking Proton configurations.