Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory for PlayStation 4 (PS4)

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Release date

12-11-2020

Genres

Music, Role-playing (RPG)

Reported by

ShadPS4Bot

IGDB Rating★ 7.9
IGDB

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a rhythm action game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It is the fourteenth installment in the Kingdom Hearts series. The game features over 140 songs from the series and the ability to play as over 20 characters. Additionally, Kairi's story is continued from the end of the Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind downloadable content. Hints at the next Kingdom Hearts game came in January 2020 from series creator Tetsuya Nomura, with the game being revealed in June 2020. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will be released worldwide in 2020. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a rhythm action game featuring over 140 songs from the series and its Disney worlds. The game features both single and multiplayer gameplay, with four different game modes, including online battles. The gameplay of Melody of Memory has been compared to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. Traversal between each of the worlds is done through the Gummi Ship, a system used in previous mainline Kingdom Hearts games.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is currently rated Intro on EmuRank, and ShadPS4 is the recommended first emulator overall.

EmuRank currently tracks 4 reports for this game across 1 emulator and 2 operating systems, so the guidance below reflects a broad testing base rather than a single setup.

Compatibility Verdict

Intro
Recommended emulator

ShadPS4

Confidence

Medium

Playable or better

0%

Scoring window

4 reports

Total tracked reports

4

Emulators tested

1

Operating systems

2

Last updated

0% of selected reports reach Playable or better across 4 reports in the current scoring window.

Intro means the strongest current emulator evidence suggests this is the game's best supported compatibility tier. Medium confidence means the recommendation is reasonably supported, but additional reports would solidify it further.

Compatibility and confidence are separate signals. EmuRank tracks the full report history for this game, but the public ranking gives priority to the strongest current scoring window for each emulator.

How EmuRank Scores This Game

EmuRank currently tracks 4 reports for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory across 1 emulator and 2 operating systems.

For ranking purposes, reports are ordered by relevance using votes, freshness, and source quality. This means the most trusted and recent reports carry more weight in the final recommendation.

ShadPS4 has 4 total tracked reports for this game, and all of them are inside the current scoring window.

Why ShadPS4 Is Recommended

ShadPS4 is the current first recommendation because it combines the strongest compatibility evidence with the most convincing scoring window for this game. All 4 tracked reports for this emulator are inside the current scoring window.

0% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Most evidence points to limited compatibility. The recommendation is the best available option, but results are generally below Playable.

This recommendation is also reinforced by official-source evidence: 4 official reports are tracked for this emulator on this game.

4 total reports4 in scoring windowPerfect: 0%Playable+: 0%

Best Emulator by Operating System

The same emulator leads across all operating systems with available data. Individual OS confidence levels may still vary based on report volume and consistency.

Windows Ingame

ShadPS4

Confidence Low

0% Playable or better  · 2 reports

Early evidence on Windows: Ingame via ShadPS4 (Low confidence, 2 reports). More data would strengthen this result.

Linux Loadable

ShadPS4

Confidence Low

0% Playable or better  · 2 reports

Early evidence on Linux: Loadable via ShadPS4 (Low confidence, 2 reports). More data would strengthen this result.

Testing Coverage and Data Sources

EmuRank currently tracks 4 reports for this game spanning November 2025 to April 2026. Those reports cover 1 emulator and 2 operating systems, giving this page a broader evidence base than a single setup guide.

The report base is also detailed: 4 include notes. That makes the report history below useful not only for the verdict, but also for comparing real-world setups.

4 of the 4 reports come from official sources, which adds additional weight to the compatibility evidence.

Total reports

4

Emulators tested

1

Operating systems

2

Official reports

4

First tested

Latest tested

Reports

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The summaries above explain the current recommendation, but the raw reports below remain the best place to inspect exact emulator versions, operating systems, hardware notes, and edge cases. They also show where successful and unsuccessful setups differ, which is why EmuRank keeps the full report history visible on the page.

4 reports tracked for this game. Use the filters below to narrow by emulator, OS, or compatibility level.

4 results
Emulator
Version
OS
Compat.
Relevance
Votes
Report Date
Author
ShadPS4 0.15.0Linux Nothing 76.8 0 ShadPS4Bot
ShadPS4 0.15.0Windows Ingame 76.4 0 ShadPS4Bot
ShadPS4 0.12.5Linux Loadable 70.3 0 ShadPS4Bot
ShadPS4 0.12.5Windows Ingame 69.9 0 ShadPS4Bot
ShadPS4 0.15.0 Linux
Nothing
★ 76.8 ↑ 0 ·
ShadPS4 0.15.0 Windows
Ingame
★ 76.4 ↑ 0 ·
ShadPS4 0.12.5 Linux
Loadable
★ 70.3 ↑ 0 ·
ShadPS4 0.12.5 Windows
Ingame
★ 69.9 ↑ 0 ·

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Emulator FAQ

Is Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory playable on EmuRank right now?
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory currently shows Intro compatibility on EmuRank, based on 4 reports across PlayStation 4. Compatibility describes the strongest current evidence, while confidence describes how stable that recommendation is.
What is the best emulator for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory?
ShadPS4 is currently the recommended first emulator for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory — 0% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Confidence is Medium. EmuRank tracks 4 total reports for this emulator on Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, and all of them are inside the current scoring window. Check the OS breakdown above for platform-specific guidance.
Why does EmuRank recommend ShadPS4 for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory?
EmuRank ranks emulators by combining compatibility evidence with confidence derived from report count and consistency. ShadPS4 currently achieves the highest combined score for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. See the Why ShadPS4 Is Recommended section above for the full breakdown.
How many reports does EmuRank track for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory?
EmuRank currently tracks 4 reports for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. These reports cover multiple emulators and operating systems. Each emulator recommendation is based on its own highest-relevance scoring window, not the raw full history alone.
Does the best emulator for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory change by operating system?
Results can vary by OS. Current OS breakdown: Windows: Ingame via ShadPS4; Linux: Loadable via ShadPS4. Check the Best Emulator by Operating System section above for the full per-OS picture.
What should I do if my setup differs from the recommendation?
Start with the emulator recommended for your specific OS in the section above. If your OS shows weaker evidence, check the raw reports below for recent setups that match your hardware. You can also submit a report to help expand the evidence base.
How recent is the current compatibility data for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory?
EmuRank recalculates compatibility automatically whenever a new report is submitted or voted on. Check the compatibility calculated date near the top of the page for the last update time. The raw reports below show exact dates for each individual test.