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'''''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''''' is the tenth installment in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series, and is included in ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue]]''. The game is rendered in {{w|Unreal Engine 4}}.


This game's story is an epilogue to ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and a playable prologue to ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. It is connected to ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]'' and chronicles [[Aqua]]'s continued journey through the [[Realm of Darkness]].
'''''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''''' is ninth game in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' series. It is releasing exclusively for the PlayStation 4 system as a part of the complete ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue]]'' package. The story acts simultaneously as an epilogue to ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' as well as a prologue for the upcoming ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', following [[Aqua]]'s journey through the [[Realm of Darkness]]. The game is developed through {{w|Unreal Engine 4}}, acting as a sort of technical demo meant to give players a taste of ''Kingdom Hearts III'''s gameplay. The entry is roughly the size equivalent of a single ''Kingdom Hearts III'' world.{{fact}}
 
Chronologically, the main events of ''0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' occurs in the past after the events of the [[Secret Episode]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'' and coincides with the events from ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''. However, it is told as a story by [[King Mickey]] and [[Yen Sid]] to [[Riku]] and [[Kairi]] in the present (after the events of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'') and leads to the events that will occur in ''Kingdom Hearts III''.


==Story==
==Story==
[[Luxu]] stands alone in the [[Keyblade Graveyard]]. With the [[No Name]] in-hand, he watches silently as [[Kingdom Hearts]] appears in the sky.
In the aftermath of a [[Keyblade War|spectacular battle]] in the [[Keyblade Graveyard]], a [[Luxu|hooded figure]] holding a [[Master Xehanort's Keyblade|Keyblade possessing an eye]] observes as [[Kingdom Hearts]] appears in the sky.


A century later, at the [[Mysterious Tower]], [[Yen Sid]] tells [[Riku]], [[Kairi]], and [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] they must rescue [[Terra]], [[Ventus]], and Aqua. Mickey reveals he last saw Aqua in the [[Realm of Darkness]]:
In the [[Mysterious Tower]], [[Yen Sid]] informs [[Riku]], [[Kairi]], and [[King Mickey]] of their latest objective: to rescue [[Terra]], [[Ventus]], and [[Aqua]] from their fates. Mickey reveals a secret to Riku: right when they closed the [[Door to Darkness]], Aqua was there with them, and tells his story.


[[File:Castle of Dreams 01 KH0.2.png|thumb|left|Aqua in the Realm of Darkness.]]
''Following her climactic battle with [[Terra-Xehanort]] that left her stranded in the Realm of Darkness, Aqua arrives in the remains of [[Castle of Dreams]], where she discovers that time does not pass in the Realm of Darkness. As she traverses the ruins of [[Dwarf Woodlands]] and [[Enchanted Dominion]], she encounters mirages of Terra and Ventus and battles a phantom of herself. She eventually catches up to Terra and Ventus in the remains of Enchanted Dominion. She briefly speaks with Terra, but he transforms into [[Terra-Xehanort]], who demands to know if Ven is in the Chamber of Waking inside Castle Oblivion; Terra fights back and Aqua is pulled into darkness again, but is found by Mickey. After Mickey explains that ten years have passed in the outside world, she agrees to help him find [[Kingdom Key D|a Keyblade of darkness]] in order to seal the Door to Darkness and learns that [[Sora]] and Riku, the two boys she encountered [[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep|ten years earlier]], have been helping to save the worlds. They locate the Keyblade and catch Riku just as Sora defeats [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] in [[End of the World]]. Mickey and Aqua rush to aid Riku just as he is attacked by Heartless. Aqua sacrifices herself to keep them at bay and falls deeper into the darkness while Mickey and Riku seal the door with Sora. Trapped once again in the Realm of Darkness, Aqua vows to serve as a Wayfinder for anyone who will find themselves there in the future. Shortly afterwards, she witnesses the worlds being restored before finding [[Ansem the Wise]] at the Dark Margin.''
Aqua learns time does not flow in the Realm of Darkness by exploring the remnants of [[Castle of Dreams]], and begins seeing silent illusory versions of Terra and Ventus. In the remains of [[Dwarf Woodlands]], she defeats the [[Phantom Aqua]], a ghostly copy of herself. In [[Enchanted Dominion]], she catches up to Terra and Ventus again, and this time Terra responds, telling her the real him is lost in shadow. Suddenly, he is overtaken by [[Terra-Xehanort]] and she learns [[Xehanort]] is trying to find the [[Chamber of Waking]], before the real Terra begins to fight back and confesses Xehanort is a part of him now.


While they struggle, Aqua is pulled deeper into the darkness, where she is found by King Mickey. The two Keyblade Masters team up to help [[Sora]] and Riku close the [[Door to Darkness]] so they can save the worlds from the [[Heartless]]. When the [[Demon Tide]] attempts to attack Riku, Aqua sacrifices herself to keep it at bay, vowing to act as a [[Wayfinder]] for anyone who falls into the darkness, and to return to her friends eventually. Later, on Destiny Islands, she watches as the worlds are restored; before being plunged even deeper into the darkness, where she finds [[Ansem the Wise]] at the Dark Margin.  
Horrified by the news, Riku demands to know why Mickey kept this a secret from him. Yen Sid explains the dangers of venturing into the Realm of Darkness, something that Sora most likely would have tried to attempt. Yen Sid presents Riku and Mickey with new garments to protect them from the darkness for their journey to rescue Aqua, and assigns Kairi to train with [[Lea]] under [[Merlin]]. Shortly afterwards, Sora returns to the Tower, where Yen Sid explains that his task will now be to find a way to retrieve people's lost hearts. Though Sora has once again been stripped of most of his power, due to nearly becoming one of Master Xehanort's vessels, Yen Sid reminds him of [[Hercules|a previous acquaintance]] who once lost and regained his power, and advises Sora to pay him a visit with Donald and Goofy.


Having learned the role he unknowingly played in sealing Aqua's fate, Riku demands to know why King Mickey kept it secret. Yen Sid explains this was done to prevent Riku or Sora from attempting a doomed rescue of Aqua, then he reveals a safe means of entering the Realm of Darkness has been found. Riku and Mickey receive new garments made by [[Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather]], and they depart to find Aqua and return her to the Realm of Light. Meanwhile, Kairi is instructed to train under the wizard [[Merlin]] so she can become a Keyblade wielder, although needs to be reassured when she hears her fellow pupil, [[Lea]], was formerly [[Axel]].
Aboard the Gummi Ship, the trio ponder on how to travel between worlds due to the passageways having been sealed again. Remembering Yen Sid's words, "May our hearts be our guiding key", Goofy advises Sora to use his heart and he is able to open a passageway to [[Olympus Coliseum]], setting the stage for ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''.
 
[[File:2.9 - The First Volume 01 KH0.2.png|thumb|Sora, Donald, and Goofy head to Olympus Coliseum.]]
A short time later, [[Donald Duck|Donald]] and [[Goofy]] reunite with Sora, who returns to Mysterious Tower after a prolonged absence. Sora is tasked with learning to retrieve lost hearts by Yen Sid, and he is told that almost becoming Master Xehanort's vessel has stripped him of many powers. Yen Sid reminds Sora of [[Hercules]], who once lost and regained his godlike strength, and the Keyblade wielder departs with Donald and Goofy to pay the hero a visit.
 
Aboard the [[Gummi Ship]], Sora and friends wonder how they will travel to other worlds, as the lanes between them have been resealed. Suddenly, Goofy remembers an old saying of Yen Sid's: "May your heart be your guiding key". Using his heart, Sora successfully opens a path to [[Olympus Coliseum]].
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Aqua exploring Dark World KH0.2.png|thumb|left|Aqua exploring the Dark World.]]
*Unlike previous games, Aqua starts at level 50.
Aqua controls similarly to her scenario in ''Birth by Sleep''. [[Shotlock]]s return from ''Birth by Sleep'', as does the [[Focus Gauge]], although there is only one Shotlock, [[Prism Rain]], and it must be unlocked near the beginning of the game.
*The [[Command Menu]] is present, but excludes [[Summon]]s.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToJ_fXiGhM / E3 2016 Premium Showcase]</ref>
 
*[[Shotlock]] attacks return, with a similar Focus gauge.<ref>[http://kh13.com/news/tai-yasue-discusses-kingdom-hearts-02-birth-by-sleep-a-fragmentary-passage-with-famitsu]</ref>{{?}}<!--link to original journal, use title-->
The [[Command Deck]] from ''Birth by Sleep'' is gone and has been replaced by a Command Menu that acts more akin to ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', as the game is meant to prepare players for ''Kingdom Hearts III''. The MP gauge returns and functions as it did in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
*[[Magic]] is present, using an MP gauge which functions like in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. Only Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, and Curaga are available. Additionally, picking up MP Balls can now help shorten the amount of time for MP Recharge to complete.
 
*Magic now leaves an effect on the surrounding environment. For example, Blizzaga creates a sheet of ice to slide on.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToJ_fXiGhM / E3 2016 Premium Showcase]</ref>
There are two shortcut menus. These can be scrolled through via {{button|dpad}}. Magic and [[Item]]s are listed separately.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VouuUy_-M1E ''KINGDOM HEARTS 2.8 - Birth by Sleep 0.2'' E3 2016 Demo Opening]</ref>
*Shortcuts have multiple "pages", scrolled via the D-pad separating Magic from [[Item]]s.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VouuUy_-M1E]</ref>
 
*"[[Situation Command|Situation Commands]]" are present.<ref>[https://youtu.be/b7BlL17ZKdk?t=7m21s]</ref>{{?}}<!--correct url and give title-->
Most of Aqua's Magic Commands from ''Birth by Sleep'' do not reappear, and she instead uses basic spells such as [[Firaga]] and [[Curaga]], similar to Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Blizzaga in particular can be used with [[Flowmotion]] in the form of [[Rail Slide]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToJ_fXiGhM / E3 2016 Premium Showcase]</ref><ref>[http://kh13.com/news/tai-yasue-discusses-kingdom-hearts-02-birth-by-sleep-a-fragmentary-passage-with-famitsu]</ref>{{?}}<!--link to original journal, use title-->
*[[Command Style]]s are present, activated through Situation Commands.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToJ_fXiGhM / E3 2016 Premium Showcase]</ref>
 
*[[Flowmotion]] is available. However, Aqua can only do [[Rail Slide]].<ref>[http://kh13.com/news/tai-yasue-discusses-kingdom-hearts-02-birth-by-sleep-a-fragmentary-passage-with-famitsu]</ref>{{?}}<!--link to original journal, use title-->
When the player assumes control of Aqua, she starts off at level 50, and she will eventually be joined by King Mickey in the Depths of Darkness. Like ''Birth by Sleep'', there are no [[Summon]]s.
*Aqua's appearance can be customized with different props or changing the color of her outfit.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3SHrNEtL1k / 【キングダム ハーツ HD 2.8 ファイナル チャプター プロローグ】Final Trailer(2016)]</ref> Completing [[Objectives]] is the primary method to unlocking more props.
 
<!--*A new mechanic dubbed "Parkour" is present, allowing Aqua to easily traverse and platform obstacles by simply running over marked points.{{fact}}-->
There is a new mechanic called [[Situation Command]]s.<ref>[https://youtu.be/b7BlL17ZKdk?t=7m21s ''Kingdom Hearts HD 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-'' Demo Gameplay]</ref> [[Command Style]]s return as a type of Situation Command but are now known as [[Style Change]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToJ_fXiGhM / E3 2016 Premium Showcase]</ref>
*Mickey is a party member in the game's final area.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3SHrNEtL1k / 【キングダム ハーツ HD 2.8 ファイナル チャプター プロローグ】Final Trailer(2016)]</ref>  
 
*Once unlocked, [[Teleportation]] can allow Aqua to revisit the areas that she has completed before through the use of [[Save Points]].
Once it is unlocked, Aqua can revisit locations by teleporting at [[Save Points]]. Due to the game's short play time which is only about 2 or 3 hours long, there are 51 [[Wardrobe (KH0.2)|Objectives]] to add replay value, which also unlock accessories and palette swaps to customize Aqua's appearance.
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After clearing the game, twelve [[zodiac symbols]] appear in scattered Treasured Chests throughout the entire game. Collecting them all unlocks a new mirror in The World Within which leads to a boss rush consisting of five rounds, the fifth being a harder Phantom Aqua.
==Worlds==
<big>'''Playable'''</big>
* [[Dark World: Castle of Dreams]]{{fact}}
* [[Dark World: Dwarf Woodlands]]{{fact}}
* [[Dark World: Enchanted Dominion]]{{fact}}
* [[Dark World: Destiny Islands]]{{fact}}


==Characters==
<big>'''Cutscenes'''</big>
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* [[Mysterious Tower]]
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;[[Keyblade Graveyard]] {{note|World only seen in cutscenes}}
*[[Luxu]]
 
;[[Mysterious Tower]] {{note|World only seen in cutscenes}}
*[[Yen Sid]]
*[[Riku]]
*[[Kairi]]
*[[Sora]]
*[[Donald Duck]]
*[[Goofy]]
*[[Mickey Mouse]]
|valign="top" width="25%"|
 
;[[Dark World]]
*[[Aqua]]
 
;{{c|Castle Town|daw}}
*[[Terra]]
|valign="top" width="25%"|
 
;[[The World Within]]
*[[Phantom Aqua]]
 
;[[Forest of Thorns]]
*[[Ventus]]
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;[[Depths of Darkness]]
*[[Mickey Mouse]]
*[[Terra-Xehanort]]
*[[Dark Figure]]
 
;[[Destiny Islands]]
;[[End of Sea]] {{note|World only seen in cutscenes}}
*[[Ansem the Wise]]
|}


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/khhd_fcp/ Official Japanese website]
*[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/khhd_fcp/ Official JP Site]
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