Editing Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

|title=Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

|image=[[File:Birth By Sleep Logo.JPG|300px]]

|japan=キングダ� ハーツ バース バイ スリープ

|romaji=Kingudamu Hātsu Bāsu Bai Surīpu

|developer=[[Wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]]

|publisher=[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[Wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]]<br> [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] Square Enix<br> [[Image:European flag.svg.png|20px|Europe]]/[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] Square Enix

|release=[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] January 9, 2010

[[Image:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] Summer 2010<br> [[Image:European flag.svg.png|20px|Europe]] TBA<br>

[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] TBA<br>

|genre=Action RPG

|modes=Single player, multiplayer

|ratings=[[Wikipedia:Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO]]: A<br>[[Wikipedia:ESRB|ESRB]]: RP<br> [[Wikipedia:PEGI|PEGI]]: N/A<br> USK: N/A<br> [[Wikipedia:OFLC|OFLC]]: N/A <br> [[Wikipedia:ELSPA|ELSPA]]: N/A

|platforms=[[Wikipedia:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]]

'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''''' is a ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' game for the [[wikipedia:Sony Playstation Portable|Sony Playstation Portable]]. It was released in Japan on January 9, 2010, and its international release dates have yet to be officially announced. The game's name is shared with the secret video at the end of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' ("[[Birth by sleep (Video)|Birth by sleep]]"), which depicts a stylized version of a scene from the game. ''Birth by Sleep'' was developed by the same team that created ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''. Like ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', the main theme song for the game is "[[Simple and Clean]]", performed by [[wikipedia:Utada Hikaru|Utada Hikaru]].

''Birth by Sleep'' begins in the [[Land of Departure]], where three Keyblade wielders and close friends—[[Terra]], [[Aqua]], and [[Ventus]] (Ven for short)—train to become Keyblade Masters under [[Master Eraqus]]. To achieve this rank, apprentices must take the [[Master Qualification Exam]] once they come of age. Terra and Aqua take this test together, but while Aqua passes the test, Terra is deemed unfit to become a Keyblade Master due to the abundant darkness in his heart. Afterward, a group of mysterious creatures called the [[Unversed]] begin to surface in other worlds, and another Keyblade Master, [[Xehanort]], disappears without a trace. Terra is sent to destroy the Unversed and find Xehanort, who had earlier encouraged him to embrace the darkness in his heart if he desires the strength to become a Keyblade Master. Ven, meanwhile, is goaded into following Terra by Xehanort's mysterious apprentice [[Vanitas]], against Eraqus's wishes. Aqua is dispatched by Eraqus to survey Terra and keep him from falling into darkness, as well as to bring Ven back to the Land of Departure.

Upon arriving in other worlds, Terra, Aqua, and Ventus encounter various Disney characters, new and old, fighting off hoards of Unversed along the way. Among the characters they meet is Mickey Mouse, apprentice of the sorcerer Yen Sid, who is also on a mission to destroy the Unversed. Terra ends up attracting the attention of several Disney villains, who offer him the whereabouts of Master Xehanort in exchange of assistance for their own dark agendas. Terra reasons that Xehanort is after the seven [[Princesses of Heart]]—maidens who lack darkness in their hearts—and encourages Aqua to help them strengthen the light in their hearts, hoping it will draw Xehanort out. However, Aqua and Ven grow increasingly concerned for Terra when he hears rumors of him committing sinister deeds throughout other worlds. The three briefly reunite at Radiant Garden, where Aqua meets [[Kairi]], a young girl containing a strong and pure light in her heart, and helps strengthen her light. Aqua and Ven also confront Terra, who distances himself from them to keep them out of the way of his increasingly dangerous dark powers. Terra and Aqua try to convince Ven to return to the Land of Departure, but he refuses until he is certain Terra won't fall into darkness.

Terra and Aqua eventually find themselves at [[Destiny Islands]] where they encounter two young boys, Sora and Riku. Terra sees potential within Riku and deems him worthy of one day wielding the Keyblade, while Aqua senses strong ties with Sora and Riku to Ven and Terra, respectively. Ven, meanwhile, comes across Master Xehanort, who reveals his intentions to use Ven's heart to create a final Keyblade known as the Χ-Blade, something Xehanort says Master Eraqus had known all along. Ven returns to the Land of Departure to confront Eraqus, who tries to erase Ven to prevent Xehanort's plans from succeeding. However, Terra, who had been sent there by Xehanort, misinterprets the situation and attacks Eraqus, teleporting Ven to safety. As soon as Terra realizes his error, Xehanort kills Eraqus and tells Terra to go to the Keyblade Graveyard, leaving the Land of Departure to be tornadoed by darkness. At Destiny Islands, Ven once again encounters Vanitas and learns of his hazy past: Ventus was once Xehanort's apprentice, his heart born from that of the young Sora, but was deemed too frail for Xehanort to use him as he intended, so he extracted the darkness in Ven's heart and used it to create Vanitas. As with Terra before him, Ven is instructed by Vanitas to go to the Keyblade Graveyard. Aqua, in the meantime, learns of Eraqus's death from Yen Sid, who tells her to go to the Keyblade Graveyard as well.

Terra, Aqua, and Ventus gather at the Keyblade Graveyard, where the remains of the mysterious Keyblade War are found. Master Xehanort appears with Vanitas and reveals his plan to use the Χ-Blade to unlock Kingdom Hearts and unleash the forbidden secrets of the Keyblade War onto the various worlds, as well as to use Terra's body as a new vessel for his own heart so that he may survive long enough to see his plans come to fruition. An epic battle ensues, with Xehanort freezing Ven and Vanitas knocking Aqua unconscious. In his rage, Terra unleashes the darkness in his heart, inadvertently allowing Xehanort to unlock his own heart and successfully transfer it into Terra's body. However, Terra's sentiment continues to linger in his discarded suit of armor, which comes to life and defeats Xehanort. Ven, meanwhile, manages to thaw himself before Vanitas can kill Aqua, and discovers his dark counterpart to be the source of all Unversed. Vanitas merges with Ven, possessing him and creating the Χ-Blade. Aqua awakens under Mickey's care, and the two fight the possessed Ventus while he battles Vanitas from within. Aqua shatters the Χ-Blade as Ven destroys Vanitas, though Ven's heart is lost in the process. The destroyed [[Χ-Blade]] unleashes a burst of light, which consumes everyone present and scatters them to the corridors of space, save for Terra's armor and sentiment, which remain in the Keyblade Graveyard.

Mickey saves Aqua and Ventus and brings them to [[Yen Sid]]'s tower, where Aqua learns that Ven has fallen into a deep sleep and will not awaken until his heart returns. Aqua brings Ven back to the ruins of the Land of Departure, where she discovers Master Eraqus's Keyblade and uses it to unlock the Chamber of Waking and create Castle Oblivion from the ruins. After leaving Ven within the chamber, Aqua goes to Radiant Garden where she encounters Xehanort still in Terra's body, but having lost his memories. Aqua battles Xehanort, who attempts to unlock his own heart again, Terra's body sinking into darkness. Aqua dives into the darkness and saves Terra from disappearing, but ends up getting trapped in the Realm of Darkness and beginning a journey to return to her friends. Xehanort is discovered by Ansem the Wise, ruler of [[Radiant Garden]], and goes on to become his apprentice. Finally, Ventus's wandering heart finds its way back to Sora, merging with the young boy's heart once more.

An unlockable secret ending shows Terra's and Xehanort's hearts lying dormant in Terra's body, waiting to see which will control it in the end, with Eraqus's heart revealed to be sealed within Terra's. Years later, after the end of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Aqua encounters [[Ansem the Wise]] in the Realm of Darkness. Ansem, who had survived the explosion of his Kingdom Hearts Encoder with few of his memories remaining, reveals to Aqua that while darkness threatens to swallow the worlds again, hope lies in the form of Sora, who prepares to set out on another journey to help all of those whose hearts are connected to his.

The game is divided into three separate scenarios, with each scenario surrounding an individual of the three main characters: Terra, Ven and Aqua. The gameplay of each scenario differs based on the personalities and abilities of each character such as power, speed and magic. Players are able to choose which of the three scenarios to begin with and are able to switch to another scenario, midway through playing a scenario. Each character's story will take about fifteen hours, hence the total amount of gameplay hours would be forty-five hours (excluding deck-editing and retries), making ''Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep'' the longest game in the series to date.

''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' will feature several new abilities, such as [[Deck Command]]s, [[Shoot Lock]]s, and [[Mode Change]]s. Each are triggered via the battle menu. Deck Commands are the standard abilities, equipped via the menu with a certain cool-down time similar to the deck system of ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''. Shoot Locks are unique attacks that involve precise timing to unleash a dangerously powerful assault on an enemy. Mode Changes are even more deadly abilities that are unique for Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, just like the Shoot Lock.

Besides leveling up the normal way in the other games in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, players can also play on the Command Board, where they can land on special squares in a system similar to a game of Checkers or Chess in order to gain special prizes, certain boxes summoning Disney characters or having other effects.

Past Kingdom Hearts games have allowed the player to summon unique Disney or Final Fantasy (only in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'') characters to their sides, each with their own abilities and usually not encountered anywhere else in-game. ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' views this ability in a new light, via Dimension Links (shortened to D-Links), which grants the wielder the powers of a unique character for a short time. Wireless D-Links are also possible, allowing a player to connect with a friend's PSP to summon their character to the friend's side. D-Links have their own menu, and are each granted a special ability, summoned via the battle menu.

 

===Multiplayer Mode===

{{Main|Joint Struggle}}

Like its predecessor, ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' contains a multiplayer mode known as Joint Struggle. While only a differently colored armored form Terra, Aqua, and Ventus are playable, new abilities are usable only through this mode, and players can obtain bonuses for use in Story Mode. Up to three players can battle Unversed with customized names. They will also be ranked, this rank demonstrated by colored symbols that look like those Terra, Aqua, and Ven wear. A new world known as the Mirage Arena is also only accessed via the Joint Struggle. You can also play on the Command Board in multiplayer mode with a specific Mirage Arena game board.

 

 

 

==Worlds and Characters==

*[[Prince Charming]]

*[[Pete]] <small>(as ''[[Captain Justice]]'' & ''[[Captain Dark]]'')</small>

*[[Experiment 626]]

;[[Destiny Islands]]

*[[Maleficent's Goons]]

*[[Prince Philip]]

*[[Master Eraqus]]

*[[Vanitas]]

*[[Smee]]

*[[Ice Titan]]

*[[Kairi's Grandmother]]

*[[Xehanort]]

;[[100 Acre Wood]]<ref>100 Acre Wood appears only as a Command Board, rather than a true world.</ref>

;Other

*[[Moogle]]s

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Mickey Mouse is seen training under Master Yen Sid in the mage's tower, holding the Star Seeker Keyblade. He is struck by Yen Sid's lightning and falls to the floor. Donald and Goofy gasp, but Mickey valiantly stands up and the Keyblade reappears in his hand. Yen Sid smiles admiringly. Maleficent is then shown in the forest of thorns in Enchanted Dominion, staring at a doorway. Behind her is Terra, who smiles proudly at her. Ven is shown admiring the Castle of Dreams as Cinderella, in her gown, enters the palace for the ball. Terra is seen standing on a beach, watching two little boys, possibly Sora and Riku, sparring with wooden swords.

 

 

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=== TGS 2008 trailer ===

The trailer opens with the lines, ''"As for the beginning of the story, where will it end."''

The video opens with Master Xehanort's line about his mistake's correction while showing Ven losing to Vanitas and Ven's request to be erased. Terra, Aqua and Ven gather at the bottom of some steps to meet someone (Master Eraqus). Cinderella is shown fleeing from the ball, losing her slipper. She tries to go back for it, but sees the Duke and runs away, passing Aqua in the process. Terra finds Snow White in her homeworld picking some flowers, and they briefly talk. In Cinderella's world, Lucifer almost strikes a mouse-sized Ven from behind, but is saved in time by Jaq, who throws a ball of yarn at Lucifer. Lucifer bumps the cabinet where Jaq is standing, causing Jaq to fall off. In Dwarf Woodland, Aqua looks into the Magic Mirror, which emits a powerful light that turns Aqua into an orb of light and pulls her in. Various battle scenes are then shown.

Terra and Aqua are seen in the palace in Castle of Dreams, conversing about the Princesses of Heart and their decision to find them, hoping to find Master Xehanort along the way. In Enchanted Dominion, Terra and Maleficent are shown standing beside the sleeping Aurora. Maleficent tells Terra about the Princesses of Heart and how they are the key to ruling the universe. The next scene shows Maleficent tell Ven something, which Ven can't believe and which Aqua assures Ven is not true. Maleficent, however, insists that it is the truth. Terra is shown with Master Xehanort, demanding to know what he has done with "his friend's" heart. The final scene depicts Aqua questioning Maleficent in the forest of thorns about what she told Ven, about Terra succumbing to darkness for more power. Aqua denies it again, and Maleficent transforms into a dragon, preparing for an apparent battle. The game logo ends the trailer.

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|width="340" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''TGS 2008 Trailer'''

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The trailer opens with the lines, ''"In the fate of all, there is no such thing as chance."''

The first scene begins with [[Aqua]], [[Ventus|Ven]], and [[Terra]] standing in a starlit area with a castle and town in the background; possibly [[Land of Departure]]. Aqua talks about a legend about a world with trees of star shaped fruits and how if people ever become separated, they’ll definitely meet again as long as they have their charms made of the fruit's skin. During this, Aqua presents Terra and Ven with good luck charms made up of seashells similar to the one Kairi gives Sora, except different colors. Terra’s is orange, Ven’s is green, and Aqua’s is blue. The three stick their hands out in a pact and then the scene switches. [[Master Erauqs|Master Eraqus]] is then shown talking to Aqua and Terra about the “Master Qualification Exam”, there are three large chairs behind him and [[Master Xehanort]] sits upon one to the right. [[King Mickey|Mickey]] is shown riding on a large book atop a whirlpool of water. Ven is awoken by [[Tinker Bell]] in [[Neverland]]. [[Captain Hook|Hook]] examines the star fragment while holding Tinker Bell hostage against Ven. Terra converses with a crying [[Cinderella]] in Castle of Dreams, and Aqua is shown in Lady Tremaine's house, asking the Grand Duke if she can try the slipper on.

In [[Dwarf Woodlands]], Ven approaches [[The Queen]] and gives her the poisoned apple. The Queen is shown speaking to Terra about Master Xehanort. A scene where Ven is talking with the [[Seven Dwarfs]] within their cottage is shown next. The same scene from Aqua's gameplay is shown where Aqua approaches the seven dwarves gathered around [[Snow White]]’s sleeping case. The next scene consists of [[Stitch]] being pursued by Unversed that are later defeated by Aqua. Also a small scene where Stitch gives Ven a stuffed toy (that looks like the lucky charm), and exclaims the word “Friend” to him. The next scene is with Stitch in his stolen red space cruiser with Ven on his Keyblade/Ship device. Several battle scenes are then shown.

 

 

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*Ventus: ''The hearts of those close to me are my power!''

 

 

 

Master Xehanort and Master Eraqus discuss the Keyblade War, while Terra, Aqua and Ventus talk about becoming Keyblade Masters. A lightning bolt drops in the doorway of the Mysterious Tower, surprising Donald and Goofy before the lightning forms into Ven with a glowing object in his hand. Cinderella's Fairy Godmother talks to Terra about how people should believe in their dreams. Pete poses as Captain Justice in front of Aqua. The two Lost Boys call out to Peter Pan. Terra is talking to Chip, Dale and Queen Minnie. Zack stands near the gates to the Olympus Coliseum, talking to Aqua. Ventus offers his hand to a disturbed Snow White, who has gone lost in the woods. Young Hercules tells Terra of becoming a champion. Aqua is talking to Stitch, then known as "Experiment 626". Ven is in Princess Aurora's chamber, discussing matters with the three fairies. Hades talks to Terra, seemingly trying to tempt him into helping him. A mouse-sized Ventus is introduced to Cinderella by Jaq. Aqua finds a familiar Keyblade with Peter Pan and Tink. Snow White takes a bite from a poison apple and falls unconscious.

 

 

 

 

Aqua is holding up a frozen but partially-thawed Ventus. Master Eraqus gathers power into his Keyblade, preparing to battle someone. Master Xehanort talks about the Keyblade War in the Gathering Place. A ninety-second long gameplay video is shown. Terra, covered in darkness, appears to be dueling Master Xehanort in what appears to be the Gathering Place.

 

 

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==Notes and References==

* [[Birth by sleep (Video)]]

*[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/bbs/ Official JP website]

*[http://psp.ign.com/objects/964/964460.html Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep at IGN]

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