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'''''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''''' is a reissue of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' for the {{w|PlayStation 2}}. Most plot and gameplay elements are the same, and the game also includes the features added to the international version of the game. The game combines English voice-overs with Japanese text and controls.
'''''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''''' is a Japan reissue of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' that uses English voice acting with Japanese subtitles among additional in-game features. The PlayStation 2 version of it is exclusive to Japan.


The PlayStation 2 version is exclusive to Japan. The game was remastered in HD and released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' for the {{w|PlayStation 3}}. As opposed to the original ''Final Mix'', the remake features Japanese voice acting in the Japanese release. It was later released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]''.
The game was remastered in HD and released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' for PlayStation 3 on March 14, 2013. As opposed to the original ''Final Mix'', the remake features Japanese voice acting in the Japanese release. As part of the collection, it was made available outside of Japan for the first time. It was later released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]''.


==Development==
==Limited releases==
Many features, plot points, and other miscellaneous elements initially had to be cut from the first Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts'' due to time constraints. Instead of simply dubbing the game that was made and shipping it internationally as is, the team decided to reintroduce some of this cut content in the international release. Realizing that Japan was left with an incomplete package compared to the rest of the world, the team decided to re-release the international version of the game in Japan. Even more cut content was reintroduced in this version, which the team finally considered feature complete, hence the ''Final Mix'' subtitle. Due to a significant amount of English voice lines being recorded for scenes that were not in the original Japanese version, the team elected to not redub the scenes and instead used Japanese subtitles over the English audio. New scenes either used recycled audio or had no dialogue at all.
===Pre-order goods===
Depending on what store the game was pre-ordered, customers could get a CD containing tracks from the game or a playing card set adorned with ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters and symbols. Also, at some stores in Japan, they were giving away a dual Keyblade embroidered necklace with a reserved copy.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' Platinum Limited===
''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' Platinum Limited came in a box containing the game case, a sheet of eight ''Kingdom Hearts'' stickers; a postcard calendar featuring Tetsuya Nomura artwork and—contained in a CD case—a block figure of Sora, part of Square's Minimum Collection; and three can badges. The set costs 8,800 yen.


==Changes==
==Changes==
===New features===
===New features===
=====Features=====
=====Features=====
[[File:Wind (Art).png|150px|thumb|Sora's artwork on the start screen.]]
[[File:Wind (Art).png|150px|right|thumb|Sora's artwork on the start screen.]]
*Title screen now depicts '''Wind'''.
*New title screen artwork of a hooded Sora holding a flag.
*A third option, "Special Movie" featuring a trailer for ''{{ff|Final Fantasy X-2}}'' was added to the title menu.
*A third option, "Special Movie" featuring a trailer for ''{{ff|Final Fantasy X-2}}'' was added to the title menu.
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix: Beginner.
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix: Beginner.
** Sora deals 3x damage compared to Final Mix.
** Sora deals 3x damage compared to Final Mix..
**Gummi Ship takes 1/2 damage compared compared to Final Mix.
**Gummi Ship takes 1/2 damage compared compared to Final Mix.
**Sora starts the game with the following items and accessories in stock:
**Sora starts the game with the following items and accessories in stock:
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**Drill-G's attack power is 9.999.
**Drill-G's attack power is 9.999.
**"KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
**"KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix.
A new difficulty mode called Final Mix.
**''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' secret ending unlockable by sealing all keyholes, finding all 99 puppies and completing the [[Hades Cup]]
**''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' secret ending unlockable by sealing all keyholes, finding all 99 puppies and completing the [[Hades Cup]]
**''[[Another side, Another story...|Another Side, Another Story <nowiki>[deep dive]</nowiki>]]'' secret ending unlockable by completing [[Jiminy's Journal]]
**''[[Another side, Another story...|Another Side, Another Story <nowiki>[deep dive]</nowiki>]]'' secret ending unlockable by completing [[Jiminy's Journal]]
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**Completing Jiminy's Journal and beating the game displays a night version of the Final Mix cover artwork on the end screen.
**Completing Jiminy's Journal and beating the game displays a night version of the Final Mix cover artwork on the end screen.
**"KHFMPR" displayed on save file.
**"KHFMPR" displayed on save file.
*Almost all existing [[Heartless]] in the game were given a new palette swap.
*Almost all existing [[Heartless]] in the game were given a new pallet swap.
*New weapons:
*New weapons:
**Keyblades: [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Diamond Dust]].
**Keyblades: [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Diamond Dust]].
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* Yellow Mickey heads now appear next to completed sections in Jiminy's Journal, and will appear on the Journal tab of the menu when the entire Journal has been completed.  
* Yellow Mickey heads now appear next to completed sections in Jiminy's Journal, and will appear on the Journal tab of the menu when the entire Journal has been completed.  
*Not-yet-encountered Heartless now appear as "????" in Jiminy's Journal.
*Not-yet-encountered Heartless now appear as "????" in Jiminy's Journal.
*The cursor on the world map is now freely movable and snaps to nearby worlds.
*The cursor on the world map is now freely movable and snaps to nearby worlds, compared to the original in which the cursor was fixed upon the gummi routes.
*Pressing {{button|triangle}} with a world selected on the world map now displays gummi missions for the world.
*Pressing triangle with a world selected on the world map now displays gummi missions for the world, instead of just displaying the 3D model of the world like in the original game.
*[[Ansem's Reports]] 11, 12, and 13 were added to the game.
*[[Ansem's Reports]] 11, 12, and 13 were added to the game.
*Orichalcum can now be purchased at the [[Item Shop]] for 5000 Munny.  
*Orichalcums can now be purchased at the [[Item Shop]] for 5000 Munny.  
*The order of sections in Jiminy's Journal was changed.
*The order of sections in Jiminy's Journal was changed.
*The color of Jiminy's Journal was changed from brown to blue.
*The color of Jiminy's Journal was changed from brown to blue.
*The end screen of the game now depicts '''[[:File:Respite (Night) (Art).png|Respite (Night)]]'''.
*The artwork on the end screen of the game was replaced with the cover art of the Final Mix version (completing Jiminy's Journal on Proud difficulty shows a night version of the same artwork).


====Gameplay====
====Gameplay====
*[[Game:Riku|Riku-Ansem]]'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
*[[Game:Riku|Riku-Ansem]]'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
*Party Member changes:
*Party Member changes
**Leveling tables (which abilities are learned at what level) were overhauled for Sora, Donald, and Goofy, with Sora's leveling tables seeing the most change.  
**Leveling tables (which abilities are learned at what level) were overhauled for Sora, Donald and Goofy, with Sora's leveling tables seeing the most change.  
**Level up stat increases were changed for Sora, Donald and Goofy, resulting in each character having different stats at level 100 compared to the original game.
**Level up stat increases were changed for Sora, Donald and Goofy, resulting in each character having different stats at level 100 compared to the original game.
**Donald's revival time is 80 seconds.
**Donald's revival time is 80 seconds.
**Goofy's revival time is 60 seconds.
**Goofy's revival time is 60 seconds.
*Keyblade changes:
**Keyblades changes
**[[Fairy Harp]]'s critical bonus is now x0.5 and critical rate is 2.
**[[Fairy Harp]]'s critical bonus was decreased by 2 and critical rate decreased by 0.5.
**[[Wishing Star]]'s critical bonus is now 2.
**[[Wishing Star]]'s critical bonus was reduced by 2.
**[[Metal Chocobo]]'s strength is now 9.
**[[Metal Chocobo]]'s strength was reduced by 1.
**[[Olympia]]'s strength is now 10, critical bonus is 2 and critical rate is x1.
**[[Olympia]]'s strength was reduced by 1, critical bonus reduced by 2 and critical rate increased by 0.5.
**[[Lady Luck]]'s strength is now 7.
**[[Lady Luck]]'s strength was decreased by 1.
**[[Divine Rose]]'s strength is now 13.
**[[Divine Rose]]'s strength was increased by 3.
**[[Oblivion]]'s critical bonus is now 2.
**[[Oblivion]]'s bonus was reduced by 2.
**[[Ultima Weapon]]'s strength is now 14 and critical bonus is 2.
**[[Ultima Weapon]]'s strength was increased by 2, critical bonus reduced by 2.
*Staff changes:
*Staff changes:
**[[Lord Fortune]]'s strength is now 7.
**[[Lord Fortune]]'s strength increased by 1.
**[[Violetta]]'s strength is now 11 and critical bonus is 7.
**[[Violetta]]'s strength was reduced by 2, critical bonus increased by 2.
**[[Wizard's Relic]]'s strength is now 8.
**[[Wizard's Relic]]'s strength was increased by 3.  
**[[Dream Rod]]'s strength is now 5.
**[[Dream Rod]]'s strength was reduced by 3.
**[[Save the Queen]]'s strength is now 10.
**[[Save the Queen]]'s strength was increased by 1.
*Shield changes:
*Shield changes:
**[[Genji Shield]]'s strength is now 10.  
**[[Genji Shield]]'s strength was increased by 2.  
**{{c|Defender|shield}}'s strength is now 13.
**[[Defender]]'s strength was increased by 3.
**[[Dream Shield]]'s MP is now 1.  
**[[Dream Shield]]'s MP was increased by 1.  
**[[Save the King]]'s strength is now 11.  
**[[Save the King]]'s strength was increased by 1.  
*Accessory changes:
*Accessory changes
**[[Three Stars]]'s defense is now 3.
**[[Three Stars]]'s defense was increased by 1.
**[[Chaos Ring]]'s defense is now 1.  
**[[Chaos Ring]]'s defense was increased by 1.  
**[[Rune Armlet]]'s defense is now 1.
**[[Rune Armlet]]'s defense was increased by 1.
*Ability changes:
*Ability changes
**[[Critical Plus]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Critical Plus]] costs 2 AP.
**[[Blitz]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Blitz]] costs 2 AP.
**[[MP Rage]]'s AP cost is now 3.
**[[MP Rage]] costs 3 AP.
**The amount of MP recovered from [[MP Rage]] is now 1/5 of damage taken.
**The amount of MP recovered from [[MP Rage]] was reduced to 1/5 of damage taken instead of 1/2.
**[[MP Gift]]'s MP cost is now 2.   
**[[MP Gift]] costs 2 MP.   
**[[Lucky Strike]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Lucky Strike]] costs 2 AP.
**[[Trinity Limit]]'s AP cost is now 1.
**[[Trinity Limit]] costs 1 AP.
**[[Second Chance]]'s AP cost is now 5.
**[[Second Chance]] costs 5 AP.
**[[Ars Arcanum]]'s AP cost is now 4.  
**[[Ars Arcanum]] costs 4 AP.
**[[Strike Raid]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Strike Raid]] costs 2 AP.
**[[Ragnarok]]'s AP cost is now 3.  
**[[Ragnarok]] costs 4 AP.
**[[MP Gift]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[MP Gift]] costs 2 AP.
**{{c|Charge|kh1}}'s AP cost is now 1.
**[[Charge]] costs 1 AP.


====Battle====
====Battle====
[[File:Unknown battle 01 KHFM.png|thumb|Sora battling Unknown in ''Final Mix''.]]
[[File:Unknown battle 01 KHFM.png|thumb|right|Sora battling Unknown in ''Final Mix''.]]
*A new optional boss, [[Game:Xemnas|Unknown]], appears at the Castle Chapel in Hollow Bastion after the party reaches Final Rest.
*A new optional boss, [[Game:Xemnas|Unknown]] appear at the Castle Chapel in Hollow Bastion after the party reaches Final Rest.
*New Heartless were added to the game: [[Chimera]], [[Gigas Shadow]], [[Grand Ghost]], [[Stealth Soldier]], [[Pot Scorpion]], [[Pink Agaricus]], [[Jet Balloon]], [[Missile Diver]], [[Sniperwild]], [[Black Ballade]], [[Neoshadow]], [[Destroyed Behemoth]], [[Arch Behemoth]], [[Red Armor]], and [[Sneak Army]].
*New Heartless were added to the game: [[Chimera]], [[Gigas Shadow]], [[Grand Ghost]], [[Stealth Soldier]], [[Pot Scorpion]], [[Pink Agaricus]], [[Jet Balloon]], [[Missile Diver]], [[Sniperwild]], [[Black Ballade]], [[Neoshadow]], [[Destroyed Behemoth]], [[Arch Behemoth]], [[Red Armor]], [[Sneak Army]].


====Storyline====
====Storyline====
*Several new cutscenes and text-box conversations were added to the game:
*On the second day on [[Destiny Islands]], Kairi can be seen crafting the [[Wayfinder]] out of [[Thalassa Shell]]s, and she explains to Sora what it is in a new text-box conversation.
**On the second day on [[Destiny Islands]], Kairi can be seen crafting the [[Wayfinder]] out of [[Thalassa Shell]]s, and she explains to Sora what it is in a new text-box conversation.
*After [[Sora]]'s fight against [[Leon]] in [[Traverse Town]], [[Riku]] is shown to be lost in [[Hollow Bastion]], calling out for his friends as [[Maleficent]] looks on.
**After [[Sora]]'s fight against [[Leon]] in [[Traverse Town]], [[Riku]] is shown to be lost in [[Hollow Bastion]], calling out for his friends as [[Maleficent]] looks on.
*After Sora speaks to [[Kairi]] in the underground waterway in Traverse Town, Riku is shown lost in the [[Realm of Darkness]] after [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] took his [[body]]. There, he is assisted by [[King Mickey]] who reveals that he has the realm's [[Keyblade]].
**After Sora speaks to [[Kairi]] in the underground waterway in Traverse Town, Riku is shown lost in the [[Realm of Darkness]] after [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] took his [[body]]. There, he is assisted by [[King Mickey]] who reveals that he has the realm's [[Keyblade]].
*Prior to the [[Door to Darkness]] closing, flashbacks of Sora and Riku playing together as children are shown.
**Prior to the [[Door to Darkness]] closing, flashbacks of Sora and Riku playing together as children are shown.
*After Sora defeats [[Sephiroth]], [[Cloud]] is seen walking in and beginning a duel against the one-winged angel.
**After Sora defeats [[Sephiroth]], [[Cloud]] is seen walking in and beginning a duel against Sephiroth.
*The [[Princesses of Heart]] have new text-box dialogue in the Castle Chapel, commenting on the mysterious portal which leads to the Unknown fight.
**The [[Princesses of Heart]] have new text-box dialogue in the Castle Chapel, commenting on the mysterious portal which leads to the Unknown fight.
*Prior to fighting the [[Xemnas|Unknown]], he is shown walking into the room and speaking to Sora cryptically and non-vocally. Sora's and Goofy's voice lines in this scene are recycled from the original game.
**Prior to fighting the [[Xemnas|Unknown]], he is shown walking into the room and speaking to Sora cryptically and non-vocally. Sora's and Goofy's voice lines in this scene are recycled from the original game.


====Bonus====
====Bonus====
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*The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via [[Trinity|Trinities]].
*The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via [[Trinity|Trinities]].
*[[Traverse Town]] changes:
*[[Traverse Town]] changes:
**[[Pongo and Perdita]] award a [[Tech Boost]] for collecting 90 puppies.
**[[Pongo]] and [[Perdita]] award [[Tech Boost]] for collecting 90 puppies.
*[[Deep Jungle]] changes:
*[[Deep Jungle]] changes:
**[[Tarzan]]'s starting AP is now 22.
**[[Tarzan]]'s AP is 22.
**Tarzan's revival time is now 60 seconds.
**Tarzan's revival time is 60 seconds.
*Olympus Coliseum changes:
*Olympus Coliseum changes:
**Sora now learns [[Combo Plus]] for completing the [[Phil Cup]] solo.
**Sora learns [[Combo Plus]] in the [[Phil Cup]]'s Solo.
**Sora now learns [[Tech Boost]] for completing the Phil Cup's time trial.
**Sora learns [[Tech Boost]] in the Phil Cup's Time Trial.
**Sora now receives an [[Orichalcum]] for completing the [[Pegasus Cup]] solo.
**Sora receives an [[Orichalcum]] in the [[Pegasus Cup]]'s Solo.
**Sora now receives [[Dark Matter]] for completing the Pegasus Cup's time trial.
**Sora receives [[Dark Matter]] in the Pegasus Cup's Time Trial.
**Sora now learns [[Critical Plus]] for completing the [[Hercules Cup]] solo.
**Sora learns [[Critical Plus]] in the [[Hercules Cup]]'s Solo.
**Sora now learns [[Gravity Break]] for completing the Hercules Cup's time trial.
**Sora learns [[Gravity Break]] in the Hercules Cup's Time Trial.
**Sora now obtains [[Diamond Dust]] for defeating the [[Ice Titan]].
**Sora obtains [[Diamond Dust]] for defeating the [[Ice Titan]].
**Sora now obtains [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Ansem's Report 12]] for defeating Sephiroth.
**Sora obtains [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Ansem's Reports 12]] for defeating Sephiroth.
*[[Agrabah]] changes:
*[[Agrabah]] changes:
**[[Aladdin]]'s starting AP is now 22.
**[[Aladdin]]'s AP is 22.
**Sora now learns [[Zantetsuken]] and obtains [[Ansem's Report 11]] for defeating [[Kurt Zisa]].
**Sora learns [[Zantetsuken]] and obtains [[Ansem's Reports 11]] for defeating [[Kurt Zisa]].
*[[Halloween Town]] changes:
*[[Halloween Town]] changes:
**[[Jack Skellington]]'s starting AP is now 17.
**[[Jack Skellington]]'s AP is 17.
**The Red Trinity at Oogie's Manor in Halloween Town is now accessible even after the Manor is destroyed. In the original game, if the Trinity was not collected prior to this point in the story, it would be permanently inaccessible.  
**he Red Trinity at Oogie's Manor in Halloween Town is accessible even after the Manor is destroyed. In the original game, if the Trinity was not collected prior to this point in the story, it would be permanently inaccessible.  
*[[Neverland]] changes:
*[[Neverland]] changes:
**[[Peter Pan]]'s starting AP is now 26.
**[[Peter Pan]]'s AP is 26.
*[[Hollow Bastion]] changes:
*[[Hollow Bastion]] changes:
**[[Beast]]'s starting AP is now 17.
**[[Beast]]'s AP is 17
 
==Special editions==
The ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' Platinum Limited came in a box containing the game case, a sheet of eight ''Kingdom Hearts'' stickers; a postcard calendar featuring Tetsuya Nomura artwork and—contained in a CD case—a block figure of Sora, part of Square's Minimum Collection; and three can badges. The set costs 8,800 yen.
 
Depending on what store the game was pre-ordered, customers could get a CD containing tracks from the game, a playing card set adorned with ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters and symbols, or a dual Keyblade embroidered necklace.{{fact}}


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