Editing Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX

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|publisher=[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] Square Enix

|release=[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] October 2nd, 2014<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px]] December 2nd, 2014<ref name ="NA Blog">[http://na.square-enix.com/us/blog/kingdom-hearts-hd-25-remix-release-date Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Release Date]</ref><br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]] December 5th, 2014<ref name="NA Blog"/><br>[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px]] December 4th, 2014

'''''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''''', stylized as '''''Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX''''', is a compilation of various games from the [[Kingdom Hearts (series)|''Kingdom Hearts'' series]] that have been fully remastered in HD. It is a follow-up to ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' and includes remastered versions of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''. It also features a collection of HD cutscenes from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''<ref name="psblog">

[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/14/kingdom-hearts-hd-2-5-remix-coming-to-ps3-in-2014/ PSN Blog]</ref>. The release of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' marks the first time ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' have been available outside of Japan.

Changes to all three games in ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' include support for various video outputs (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p), as well as audio output supported by Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and DTS Digital Surround 5.1. There is now PlayStation 3 [[trophy]] support and an unlockable PlayStation 3 theme for each title. In addition, English voice acting is available for all cutscenes in Theater Mode in the Japanese release. Textures have been updated.

''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' features improved graphics and a completely re-orchestrated soundtrack. All cutscenes, including those that were created for the original Japanese version of the game, are voiced in English. The [[Absent Silhouette]]s and their respective [[Organization XIII's Replica Data|Replica Data]] now use English grunts, laughs, and battle cries, while Roxas's have received more drastic changes to incorporate those of his ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' incarnation, and even some of Ventus's from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. In [[Jiminy's Journal]], the "Combo Attacks" section is renamed to "Limits".

''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' features improved graphics, and its controls have been adjusted for the game's transition from the PlayStation Portable to the PlayStation 3. For instance, the camera can now be controlled using the right analog stick, rather than {{button|shoulderl}} and {{button|shoulderr}}. The various environments the player visits over the course of the game are more detailed in appearance, and new sound effects have been added to these areas, as well.

 

In the final cutscene in Terra's scenario, the [[Lingering Will]] sprouts a cape to maintain continuity between ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' and its later appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''. The Mirage Arena no longer has multiplayer capabilities, meaning that Mirage Arena D-Links cannot be used. The events and battles in the Arena have been tweaked, and additional challenges are present. The [[Taunt]] command has been removed, and all instances of this command's appearance are replaced with [[Victory Pose]]. While the entire soundtrack of ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' has been re-orchestrated, only the pieces "Keyblade Graveyard Horizon," "Dismiss," and "It's a Small World" have been re-orchestrated in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''.

''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' is featured in the form of over three hours of fully voiced, high definition cutscenes. In addition, it includes character reports. Unlike ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' in ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' features cutscenes from the Disney worlds, as well as battle scenes, and narration by [[Mickey Mouse|Mickey]]. Cutscenes have been added so players can better understand the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, including one that connects to ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''. An additional secret ending, titled "[[Destiny]]," has been added to connect to the events of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. While the entire soundtrack of ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' and a few pieces from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' were re-orchestrated for ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'', ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' does not feature the remade soundtracks from either game. However, "Roxas"{{fact}} and "The Other Promise" have been replaced with the tracks from the [[Piano Collections Kingdom Hearts|Piano Collections ''Kingdom Hearts'']] album.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7p_eglk_Q0</ref>

 

 

==Reported Bugs==

* Random Crashes, however, a consistent crash point is the battle against [[Xemnas]] at the [[Memory Skyscraper]]. <ref>[https://youtu.be/1zC_HMTRWFU?t=1m5s Xemans I Crash - Youtube]</ref>

* Slow load times <ref>[http://youtu.be/1zC_HMTRWFU?t=2m27s Slow Load Times - Youtube]</ref>

* Most sound effects that are played consecutively (i.e. Xigbar's lasers, Sephiroth's Reaction Command) are not played properly.<ref>[http://youtu.be/1zC_HMTRWFU?t=7m22s Missing Sound Effects - Youtube]</ref>

* The Reversal Reaction Command failing to execute during the battle with [[Xemnas]] (Final Form).<ref>[https://youtu.be/1zC_HMTRWFU?t=5m45s Final Xemnas Glitch - Youtube]</ref>.

* Multiple instances of cutscenes not loading properly, showing a white texture as a placeholder. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RNvkB3H4TQ Texture Error - Youtube]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgURLVOfUTc BBS Texture Error - Youtube]</ref>

* [[Vexen]]'s snowflakes suddenly disappear, and sudden deaths occur during his data battle.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN7g589S58o Bugs and Glitches Compilation]</ref><!--haven't had this during the A.S. fight, but if someone could try that out too-->

==Special Editions==

Japanese releases of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' have two different Collector's Edition versions of the game that are only available through the Square Enix eshop. The first is "KINGDOM HEARTS Starter Pack HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX", which contains both ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'' and ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''. The second is the "KINGDOM HEARTS Collectors Pack HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX", which contains both ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'' and ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'', a Blu-ray Music Disc containing tracks from the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, and an artwork booklet. Both have the option to include a [[Play Arts Kai]] figurine of Sora in his Limit Form.{{fact}}<!--yo someone source this--> Purchasing the game from Amazon.co.jp grants a downloadable PlayStation 3 theme.

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