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|title=Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | |title=Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | ||
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|publisher= | |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 = [[ | |release = [[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] October 7, 2010{{fact}} | ||
[[Image:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[Image:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] January 11, 2011<br><ref>''[http://na.square-enix.com/khrecoded/]''</ref> | |||
[[Image:European flag.svg.png|20px|Europe]]/[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] January 14, 2011<br> | |||
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{{Q|It's a PLAY-full world!|Tagline}} | {{Q|It's a PLAY-full world!|Tagline}} | ||
'''''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''''' is a full remake of ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'' released on the Nintendo DS. Like ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', there are many additions to the game from the original, including adjustable difficulty settings, multiplayer elements, and the addition of a new secret movie. | '''''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''''' is a full remake of ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'' released on the Nintendo DS.<ref>''[http://release.square-enix.com/na/2010/06/09_01.html SQUARE ENIX BRINGS AN UNRIVALED LINEUP OF FRANCHISES TO E3 2010]'': "For handheld platforms are The 3rd Birthday™ and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, a prequel that will unlock the secrets to the beloved franchise, as well as KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded and FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™ for Nintendo DS™, a charming new adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and IV remakes."</ref> It was one of the two titles being worked on by the ''Kingdom Hearts'' team, as hinted at in the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania''.<ref>'''''Game Informer'' 207'''; '''Bryan Vore''': "Translations of your interview in the ''Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Ultimania'' seem to confirm that Kingdom Hearts III is coming along with two other games." / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Kingdom Hearts III is not a confirmed title. I actually phrased my answer for the Ultimania "two titles other than III" to avoid speculation that we were working on Kingdom Hearts III." / '''Bryan Vore''': "Are there any hints you can provide about these games?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Hints would give away too much, and for Kingdom Hearts we're contractually obligated to keep any information that has not been officially released under wraps. However, I can say one of the two projects mentioned above came into existence because we wanted to do something for the North American fans, so we'll be announcing it at E3."</ref> Like ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', there are many additions to the game from the original, including adjustable difficulty settings, multiplayer elements, and the addition of a new secret movie. It was released on October 7, 2010 in Japan, on January 11, 2011 in North America<ref>''[http://na.square-enix.com/khrecoded/]''</ref>, and on January 14, 2011 in Europe<ref>''[http://kingdomheartsrecoded.com/us/]''</ref>, making ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' the first ''Kingdom Hearts'' remake with a planned release in Europe and Australia. | ||
==Synopsis== | |||
The game takes place after the events of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and follows the story of [[Jiminy Cricket]], King Mickey, [[Donald Duck]] and [[Goofy]] in [[Disney Castle]]. While organizing the records in Jiminy's journal from his travels with Sora and his friends, [[Jiminy Cricket]]'s curiosity about the line "Thank [[Naminé]]" results in him finding a message that he did not write: "Their hurting will be mended when you return to end it." To investigate this message, King Mickey digitizes the contents of the journal and sends a virtual [[Data-Sora]] on the virtual Destiny Islands to carry out the contents of the journal to uncover the identity of those who are "hurting". | |||
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As Data-Sora awakens on Destiny Islands, he encounters numerous "bugs", which take the form of red and black blocks, covering the whole world. Upon eliminating the Heartless and destroying the bugs, Data-Sora traverses to other worlds infected with bugs to return them to normal, following the cloaked figure upon orders from King Mickey. | As Data-Sora awakens on Destiny Islands, he encounters numerous "bugs", which take the form of red and black blocks, covering the whole world. Upon eliminating the Heartless and destroying the bugs, Data-Sora traverses to other worlds infected with bugs to return them to normal, following the cloaked figure upon orders from King Mickey. | ||
Meanwhile, [[Heartless]] begin appearing within Disney Castle, and everyone finds themselves trapped in the room. To their surprise, they are saved by Data-Sora. Suddenly, the cloaked figure reveals himself to be Jiminy's Journal taking the form of [[Riku]], and explains that they are no longer in the real world, but the Data World. Sora is sent off by the Journal to discover his true identity, only to encounter [[Maleficent]] and [[Pete]] from the real world. Maleficent destroys Data-Sora's Keyblade and summons Heartless to attack him. Mickey and the Journal arrive to save Data-Sora, but the Journal is abducted by Maleficent, with Mickey giving chase. Data-Sora makes his way through Hollow Bastion, aided by Donald and Goofy. They encounter Pete, who summons the Journal and takes control of him with the bugs to fight them, but Data-Sora still manages to defeat the Journal, who falls unconscious. | |||
Meanwhile, [[Heartless]] begin appearing within Disney Castle, and everyone finds themselves trapped in the | |||
Mickey arrives and informs Data-Sora that unless the bugs are destroyed, the Journal will never awaken. Data-Sora decides to find a way to awaken the Journal, and enters Data-Riku's Data World, losing his abilities in the process. The two visit various worlds from the Data-Riku's memory and find their way back to Hollow Bastion, where they fight and defeat Maleficent. Meanwhile, King Mickey discovers that he will be returning soon to the real world, but the Journal, once completed, will have to be erased, which will mean the end of Data-Sora's memories. When the time comes, Sora requests more time in order to save Pete and Maleficent, who are still in the Data World. Data-Sora finds them fighting Sora's Heartless, but Pete and Maleficent are seemingly erased before he can intervene. Data-Sora defeats Sora's Heartless, and finds that Pete and Maleficent were rescued by the Journal through a "rift in the data". They leave the Data World shortly before Mickey returns to the real world, erasing the Journal. A new message appears claiming that a new door to a new world has been opened, which is the data of the Data World added into the Journal. Mickey, realizing that this quest may be too dangerous for Data-Sora as he has no memory of it, requests to be taken into the Data World once again. | |||
Data-Sora opens the next door to find | Finding Data-Sora in Traverse Town, Mickey takes him to Castle Oblivion where Data-Sora is confronted by a young man wearing a black coat. He tells Data-Sora that if he wants to know the truth, he must move forward on his own through the previous worlds he visited destroying bugs. During this time, he realizes that even if he doesn't remember someone he's met, there's still the sadness of having forgotten them which the figure attempts to warn not to let it consume him. Data-Sora disregards this message and fights the figure, revealed to be Data-Roxas. After losing, Data-Roxas gives him a card as Mickey appears. Data-Sora opens the next door to find Data-Naminé, who reveals the bugs to have been an unintentional side effect of her attempt to restore Sora's memories. She then reveals Sora's nature as the "Key that connects everything" through his ties with herself, Roxas, Axel, and Xion. Furthermore, Data-Naminé tells Data-Sora about three figures ([[Terra]], [[Ventus]], and [[Aqua]]) also tied to Sora's heart who are the ones referred to in the message and need his help. Mickey bids farewell to Data-Sora and promises Data-Naminé that he will inform the real Sora of this. | ||
Mickey promptly sends Sora a [[Mickey's Letters# | Mickey promptly sends Sora a [[Mickey's Letters#Second Letter|bottled letter]] (the same one sent by Mickey at the end of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''). Sora takes the parchment out of the bottle, and reads Mickey's message with Riku and Kairi. | ||
===''Signs of What's Next''=== | ===''[[Signs of What's Next]]''=== | ||
Sometime later, Mickey is shown in the [[Mysterious Tower]], informing [[Yen Sid]] that they are close to locating Ventus's heart and have only to find Terra. However, Yen Sid delivers the shocking news that [[Xehanort]] has been revived due to the destruction of both [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] and [[Xemnas]] at the hands of Sora, which will ultimately lead to [[Master Xehanort]]'s revival. Realizing that not just a "single" Xehanort has returned, Yen Sid orders Mickey to summon Sora and Riku before him to undertake a Mark of Mastery exam in order to become full-fledged [[Keyblade Master]]s for their imminent clash with Master Xehanort. | Sometime later, Mickey is shown in the [[Mysterious Tower]], informing [[Yen Sid]] that they are close to locating Ventus's heart and have only to find Terra. However, Yen Sid delivers the shocking news that [[Xehanort]] has been revived due to the destruction of both [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] and [[Xemnas]] at the hands of Sora, which will ultimately lead to [[Master Xehanort]]'s revival. Realizing that not just a "single" Xehanort has returned, Yen Sid orders Mickey to summon Sora and Riku before him to undertake a Mark of Mastery exam in order to become full-fledged [[Keyblade Master]]s for their imminent clash with Master Xehanort. | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Re-coded Gameplay 1.png|thumb|left|220px|Data-Sora battling [[Soldier]]s in [[Traverse Town]].]] | [[File:Kingdom Hearts Re-coded Gameplay 1.png|thumb|left|220px|Data-Sora battling [[Soldier]]s in [[Traverse Town]].]] | ||
The gameplay in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' is largely the same as in ''Kingdom Hearts coded'', focusing on the manipulation of [[Bug Blox]] to solve puzzles and reach new areas, but also incorporates the [[Deck Command]] system used in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', which allows players to design "decks" of various combat abilities to use against enemies. ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' appears to use the same game engine employed in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the previous DS game in the series. | The gameplay in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' is largely the same as in ''Kingdom Hearts coded'', focusing on the manipulation of [[Bug Blox]] to solve puzzles and reach new areas, but also incorporates the [[Deck Command]] system used in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', which allows players to design "decks" of various combat abilities to use against enemies. ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' appears to use the same game engine employed in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the previous DS game in the series. | ||
===Command Deck=== | ===Command Deck=== | ||
''Kingdom Hearts Re: | Similar to ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded'' uses a combat system like the Command Deck, with the controls being much like that of ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. The player attacks with normal strikes of the Keyblade with the A button, while using special commands like Strike Raid and Fire with the X button. By tapping the L button, you can scroll through your deck of commands. By holding in the L button and pressing X or B, you can navigate the deck up and down (respectively), or press the L and A buttons simultaneously to use the command set as your shortcut, regardless of whether it is currently selected in the Command Deck. Sora can also perform series staples such as Dodge Roll and Reflect Guard with the Y button. | ||
===Clock Program & Passive Abilities=== | ===Clock Program & Passive Abilities=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:RecodedBackdoor.png|thumb|left|Data-Sora investigating a Backdoor]] | ||
As Sora damages enemies or destroys blocks with either commands or regular attacks, the Clock gauge will fill. When completely filled, the gauge will "level up," granting Sora a passive ability known as Clock abilities. By continuing to fill (or "Overclock") the gauge, it can reach the "MAX Clock," which allows Sora to unleash a powerful finishing strike against enemies with the Attack command, which glows orange when ready for use. Afterwards, the Clock gauge will reset. The touchscreen shows the Clock tree, a branching grid of the passive abilities that will be gained. The | As Sora damages enemies or destroys blocks with either commands or regular attacks, the Clock gauge will fill. When completely filled, the gauge will "level up," granting Sora a passive ability known as Clock abilities. By continuing to fill (or "Overclock") the gauge, it can reach the "MAX Clock," which allows Sora to unleash a powerful finishing strike against enemies with the Attack command, which glows orange when ready for use. Afterwards, the Clock gauge will reset. The touchscreen shows the Clock tree, a branching grid of the passive abilities that will be gained. The stylus can be used to tap a passive ability of the next level, altering the path and changing the passive ability Sora will gain. Some abilities have an 'x' after them, indicating that that ability is the last in that branch. The abilities available are unique and dependent on the Keyblade equipped, and each upgrade of a Keyblade reveals a new ability. | ||
===Data Worlds=== | ===Data Worlds=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Olympus_RPG.png|thumb|Data-Sora fights alongside Hercules and Cloud in a turn-based battle system]] | ||
As Sora progresses through the worlds in the | As Sora progresses through the worlds in the datascape, he will seek out [[System Sectors]], areas in each of the worlds' core programming, which contain bugs and corrupted data that cause glitches in the worlds. In these closed-off spaces, you are tasked with navigating through a set number of floors, eliminating "bugged" Heartless targets in each. Destroying bug blocks and defeating Heartless will award you with Sector Points (SP). However, being struck by enemy attacks will cost a bit of your accumulated SP. By completing each floor and moving on to the terminal, you can cash in your accrued SP for exclusive Accessories and Commands. Any SP remaining when you leave can be converted to either Experience or Munny. | ||
Each World also contains special events that feature gameplay styles that differ from the main game, like [[Traverse Town]]'s side-scrolling platformer stages, [[Wonderland]]'s rail shooting obstacle course, or the [[Olympus Coliseum]]'s turn-based party combat, which is similar to | Each World also contains special events that feature gameplay styles that differ from the main game, like [[Traverse Town]]'s side-scrolling platformer stages, [[Wonderland]]'s rail shooting obstacle course, or the [[Olympus Coliseum]]'s turn-based party combat, which is actually very similar to ''Final Fantasy'''s combat system. Each of these events ends with a grading system based on the player's performance therein, which begets special bonus items for achieving outstanding grades. | ||
==The Matrix System== | ==The Matrix System== | ||
Re:coded makes use of a unique system for character growth by using a few subcategories of what is known as a Matrix. Each Matrix deals with an aspect of Sora's character development and status. | |||
===Stat Matrix=== | ===[[Stat Matrix]]=== | ||
[[File:Stat Matrix KHREC.png|thumb|The Stat Matrix as seen with various circuitry installed | [[File:Stat Matrix KHREC.png|thumb|left|The Stat Matrix as seen with various circuitry installed]] | ||
The | The Stat Matrix handles Sora's level growth and abilities. Similar to ''Final Fantasy X'''s Sphere Grid, you progress on a line of circuitry within the matrix, whose paths are segmented into blocks. Throughout Sora's quest, he'll receive panels like Strength Ups or Magic Ups that can be placed in those blocks, amplifying the applicable stats, and progressing further through the matrix. At each level up, you will also gain a Level Up panel, similar to ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', that will grant Sora a boost to all his stats. Scattered all throughout the matrix are ability panels, which when the line of active circuitry connects to one, you will gain abilities like Scan, Combo Plus, and Dodge Roll. | ||
Extra slots for | Extra slots for your Command deck and more Accesory slots are also acquired through the Stat Matrix. As you progress through the game, the matrix will expand, offering branching paths of circuitry to follow sometimes with beneficial abilities at their ends. If you place panels between two CPUs, it will activate "Dual Processing," which will double the power of those panels are doubled. It should be noted that any panels placed onto the matrix cannot be removed but can be replaced with another chips, yet, as long as an empty circuit is lit up, you can place a panel in it, even it's not a part of the previously expanded circuitry path. The difficulty setting can also be adjusted between Beginner, Standard, Proud, and Critical at any time from the Stat Matrix, as well. | ||
===Command Matrix=== | ===[[Command Matrix]]=== | ||
[[File:Command | [[File:Command Matrix.png|thumb|right|The Command Matrix, displaying the application of supplemental commands.]] | ||
The | The Command Matrix is where you install Sora's special skills and items to be used in battle. Although sharing many similarities with ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'''s incarnation, the Command Matrix allows for mixing and matching commands without a permanent result. By installing a command, you can then supplement it with another skill, producing differing effects, like adding a Fire spell to add the element to the command itself. When the commands have both been leveled up to their maximum level, denoted by a '''''!''''', you can use the conversion process to permanently fuse the two skills for their end result, allowing the command to increase to a higher level, and subsequently be used in further supplementation. The Command Matrix also has a "Memory" capacity, which restricts the creation of a deck comprised of high-powered Commands. At the beginning of the game, Sora starts off with three Command Slots, but gains more as you progress through certain circuitry in the Stat Matrix. | ||
===Gear Matrix=== | ===[[Gear Matrix]]=== | ||
[[File:Gear Matrix | [[File:Gear Matrix.png|thumb|left|The Gear Matrix, where Keyblade, Clock tree, and Accessories are displayed.]] | ||
The | The Gear Matrix handles Sora's equipment, split into "Keyblade" and "Accessory." Throughout the game, Sora will gain new Keyblades that change the passive abilities he gets through the Overclock programs Leveling system. By continuing to use the same Keyblade, its level will increase, unlocking more of the abilities to access from different branches. When the Clock Gauge filled the MAX Level of each branch, the "Attack" command will change into a Finish Command as set in the Keyblade section. Most Finish Commands can be obtained by exchanging SP in certain System Areas while others can be obtained by breaking Rare Prize Blocks or buying from the Moogle Shop. Accessories are equipped in a similar fashion like the rest of the series, with each granting special bonuses to HP percentage or resistance to certain elements, or other benefits. More Accessory Slots can be acquired through progression on the Stat Matrix. | ||
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==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:KHREC Preorder Decals.png|US | File:Beneath the Hood 01 KHREC.png|Data-Sora enters the library in [[Disney Castle]] | ||
File:Beneath the Hood 02 KHREC.png|Donald, Data-Sora, King Mickey, and Goofy | |||
File:Kingdom Hearts Re-coded Gameplay 3.png|Data-Sora using Air Spiral against a [[Large Body]] | |||
File:Kingdom Hearts Re-coded Gameplay 2.png|Data-Sora destroying some Bug Blocks in [[Destiny Islands]] | |||
File:KH Recoded TGS.png|Battle controls for TGS 2010 | |||
File:KHREC_Title_Screen JPN.png|JPN Title Screen | |||
File:KHREC Preorder Decals.png|US [[wikipedia:GameStop|Gamestop]] and [[wikipedia:Amazon.com|Amazon]] pre-order bonus decals | |||
File:SP_Orbs_KHREC.png|Data Sora collecting SP orbs. | |||
File:Bugged_Areas_KHREC.png|An area full of bugs. | |||
File:Backdoor_Located_KHRCO.png|Sora locating a backdoor. | |||
File:Backdoor_Censor_KHRCO.png|Backdoor sensor appearing onto the screen. | |||
File:Scan LV2 KHREC.png|Backdoor sensor (Scan LV2) | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==External | ==Packaging Artwork== | ||
*[http:// | <center><gallery> | ||
*[ | File:Kingdom Hearts Re coded JP.png|Japanese cover art. | ||
*[ | File:Kingdom Hearts Re coded NA.png|North American cover art. | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Re coded EU.png|European cover art. | |||
File:Kingdom Hearts Re coded AU.png|Australian cover art. | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
==External Links== | |||
*[http://na.square-enix.com/khrecoded/ Official NA website] | |||
*[http://kingdomheartsrecoded.com/ Official EUR website] | |||
*[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/recoded/ Official JP website] | |||
==Notes and | ==Notes and References== | ||
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