Editing Light Cycle

The {{nihongo|'''Light Cycle'''|ライトサイクル|Raito Saikuru}} is a mini-game in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. It is based on the {{w|Light Cycle}} game from the Disney films ''{{w|Tron (film)|Tron}}'' and ''{{w|Tron: Legacy}}''.

===''{{c|Kingdom Hearts II|manga}}'' manga===

Sora's Space Paranoids Light Cycle is based on (and very similar to) the redesigned Light Cycles from the PC game ''{{w|Tron 2.0}}''. While the Light Cycles in the original film were shorter in length and had a canopy covering the rider, Sora's is longer, with a "floating" front wheel and a design somewhat more reminiscent of real-world motorbikes. It also lacks the canopy of the original Light Cycles, leaving Sora exposed but able to attack enemies. Additionally, Sora's Light Cycle is blue, matching his circuitry; in the original film, Flynn, Tron, and Ram respectively ride yellow, orange, and red Light Cycles while the ones ridden by the enemy team are blue.

The Light Cycles in The Grid are nearly identical to the ones in ''Tron: Legacy'', being black vehicles that more closely resemble real-world motorbikes than their Space Paranoids counterparts. The interior of the wheels and the decals on their sides and driving seat are covered in circuitry that matches the driver's; the Black Guards' Light Cycles are covered in orange circuitry, while Riku's is covered in light blue circuitry. Like their film counterparts, these Light Cycles generate a ribbon of light matching the cycle's circuitry color that can derez opponents behind the user. Riku's Light Cycle is also equipped with two turrets that resemble Identity Disks. These turrets, when on standby, rest on the back wheels; when active, they float near the front wheels.

 

[[Kevin Flynn]] owns a personal Light Cycle that bears a stronger resemblance to the Light Cycles from the original ''Tron'', complete with a canopy. It is predominantly white with black highlights. The number 786 is printed in red in front of the back wheel. Flynn's Light Cycle is only visible inside his personal hideout, and it has never been seen in action.

*{{Button|c}} {{Nihongo|'''Guard'''|ガード|Gādo}}: A shield surrounds the bike and protects against Heartless attacks. It protects from Attack, but is ineffective against Charge.

*{{Button|s}} {{nihongo|'''Charge'''|チャージ|Chāji}}: The bike charges up and then smashes the nearest target. It breaks through Guard, but is vulnerable to Attack.

*{{Button|x}} {{nihongo|'''Attack'''|アタック|Atakku}}: Sora attacks Heartless with the [[Keyblade]]. It can be used against Charge, but is weak against Guard.

*{{button|lana}}: Move left or right.

*{{Button|l1}} / {{Button|l2}}: Turns the bike left. Only usable when LEFT appears on screen.

*{{Button|r1}} / {{Button|r2}}: Turns the bike right. Only usable when RIGHT appears on screen.

*{{button|dsy}} {{nihongo|'''Change Mode'''|モードチェンジ|Mōdo Chenji|lit. "Mode Change"}}: Riku switches weapons between the ribbon and turrets. Switching to the ribbon grants a brief speed boost.

*{{button|dsb}} {{nihongo|'''Jump'''|ジャンプ|Janpu}}: Jumps with the Light Cycle, dodging enemy attacks.

*{{button|dsa}} {{nihongo|'''Assault Shot'''|アサルトショット|Asaruto Shotto}}: Fires projectiles at enemies in front. Only usable when the turrets are active.

*Magnum Loader: Magnum Loaders come in four different varieties. The color scheme corresponds to the Magnum Loader's actions:

**Blue Magnum Loaders use Attack. Sora can defend their attacks with Guard.

**Yellow Magnum Loaders can use Charge. Sora can intercept their charges with Attack.

**Green Magnum Loaders can use Guard. Sora can use Charge to break their guards.

**White Magnum Loaders can use Charge, Attack, and Guard. Sora must observe their actions and counter with the appropriate command.

*Devastator: Found only in the exit of the mini-game and will shoot at Sora. If Sora guards at the right moment, their projectiles will bounce off and hit themselves instead, protecting Sora while defeating them at the same time.

{{See also|Commantis}}

The first time Riku participates in the Light Cycle, he is required to play until the [[Commantis]] appears. A variety of enemies appear to try to stop him.

*'''Guards''' ride Light Cycles and try to damage Riku with their light ribbons. They can be destroyed with Riku's ribbon or turrets.

File:Father and Son 01 KH3D.png|Flynn's Light Cycle.

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! Light Cycle - ''Kingdom Hearts II''

! Light Cycle - ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''