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==Product Description== | ==Product Description== | ||
===US Version=== | ===US Version=== | ||
The ''Kingdom Hearts II'' Official Strategy Guide was published by | The ''Kingdom Hearts II'' Official Strategy Guide was published by {{w|Dorling Kindersley|BradyGames}}, which also published the strategy guides for ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. Two versions of this guide were released: a standard and limited edition. | ||
The limited edition version of this strategy guide comes boxed in a cardboard jacket that houses both the guide itself and Jiminy's Journal, an illustrated compilation of the material contained within its [[Jiminy's Journal|in-game counterpart]] that includes a sheet of stickers usable for marking obtained journal entires. Various covers were made for the limited edition version of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' strategy guide; each features [[Sora]] in one of his [[Drive Forms]]. | The limited edition version of this strategy guide comes boxed in a cardboard jacket that houses both the guide itself and Jiminy's Journal, an illustrated compilation of the material contained within its [[Jiminy's Journal|in-game counterpart]] that includes a sheet of stickers usable for marking obtained journal entires. Various covers were made for the limited edition version of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' strategy guide; each features [[Sora]] in one of his [[Drive Forms]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Elizabeth Hollinger also wrote the [[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Official Strategy Guide|''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' Official Strategy Guide]]. | *Elizabeth Hollinger also wrote the [[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Official Strategy Guide|''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' Official Strategy Guide]]. | ||
==External | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.bradygames.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0744005264 Official US Site] | *[http://www.bradygames.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0744005264 Official US Site] | ||
*[http://www.piggybackinteractive.com/en/guides/info/index.php?id_guide=34 Official UK Site] | *[http://www.piggybackinteractive.com/en/guides/info/index.php?id_guide=34 Official UK Site] | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 20 March 2019
| Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide | |
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| Author(s) | Elizabeth Hollinger with Matt Berner David Cassady & Greg Sepelak |
| Publisher(s) |  / BradyGames Piggyback Interactive
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| Release date(s) | / March 27, 2006 September 27, 2006
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| Pages | / 352 pages 252 pages
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| Language | English |
The Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide (titled The Complete Guide in the United Kingdom) is a guidebook for Kingdom Hearts II.
Product Description
US Version
The Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide was published by BradyGames, which also published the strategy guides for Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. Two versions of this guide were released: a standard and limited edition.
The limited edition version of this strategy guide comes boxed in a cardboard jacket that houses both the guide itself and Jiminy's Journal, an illustrated compilation of the material contained within its in-game counterpart that includes a sheet of stickers usable for marking obtained journal entires. Various covers were made for the limited edition version of the Kingdom Hearts II strategy guide; each features Sora in one of his Drive Forms.
UK Version
The Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide was released in the United Kingdom by Piggyback Interactive. It took seven months to develop and was said to contain "original and exclusive artwork." However, this was absent from the final guide.
Contents
US Version
- 3D maps of all areas in the game
- Lists of all Keyblades, armor, and accessories available in the game
- Lists of all consumable items and synthesis materials available in the game
- Lists of all spells and summons available in the game
- Lists of all Gummi blocks and mission rewards available in the game
- Overviews of all party members, as well as their stats and abilities
- A complete bestiary
Flaws
- Story coverage in this strategy guide is minimal.
- The treasure chests available throughout the game are never discussed.
- This strategy guide only discusses how to obey the rules for each Coliseum Cup; it does not cover the Cups' individual rounds.
Errors
- Jack Skellington's weapon is erroneously labeled "Scimitar" (pg. 29).
- The locations of the Mythril Shard and Mythril Stone that can be obtained in Agrabah are swapped (pg. 121).
- Jasmine is described as a "Princess of Light," rather than a "Princess of Heart" (pg. 125).
- The four items that can obtained in the Underground Concourse in Twilight Town are not listed (pg. 197).
- The logo of Hollow Bastion is used to illustrate the location of a treasure chest that can be found at the Ship Graveyard: Seadrift Row in Port Royal (pg. 264).
Gallery
- KHII Piggyback Guide.png
The Piggyback version of the Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide
The Limited Edition version of the Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide
Trivia
- Elizabeth Hollinger also wrote the Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Official Strategy Guide.
