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==Final Mix==
==Final Mix==
''Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix'' expands on the original ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' with several new features and plot elements.  Scans of magazine articles and preview videos have appeared on numerous websites.  They include additional scenes involving the three mysterious armored entities at the end of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' secret ending.  More recent screenshots have shown one of these three in combat with [[Sora]], [[Donald]] and [[Goofy]].  The being, dubbed the ''Enigmatic Warrior'' by many fans (referencing a secret boss of [[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]], the [[Enigmatic Man]], is presumed to be a secret boss, since he has more life bars than any standard boss.  Preview videos also indicate that battling [[Roxas]] will be possible, though the context of the duel is unknown.  Square has also revealed that each member of [[Organization XIII]] can be challenged in a secret area of [[Hollow Bastion]] and fought independently of the storyline.
''Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix'' expands on the original ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' with several new features and plot elements.


Voice-acting on ''Final Mix'' will be in Englich, with Japanese subtitles.
===Initial previews and announcements===
Scans of magazine articles and preview videos appeared on numerous websites in the weeks leading up to the game's release.  They included additional scenes involving the three mysterious armored entities at the end of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' secret ending.  More recent screenshots showed one of these three in combat with [[Sora]], [[Donald]] and [[Goofy]].  The being, dubbed the ''[[Enigmatic Soldier]]'' or ''Enigmatic Warrior'' by many fans (referencing a secret boss of [[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]], the [[Enigmatic Man]]), is a secret boss with an enormous aount of [[HP]].  Preview videos also indicated that battling [[Roxas]] will be possible, though the context of the duel is unknown.  Square has also revealed that each member of [[Organization XIII]] can be challenged in a secret area of [[Hollow Bastion]] and fought independently of the storyline.


Images released to websites indicate these changes/additions:
Voice-acting on ''Final Mix'' was announced to be mostly in English, with Japanese subtitles, like [[Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix]].  Several new scenes, however, use Japanese voice-acting.


*Members of Organization XIII can be battled in an arena-like setting in the style of [[Castle Oblivion]].  This includes battles with Lexaeus, [[Zexion]] and [[Marluxia]], who were all eliminated in [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]].  Square later confirmed that optional battles with highly powered-up members of the [[Organization]] would be available in [[Hollow Bastion]].
===New features===
Several new features were confirmed by the game's release:
 
*Members of [[Organization XIII]] that were eliminated in [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]] can be found and fought in the various worlds of ''Final Mix''.  They each use different fighting tactics from the ones they employed in ''Chain of Memories''.  They include [[Vexen]], [[Larxene]], Marluxia]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]].
 
*[[Zexion]]'s weapon is revealed - a large book, which he can use to trap his enemies in an alternate reality.
 
*An area of the [[Radiant Garden]] can be accessed that houses a simulation of battles with each member of Organization XIIIThis is a separate feature from the secret battles with the ''Chain of Memories'' Organization members in that the simulation allows the player to repeat any battle with an Organization member as often as they like.  The simulation features highly powered-up Organization members, similar to the level bonuses offered to enemies in the [[Hades Cup|Hades Paradox Cup]].


*New weapons and accessories, including a replica of [[Lexaeus]]' tomahawk for [[Donald]], a copy of [[Vexen]]'s shield for [[Goofy]], and a crown for Sora.
*New weapons and accessories, including a replica of [[Lexaeus]]' tomahawk for [[Donald]], a copy of [[Vexen]]'s shield for [[Goofy]], and a crown for Sora.
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*A "theater mode" - menus where previously viewed cutscenes can be rewatched with Japanese voices.
*A "theater mode" - menus where previously viewed cutscenes can be rewatched with Japanese voices.


*Several new cutscenes involving [[Roxas]], including scenes of him conversing with [[Axel]] in [[Twilight Town]] while wearing the Organization's signature black robes.  There are also additional scenes of Roxas and [[Riku]], including shots of their second battle, after Riku had taken the form of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Xehanort's Heartless]].
*Several new cutscenes involving [[Roxas]], including scenes of him conversing with [[Axel]] in [[Twilight Town]] while wearing the Organization's signature black robes.  There are also additional scenes of Roxas and [[Riku]], including shots of their second battle, where Riku takes on the form of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Xehanort's Heartless]].


*Scenes involving a caped man in the attire of Xehanort's Heartless and his "guardian" facing opposition from the three knights seen at the end of the original game's secret ending, including shots of one of the knights' helmets shattered, revealing the face of a boy who looks similar to Sora/Roxas, a girl with similarites to Riku, and the Enigmatic Warrior. In some of these magazine scans, an enormous [[heart]] emitting pale light, can be seen, assumed by most to be [[Kingdom Hearts]]. The Enigmatic Warrior is a opinonal boss in the game, with a grudge on Xehanort.
*A new secret ending video, involving a caped man in clothes like those worn by [[Xehanort's Heartless]] and another being seeming to be a part of the old man himself facing opposition from the three knights seen at the end of the original game's secret ending.  The three knights include a person with striking similarities to Roxas, a lavender haired feminine-looking character, and a larger person who can be fought in the game's new secret boss battle.


Secret features can be accessed in ''Final Mix'' by clearing [[Re:Chain of Memories]] first.  Clearing ''FInal Mix'' can also unlock secrets in Re:CHain of Memories.
Secret features can be accessed in ''Final Mix'' by clearing [[Re:Chain of Memories]] first.  Clearing ''Final Mix'' can also unlock secrets in Re:Chain of Memories.


==Re: Chain of Memories==
==Re: Chain of Memories==
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Revision as of 08:32, 12 April 2007

Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ is a 2007 re-release of Kingdom Hearts II, akin to Kingdom Hearts:Final Mix. It features new cutscenes, abilities, weapons, enemies, areas, and a new Drive form. In addition, it is packaged with a second disc: Re:Chain of Memories, a remake of Chain of Memories.

Announcement

Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix had been rumored for some time in middle-late 2006. Though Nomura did not confirm its development, he has stated that were a Final Mix to be created, he would use a "trump card".

In September 2006, Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix was finally announced, along with Re:Chain of Memories, a Playstation 2 remake of Chain of Memories, with full 3-D rendering and voice acting. The two would be packed together, creating Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+.

The remake was released on March 29, 2007, hitting stores all across Japan. Currently no plans have been announced for release in the United States or other countries, despite the topic being popular across Kingdom Hearts related forums.

Final Mix

Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix expands on the original Kingdom Hearts II with several new features and plot elements.

Initial previews and announcements

Scans of magazine articles and preview videos appeared on numerous websites in the weeks leading up to the game's release. They included additional scenes involving the three mysterious armored entities at the end of the Kingdom Hearts II secret ending. More recent screenshots showed one of these three in combat with Sora, Donald and Goofy. The being, dubbed the Enigmatic Soldier or Enigmatic Warrior by many fans (referencing a secret boss of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, the Enigmatic Man), is a secret boss with an enormous aount of HP. Preview videos also indicated that battling Roxas will be possible, though the context of the duel is unknown. Square has also revealed that each member of Organization XIII can be challenged in a secret area of Hollow Bastion and fought independently of the storyline.

Voice-acting on Final Mix was announced to be mostly in English, with Japanese subtitles, like Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix. Several new scenes, however, use Japanese voice-acting.

New features

Several new features were confirmed by the game's release:

  • Zexion's weapon is revealed - a large book, which he can use to trap his enemies in an alternate reality.
  • An area of the Radiant Garden can be accessed that houses a simulation of battles with each member of Organization XIII. This is a separate feature from the secret battles with the Chain of Memories Organization members in that the simulation allows the player to repeat any battle with an Organization member as often as they like. The simulation features highly powered-up Organization members, similar to the level bonuses offered to enemies in the Hades Paradox Cup.
  • New weapons and accessories, including a replica of Lexaeus' tomahawk for Donald, a copy of Vexen's shield for Goofy, and a crown for Sora.
  • A "theater mode" - menus where previously viewed cutscenes can be rewatched with Japanese voices.
  • Several new cutscenes involving Roxas, including scenes of him conversing with Axel in Twilight Town while wearing the Organization's signature black robes. There are also additional scenes of Roxas and Riku, including shots of their second battle, where Riku takes on the form of Xehanort's Heartless.
  • A new secret ending video, involving a caped man in clothes like those worn by Xehanort's Heartless and another being seeming to be a part of the old man himself facing opposition from the three knights seen at the end of the original game's secret ending. The three knights include a person with striking similarities to Roxas, a lavender haired feminine-looking character, and a larger person who can be fought in the game's new secret boss battle.

Secret features can be accessed in Final Mix by clearing Re:Chain of Memories first. Clearing Final Mix can also unlock secrets in Re:Chain of Memories.

Re: Chain of Memories

Final Mix,