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During pre-production, it was decided that the game should not focus on Sora and should instead flesh out another "main character." Roxas was eventually decided on as the protagonist to both explain his backstory, connection to the organization and his ultimate fate before the events of ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Unlike ''Chain of Memories'' before it, the increased processing power of the DS allowed the game to play much more similarly to a traditional ''Kingdom Hearts'' game, although the team ran into technical hurdles due to the lack of buttons on the system. The team opted to not use the touch screen to further complicated the controls. The logo being a warm red color was made as an allusion to the sunset of Twilight Town.{{fact}} The subtitle ''358/2 Days'' was initially left unexplained until the game released, where it was revealed to refer to the 358 days Roxas spent as an organization member and how Nomura expected the average player to complete the game in 2 days.{{fact}} | During pre-production, it was decided that the game should not focus on Sora and should instead flesh out another "main character." Roxas was eventually decided on as the protagonist to both explain his backstory, connection to the organization and his ultimate fate before the events of ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Unlike ''Chain of Memories'' before it, the increased processing power of the DS allowed the game to play much more similarly to a traditional ''Kingdom Hearts'' game, although the team ran into technical hurdles due to the lack of buttons on the system. The team opted to not use the touch screen to further complicated the controls. The logo being a warm red color was made as an allusion to the sunset of Twilight Town.{{fact}} The subtitle ''358/2 Days'' was initially left unexplained until the game released, where it was revealed to refer to the 358 days Roxas spent as an organization member and how Nomura expected the average player to complete the game in 2 days.{{fact}} | ||
''Dissidia: Final Fantasy'' is | ''Dissidia: Final Fantasy'' is cited as the basis for ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''. Director Tetsuya Nomura, during the development of ''Kingdom Hearts II'', had originally envisioned ''Dissidia'' as a ''Kingdom Hearts'' spin-off featuring various Disney characters, but felt uncomfortable with Disney characters fighting each other and opted to use ''Final Fantasy'' characters instead. ''358/2 Days'''s multiplayer mode was later derived from ''Dissidia'' and one of the reasons Nomura chose Organization XIII as the main characters of the game.<ref>https://www.bit-tech.net/reviews/gaming/playstation/dissidia-final-fantasy-interview/1/</ref><ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2009/06/30/dissidia-final-fantasy-originated-from-kingdom-hearts/</ref> | ||
Demos of the game were made available at Jump Festa in December 2007 and the DKΣ3713 Private party in August 2008. The game initially had a late 2008 release date, but was delayed to February 2009 and again to its Japanese release on May 30, 2009. The official trailer was released during E3 2009 and officially released on September 29, 2009 for North America and October 9, 2009 for Europe. To promote the game, a tie-in game titled ''[[Kingdom Hearts Magical Puzzle Clash]]'' was released for web browsers around the release of the main game. | Demos of the game were made available at Jump Festa in December 2007 and the DKΣ3713 Private party in August 2008. The game initially had a late 2008 release date, but was delayed to February 2009 and again to its Japanese release on May 30, 2009. The official trailer was released during E3 2009 and officially released on September 29, 2009 for North America and October 9, 2009 for Europe. To promote the game, a tie-in game titled ''[[Kingdom Hearts Magical Puzzle Clash]]'' was released for web browsers around the release of the main game. | ||
This game marks Wayne Allwine's final performance as Mickey Mouse | This game marks Wayne Allwine's final performance as Mickey Mouse. The credits contain a dedication to him: "''In loving memory of Wayne Allwine.''" | ||
The Japanese version of the opening video lists each Organization member's attribute and weapon type, along with a short paragraph describing them which includes their title; the English version instead mentions their attributes within the paragraph and lists weapon types, with no mention of title. However, the English version of the ''HD 1.5 ReMIX'' compilation of this game's cutscenes gives the titles of the Organization members. | |||
The opening cinematic of the game uses scenes from previous appearances of the Organization, in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', and even additional scenes from ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', which also included adapting the cutscene of Roxas's capture from ''Final Mix'' for this game's ending. In the original DS version, Xemnas's lines are fully voiced; however, in the ''HD 1.5 ReMIX'' version, his lines are silent. | |||
In the original DS cutscene "Why the Sun Sets Red", when Roxas speaks the line "It's been that many days since I first joined the Organization. Man, time flies", Roxas's face is fully animated; however, in the ''HD 1.5 ReMIX'' version, Roxas has a flat 2D face. Similarly, the flashback cutscene featuring Sora and Riku in Hollow Bastion shows Sora wielding [[Three Wishes]] in the DS version; however, in the ''HD 1.5 ReMIX'' version, he is shown wielding the [[Kingdom Key]]. | |||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
[[File:The Meaning of "Roxas" 01 KHIIFM.png|thumb|left|Xemnas performs the Organization naming ceremony on Roxas.]] | [[File:The Meaning of "Roxas" 01 KHIIFM.png|thumb|left|Xemnas performs the Organization naming ceremony on Roxas.]] | ||
On the day he is born as Sora's Nobody when Sora transforms into a [[Sora's Heartless|Heartless]], Roxas is found in [[Twilight Town]] by [[Xemnas]], the leader of [[Organization XIII]], who names him its thirteenth member. Each day he is sent on missions to other worlds, either alone or accompanied by his fellow members, to destroy Heartless with the [[Keyblade]] and release captive hearts, with which the Organization can fulfill their goal of summoning Kingdom Hearts and become complete beings. Roxas is placed under the care of [[Axel]], whom he befriends and spends his spare time with at the end of each day, sitting atop the clock tower in [[Twilight Town]], speaking what's on their minds and eating [[Sea-Salt Ice Cream|sea salt ice cream]] together. | |||
Shortly after Roxas's induction, the Organization sees the arrival of a mysterious fourteenth member, [[Xion]]. Her appearance changes from person to person, depending on their relationship with her. Later, when Axel and several other members are assigned to [[Castle Oblivion]] | Shortly after Roxas's induction, the Organization sees the arrival of a mysterious fourteenth member, [[Xion]]. Her appearance changes from person to person, depending on their relationship with her. Later, when Axel and several other members are assigned to [[Castle Oblivion]], Roxas is paired with Xion. The two begin to bond, and the reclusive Xion begins opening up to Roxas, revealing her resemblance to Sora's friend [[Kairi]], and her ability to wield the Keyblade. | ||
[[File:Riku Turns Into Ansem 01 KHD.png|thumb|Axel, Roxas and Xion relaxing on the clock tower.]] | [[File:Riku Turns Into Ansem 01 KHD.png|thumb|Axel, Roxas and Xion relaxing on the clock tower.]] | ||
A few days later, Roxas falls into a coma for several weeks, around the same time Sora is put to sleep to regain the memories he lost in Castle Oblivion | A few days later, Roxas falls into a coma for several weeks, around the same time Sora’s memories are being disrupted by [[Naminé]].<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania]]'', p. 467:''' "DAY 26 - Roxas falls asleep - Sora's memories are being altered."</ref> When he is put to sleep to regain the memories he lost in Castle Oblivion, Roxas finally awakens. He finds that all the members dispatched to Castle Oblivion, except Axel, have been eliminated. Feeling lonely, Roxas suggests that he, Axel and Xion all spend time together, and the three become close friends, eventually including Xion on their trips to the clock tower. However, Roxas begins experiencing Sora's memories and grows frustrated when his questions about them go unanswered, becoming increasingly curious about why he wields the Keyblade and doubtful of the Organization's motives. | ||
Meanwhile, Sora, who is still sleeping, is moved from Castle Oblivion to Twilight Town by [[ | Meanwhile, Sora, who is still sleeping, is moved from Castle Oblivion to Twilight Town by [[DiZ]] and Naminé, who are overseeing the restoration of his memories. Xion also has a confrontation with Riku, who brings her identity and the authenticity of her Keyblade into question and suggests she leave the Organization to merge with her original self. Xion, however, is torn between doing so and staying with Roxas and Axel. | ||
Eventually Xion discovers that she is an imperfect replica of Sora created by Xemnas from Sora's leaking memories should Sora, who Xemnas intends to use as part of the Organization's plans, turn out to be of no use. Her resemblance to Kairi is a result of Sora's strong memories of her; however, as Naminé attempts to restore Sora's memories, they affect Xion instead to the point where she begins to physically resemble Sora. Upon learning this, Xion becomes deeply confused and lost and leaves Organization XIII, desiring to become a true person, but also having a falling out with Roxas and Axel. | Eventually Xion discovers that she is an imperfect replica of Sora created by Xemnas from Sora's leaking memories should Sora, who Xemnas intends to use as part of the Organization's plans, turn out to be of no use. Her resemblance to Kairi is a result of Sora's strong memories of her; however, as Naminé attempts to restore Sora's memories, they affect Xion instead to the point where she begins to physically resemble Sora. Upon learning this, Xion becomes deeply confused and lost and leaves Organization XIII, desiring to become a true person, but also having a falling out with Roxas and Axel. | ||
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[[File:Xion's End 01 KHD.png|thumb|left|Xion asks Roxas to set Kingdom Hearts free as she fades in his arms.]] | [[File:Xion's End 01 KHD.png|thumb|left|Xion asks Roxas to set Kingdom Hearts free as she fades in his arms.]] | ||
Xion is captured unconscious by Axel and dragged away by Xemnas. The next day, she confronts Roxas on the clock tower, where she reveals she has Sora's face. Knowing that Roxas will disappear if she continues to exist, she attacks Roxas to have him destroy her, saving himself and thwarting Xemnas's plan. Roxas battles and defeats Xion, whose body begins to crystallize, and he begins to forget who she is. Xion pleads for Roxas to set Kingdom Hearts free and stop Xemnas's plans. Just before she dies, Roxas is able to remember how they always ate ice cream together, a symbol of their friendship. Xion then dies peacefully in Roxas's arms. She completely crystallizes and turns into a blinding light, as the memories she has absorbed go back to Sora. She leaves nothing but a single [[Thalassa Shell|thalassa shell]] behind, as tears run down Roxas's face. Xion's demise awakens Ventus's Keyblade within Roxas, allowing him to use two Keyblades | Xion is captured unconscious by Axel and dragged away by Xemnas. The next day, she confronts Roxas on the clock tower, where she reveals she has Sora's face. Knowing that Roxas will disappear if she continues to exist, she attacks Roxas to have him destroy her, saving himself and thwarting Xemnas's plan. Roxas battles and defeats Xion, whose body begins to crystallize, and he begins to forget who she is. Xion pleads for Roxas to set Kingdom Hearts free and stop Xemnas's plans. Just before she dies, Roxas is able to remember how they always ate ice cream together, a symbol of their friendship. Xion then dies peacefully in Roxas's arms. She completely crystallizes and turns into a blinding light, as the memories she has absorbed go back to Sora. She leaves nothing but a single [[Thalassa Shell|thalassa shell]] behind, as tears run down Roxas's face. Xion's demise awakens Ventus's Keyblade within Roxas, allowing him to use two Keyblades; [[Oblivion]] and [[Oathkeeper]], at once. | ||
Soon afterward, he encounters and battles Riku, who had been dispatched by DiZ to capture him so that he may merge with Sora and complete the restoration of his memories. When Riku is nearly defeated, he taps into the growing darkness in his heart, granting him the power necessary to subdue Roxas, but also giving him the appearance of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], who resides in his heart. Riku subsequently brings the unconscious Roxas to DiZ, who digitizes and places him into a virtual Twilight Town. | Soon afterward, he encounters and battles Riku, who had been dispatched by DiZ to capture him so that he may merge with Sora and complete the restoration of his memories. When Riku is nearly defeated, he taps into the growing darkness in his heart, granting him the power necessary to subdue Roxas, but also giving him the appearance of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], who resides in his heart. Riku subsequently brings the unconscious Roxas to DiZ, who digitizes and places him into a virtual Twilight Town. | ||
[[File:My Summer Vacation... 01 KHII.png|thumb|Roxas meets Sora.]] | [[File:My Summer Vacation... 01 KHII.png|thumb|Roxas meets Sora.]] | ||
Roxas wakes up in his bed in the virtual town after having another dream about Sora, his memories altered by DiZ to forget his time with Organization XIII. He changes clothes and runs outside to the Usual Spot, wondering if he, [[Hayner]], [[Pence]], and [[Olette]] will finally go to the beach, | Roxas wakes up in his bed in the virtual town after having another dream about Sora, his memories altered by DiZ to forget his time with Organization XIII. He changes clothes and runs outside to the Usual Spot, wondering if he, [[Hayner]], [[Pence]], and [[Olette]] will finally go to the beach. | ||
Sometime later, Roxas encounters Sora in the basement of the [[Old Mansion]]. | |||
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===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
{{Main|Mission Mode}} | {{Main|Mission Mode}} | ||
[[File:Multiplayer Mode KHD.png|left|thumb| | [[File:Multiplayer Mode KHD.png|left|thumb|Axel, Lexaeus, Roxas, and Xemnas in Mission Mode.]] | ||
This is the second game in the series to feature multiplayer following ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' which featured the ability to fight others one on one with a feature called "Link Mode". There is a four-player non-canonical multiplayer mode, where players can play as 19 characters and go on missions. Initially, the first thirteen members of Organization XIII are available, with Xion, Riku, Donald, and Goofy unlocked by progressing through the story. The King and Sora can be unlocked after completing the story and purchasing certain items at the Moogle Shop. Dual-Wielding Roxas can be playable by equipping Roxas with the [[Zero Gear]] and 3 Ability Units. | This is the second game in the series to feature multiplayer following ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' which featured the ability to fight others one on one with a feature called "Link Mode". There is a four-player non-canonical multiplayer mode, where players can play as 19 characters and go on missions. Initially, the first thirteen members of Organization XIII are available, with Xion, Riku, Donald, and Goofy unlocked by progressing through the story. The King and Sora can be unlocked after completing the story and purchasing certain items at the Moogle Shop. Dual-Wielding Roxas can be playable by equipping Roxas with the [[Zero Gear]] and 3 Ability Units. | ||
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==Trivia == | ==Trivia == | ||
*[[Saïx]] and [[Xemnas]] are the only Organization members never to pair up with [[Roxas]] for a mission at any point. | *[[Saïx]] and [[Xemnas]] are the only Organization members never to pair up with [[Roxas]] for a mission at any point. | ||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||