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'''''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''''' is a | '''''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''''' is a reissue of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' for the {{w|PlayStation 2}}. Most plot and gameplay elements are the same, and the game also includes the features added to the international version of the game. The game combines English voice-overs with Japanese text and controls. | ||
The game was remastered in HD and released | The PlayStation 2 version is exclusive to Japan and was released as a part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+]]'' compilation, along with ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''. The game was remastered in HD and released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' for the {{w|PlayStation 3}}. As opposed to the original ''Final Mix'', the remake features Japanese voice acting in the Japanese release. It was later released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]''. | ||
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Much like the previous installment, the default language is English with Japanese subtitles. However, the new scenes were also dubbed in Japanese due to most of the new scenes featuring Organization members that have previously never been voiced. The song [[Sanctuary]] also replaced [[Passion]] as the official theme of the game. | Much like the previous installment, the default language is English with Japanese subtitles. However, the new scenes were also dubbed in Japanese due to most of the new scenes featuring Organization members that have previously never been voiced. The song [[Sanctuary]] also replaced [[Passion]] as the official theme of the game. | ||
In September 2006, ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was finally announced, and released on March 29, 2007, hitting stores all across Japan. No release in the United States or other countries | In September 2006, ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was finally announced, and released on March 29, 2007, hitting stores all across Japan. No release in the United States or other countries was announced, despite the topic being popular across ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}''-related forums. There were rumors of a fall 2008 release in EGM magazine and 1up.com, although this did not pan out. The director of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, Tetsuya Nomura, has quoted, "The ''Final Mix'' games are only Japanese exclusives. In due time, I may release a ''Final Mix'' into other countries, but ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' are not my choice." | ||
''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'' are also notable for being the final games Tetsuya Nomura made for the PlayStation 2. They were initially bundled together as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+]]''. | ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'' are also notable for being the final games Tetsuya Nomura made for the PlayStation 2. They were initially bundled together as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+]]''. | ||
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*[[Olympus Coliseum]] changes: | *[[Olympus Coliseum]] changes: | ||
**There's an additional scene after defeating the water forms where Demyx explains the newly added Absent Silhouettes to Sora. | **There's an additional scene after defeating the water forms where Demyx explains the newly added Absent Silhouettes to Sora. | ||
**The time limit for which Sora must defeat Pete while protecting Megara, has changed from 2 minutes to | **The time limit for which Sora must defeat Pete while protecting Megara, has changed from 2 minutes to 1 minute and 30 seconds. | ||
*[[Disney Castle]] changes: | *[[Disney Castle]] changes: | ||
**Enemies do not drop prize boxes while protecting Minnie. | **Enemies do not drop prize boxes while protecting Minnie. | ||