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'''''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''''' is a Japan reissue of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' that uses English voice acting with Japanese subtitles among additional in-game features. The PlayStation 2 version of it is exclusive to Japan.
'''''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''''' is a reissue of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' 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 as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' for PlayStation 3 on March 14, 2013. As opposed to the original ''Final Mix'', the remake features Japanese voice acting in the Japanese release. As part of the collection, it was made available outside of Japan for the first time. It was later released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]''.
The PlayStation 2 version is exclusive to Japan. The game was remastered in HD and released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 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]]''.


==Limited releases==
==Development==
===Pre-order goods===
Many features, plot points, and other miscellaneous elements initially had to be cut from the first Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts'' due to time constraints. Instead of simply dubbing the game that was made and shipping it internationally as is, the team decided to reintroduce some of this cut content in the international release. Realizing that Japan was left with an incomplete package compared to the rest of the world, the team decided to re-release the international version of the game in Japan. Even more cut content was reintroduced in this version, which the team finally considered feature complete, hence the ''Final Mix'' subtitle. Due to a significant amount of English voice lines being recorded for scenes that were not in the original Japanese version, the team elected to not redub the scenes and instead used Japanese subtitles over the English audio. New scenes either used recycled audio or had no dialogue at all.
Depending on what store the game was pre-ordered, customers could get a CD containing tracks from the game or a playing card set adorned with ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters and symbols. Also, at some stores in Japan, they were giving away a dual Keyblade embroidered necklace with a reserved copy.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' Platinum Limited===
''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' Platinum Limited came in a box containing the game case, a sheet of eight ''Kingdom Hearts'' stickers; a postcard calendar featuring Tetsuya Nomura artwork and—contained in a CD case—a block figure of Sora, part of Square's Minimum Collection; and three can badges. The set costs 8,800 yen.


==Changes==
==Changes==
 
===New features===
Below is a complete list of all currently known changes to the game, comparing the 2002 international version of Kingdom Hearts to the Japanese-only Final Mix release:
=====Features=====
 
[[File:Wind (Art).png|150px|thumb|Sora's artwork on the start screen.]]
===Title Screen Changes===
*Title screen now depicts '''Wind'''.
[[File:Wind (Art).png|150px|right|thumb|Sora's artwork on the start screen.]]
*A third option, "Special Movie" featuring a trailer for ''{{ff|Final Fantasy X-2}}'' was added to the title menu.
 
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix: Beginner.
* New title screen artwork of a hooded Sora holding a flag.
*A third option, "Special Movie" featuring a trailer for ''{{ff|Final Fantasy X-2}}'' was added to the title menu. (This was removed in the HD Remixes).
 
===Difficulty Options===
The original game's two difficulty levels (Normal and Expert) were reworked to three in Final Mix:
* Final Mix: Beginner
** Sora deals 3x damage compared to Final Mix.
** Sora deals 3x damage compared to Final Mix.
**Gummi Ship takes 1/2 damage compared to Final Mix.
**Gummi Ship takes 1/2 damage compared compared to Final Mix.
**Sora starts the game with the following items and accessories in stock:
**Sora starts the game with the following items and accessories in stock:
***[[Ribbon]]
***[[Ribbon]]
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***8 [[Defense Up]]s
***8 [[Defense Up]]s
***4 [[AP Up]]s
***4 [[AP Up]]s
**Drill-G's attack power is 9.999 instead of 35.
**Drill-G's attack power is 9.999.
**No secret endings can be unlocked.
**"KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
**"KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
*Final Mix
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix.
**''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' secret ending unlockable by sealing all keyholes, finding all 99 puppies and completing the [[Hades Cup]]
**''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' secret ending unlockable by sealing all keyholes, finding all 99 puppies and completing the [[Hades Cup]]
**''[[Another side, Another story...|Another Side, Another Story <nowiki>[deep dive]</nowiki>]]'' secret ending unlockable by completing [[Jiminy's Journal]]
**''[[Another side, Another story...|Another Side, Another Story <nowiki>[deep dive]</nowiki>]]'' secret ending unlockable by completing [[Jiminy's Journal]]
**"KHFM" displayed on save file.
**"KHFM" displayed on save file.
*Final Mix: Proud
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix: Proud.
**Enemies deal 2x damage compared to Final Mix.
**Enemies deal 2x damage compared to Final Mix.
**Gummi Ship deals 1/2 damage compared to Final Mix.
**Gummi Ship deals 1/2 damage compared to Final Mix.
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**Completing Jiminy's Journal and beating the game displays a night version of the Final Mix cover artwork on the end screen.
**Completing Jiminy's Journal and beating the game displays a night version of the Final Mix cover artwork on the end screen.
**"KHFMPR" displayed on save file.
**"KHFMPR" displayed on save file.
 
*Almost all existing [[Heartless]] in the game were given a new palette swap.
===New Enemies===
*New weapons:
*11 new rare [[Heartless]] were added to the game:
**Keyblades: [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Diamond Dust]].
**[[Chimera]]
**Staves: [[Meteor Strike]] and [[Fantasista]].
**[[Gigas Shadow]]
**Shields: [[Mighty Shield]] and [[Seven Elements]].
**[[Grand Ghost]]
*New Abilities:
**[[Stealth Soldier]]
**[[Slapshot]], [[Sliding Dash]], [[Stun Impact]], [[Gravity Break]], [[Ripple Drive]], [[Hurricane Blast]], [[Zantetsuken]], [[Leaf Bracer]], [[Tech Boost]], [[Encounter Plus]], [[Evolution]].
**[[Pot Scorpion]]
*New Accessories:
**[[Pink Agaricus]]
**[[Firagun Band]], [[Blizzagun Band]], *[[Thundagun Band]], [[Obsidian Ring]], [[Moogle Badge]], [[Cosmic Arts]], [[Royal Crown]], [[Prime Cap]], [[Ifrit Belt]], [[Shiva Belt]], [[Ramuh Belt]], [[EXP Bracelet]], [[EXP Earring]], [[EXP Necklace]], [[EXP Ring]].
**[[Jet Balloon]]
*New synthesis materials:
**[[Missile Diver]]
**[[Blazing Stone]], [[Fury Stone]], [[Frost Stone]], [[Energy Stone]], [[Mythril Stone]], [[Serenity Power]], [[Dazzling Stone]], [[Power Stone]], [[Lightning Stone]], [[Stormy Stone]], [[Dark Matter]]
**[[Sniperwild]]
*The synthesis menu was overhauled, with items now becoming available to synthesize in a different order as well as new items added to the menu and different material requirements to synthesize certain items.  
**[[Black Ballade]]
**[[Neoshadow]]
*Almost all existing [[Heartless]] in the game were recolored, including bosses.
* The following existing Heartless were given unique names and designs to differentiate them from other Heartless found in the game:
** [[Destroyed Behemoth]]
** [[Arch Behemoth]]
** [[Red Armor]]
** [[Sneak Army]]
 
===New Secret Ending===
*A new secret ending, ''[[Another side, Another story...|Another Side, Another Story <nowiki>[deep dive]</nowiki>]]'' was added to the game and can be unlocked by completing Jiminy's Journal on Final Mix difficulty or sealing all keyholes and completing the Hades Cup on Proud difficulty. If the ending is unlocked, it plays in place of ''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' upon completing the game.
 
[[File:Unknown battle 01 KHFM.png|thumb|right|Sora battling the Unknown in ''Final Mix''.]]
 
===New Secret Boss===
*A new secret boss, [[Xemnas|Unknown]], was added to the game. The boss becomes accessible at the Castle Chapel in Hollow Bastion after the party reaches Final Rest and rewards [[EXP Necklace]] and [[Ansem's Reports|Ansem Report 13]] upon being defeated.
 
===New Weapons===
Six new weapons were added to the game, two each for Sora, Donald and Goofy. These weapons serve as "secondary ultimates", with one having more power than the regular ultimate weapon (Ultima Weapon, Save the King, and Save the Queen) usually with an [[MP]] reduction, while the other has more Magic potential with low physical capabilities.
*[[Sora]]'s [[Keyblade]]s: [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Diamond Dust]].
*[[Donald]]'s Staves: [[Meteor Strike]] and [[Fantasista]].
*[[Goofy]]'s Shields: [[Mighty Shield]] and [[Seven Elements]].
 
===New Abilities===
*Eleven new abilities were added to the game:
**[[Slapshot]] (Sora)
**[[Sliding Dash]] (Sora)
**[[Stun Impact]] (Sora)
**[[Gravity Break]] (Sora)
**[[Ripple Drive]] (Sora)
**[[Hurricane Blast]] (Sora)
**[[Zantetsuken]] (Sora)
**[[Leaf Bracer]](Sora, Donald)
**[[Tech Boost]] (Sora)
**[[Encounter Plus]] (Sora)
**[[Evolution]] (Goofy)
 
===New Accessories===
*15 new accessories were added to the game:
**[[Firagun Band]]
**[[Blizzagun Band]]
**[[Thundagun Band]]
**[[Obsidian Ring]]
**[[Moogle Badge]]
**[[Cosmic Arts]]
**[[Royal Crown]]
**[[Prime Cap]]
**[[Ifrit Belt]]
**[[Shiva Belt]]
**[[Ramuh Belt]]
**[[EXP Bracelet]]
**[[EXP Earring]]
**[[EXP Necklace]]
**[[EXP Ring]]
 
===New Cutscenes===
Several new cutscenes were inserted into the main story, as well as a new cutscene after defeating Sephiroth and a cutscene before the [[Xemnas|Unknown]] battle. However no new audio was recorded, with the two cutscenes involving Riku featuring subtitles only.
*On the second day on [[Destiny Islands]], Kairi can be seen crafting the [[Wayfinder]] out of [[Thalassa Shell]]s, and she explains to Sora what it is in a new text-box conversation.
*After [[Sora]]'s fight against [[Leon]] in [[Traverse Town]], [[Riku]] is shown to be lost in [[Hollow Bastion]], calling out for his friends as [[Maleficent]] looks on.
*After Sora speaks to [[Kairi]] in the underground waterway in Traverse Town, Riku is shown lost in the [[Realm of Darkness]] after [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] took his [[body]]. There, he is assisted by [[King Mickey]] who reveals that he has the realm's [[Keyblade]].
*Prior to the [[Door to Darkness]] closing, flashbacks of Sora and Riku playing together as children are shown.
*After Sora defeats [[Sephiroth]], [[Cloud]] is seen walking in and beginning a duel against the one-winged angel.
*Prior to fighting the [[Xemnas|Unknown]], he is shown walking into the room and speaking to Sora cryptically and non-vocally. Sora's and Goofy's voice lines in this scene are recycled from the original game.
 
===Treasure/Reward Changes===
* The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via [[Trinity|Trinities]].
* Rewards for completing the solo and time trial challenges for the first three coliseum cups were changed:
** [[Phil Cup]]
***Solo: Sora learns [[Combo Plus]] instead of receiving a [[Mythril Shard]].
*** Time Trial: Sora learns [[Tech Boost]] instead of receiving an AP Up.
**[[Pegasus Cup]]
***Solo: Sora receives an [[Orichalcum]] instead of [[Mythril]].
***Time Trial: Sora receives [[Dark Matter]] instead of a Defense Up.
**[[Hercules Cup]]
***Solo: Sora learns [[Critical Plus]] instead of receiving an Orichalcum.
***Time Trial: Sora learns [[Gravity Break]] instead of receiving a Power Up.
* Pongo and Perdita now award [[Tech Boost]] instead of a [[Ribbon]] for collecting 90 puppies.
*Sora now learns [[Zantetsuken]] and obtains [[Ansem's Reports|Ansem Report 11]] for defeating [[Kurt Zisa]].
*Sora now obtains [[Diamond Dust]] for defeating the [[Ice Titan]].
*Sora now obtains [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Ansem's Reports|Ansem Report 12]] for defeating Sephiroth.
 
===Synthesis Changes===
* 11 new synthesis materials were added to the game. 10 of these 11 materials serve as unique drops for the new rare Heartless added to Final Mix:
**[[Blazing Stone]]
**[[Fury Stone]]
**[[Frost Stone]]
**[[Energy Stone]]
**[[Mythril Stone]]
**[[Serenity Power]]
**[[Dazzling Stone]]
**[[Power Stone]]
**[[Lightning Stone]]
**[[Stormy Stone]]
**[[Dark Matter]]
* The synthesis menu was overhauled, with items now becoming available to synthesize in a different order as well as new items added to the menu and different material requirements to synthesize certain items.  
 
===Balance Changes===
*Party Member Balance Changes
** Leveling tables (which abilities are learned at what level) were overhauled for Sora, Donald and Goofy, with Sora's leveling tables seeing the most change.
** Level up stat increases were changed for Sora, Donald and Goofy, resulting in each character having different stats at level 100 compared to the original game.
** Donald's revival time was increased to 80 seconds, instead of 60.
** Goofy's revival time was increased to 60 seconds, instead of 45.
** [[Tarzan]]'s starting AP was increased to 19, instead of 16.
** Tarzan's revival time was increased to 60 seconds, instead of 45.
** [[Aladdin]]'s starting AP was reduced to 22, instead of 26.
** [[Jack Skellington|Jack]]'s starting AP was increased to 17, instead of 16.
** [[Peter Pan]]'s starting AP was reduced to 26, instead of 22.
**[[Beast]]'s starting AP was increased to 17, instead of 12.
*Enemy Balance Changes
**[[Game:Riku|Riku-Ansem]]'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
*Weapon Balance Changes
**[[Fairy Harp]]'s crit bonus was decreased by 2 and crit rate decreased by 0.5.
**[[Wishing Star]]'s crit bonus was reduced by 2.
**[[Metal Chocobo]]'s strength was reduced by 1.
**[[Olympia]]'s strength was reduced by 1, crit bonus reduced by 2 and crit rate increased by 0.5.
**[[Lady Luck]]'s strength was decreased by 1.
**[[Divine Rose]]'s strength was increased by 3.
**[[Oblivion]]'s crit bonus was reduced by 2.
**[[Ultima Weapon]]'s strength was increased by 2, crit bonus reduced by 2.
**[[Lord Fortune]]'s strength increased by 1.
**[[Violetta]]'s strength was reduced by 2, crit bonus increased by 2.
**[[Wizard's Relic]]'s strength was increased by 3.
**[[Dream Rod]]'s strength was reduced by 3.
**[[Save the Queen]]'s strength was increased by 1.
**[[Genji Shield]]'s strength was increased by 2.
**[[Defender]]'s strength was increased by 3.
**[[Dream Shield]]'s MP was increased by 1.
**[[Save the King]]'s strength was increased by 1.
*Accessory Balance Changes
** [[Three Stars]]'s defense was increased by 1.
** [[Chaos Ring]]'s defense was increased by 1.
** [[Rune Armlet]]'s defense was increased by 1.
*Ability Balance Changes
**[[Critical Plus]] now costs 2 AP instead of 3.
**[[Blitz]] now costs 2 AP instead of 3.
**[[MP Rage]] now costs 3 AP instead of 2.
** The amount of MP recovered from [[MP Rage]] was reduced to 1/5 of damage taken instead of 1/2.
**[[MP Gift]] now costs 2 MP to use instead of 1. 
**[[Lucky Strike]] now costs 2 AP instead of 3.
**[[Trinity Limit]] now costs 1 AP instead of 5.
** [[Second Chance]] now costs 5 AP instead of 2.
** [[Ars Arcanum]] now costs 4 AP instead of 3.
**[[Strike Raid]] now costs 2 AP instead of 3.
**[[Ragnarok]] now costs 4 AP instead of 3.
**[[MP Gift]] now costs 2 AP instead of 1.
**[[Goofy Charge|Charge]] now costs 1 AP instead of 2.
 
===Quality of Life Changes===
*Cutscenes that have already been viewed once can now be skipped in the pause menu.
*Cutscenes that have already been viewed once can now be skipped in the pause menu.
*Sora now becomes transparent when he is close to the camera.
*Sora now becomes transparent when he is close to the camera.
* The Red Trinity at Oogie's Manor in Halloween Town is now accessible even after the Manor is destroyed. In the original game, if the Trinity was not collected prior to this point in the story, it would be permanently inaccessible.
*Camera settings (auto or manual) can now be chosen before starting a new game.
*Camera settings (auto or manual) can now be chosen before starting a new game
*An option to return to the title menu was added to save points.
*An option to return to the title menu was added to save points.
*Jiminy's Journal now displays "NEW" notifications for unread entries.
*Jiminy's Journal now displays "NEW" notifications for unread entries.
* Yellow Mickey heads now appear next to completed sections in Jiminy's Journal, and will appear on the Journal tab of the menu when the entire Journal has been completed.  
* Yellow Mickey heads now appear next to completed sections in Jiminy's Journal, and will appear on the Journal tab of the menu when the entire Journal has been completed.  
*Not-yet-encountered Heartless now appear as "????" in Jiminy's Journal.
*Not-yet-encountered Heartless now appear as "????" in Jiminy's Journal.
*The cursor on the world map is now freely movable and snaps to nearby worlds, compared to the original in which the cursor was fixed upon the gummi routes.
*The cursor on the world map is now freely movable and snaps to nearby worlds.
*Pressing triangle with a world selected on the world map now displays gummi missions for the world, instead of just displaying the 3D model of the world like in the original game.
*Pressing {{button|triangle}} with a world selected on the world map now displays gummi missions for the world.
 
*[[Ansem's Reports]] 11, 12, and 13 were added to the game.
===Misc.===
*Orichalcum can now be purchased at the [[Item Shop]] for 5000 Munny.  
*Three additional [[Ansem Reports]] (Reports 11-13) were added to the game.
*Orichalcums can now be purchased at the [[Item Shop]] for 5000 Munny.  
*The order of sections in Jiminy's Journal was changed.
*The order of sections in Jiminy's Journal was changed.
*The color of Jiminy's Journal was changed from brown to blue.
*The color of Jiminy's Journal was changed from brown to blue.
*The artwork on the end screen of the game was replaced with the cover art of the Final Mix version (completing Jiminy's Journal on Proud difficulty shows a night version of the same artwork).
*The end screen of the game now depicts '''[[:File:Respite (Night) (Art).png|Respite (Night)]]'''.
 
====Gameplay====
*[[Game:Riku|Riku-Ansem]]'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
*Party Member changes:
**Leveling tables (which abilities are learned at what level) were overhauled for Sora, Donald, and Goofy, with Sora's leveling tables seeing the most change.
**Level up stat increases were changed for Sora, Donald and Goofy, resulting in each character having different stats at level 100 compared to the original game.
**Donald's revival time is 80 seconds.
**Goofy's revival time is 60 seconds.
*Keyblade changes:
**[[Fairy Harp]]'s critical bonus is now x0.5 and critical rate is 2.
**[[Wishing Star]]'s critical bonus is now 2.
**[[Metal Chocobo]]'s strength is now 9.
**[[Olympia]]'s strength is now 10, critical bonus is 2 and critical rate is x1.
**[[Lady Luck]]'s strength is now 7.
**[[Divine Rose]]'s strength is now 13.
**[[Oblivion]]'s critical bonus is now 2.
**[[Ultima Weapon]]'s strength is now 14 and critical bonus is 2.
*Staff changes:
**[[Lord Fortune]]'s strength is now 7.
**[[Violetta]]'s strength is now 11 and critical bonus is 7.
**[[Wizard's Relic]]'s strength is now 8.
**[[Dream Rod]]'s strength is now 5.
**[[Save the Queen]]'s strength is now 10.
*Shield changes:
**[[Genji Shield]]'s strength is now 10.
**{{c|Defender|shield}}'s strength is now 13.
**[[Dream Shield]]'s MP is now 1.
**[[Save the King]]'s strength is now 11.
*Accessory changes:
**[[Three Stars]]'s defense is now 3.
**[[Chaos Ring]]'s defense is now 1.
**[[Rune Armlet]]'s defense is now 1.
*Ability changes:
**[[Critical Plus]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Blitz]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[MP Rage]]'s AP cost is now 3.
**The amount of MP recovered from [[MP Rage]] is now 1/5 of damage taken.
**[[MP Gift]]'s MP cost is now 2. 
**[[Lucky Strike]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Trinity Limit]]'s AP cost is now 1.
**[[Second Chance]]'s AP cost is now 5.
**[[Ars Arcanum]]'s AP cost is now 4.
**[[Strike Raid]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Ragnarok]]'s AP cost is now 3.
**[[MP Gift]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**{{c|Charge|kh1}}'s AP cost is now 1.
 
====Battle====
[[File:Unknown battle 01 KHFM.png|thumb|Sora battling Unknown in ''Final Mix''.]]
*A new optional boss, [[Game:Xemnas|Unknown]], appears at the Castle Chapel in Hollow Bastion after the party reaches Final Rest.
*New Heartless were added to the game: [[Chimera]], [[Gigas Shadow]], [[Grand Ghost]], [[Stealth Soldier]], [[Pot Scorpion]], [[Pink Agaricus]], [[Jet Balloon]], [[Missile Diver]], [[Sniperwild]], [[Black Ballade]], [[Neoshadow]], [[Destroyed Behemoth]], [[Arch Behemoth]], [[Red Armor]], and [[Sneak Army]].
 
====Storyline====
*Several new cutscenes and text-box conversations were added to the game:
**On the second day on [[Destiny Islands]], Kairi can be seen crafting the [[Wayfinder]] out of [[Thalassa Shell]]s, and she explains to Sora what it is in a new text-box conversation.
**After [[Sora]]'s fight against [[Leon]] in [[Traverse Town]], [[Riku]] is shown to be lost in [[Hollow Bastion]], calling out for his friends as [[Maleficent]] looks on.
**After Sora speaks to [[Kairi]] in the underground waterway in Traverse Town, Riku is shown lost in the [[Realm of Darkness]] after [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] took his [[body]]. There, he is assisted by [[King Mickey]] who reveals that he has the realm's [[Keyblade]].
**Prior to the [[Door to Darkness]] closing, flashbacks of Sora and Riku playing together as children are shown.
**After Sora defeats [[Sephiroth]], [[Cloud]] is seen walking in and beginning a duel against Sephiroth.
**The [[Princesses of Heart]] have new text-box dialogue in the Castle Chapel, commenting on the mysterious portal which leads to the Unknown fight.
**Prior to fighting the [[Xemnas|Unknown]], he is shown walking into the room and speaking to Sora cryptically and non-vocally. Sora's and Goofy's voice lines in this scene are recycled from the original game.
 
====Bonus====
*A new secret ending, ''[[Another side, Another story...|Another Side, Another Story <nowiki>[deep dive]</nowiki>]]'' was added to the game and can be unlocked by completing Jiminy's Journal on Final Mix difficulty or sealing all keyholes and completing the Hades Cup on Proud difficulty. If the ending is unlocked, it plays in place of ''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' upon completing the game.
 
===Changes in worlds===
*The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via [[Trinity|Trinities]].
*[[Traverse Town]] changes:
**[[Pongo and Perdita]] award a [[Tech Boost]] for collecting 90 puppies.
*[[Deep Jungle]] changes:
**[[Tarzan]]'s starting AP is now 22.
**Tarzan's revival time is now 60 seconds.
*Olympus Coliseum changes:
**Sora now learns [[Combo Plus]] for completing the [[Phil Cup]] solo.
**Sora now learns [[Tech Boost]] for completing the Phil Cup's time trial.
**Sora now receives an [[Orichalcum]] for completing the [[Pegasus Cup]] solo.
**Sora now receives [[Dark Matter]] for completing the Pegasus Cup's time trial.
**Sora now learns [[Critical Plus]] for completing the [[Hercules Cup]] solo.
**Sora now learns [[Gravity Break]] for completing the Hercules Cup's time trial. 
**Sora now obtains [[Diamond Dust]] for defeating the [[Ice Titan]].
**Sora now obtains [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Ansem's Report 12]] for defeating Sephiroth.
*[[Agrabah]] changes:
**[[Aladdin]]'s starting AP is now 22.
**Sora now learns [[Zantetsuken]] and obtains [[Ansem's Report 11]] for defeating [[Kurt Zisa]].
*[[Halloween Town]] changes:
**[[Jack Skellington]]'s starting AP is now 17.
**The Red Trinity at Oogie's Manor in Halloween Town is now accessible even after the Manor is destroyed. In the original game, if the Trinity was not collected prior to this point in the story, it would be permanently inaccessible.
*[[Neverland]] changes:
**[[Peter Pan]]'s starting AP is now 26.
*[[Hollow Bastion]] changes:
**[[Beast]]'s starting AP is now 17.
 
==Special editions==
The ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' Platinum Limited came in a box containing the game case, a sheet of eight ''Kingdom Hearts'' stickers; a postcard calendar featuring Tetsuya Nomura artwork and—contained in a CD case—a block figure of Sora, part of Square's Minimum Collection; and three can badges. The set costs 8,800 yen.
 
Depending on what store the game was pre-ordered, customers could get a CD containing tracks from the game, a playing card set adorned with ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters and symbols, or a dual Keyblade embroidered necklace.{{fact}}


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Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Logo KHFM.png
キングダムハーツ ファイナルミックス
Kingudamu Hātsu Fainaru Mikkusu
Developer(s) Square Co., Ltd.
Publisher(s) Japan Square Co., Ltd.
Release date(s) Japan December 26, 2002
Genre Action RPG
Game modes Single player
Ratings CERO:A
Platform(s) PlayStation 2

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix is a reissue of Kingdom Hearts for the 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 PlayStation 2 version is exclusive to Japan. The game was remastered in HD and released as part of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX for the 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.

Development[edit]

Many features, plot points, and other miscellaneous elements initially had to be cut from the first Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts due to time constraints. Instead of simply dubbing the game that was made and shipping it internationally as is, the team decided to reintroduce some of this cut content in the international release. Realizing that Japan was left with an incomplete package compared to the rest of the world, the team decided to re-release the international version of the game in Japan. Even more cut content was reintroduced in this version, which the team finally considered feature complete, hence the Final Mix subtitle. Due to a significant amount of English voice lines being recorded for scenes that were not in the original Japanese version, the team elected to not redub the scenes and instead used Japanese subtitles over the English audio. New scenes either used recycled audio or had no dialogue at all.

Changes[edit]

New features[edit]

Features[edit]
Sora's artwork on the start screen.

Gameplay[edit]

  • Riku-Ansem's dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
  • Party Member changes:
    • Leveling tables (which abilities are learned at what level) were overhauled for Sora, Donald, and Goofy, with Sora's leveling tables seeing the most change.
    • Level up stat increases were changed for Sora, Donald and Goofy, resulting in each character having different stats at level 100 compared to the original game.
    • Donald's revival time is 80 seconds.
    • Goofy's revival time is 60 seconds.
  • Keyblade changes:
  • Staff changes:
  • Shield changes:
  • Accessory changes:
  • Ability changes:

Battle[edit]

Sora battling Unknown in Final Mix.

Storyline[edit]

  • Several new cutscenes and text-box conversations were added to the game:
    • On the second day on Destiny Islands, Kairi can be seen crafting the Wayfinder out of Thalassa Shells, and she explains to Sora what it is in a new text-box conversation.
    • After Sora's fight against Leon in Traverse Town, Riku is shown to be lost in Hollow Bastion, calling out for his friends as Maleficent looks on.
    • After Sora speaks to Kairi in the underground waterway in Traverse Town, Riku is shown lost in the Realm of Darkness after Ansem, Seeker of Darkness took his body. There, he is assisted by King Mickey who reveals that he has the realm's Keyblade.
    • Prior to the Door to Darkness closing, flashbacks of Sora and Riku playing together as children are shown.
    • After Sora defeats Sephiroth, Cloud is seen walking in and beginning a duel against Sephiroth.
    • The Princesses of Heart have new text-box dialogue in the Castle Chapel, commenting on the mysterious portal which leads to the Unknown fight.
    • Prior to fighting the Unknown, he is shown walking into the room and speaking to Sora cryptically and non-vocally. Sora's and Goofy's voice lines in this scene are recycled from the original game.

Bonus[edit]

Changes in worlds[edit]

Special editions[edit]

The Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Platinum Limited came in a box containing the game case, a sheet of eight Kingdom Hearts stickers; a postcard calendar featuring Tetsuya Nomura artwork and—contained in a CD case—a block figure of Sora, part of Square's Minimum Collection; and three can badges. The set costs 8,800 yen.

Depending on what store the game was pre-ordered, customers could get a CD containing tracks from the game, a playing card set adorned with Kingdom Hearts characters and symbols, or a dual Keyblade embroidered necklace.[citation needed]

External links[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Additional enemies
Bosses
Arch Behemoth - Destroyed Behemoth - Red Armor - Sneak Army - Unknown
Enemy Heartless
Black Ballade - Chimera - Gigas Shadow - Grand Ghost - Jet Balloon - Missile Diver - Neoshadow - Stealth Soldier - Pot Scorpion - Pink Agaricus - Sniperwild
Additional weapons
Diamond Dust - One-Winged Angel - Fantasista - Meteor Strike - Mighty Shield - Seven Elements
Additional music
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix - Additional Tracks - Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Archives
Additional accessories - Additional abilities - Another side, another story... [deep dive] - Artwork - Enemy renders
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix • Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories • Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Hearts series
Main titles
Kingdom Hearts (Final Mix) • Chain of Memories (Re) • Kingdom Hearts II (Final Mix) • 358/2 Days • coded (Re) • Birth by Sleep (Final Mix) • Dream Drop Distance (HD) • χ (Union χ) • χ Back Cover • 0.2 Birth by Sleep • Kingdom Hearts III (Re Mind)
Dark Road • Melody of Memory • Missing-Link • Kingdom Hearts IV
Dark Seeker Saga • χ series • Lost Master Arc
Other titles
Collections
HD 1.5 ReMIX • HD 2.5 ReMIX • HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Compilations
Trinity Master Pieces • II Final Mix+ • 10th Anniversary Box • HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX • The Story So Far • All-In-One Package • Integrum Masterpiece
Spin-off titles
V CAST • Mobile • Magical Puzzle Clash • Gummiship Studio • Digital Painter • Collaboration: Gummi Ship Campaign • VR Experience
Adaptations
Manga series • Novel series
The Sceptre and the Kingdom • Television pilot
Plot elements
Characters | Heartless | Nobody | Unversed | Dream Eater | Replica | Heart | Soul | Body | Memory | Light | Darkness | Keyblade | χ-blade | Keyhole | Gate | Mark of Mastery exam | Recusant's Sigil | Book of Prophecies | Black Box
Reconnect. Kingdom Hearts | An Oath to Return
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