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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===
===New features===
=====Features=====
=====Features=====
[[File:Wind (Art).png|150px|right|thumb|Sora's artwork on the start screen.]]
[[File:Wind (Art).png|150px|thumb|Sora's artwork on the start screen.]]
*New title screen artwork of a hooded Sora holding a flag.
*Title screen now depicts '''Wind'''.
*A third option, "Special Movie" featuring a trailer for ''{{ff|Final Fantasy X-2}}'' was added to the title menu.
*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.
*A new difficulty mode called 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 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:
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**Drill-G's attack power is 9.999.
**Drill-G's attack power is 9.999.
**"KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
**"KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
A new difficulty mode called 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]]
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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 pallet swap.
*Almost all existing [[Heartless]] in the game were given a new palette swap.
*New weapons:
*New weapons:
**Keyblades: [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Diamond Dust]].
**Keyblades: [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Diamond Dust]].
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* 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.
*[[Ansem's Reports]] 11, 12, and 13 were added to the game.
*Orichalcums can now be purchased at the [[Item Shop]] for 5000 Munny.  
*Orichalcum 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====
====Gameplay====
*[[Game:Riku|Riku-Ansem]]'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
*[[Game:Riku|Riku-Ansem]]'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
*Party Member changes
*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.  
**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.
**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.
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**[[Dream Shield]]'s MP is now 1.  
**[[Dream Shield]]'s MP is now 1.  
**[[Save the King]]'s strength is now 11.  
**[[Save the King]]'s strength is now 11.  
*Accessory changes
*Accessory changes:
**[[Three Stars]]'s defense is now 3.
**[[Three Stars]]'s defense is now 3.
**[[Chaos Ring]]'s defense is now 1.  
**[[Chaos Ring]]'s defense is now 1.  
**[[Rune Armlet]]'s defense is now 1.
**[[Rune Armlet]]'s defense is now 1.
*Ability changes
*Ability changes:
**[[Critical Plus]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Critical Plus]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Blitz]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Blitz]]'s AP cost is now 2.
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**[[Lucky Strike]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Lucky Strike]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Trinity Limit]]'s AP cost is now 1.
**[[Trinity Limit]]'s AP cost is now 1.
**[[Second Chance]]'s AP cost is now5.
**[[Second Chance]]'s AP cost is now 5.
**[[Ars Arcanum]]'s AP cost is now 4.  
**[[Ars Arcanum]]'s AP cost is now 4.  
**[[Strike Raid]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Strike Raid]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Ragnarok]]'s AP cost is now 3.  
**[[Ragnarok]]'s AP cost is now 3.  
**[[MP Gift]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[MP Gift]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Charge]]'s AP cost is now 1.
**{{c|Charge|kh1}}'s AP cost is now 1.


====Battle====
====Battle====
[[File:Unknown battle 01 KHFM.png|thumb|right|Sora battling Unknown in ''Final Mix''.]]
[[File:Unknown battle 01 KHFM.png|thumb|Sora battling Unknown in ''Final Mix''.]]
*A new optional boss, [[Game:Xemnas|Unknown]] appear at the Castle Chapel in Hollow Bastion after the party reaches Final Rest.
*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]].
*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]].


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**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]].
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
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*The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via [[Trinity|Trinities]].
*The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via [[Trinity|Trinities]].
*[[Traverse Town]] changes:
*[[Traverse Town]] changes:
**[[Pongo]] and [[Perdita]] award a [[Tech Boost]] for collecting 90 puppies.
**[[Pongo and Perdita]] award a [[Tech Boost]] for collecting 90 puppies.
*[[Deep Jungle]] changes:
*[[Deep Jungle]] changes:
**[[Tarzan]]'s starting AP is now 22.
**[[Tarzan]]'s starting AP is now 22.
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*[[Hollow Bastion]] changes:
*[[Hollow Bastion]] changes:
**[[Beast]]'s starting AP is now 17.
**[[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}}


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 13:09, 12 September 2024

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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