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The '''Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide''', (named ''The Complete Guide'' for the UK), is an accompanying walkthrough guide for ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', which displays comprehensive 3D maps, exhaustive lists and tables covering all enemies, weapons, spells, characters, items, accessories, abilities, summons etc. as a complete step-by-step walkthrough and detailed boss strategies.
The '''''Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide''''' is a guidebook for ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.


==Product Description==
==Product Description==
The ''Kingdom Hearts II'' Official Strategy Guide was published by {{w|Dorling Kindersley|BradyGames}}, which also published the strategy guides for ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. Two versions of this guide were released: a standard and limited edition.
The limited edition version of this strategy guide comes boxed in a cardboard jacket that houses both the guide itself and Jiminy's Journal, an illustrated compilation of the material contained within its [[Jiminy's Journal|in-game counterpart]] that includes a sheet of stickers usable for marking obtained journal entires. Various covers were made for the limited edition version of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' strategy guide; each features [[Sora]] in one of his [[Drive Forms]].
==Contents==
===US Version===
===US Version===
The Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide was made by BradyGames. BradyGames also did the [[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]] and the [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]] strategy guides. BradyGames released two versions of the guide, a standard edition and a limited edition version.
*3D maps of all areas in the game
*Lists of all Keyblades, armor, and accessories available in the game
*Lists of all consumable items and synthesis materials available in the game
*Lists of all spells and summons available in the game
*Lists of all Gummi blocks and mission rewards available in the game
*Overviews of all party members, as well as their stats and abilities
*A complete bestiary


===UK Version===
==Errors==
This is Piggyback's largest guide to a Square Enix property to date. In development at Piggyback for seven months, this official guide covers all there is to unlock in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Using detailed 3D maps, the guide shows where and how to find every item. It also provides a complete Enemies chapter with quick access to all detailed enemy stats and information. An in depth Extras section covers all of the optional worlds, item synthesis, the Gummi Ship and much more! Containing original and exclusive artwork, this guide is your key to getting the most out of ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
*[[Jack Skellington]]'s equipment and stats are copied from [[Aladdin]]'s page (pg. 29).
====Contents====
*[[Yen Sid]] is called "Yen Cid" in the paragraph text, despite his name being spelled correctly in his character bio on the same page (pg. 59).
*Introduction
*The locations of the [[Mythril|Mythril Shard]] and Mythril Stone that can be obtained in [[Agrabah]] are swapped (pg. 121).
*How to Play
*[[Jasmine]] is described as a "Princess of Light," rather than a "[[Princess of Heart]]" (pg. 125).
**Starting the Adventure
*The four items that can obtained in the Underground Concourse in [[Twilight Town]] are not listed (pg. 197).
**Controls
*The logo of [[Hollow Bastion]] is used to illustrate the location of a treasure chest that can be found at the Ship Graveyard: Seadrift Row in [[Port Royal]] (pg. 264).
**Basics
**The Main Menu
**The Main Screen
**The Party
**Techniques and Skills
**The Gummi Ship
**Game Over?
*Characters
**Roxas
**Sora
**Magic
**Forms
**Donald
**Goofy
**Summons
*Objects
**Weapons
**Equipment
**Items
**Synthesis
*Enemies
**Heartless
**Nobodies
**Pirates
*Walkthrough
**How to Use the Walkthrough
**Part 1
***Prologue
***Twilight Town
***Hollow Bastion
***The Land of Dragons
***Beast's Castle
***Hollow Bastion (BL 15)
***Olympus Coliseum
***Disney Castle
***Timeless River
***Port Royal
***Agrabah
***Halloween Town
***Pride Lands
**Part 2
***Twilight Town (BL 28)
***Hollow Bastion (BL 28)
***Space Paranoids
***Hollow Bastion (BL 30)
***The Land of Dragons (BL 35)
***Beast's Castle (BL 36)
***Port Royal (BL 37)
***Olympus Coliseum (BL 39)
***Agrabah (BL 40)
***Halloween Town (BL 41)
***Pride Lands (BL 43)
***Hollow Bastion (BL 45)
***Space Paranoids (BL 45)
***Twilight Town (BL 47)
***The World That Never Was
*Extras
**100 Acre Wood
***The Hundred Acre Wood
***Pooh Bear's House
***Piglet's House
***Rabbit's House
***Kanga's House
***The Spooky Cave
***Starry Hill
**Atlantica
***Under the Sea
***A Musical Challenge
***Minigames
**Pride Lands
**Unusual Battle Levels
**Olympus Coliseum
***The Underdome
***Hades Paradox Tournament
**Tips and Info
***Synthesis
***Bulky Vendor
***Drive Form Training
***Calculating Damage
***Mickey Mouse
**Jiminy's Journal
**Minigames and Missions
***Twilight Town
***Hollow Bastion
***Olympus Coliseum
***Agrabah
***100 Acre Wood
***Atlantica
***Halloween Town
***Port Royal
***Space Paranoids
**The Secret Boss
**The Secret Ending
**The Gummi Ship
***Screen Gauges
***Gummi Routes
***Gummi Enemies
***Blueprints
***The Gummi Editor
***Material Gummis
***Deco-Gummis
*Index


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:KHIIGuide.jpg|The European guide cover
File:KHII Limited Edition Guide.png|The Limited Edition version of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' Official Strategy Guide
File:KHII_Limited_Edition_Guide.jpeg|The Limited Edition US guide cover
</gallery>
</gallery>


==External Links==
==External links==
*[http://www.bradygames.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0744005264 Official US Site]
*[http://www.bradygames.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0744005264 Official US Site]
*[http://www.piggybackinteractive.com/en/guides/info/index.php?id_guide=34 Official UK Site]
 
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Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide
Bradygames Signature Guide KHII.png
Author(s) Elizabeth Hollinger with Matt Berner
Publisher(s) United States/Canada BradyGames
Release date(s) United States/Canada March 27, 2006
Pages United States/Canada 352 pages
Language English

The Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide is a guidebook for Kingdom Hearts II.

Product Description[edit]

The Kingdom Hearts II Official Strategy Guide was published by BradyGames, which also published the strategy guides for Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. Two versions of this guide were released: a standard and limited edition.

The limited edition version of this strategy guide comes boxed in a cardboard jacket that houses both the guide itself and Jiminy's Journal, an illustrated compilation of the material contained within its in-game counterpart that includes a sheet of stickers usable for marking obtained journal entires. Various covers were made for the limited edition version of the Kingdom Hearts II strategy guide; each features Sora in one of his Drive Forms.

Contents[edit]

US Version[edit]

  • 3D maps of all areas in the game
  • Lists of all Keyblades, armor, and accessories available in the game
  • Lists of all consumable items and synthesis materials available in the game
  • Lists of all spells and summons available in the game
  • Lists of all Gummi blocks and mission rewards available in the game
  • Overviews of all party members, as well as their stats and abilities
  • A complete bestiary

Errors[edit]

  • Jack Skellington's equipment and stats are copied from Aladdin's page (pg. 29).
  • Yen Sid is called "Yen Cid" in the paragraph text, despite his name being spelled correctly in his character bio on the same page (pg. 59).
  • The locations of the Mythril Shard and Mythril Stone that can be obtained in Agrabah are swapped (pg. 121).
  • Jasmine is described as a "Princess of Light," rather than a "Princess of Heart" (pg. 125).
  • The four items that can obtained in the Underground Concourse in Twilight Town are not listed (pg. 197).
  • The logo of Hollow Bastion is used to illustrate the location of a treasure chest that can be found at the Ship Graveyard: Seadrift Row in Port Royal (pg. 264).

Gallery[edit]

External links[edit]