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Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is an upcoming game in the [[Kingdom Hearts]] series. It will be released on Sony's PSP. The game is named after the unlockable trailer which appears at the end of [[Kingdom Hearts II : Final Mix+]] It will be created by the same team that created the game [[Kingdom Hearts : Chain of Memories]]. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[Image:KH Birth by sleep gameplay.jpg|thumb|left|200px|As seen here, the gameplay is very similar to that of | [[Image:KH Birth by sleep gameplay.jpg|thumb|left|200px|As seen here, the gameplay is very similar to that of [[Kingdom Hearts]] and [[Kingdom Hearts II]]. ''Birth by Sleep'' is a single player action role-playing game which features melee combat. The gameplay is believed to have gameplay similar to the action-RPG style of the previous games in the series, a charge gauge, known as Fatal Mode, will also be present, which apparently increases the overall potential of the characters should they be in a critical condition, allowing them to execute powerful attacks. Tetsuya Nomura has stated that the gameplay will be similar to [[Kingdom Hearts : re-Chain of Memories]] in that decks will be used.<ref name="khu">[http://psp.ign.com/articles/823/823015p1.html IGN: Kingdom Hearts Update]</ref> | ||
The game will be divided into three scenarios, with each scenario having different styles of gameplay based on the personalities and abilities of the three main characters. Nomura has also stated that players can possibly stop mid-way through one scenario to begin another.<ref>[http://psp.ign.com/articles/824/824305p1.html IGN: Nomura Discusses Kingdom Hearts]</ref> The developers also plan to add multiplayer components and a new character growth system.<ref name="khu" /> | The game will be divided into three scenarios, with each scenario having different styles of gameplay based on the personalities and abilities of the three main characters. Nomura has also stated that players can possibly stop mid-way through one scenario to begin another.<ref>[http://psp.ign.com/articles/824/824305p1.html IGN: Nomura Discusses Kingdom Hearts]</ref> The developers also plan to add multiplayer components and a new character growth system.<ref name="khu" /> | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
''Birth by Sleep'' is a prequel to the original | ''Birth by Sleep'' is a prequel to the original [[Kingdom Hearts]], taking place ten years before the first [[Kingdom Hearts]] game. The story focuses on [[Keyblade]] masters before [[Sora]] and it is believed that it will be connected to the unlockable trailers at the end of [[Kingdom Hearts II]] and [[Kingdom Hearts II : Final Mix+]]. | ||
The story revolves around three Keyblade apprentices who are known as Terra, Aqua and Ven searching for a missing Keyblade master, Master Xehanort, and his apprentice, whose disappearance foreshadows a great disaster. | The story revolves around three [[Keyblade]] apprentices who are known as [[Terra]], [[Aqua]] and [[Ven]] searching for a missing [[Keyblade]] master, [[Master Xehanort]], and his apprentice, whose disappearance foreshadows a great disaster. | ||
In the more recent trailer, there is a elderly man known as Master Xehanort who commands mysterious powers. He is the man that Terra, Aqua and Ven are seen fighting. He apparently is very educated on the use of elemental attacks as he can be seen freezing Terra's arm with a type of Blizzard Attack. He is able to alter the terrain, make a tornado of the several Keyblades shown and, despite his appearance, actually has the strength to even shatter Ven's helmet with his hand. As a Keyblade master, Master Xehanort has the ability to summon his own keyblade which he can be seen using in the "Birth by Sleep" trailer. | In the more recent trailer, there is a elderly man known as [[Master Xehanort]] who commands mysterious powers. He is the man that [[Terra]], [[Aqua]] and [[Ven]] are seen fighting. He apparently is very educated on the use of elemental attacks as he can be seen freezing [[Terra]]'s arm with a type of Blizzard Attack. He is able to alter the terrain, make a tornado of the several Keyblades shown and, despite his appearance, actually has the strength to even shatter [[Ven]]'s helmet with his hand. As a [[Keyblade]] master, [[Master Xehanort]] has the ability to summon his own [[keyblade]] which he can be seen using in the "Birth by Sleep" trailer. | ||
Another adversary is present, Xehanort's apprentice as everyone calls him. Little is known about him except that he wears armor that bears a striking resemblance to Riku's Heartless uniform in | Another adversary is present, [[Xehanort]]'s apprentice as everyone calls him. Little is known about him except that he wears armor that bears a striking resemblance to [[Riku]]'s [[Heartless]] uniform in [[Kingdom Hearts]] and [[Kingdom Hearts : Chain of Memories]]. In the most recent trailer, he is seen fighting [[Ven]] and [[Terra]] who manage to knock off his helmet. His face however, is never shown despite the loss of his helmet. Some have speculated that he himself is the [[Xehanort]] that we know of today as the apprentice of [[Ansem the Wise]] who betrayed him and became the evil entity and main antagonist of the entire [[Kingdom Hearts]] series. | ||
Master Xehanort and his apprentice and | [[Master Xehanort]] and his apprentice and [[Maleficent]] are said to be searching for the [[Princesses of Heart]]. | ||
Nomura states that there will be three playable scenarios,<ref>[http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2007/0921_1/ A New Chapter in the KINGDOM HEARTS Series Delivers Three Brand-new Titles to the Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, and Mobile Phones]</ref> though there is not one singularly important character or scenario over the other. However, the main theme of the game will be that of discovering Ven's identity. | Nomura states that there will be three playable scenarios,<ref>[http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2007/0921_1/ A New Chapter in the KINGDOM HEARTS Series Delivers Three Brand-new Titles to the Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, and Mobile Phones]</ref> though there is not one singularly important character or scenario over the other. However, the main theme of the game will be that of discovering Ven's identity. | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
''Birth by Sleep'' will feature [[Terra]], [[Aqua]], and [[Ven]] (aka the three armored knights who appear in the [[Sunset Horizons]] and [[Birth by Sleep]] videos at the end of | ''Birth by Sleep'' will feature [[Terra]], [[Aqua]], and [[Ven]] (aka the three armored knights who appear in the [[Sunset Horizons]] and [[Birth by Sleep]] videos at the end of [[Kingdom Hearts II]] and [[Kingdom Hearts II : Final Mix+]] respectively). Other featured characters include [[King Mickey]], [[Goofy]], [[Donald]], [[Yen Sid]], [[Cinderella]], [[Maleficent]], [[Master Xehanort]], and his apprentice. | ||
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Another trailer shows a very young Sora playing with Riku on the beach of the Destiny Islands, it is unsure at this point whether they will play any real role in the game other than showing up in that particular cutscene. | Another trailer shows a very young [[Sora]] playing with [[Riku]] on the beach of the [[Destiny Islands]], it is unsure at this point whether they will play any real role in the game other than showing up in that particular cutscene. | ||
It was revealed at the Square-Enix: Private Party 2008 the new enemies in the game are called "[[Unbirths]]". | It was revealed at the Square-Enix : Private Party 2008 the new enemies in the game are called "[[Unbirths]]". | ||
==Worlds== | ==Worlds== | ||
Several Disney worlds have been shown in scans, such as [[Olympus Coliseum]], [[Agrabah]], as well a previously unseen worlds in the series, such as Snow White's world. The Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty worlds were revealed to be named Castle of Dreams and Enchanted Kingdom respectively. | Several Disney worlds have been shown in scans, such as [[Olympus Coliseum]], [[Agrabah]], as well a previously unseen worlds in the series, such as [[Snow White]]'s world. The [[Cinderella]] and [[Sleeping Beauty]] worlds were revealed to be named [[Castle of Dreams]] and [[Enchanted Kingdom]] respectively. | ||
Original worlds that have previously been seen in the series have also been shown, but it has been stated that none of them will be playable in. [[Hollow Bastion]], [[Destiny Islands]], and a new world currently known as "[[The Gathering Place]]" will also be included. | Original worlds that have previously been seen in the series have also been shown, but it has been stated that none of them will be playable in. [[Hollow Bastion]], [[Destiny Islands]], and a new world currently known as "[[The Gathering Place]]" will also be included. | ||
==Setting== | ==Setting== | ||
The game will take place entirely in Disney-themed worlds, both new and old, and will reflect the time difference between this game and the previous Kingdom Hearts games. | The game will take place entirely in Disney-themed worlds, both new and old, and will reflect the time difference between this game and the previous [[Kingdom Hearts]] games. | ||
In the information released on ''Birth by Sleep'', several worlds have been shown. Of existing worlds in the | In the information released on ''Birth by Sleep'', several worlds have been shown. Of existing worlds in the [[Kingdom Hearts]] series, [[Olympus Coliseum]] apparently will appear. Another world appears to be new and reminiscent of scenes from [[Aurora|Sleeping Beauty]], and one based on [[Cinderella]]. | ||
A new scan, seen above, also shows that a Snow White world will be playable. The background in it is the Seven Dwarves' cottage. A scan shows Terra carrying Ven through The Great Maw in the Radiant Garden. Destiny Islands also seems to return as it shows Ven standing on the Island shore, with another person. The shadow appears to be Aqua because of the shadow's hair style. | A new scan, seen above, also shows that a [[Snow White]] world will be playable. The background in it is the Seven Dwarves' cottage. A scan shows [[Terra]] carrying Ven through [[The Great Maw]] in the [[Radiant Garden]]. [[Destiny Islands]] also seems to return as it shows [[Ven]] standing on the Island shore, with another person. The shadow appears to be [[Aqua]] because of the shadow's hair style. This has yet to be confirmed by Square Enix. | ||
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==Trailer== | ==Trailer== | ||
Scenes of the ending of Kingdom Hearts 1 flash by on the screen, and two phrases are seen clearly on screen. One reads “Deep Past” and the other “Shut-Eyes gives birth to the concealed fate.” | Scenes of the ending of [[Kingdom Hearts]] 1 flash by on the screen, and two phrases are seen clearly on screen. One reads “Deep Past” and the other “Shut-Eyes gives birth to the concealed fate.” | ||
We are then confronted by a young boy who looks like Roxas conversing with another young boy with dark hair. Their surroundings seem to resemble | We are then confronted by a young boy who looks like [[Roxas]] conversing with another young boy with dark hair. Their surroundings seem to resemble Hollow Bastion (Radiant Garden). The name “[[Ven]]” is thrown outward, referring to the boy who looks like [[Roxas]] from the [[Final Mix+ secret ending|Birth by sleep]]. | ||
The scene change various times before stopping at an image of the [[Old Man]] from the Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix+ Secret Ending. He is called | The scene change various times before stopping at an image of the [[Old Man]] from the [[Kingdom Hearts 2 : Final Mix+]] Secret Ending. He is called [[Master Xehanort]] by [[Terra]], another character from the Final Mix+ secret ending. Soon after, [[Terra]] summons his [[keyblade]] and the screen changes. | ||
The video then changes back to Terra battling against a [[dark figure|Guardian]], whom you can tell is male. This is the same man from the Secret Ending of Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix+ that the Old Man creates. Terra is able to forcibly get the man’s helmet off, but his face is concealed. | The video then changes back to [[Terra]] battling against a [[dark figure|Guardian]], whom you can tell is male. This is the same man from the Secret Ending of [[Kingdom Hearts 2 : Final Mix+]] that the Old Man creates. Terra is able to forcibly get the man’s helmet off, but his face is concealed. | ||
King Mickey is shown summoning his keyblade, and then the scene changes very quickly to Terra on a beach. He seems to be watching two boys play in the ocean. After he rests his weapon into the ground, the two boys he was watching are clearer and they look like [[Sora]] and [[Riku]]. Soon after, Terra says “Please don’t depend on me, just erase me… friend.” The phrase | [[King Mickey]] is shown summoning his [[keyblade]], and then the scene changes very quickly to [[Terra]] on a beach. He seems to be watching two boys play in the ocean. After he rests his weapon into the ground, the two boys he was watching are clearer and they look like [[Sora]] and [[Riku]]. Soon after, [[Terra]] says “Please don’t depend on me, just erase me… friend.” The phrase Kingdom Hearts : Birth by Sleep arises. | ||
==Script== | ==Script== | ||
(The beginning scene is from the ending of [[Kingdom Hearts]] to its opening. Words appear: “Sleep gives birth to the concealed fate in the far past.” The boy with different clothes, and has the same face as [[Roxas]], is talking to the person known as [[Terra]] who has dark hair. The boy who looks like Roxas is called “Ven” by Terra.) | |||
(The beginning scene is from the ending of Kingdom Hearts to its opening. Words appear: “Sleep gives birth to the concealed fate in the far past.” The boy with different clothes, and has the same face as Roxas, is talking to the person known as Terra who has dark hair. The boy who looks like Roxas is called “Ven” by Terra.) | |||
????: “Are you the one who, at one time, saved me?” | ????: “Are you the one who, at one time, saved me?” | ||
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| Developer(s) | Square Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher(s) |  Square Co., Ltd. / Square EA, Disney InteractiveEurope/  Square EU, Disney Interactive and SCE
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| Release date(s) | TBA 2009
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| Genre | Action RPG |
| Game modes | Single player |
| Ratings | ESRB:N/A PEGI:N/A USK: N/A OFLC: N/A ELSPA: N/A |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is an upcoming game in the Kingdom Hearts series. It will be released on Sony's PSP. The game is named after the unlockable trailer which appears at the end of Kingdom Hearts II : Final Mix+ It will be created by the same team that created the game Kingdom Hearts : Chain of Memories.
Gameplay
[[Image:KH Birth by sleep gameplay.jpg|thumb|left|200px|As seen here, the gameplay is very similar to that of Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. Birth by Sleep is a single player action role-playing game which features melee combat. The gameplay is believed to have gameplay similar to the action-RPG style of the previous games in the series, a charge gauge, known as Fatal Mode, will also be present, which apparently increases the overall potential of the characters should they be in a critical condition, allowing them to execute powerful attacks. Tetsuya Nomura has stated that the gameplay will be similar to Kingdom Hearts : re-Chain of Memories in that decks will be used.[1]
The game will be divided into three scenarios, with each scenario having different styles of gameplay based on the personalities and abilities of the three main characters. Nomura has also stated that players can possibly stop mid-way through one scenario to begin another.[2] The developers also plan to add multiplayer components and a new character growth system.[1]
In this game you can use normal attacks and the card attacks that are some kind of special attack.
Plot
Birth by Sleep is a prequel to the original Kingdom Hearts, taking place ten years before the first Kingdom Hearts game. The story focuses on Keyblade masters before Sora and it is believed that it will be connected to the unlockable trailers at the end of Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts II : Final Mix+.
The story revolves around three Keyblade apprentices who are known as Terra, Aqua and Ven searching for a missing Keyblade master, Master Xehanort, and his apprentice, whose disappearance foreshadows a great disaster.
In the more recent trailer, there is a elderly man known as Master Xehanort who commands mysterious powers. He is the man that Terra, Aqua and Ven are seen fighting. He apparently is very educated on the use of elemental attacks as he can be seen freezing Terra's arm with a type of Blizzard Attack. He is able to alter the terrain, make a tornado of the several Keyblades shown and, despite his appearance, actually has the strength to even shatter Ven's helmet with his hand. As a Keyblade master, Master Xehanort has the ability to summon his own keyblade which he can be seen using in the "Birth by Sleep" trailer.
Another adversary is present, Xehanort's apprentice as everyone calls him. Little is known about him except that he wears armor that bears a striking resemblance to Riku's Heartless uniform in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts : Chain of Memories. In the most recent trailer, he is seen fighting Ven and Terra who manage to knock off his helmet. His face however, is never shown despite the loss of his helmet. Some have speculated that he himself is the Xehanort that we know of today as the apprentice of Ansem the Wise who betrayed him and became the evil entity and main antagonist of the entire Kingdom Hearts series.
Master Xehanort and his apprentice and Maleficent are said to be searching for the Princesses of Heart.
Nomura states that there will be three playable scenarios,[3] though there is not one singularly important character or scenario over the other. However, the main theme of the game will be that of discovering Ven's identity.
Characters
Birth by Sleep will feature Terra, Aqua, and Ven (aka the three armored knights who appear in the Sunset Horizons and Birth by Sleep videos at the end of Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts II : Final Mix+ respectively). Other featured characters include King Mickey, Goofy, Donald, Yen Sid, Cinderella, Maleficent, Master Xehanort, and his apprentice.
Another trailer shows a very young Sora playing with Riku on the beach of the Destiny Islands, it is unsure at this point whether they will play any real role in the game other than showing up in that particular cutscene.
It was revealed at the Square-Enix : Private Party 2008 the new enemies in the game are called "Unbirths".
Worlds
Several Disney worlds have been shown in scans, such as Olympus Coliseum, Agrabah, as well a previously unseen worlds in the series, such as Snow White's world. The Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty worlds were revealed to be named Castle of Dreams and Enchanted Kingdom respectively.
Original worlds that have previously been seen in the series have also been shown, but it has been stated that none of them will be playable in. Hollow Bastion, Destiny Islands, and a new world currently known as "The Gathering Place" will also be included.
Setting
The game will take place entirely in Disney-themed worlds, both new and old, and will reflect the time difference between this game and the previous Kingdom Hearts games.
In the information released on Birth by Sleep, several worlds have been shown. Of existing worlds in the Kingdom Hearts series, Olympus Coliseum apparently will appear. Another world appears to be new and reminiscent of scenes from Sleeping Beauty, and one based on Cinderella. A new scan, seen above, also shows that a Snow White world will be playable. The background in it is the Seven Dwarves' cottage. A scan shows Terra carrying Ven through The Great Maw in the Radiant Garden. Destiny Islands also seems to return as it shows Ven standing on the Island shore, with another person. The shadow appears to be Aqua because of the shadow's hair style. This has yet to be confirmed by Square Enix.
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