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'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''''' is a reissue of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' for the [[wikipedia:Sony Playstation Portable|Sony Playstation Portable]] (PSP). Most plot and gameplay elements will be the same, and the game will also include the features added to the North American and European versions of the game. Much like its predecessors, ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' will combine English voice-overs with Japanese text and controls.
'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''''' is a reissue of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' for the [[wikipedia:Sony Playstation Portable|Sony Playstation Portable]] (PSP). Most plot and gameplay elements will be the same, and the game will also include the features added to the North American and European versions of the game. Much like its predecessors, ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' will combine English voice-overs with Japanese text and controls.


''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' was officially confirmed for release on September 14, 2010, a week after the North American release of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. It was first announced in an issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine.<ref>[http://www.finalfantasy.net/wp-content/gallery/khinsider/bbsfinalmix.jpg Image]; A scan of the issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' that announced ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''.</ref> The game will be released January 20, 2011.<ref>[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/bbsfm/ ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' official site]</ref>
''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' was officially confirmed for release on September 14, 2010, a week after the North American release of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. It was first announced in the September 13 issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine.<!--week of the 13th; correct date depending on which day WSJs are published--><ref>[http://www.finalfantasy.net/wp-content/gallery/khinsider/bbsfinalmix.jpg Image]; A scan of the issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' that announced ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''.</ref> The game will be released January 20, 2011.<ref name="bbsfm">[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/bbsfm/ ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' official site]</ref>


==New Features==
==New Features==
Several new changes and features have been made to expand on the original ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. These new changes include:
Several new changes and features have been made to expand on the original ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Many of the changes were introduced in the international releases of the game, but several are unique to this release.
 
*All Unversed have been given new color schemes. For example, the [[Flood]] is now purple instead of blue.<ref name="bbsfm"/>
===Features===
*The [[Sticker Album]] and its related quest have been added, though several of the rewards have been modified from the international release.<ref name="bbsfm"/>
*The ability to change into an [[Unversed]] in the Mirage Arena through the use of command called "Illusion L."<ref name='siliconeraoct15'>[http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/15/kingdom-hearts-birth-by-sleep-final-mix-has-a-whale-of-a-multiplayer-fight/ ''Siliconera'' Oct 15, 2010]</ref><ref>[http://www.famitsu.com/news/201010/15034744.html ''Famitsu'']</ref>
*The [[Unison Rush]], [[Voltage Stack]], [[Illusion L]] and [[Illusion D]] commands have been added.<ref name="bbsfm"/><ref name='siliconeraoct15'>[http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/15/kingdom-hearts-birth-by-sleep-final-mix-has-a-whale-of-a-multiplayer-fight/ ''Siliconera'' Oct 15, 2010]</ref><ref>[http://www.famitsu.com/news/201010/15034744.html ''''Famitsu''': "In 'Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix', battle with a giant whale!" (Oct. 10, 2010)]</ref>
*Some enemies have been recolored. For example, the [[Flood]] is now purple instead of blue.
**The Illusion commands are obtained by completing [[Battle Missions]], which can be found throughout the worlds as floating orbs emblazoned with the Unversed emblem, similar to that of the [[Vanitas Remnant]]. Each Battle Mission has its own rules and win requirements.<!--cite this!-->
 
*The [[Skull Board]] has been added as a [[Command Board]].<ref name="bbsfm"/>
===Storyline===
*[[Pete (D-Link)|Pete]] has been added as a [[Dimension Link]].<ref name="bbsfm"/>
*A new element, called a "Secret Episode," will be introduced, in contrast to the Secret Movies seen in previous games. In the Secret Episode, the player can actually control the characters in the episode, rather than just watching the cutscenes as usual.<!--Not sure this is really an enthralling description; feel free to rephrase further if necessary to satisfy our OCD--><ref>'''''Famitsu'' Interview; Nomura''': In the Secret Episode, you'll actually be able to control characters. I think you'll be able to relish a different kind of surprise to simply watching a movie. [http://forums.khinsider.com/future-kingdom-hearts/157115-full-nomura-interview-18-11-10-a.html ''Famitsu'': full Nomura interview]</ref><!--Other articles don't link to the Famitsu articles, but rather just include the text... do we need to link them here?-->
*The [[Castle Circuit]] track has been added to [[Rumble Racing]].<ref name="bbsfm"/>
 
*The [[Destiny Islands (mini-game)|Destiny Islands]] song has been added to [[Ice Cream Beat]].<ref name="bbsfm"/>
===Gameplay===
*[[Armor of the Master]], [[Monstro]], and the [[Unknown]] appear as bosses. Armor of the Master and Monstro appear as bosses of the two new Mirage Arena battles, "[[Mentor of Light]]" and "[[Monster of the Deep]]", respectively.<!--cite Monster of the Deep name, in nihongo--><ref name="bbsfm"/>
*Two new matches for the [[Mirage Arena]]:
**The "Monster of the Deep" battle is made up of a timed stage where the player can attack Monstro directly, and a stage within Monstro where the player is sent once the timer runs out. The player must defeat the Unversed within Monstro's belly to escape and try to damage Monstro further.<ref name='siliconeraoct15' />
:*[[Monstro]] appears as both a stage and a boss fight;<ref name='siliconeraoct15' /> the player will fight inside of Monstro at first, then eventually will fight Monstro itself.
*A new secret scene, called a "Secret Episode," will be introduced, in contrast to the secret movies seen in previous games. In the "Secret Episode", the player can actually control the characters that appear, rather than just watching the scene as a bystander.<!--Not sure this is really an enthralling description; feel free to rephrase further if necessary to satisfy our OCD--><ref>'''''Famitsu'' Interview; Nomura''': In the Secret Episode, you'll actually be able to control characters. I think you'll be able to relish a different kind of surprise to simply watching a movie. [http://forums.khinsider.com/future-kingdom-hearts/157115-full-nomura-interview-18-11-10-a.html ''Famitsu'': full Nomura interview]</ref><!--Other articles don't link to the Famitsu articles, but rather just include the text... do we need to link them here?
:*The [[Mentor of Light]] match is also added. In this battle, the players can challenge the [[Armor of the Master]].<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2010/11/26/the-armor-of-the-master-awaits-you-in-kingdom-hearts-birth-by-sleep-final-mix/ ''Siliconera'' Nov 26, 2010]</ref><!--Using dates to differentiate the Siliconera posts... if you come up with something better, replace the dates-->
A: Yes. KHInsider is not an acceptable source, ever. Link to the original article (in Japanese), or not at all.-->


==Packaging artwork==
==Packaging artwork==

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Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
File:BBS FM Logo.png
キングダム ハーツ バース バイ スリープ ファイナル ミックス
Kingudamu Hātsu Bāsu Bai Surīpu Fainaru Mikkusu
Developer(s) Square Enix
Publisher(s) Japan Square Enix
Release date(s) Japan January 20, 2011
Genre Action RPG
Game modes Single player, multiplayer
Ratings CERO: A
Platform(s) PlayStation Portable

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix is a reissue of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep for the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP). Most plot and gameplay elements will be the same, and the game will also include the features added to the North American and European versions of the game. Much like its predecessors, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix will combine English voice-overs with Japanese text and controls.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix was officially confirmed for release on September 14, 2010, a week after the North American release of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. It was first announced in the September 13 issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine.[1] The game will be released January 20, 2011.[2]

New Features

Several new changes and features have been made to expand on the original Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. Many of the changes were introduced in the international releases of the game, but several are unique to this release.

  • All Unversed have been given new color schemes. For example, the Flood is now purple instead of blue.[2]
  • The Sticker Album and its related quest have been added, though several of the rewards have been modified from the international release.[2]
  • The Unison Rush, Voltage Stack, Illusion L and Illusion D commands have been added.[2][3][4]
    • The Illusion commands are obtained by completing Battle Missions, which can be found throughout the worlds as floating orbs emblazoned with the Unversed emblem, similar to that of the Vanitas Remnant. Each Battle Mission has its own rules and win requirements.
  • The Skull Board has been added as a Command Board.[2]
  • Pete has been added as a Dimension Link.[2]
  • The Castle Circuit track has been added to Rumble Racing.[2]
  • The Destiny Islands song has been added to Ice Cream Beat.[2]
  • Armor of the Master, Monstro, and the Unknown appear as bosses. Armor of the Master and Monstro appear as bosses of the two new Mirage Arena battles, "Mentor of Light" and "Monster of the Deep", respectively.[2]
    • The "Monster of the Deep" battle is made up of a timed stage where the player can attack Monstro directly, and a stage within Monstro where the player is sent once the timer runs out. The player must defeat the Unversed within Monstro's belly to escape and try to damage Monstro further.[3]
  • A new secret scene, called a "Secret Episode," will be introduced, in contrast to the secret movies seen in previous games. In the "Secret Episode", the player can actually control the characters that appear, rather than just watching the scene as a bystander.[5]

Packaging artwork

References

  1. ^ Image; A scan of the issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump that announced Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix official site
  3. ^ a b Siliconera Oct 15, 2010
  4. ^ 'Famitsu: "In 'Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix', battle with a giant whale!" (Oct. 10, 2010)
  5. ^ Famitsu Interview; Nomura: In the Secret Episode, you'll actually be able to control characters. I think you'll be able to relish a different kind of surprise to simply watching a movie. Famitsu: full Nomura interview

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