Kingdom Hearts: re-Chain of Memories, as the name suggest, is a remake of Kingdom Hearts sequel, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories it is packaged with Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix+ on a separate disc. A few changes has been done prior the remake's release. Fansubs of key cutscenes can be found at Youtube and KHVids.
Changes and Differences in the original and remake
As stated above there a some changes regarding on the game's remake. Notable changes include:
Features/Options:
- 3D cutscenes, along with voice-actings.(all voices and subtitles are in Japanese)
- Updated music, including new ones.
- Theater Mode is unlockable, which allows you to view all cutscences in the game.(replaced Link mode)
Gameplay:
- New Cards are available.
- Riku gains a new sleight which allows him to perform a combo with King Mickey.
- Reaction Command makes a return.
- A special command, card duel (card breaking) that allows player to break stacks of opponents cards is a specific time and inflict massive damage.
- Battles now take form in 3D, and object in rooms that fire projectiles inflict damage or initiate battles when hit.
Bosses & Enemies:
- Zexion can be fought in Destiny Islands.
- There is a third form for Marluxia while fighting him as a final boss.
- Vexen's sheild is now vulnerable, which can be broken by depleting it's own HP bar.
Death scenes & Storyline:
- Instead of dragging Riku in the dark depth using his final strength, Lexaeus is killed when Riku's body was taken by Xehanort's Heartless temporary.
- In the original game, Zexion was killed by Riku Replica offscreen (though a sound of striking blade can be heard), in the remake, Namine pleaded Riku Replica's mercy for Zexion before he was killed, and in the remake, Riku Replica simply forced his life force out of Zexion.
- In the original climax of Sora's storyline, when Axel attempts to execute Marluxia for his betrayal, Marluxia used Namine as a shield after hearing Axel's threat. In the remake, they have a brief fight before Marluxia uses Namine as a shield.