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The {{nihongo|'''Light Cycle'''|ライトサイクル|Raito Saikuru}} is a mini-game in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. It is based on the {{w|Light Cycle}} game from the Disney films ''{{w|Tron (film)|Tron}}'' and ''{{w|Tron: Legacy}}''.

After getting captured by a Recognizer and meeting [[Sam Flynn]], [[Riku]] is forced by [[CLU]] to play a round of Light Cycle. After derezzing numerous Guards, the [[Commantis]] appears, which Riku battles. The Dream Eater flees after its defeat, while a fed-up Riku blasts a heart-shaped hole in the stadium wall and escapes, eventually reuniting with Sam.

===[[Kingdom Hearts II (manga)|''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga]]===

A Light Cycle makes a cameo appearance while Sora and his friends look for a required piece of data that is necessary to turn on the power and escape, with Donald playing on it.

The Light Cycles in Space Paranoids are based on (and very similar to) the redesigned Light Cycles from the PC game, ''Tron 2.0''. While the Light Cycles in the original film were shorter in length and had a canopy covering the rider, the one Sora rides is longer, with a "floating" front wheel and a design somewhat more reminiscent of real-world motorbikes. It also lacks the canopy of the original Light Cycles, leaving Sora exposed but able to attack enemies. Additionally, the ones ridden by the enemy team in the original film are blue; Tron, Flynn, and Ram ride yellow, orange, and red Light Cycles, respectively.

The Light Cycles in The Grid, on the other hand, are nearly identical to the ones in ''Tron: Legacy''. Riku's Light Cycle is equipped with two turrets that resemble Identity Disks. These turrets, when on standby, rest on the back wheels; when active, they float near the front wheels.

 

[[Kevin Flynn]] owns a personal Light Cycle that bears a stronger resemblance to the Light Cycles from the original ''Tron'', complete with a canopy. It is predominantly white with black highlights.

The Light Cycle mini-game operates under a rock-paper-scissors-esque attack system. Normal attacks are deflected with Guard, but can intercept Charges, which can break through Guards. If Sora drives into a wall, he will take damage.

*{{Button|c}} {{Nihongo|'''Guard'''|ガード|Gādo}}: A shield surrounds the bike and protects against Heartless attacks. It protects from Attack, but is ineffective against Charge.

*{{Button|s}} {{nihongo|'''Charge'''|チャージ|Chāji}}: The bike charges up and then smashes the nearest target. It breaks through Guard, but is vulnerable to Attack.

*{{Button|x}} {{nihongo|'''Attack'''|アタック|Atakku}}: Sora attacks Heartless with the [[Keyblade]]. It can be used against Charge, but is weak against Guard.

*{{button|dsy}} {{nihongo|'''Change Mode'''|モードチェンジ|Mōdo Chenji|lit. "Mode Change"}}: Riku switches between Light Wall and turrets. Switching to Light Wall grants Riku a brief speed boost.

*{{button|dsb}} {{nihongo|'''Jump'''|ジャンプ|Janpu}}: Jumps with the Light Cycle, allowing Riku to avoid ribbons from [[Black Guard]]s.

*{{button|dsa}} {{nihongo|'''Assault Shot'''|アサルトショット|Asaruto Shotto}}: Riku fires at his enemies. Available only while using the turrets.

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*Magnum Loader: Magnum Loaders come in four different varieties. The color scheme corresponds to the Magnum Loader's actions:

**Blue Magnum Loaders use Attack. Sora can defend their attacks with Guard.

**Yellow Magnum Loaders can use Charge. Sora can intercept their charges with Attack.

**Green Magnum Loaders can use Guard. Sora can use Charge to break their guards.

**White Magnum Loaders can use Charge, Attack, and Guard. Sora must observe their actions and counter with the appropriate command.

*Devastator: Found only in the exit of the mini-game and will shoot at Sora. If Sora guards at the right moment, their projectiles will bounce off and hit themselves instead, protecting Sora while defeating them at the same time.

{{See also|Commantis}}

The first time Riku participates in the Light Cycle, he is required to play until the [[Commantis]] appears. A variety of enemies appear to try to stop him.

File:Father and Son 01 KH3D.png|Flynn's Light Cycle.

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! Light Cycle - ''Kingdom Hearts II''

! Light Cycle - ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''