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{{nihongo|'''Commands'''|コマンド|Komando}} are a recurring game element in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. They are the primary mechanic for actions in the field. There are two Command systems that appear in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series: the Command Menu and the Command Deck.<!--WHICH ONE DOES CODED FALL UNDER?-->

The ''Command Menu'' allows the player to execute the highlighted action, which can be chosen from the various options. In certain circumstances, some commands in the menu may be blanked out or disabled, either before certain functions are introduced to the player, during periods when certain abilities cannot be used, or when an ability or attack has disabled commands. The commands that empty the MP Gauge and lead to [[MP Charge]] are colored in yellow.

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the Command Menu changes color, being blue in noncombat situations, yellow in regular combat, and red in scripted fights, such as against bosses. Additionally, the Command Menu in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'' has a unique design in each world, as well as in certain areas, such as the [[Mysterious Tower]] and the White Room in the [[Old Mansion]]. In ''Birth By Sleep'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the top segment of the command bar can separately change design and names when a [[Command Style]], [[Formchange]], [[Attraction Flow]] is currently enabled or used. 

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'', two separate sub-menus that function like the Command Menu were added to the game to use the [[Link System]] or to be able to switch Dream Eater party members as a replacement for the Nintendo 3DS's dual screen system from ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''.{{?}}<!--cite to journal--><ref>'''''Famitsu'' Interview'''<!--Please add issue number-->, pg. 65; '''Interviewer''': "Changing Spirits and Link Attacks are now executed through changing commands with a cursor key, too. It felt a little difficult, since I wasn't used to it." / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "It wasn't included in the demo version, but in the full version we plan to make it possible to select Spirits with a shortcut. In battle, you don't control just one character like in ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', you manage the Dream Eaters fighting alongside you to some extent, which can get a little complex on occasion. But that's an important part of the feel of the battle gameplay in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', and I think having it be a little tough is what makes it so exhilarating when you get the hang of it." [http://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-Interviews-Nomura-on-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-HD-2-8-FCP-Unchained-X-6667 Translation via Goldpanner]</ref>

This command only appears in the original ''Kingdom Hearts'', being replaced with Reaction Commands in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. In the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' re-release of ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', the bottom command is replaced with the "Summon" command, with Reaction Commands assuming the role of the context-sensitive command.

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the Attack command is context-sensitive. When the player approaches a Save Point, Treasure Chest, or intractable object or character, a green square indicator will appear. The Attack command does not visually change, but pressing Attack will activate the interaction when nearby the indicator. This system was adapted as part of the {{h|Base Command}} system in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''.

Reaction Commands appear only in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', and the HD re-release of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' for ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''.

'''Situation Commands''' are context-sensitive commands similar to [[#Reaction Commands|Reaction Commands]]. Unlike Reaction Commands, multiple Situation Commands can appear at a time. They appear in ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III''.

While most of these commands will cause the user to quickly drop to the ground to activate them in both ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', a larger majority of them can now be used freely in midair in ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance'', save for item commands.

The {{nihongo|'''Base Command'''|ベースコマンド|Bēsu Komando}} is permanently mapped to a single action button, {{button|x}} ({{button|c}} in Japan) for ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and {{button|dsa}} for ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''. The command is displayed immediately below the Command Deck. The default Base Command is [[Attack]], but it may change in different contexts, replacing the role of Reaction Commands.

 

 

 

 

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', a small glitch occurs if the player changes the design while in the opening [[Olympus]] chapter that causes the "???" fourth slot to change to "Link", even without a [[Heartbinder]] in the inventory, though the command itself remains unusable.

File:Command Menu (Mansion) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]] - Mansion

File:Command Menu (White Room) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]] - White Room

File:Command Menu (Computer Room) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]] - Computer Room

File:Command Menu (Betwixt and Between) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]] - Betwixt and Between

File:Command Menu (Hollow Bastion) HB KHII.png|[[Hollow Bastion]] / [[Radiant Garden]]

File:Command Menu (Garden of Assemblage) HB KHIIFM.png|[[Hollow Bastion]] - [[Garden of Assemblage]]<br>{{FMII}}

File:Command Menu (Organization XIII) HB KHIIFM.png|[[Hollow Bastion]] - Data Organization XIII Arena<br>{{FMII}}

File:Command Menu (The World That Never Was) TWTNW KHII.png|[[The World That Never Was]]

File:Command Menu (Badlands) KG KHIIFM.png|[[Keyblade Graveyard]] - Gathering Place<br>{{FMII}}

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