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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
[[File:Sea (Art).png|thumb|left|200px|Sora from the artwork on the opening menu.]] | [[File:Sea (Art).png|thumb|left|200px|Sora from the artwork on the opening menu.]] | ||
''Kingdom Hearts II'' begins where ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' left off. Sora and his companions have been asleep for about a year, | ''Kingdom Hearts II'' begins where ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' left off. Sora and his companions have been asleep for about a year, regaining their memories. When Sora awakens, he eventually arrives in [[Twilight Town]], the place where a mysterious boy, [[Roxas]], lived before he suddenly left. Gaining new clothes and powers, Sora began his journey anew, unaware of the events that have taken place in ''Chain of Memories''. Sora continues his quest by unlocking paths to new worlds, learning of [[Nobody|Nobodies]] and fighting the [[Heartless]], as well as facing the remaining members of the mysterious [[Organization XIII]]. As the game progresses, Sora learns about Roxas and how much they have in common. | ||
The story begins with the player in control of Roxas in Twilight Town. Roxas has dreams of Sora's adventures while increasingly mysterious activities begin taking place in Twilight Town during Roxas' summer vacation. After obtaining the [[Keyblade]] to defend himself from the Nobodies, Roxas comes in contact with a young man in black named [[Axel]]. Axel appears to know Roxas, though Roxas has no recollection of him. Roxas eventually makes his way into an abandoned mansion where a girl named [[Naminé]] informs him that he is a Nobody, although he did not quite know what a Nobody was at that time. Finally, confronted by a mysterious, red-cloaked man called [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]], Roxas discovers Sora, Donald, and Goofy sleeping in the hidden basement of the mansion. Roxas | The story begins with the player in control of Roxas in Twilight Town. Roxas has dreams of Sora's adventures while increasingly mysterious activities begin taking place in Twilight Town during Roxas's summer vacation. After obtaining the [[Keyblade]] to defend himself from the Nobodies, Roxas comes in contact with a young man in black named [[Axel]]. Axel appears to know Roxas, though Roxas has no recollection of him. Roxas eventually makes his way into an abandoned mansion where a girl named [[Naminé]] informs him that he is a Nobody, although he did not quite know what a Nobody was at that time. Finally, confronted by a mysterious, red-cloaked man called [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]], Roxas discovers Sora, Donald, and Goofy sleeping in the hidden basement of the mansion. Roxas seems to merge with Sora. As Sora, [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]] awake from their year-long slumber, [[Jiminy Cricket]], who had previously chronicled the trio's adventures, finds that his journal is now completely blank, save for the note: "Thank Naminé" (which was written by Jiminy himself during Chain of Memories). | ||
After meeting [[Pete]], a new villain, and speaking with [[Yen Sid]], the party is informed that they must once again visit many [[world]]s to protect them from both the Heartless and the Nobodies in an attempt to stop [[Organization XIII]]. These include both old but greatly changed places, like [[Hollow Bastion]], and brand new worlds the party has never encountered before. In the course of their travels, the Heartless, | After meeting [[Pete]], a new villain, and speaking with [[Yen Sid]], the party is informed that they must once again visit many [[world]]s to protect them from both the Heartless and the Nobodies in an attempt to stop [[Organization XIII]]. These include both old but greatly changed places, like [[Hollow Bastion]], and brand new worlds the party has never encountered before. In the course of their travels, the Heartless, led in two separate groups by a revived [[Maleficent]] and the Organization, regain power, eventually forcing Sora to [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless|battle a massive army of Heartless]] that are attacking Hollow Bastion. Along the way, they learn that the [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] they fought a year ago was actually the Heartless of [[Terra-Xehanort|Xehanort]], and that the Nobody of Xehanort, [[Xemnas]], is the leader of Organization XIII. They also learn that Xehanort was an apprentice of [[Ansem the Wise|the real Ansem]], who is missing. | ||
After the battle, Xemnas appears and reveals their ultimate goal: the Nobodies' plan to create another [[Kingdom Hearts]], a doorway to the heart of all worlds that will presumably allow the Nobodies to get their hearts back. After confronting and defeating more members of the Organization, Sora goes to [[the World That Never Was]] to settle the score with the Organization for good; he also finally reunites with his friends [[Riku]] and [[Kairi]]. Sora learns the truth about Roxas as well; he and Naminé are, respectively, Sora and Kairi's Nobodies, created when they lost their hearts in the original ''Kingdom Hearts'' game. | After the battle, Xemnas appears and reveals their ultimate goal: the Nobodies' plan to create another [[Kingdom Hearts]], a doorway to the heart of all worlds that will presumably allow the Nobodies to get their hearts back. After confronting and defeating more members of the Organization, Sora goes to [[the World That Never Was]] to settle the score with the Organization for good; he also finally reunites with his friends [[Riku]] and [[Kairi]]. Sora learns the truth about Roxas as well; he and Naminé are, respectively, Sora and Kairi's Nobodies, created when they lost their hearts in the original ''Kingdom Hearts'' game. | ||
In the end, only Xemnas is left of the original thirteen members | In the end, only Xemnas is left of the original thirteen members. Sora and Riku unite to defeat him, and his new Kingdom Hearts is closed. Sora and the others are returned to their homeworld of [[Destiny Islands]]. Although Sora has to say goodbye to Donald and Goofy, he knows in his heart that true friends are never gone. However, sometime later, Sora, Riku, and Kairi receive a letter from [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] after the credits. They proceed to read the letter, but the [[Kingdom Hearts coded|contents]] are left unrevealed. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
''Kingdom Hearts II'' offers a number of key differences from the original ''Kingdom Hearts''. While the core gameplay remains the same, new features have been added to improve the experience. The two most notable are Sora's Drive | ''Kingdom Hearts II'' offers a number of key differences from the original ''Kingdom Hearts''. While the core gameplay remains the same, new features have been added to improve the experience. The two most notable are Sora's Drive system, which allows him to fuse with one or both party allies and assume new powers, and Reaction Commands, which allow Sora and/or members of his party to perform special maneuvers in the course of battle. In addition, there are new and revamped Abilities, as well as special abilities, such as Glide, that can only be gained by leveling Sora's Drive Forms. Another thing to notice is that in order to defeat a boss, a combo must be executed. | ||
[[Item synthesis]] is again offered | [[Item synthesis]] is again offered; however, [[Moogle]]s must now be leveled to make more powerful items or use rarer materials, and lists of ingredients can be found in [[Recipe]]s in the worlds or as Free Development items that open with a Moogle's improving ability. Treasure chests are also abundant, mostly containing synthesis materials and [[Accessory|accessories]], but the [[Trinity Mark]] and [[99 Puppies]] hunts are gone. | ||
Also notably changed is the [[Gummi Ship]] system; instead of a space shooter, the ships now operate more like a rail shooter, traveling along a fixed path while allowing the player to worry only about destroying various enemies scattered along the course. Ships can now be equipped with abilities of their own, new Gummi types such as [[Slash Gummi]]s have been added, and high-level Gummi Ships may have two companion ships, called [[Teeny Ship]]s, that can assist them in battle. | Also notably changed is the [[Gummi Ship]] system; instead of a space shooter, the ships now operate more like a rail shooter, traveling along a fixed path while allowing the player to worry only about destroying various enemies scattered along the course. Ships can now be equipped with abilities of their own, new Gummi types such as [[Slash Gummi]]s have been added, and high-level Gummi Ships may have two companion ships, called [[Teeny Ship]]s, that can assist them in battle. | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Key Characters=== | ===Key Characters=== | ||
Most of the key characters from ''Kingdom Hearts'' return, particularly | Most of the key characters from ''Kingdom Hearts'' return, particularly heroes Sora, Riku, and Kairi, as well as constant party members Donald and Goofy. [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] also returns, having a much larger role in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' than his cameo at the end of the first game. Old foes also return, most notably Maleficent. | ||
A number of characters first featured in ''Chain of Memories'' also make comebacks in ''Kingdom Hearts II''; most prominently involved are Naminé and DiZ. [[Axel]] of Organization XIII also makes a return appearance, the only member to appear in both games | A number of characters first featured in ''Chain of Memories'' also make comebacks in ''Kingdom Hearts II''; most prominently involved are Naminé and DiZ. [[Axel]] of Organization XIII also makes a return appearance, the only member to appear in both games; the Organization members featured in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' are all new to the series. Also new to the series are the mysterious Roxas and Maleficent's lackey [[Pete]]. | ||
===Disney Characters=== | ===Disney Characters=== | ||
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===Nobodies=== | ===Nobodies=== | ||
Nobodies are the main enemies in | Nobodies are the main enemies in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', appearing alongside [[Heartless]]. They are creatures without hearts, born from the body and soul of a living being who has lost its heart. [[Organization XIII]] are Nobodies who have retained their human forms, albeit a bit changed from their original appearance. Another difference between the Nobodies and Heartless are that the Nobodies attack more tactically, and often together, unlike the instinctive nature of the Heartless. Many of the different kinds of Nobodies are named after [[finalfantasy:Job system|job classes]] from the ''[[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy]] series.'' | ||
===Summons=== | ===Summons=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the English version, Sora's Final Form differs from the | *In the English version, Sora's Final Form differs from that depicted in the Bradygames guide, in that the pattern on his pants is different. If players look closely, the pattern resembles Sora's Master Form rather than its own design. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
