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'''''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''''' is a Japan reissue of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' that uses English voice acting with Japanese subtitles among additional in-game features. The PlayStation 2 version of it is exclusive to Japan.
'''''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''''' is a Japan reissue of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' that uses English voice acting with Japanese subtitles among additional in-game features. The PlayStation 2 version of it is exclusive to Japan.


The game was remastered in HD and released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' for PlayStation 3 on March 14, 2013. As opposed to the original ''Final Mix'', the remake features Japanese voice acting in the Japanese release. As part of the collection, it was made available outside of Japan for the first time. It was later released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]''.
The game was remastered in HD and released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' for PlayStation 3 on March 14, 2013. As opposed to the original ''Final Mix'', the remake features Japanese voice acting in the Japanese release. As part of the collection, it was made available outside of Japan for the first time. It was later released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]''.
==Development==
Many features, plot points, and other miscellaneous elements initially had to be cut from the first Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts'' due to time constraints. Instead of simply dubbing the game that was made and shipping it internationally as is, the team decided to reintroduce some of this cut content in the international release. Realizing that Japan was left with an incomplete package compared to the rest of the world, the team decided to re-release the international version of the game in Japan. Even more cut content was reintroduced in this version, which the team finally considered feature complete, hence the ''Final Mix'' subtitle. Due to a significant amount of English voice lines being recorded for scenes that were not in the original Japanese version, the team elected to not redub the scenes and instead used Japanese subtitles over the English audio. New scenes either used recycled audio or had no dialogue at all.


==Changes==
==Changes==
===New features===
===New features===
=====Features=====
=====Features=====
[[File:Wind (Art).png|150px|right|thumb|Sora's artwork on the start screen.]]
[[File:Wind (Art).png|150px|thumb|Sora's artwork on the start screen.]]
*Title screen now depict '''Wind'''.
*Title screen now depicts '''Wind'''.
*A third option, "Special Movie" featuring a trailer for ''{{ff|Final Fantasy X-2}}'' was added to the title menu.
*A third option, "Special Movie" featuring a trailer for ''{{ff|Final Fantasy X-2}}'' was added to the title menu.
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix: Beginner.
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix: Beginner.
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**Drill-G's attack power is 9.999.
**Drill-G's attack power is 9.999.
**"KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
**"KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
A new difficulty mode called Final Mix.
*A new difficulty mode called Final Mix.
**''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' secret ending unlockable by sealing all keyholes, finding all 99 puppies and completing the [[Hades Cup]]
**''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' secret ending unlockable by sealing all keyholes, finding all 99 puppies and completing the [[Hades Cup]]
**''[[Another side, Another story...|Another Side, Another Story <nowiki>[deep dive]</nowiki>]]'' secret ending unlockable by completing [[Jiminy's Journal]]
**''[[Another side, Another story...|Another Side, Another Story <nowiki>[deep dive]</nowiki>]]'' secret ending unlockable by completing [[Jiminy's Journal]]
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**Completing Jiminy's Journal and beating the game displays a night version of the Final Mix cover artwork on the end screen.
**Completing Jiminy's Journal and beating the game displays a night version of the Final Mix cover artwork on the end screen.
**"KHFMPR" displayed on save file.
**"KHFMPR" displayed on save file.
*Almost all existing [[Heartless]] in the game were given a new pallet swap.
*Almost all existing [[Heartless]] in the game were given a new palette swap.
*New weapons:
*New weapons:
**Keyblades: [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Diamond Dust]].
**Keyblades: [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Diamond Dust]].
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*The order of sections in Jiminy's Journal was changed.
*The order of sections in Jiminy's Journal was changed.
*The color of Jiminy's Journal was changed from brown to blue.
*The color of Jiminy's Journal was changed from brown to blue.
*The end screen of the game now depict '''[[:File:Rest (Night) (Art).png|Rest (Night)]]'''.
*The end screen of the game now depicts '''[[:File:Respite (Night) (Art).png|Respite (Night)]]'''.


====Gameplay====
====Gameplay====
*[[Game:Riku|Riku-Ansem]]'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
*[[Game:Riku|Riku-Ansem]]'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
*Party Member changes
*Party Member changes:
**Leveling tables (which abilities are learned at what level) were overhauled for Sora, Donald, and Goofy, with Sora's leveling tables seeing the most change.  
**Leveling tables (which abilities are learned at what level) were overhauled for Sora, Donald, and Goofy, with Sora's leveling tables seeing the most change.  
**Level up stat increases were changed for Sora, Donald and Goofy, resulting in each character having different stats at level 100 compared to the original game.
**Level up stat increases were changed for Sora, Donald and Goofy, resulting in each character having different stats at level 100 compared to the original game.
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**[[Dream Shield]]'s MP is now 1.  
**[[Dream Shield]]'s MP is now 1.  
**[[Save the King]]'s strength is now 11.  
**[[Save the King]]'s strength is now 11.  
*Accessory changes
*Accessory changes:
**[[Three Stars]]'s defense is now 3.
**[[Three Stars]]'s defense is now 3.
**[[Chaos Ring]]'s defense is now 1.  
**[[Chaos Ring]]'s defense is now 1.  
**[[Rune Armlet]]'s defense is now 1.
**[[Rune Armlet]]'s defense is now 1.
*Ability changes
*Ability changes:
**[[Critical Plus]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Critical Plus]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Blitz]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Blitz]]'s AP cost is now 2.
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**[[Lucky Strike]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Lucky Strike]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Trinity Limit]]'s AP cost is now 1.
**[[Trinity Limit]]'s AP cost is now 1.
**[[Second Chance]]'s AP cost is now5.
**[[Second Chance]]'s AP cost is now 5.
**[[Ars Arcanum]]'s AP cost is now 4.  
**[[Ars Arcanum]]'s AP cost is now 4.  
**[[Strike Raid]]'s AP cost is now 2.
**[[Strike Raid]]'s AP cost is now 2.
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====Battle====
====Battle====
[[File:Unknown battle 01 KHFM.png|thumb|right|Sora battling Unknown in ''Final Mix''.]]
[[File:Unknown battle 01 KHFM.png|thumb|Sora battling Unknown in ''Final Mix''.]]
*A new optional boss, [[Game:Xemnas|Unknown]] appear at the Castle Chapel in Hollow Bastion after the party reaches Final Rest.
*A new optional boss, [[Game:Xemnas|Unknown]] appear at the Castle Chapel in Hollow Bastion after the party reaches Final Rest.
*New Heartless were added to the game: [[Chimera]], [[Gigas Shadow]], [[Grand Ghost]], [[Stealth Soldier]], [[Pot Scorpion]], [[Pink Agaricus]], [[Jet Balloon]], [[Missile Diver]], [[Sniperwild]], [[Black Ballade]], [[Neoshadow]], [[Destroyed Behemoth]], [[Arch Behemoth]], [[Red Armor]], and [[Sneak Army]].
*New Heartless were added to the game: [[Chimera]], [[Gigas Shadow]], [[Grand Ghost]], [[Stealth Soldier]], [[Pot Scorpion]], [[Pink Agaricus]], [[Jet Balloon]], [[Missile Diver]], [[Sniperwild]], [[Black Ballade]], [[Neoshadow]], [[Destroyed Behemoth]], [[Arch Behemoth]], [[Red Armor]], and [[Sneak Army]].
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*The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via [[Trinity|Trinities]].
*The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via [[Trinity|Trinities]].
*[[Traverse Town]] changes:
*[[Traverse Town]] changes:
**[[Pongo]] and [[Perdita]] award a [[Tech Boost]] for collecting 90 puppies.
**[[Pongo and Perdita]] award a [[Tech Boost]] for collecting 90 puppies.
*[[Deep Jungle]] changes:
*[[Deep Jungle]] changes:
**[[Tarzan]]'s starting AP is now 22.
**[[Tarzan]]'s starting AP is now 22.
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**[[Beast]]'s starting AP is now 17.
**[[Beast]]'s starting AP is now 17.


==Special Editions==
==Special editions==
The ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' Platinum Limited came in a box containing the game case, a sheet of eight ''Kingdom Hearts'' stickers; a postcard calendar featuring Tetsuya Nomura artwork and—contained in a CD case—a block figure of Sora, part of Square's Minimum Collection; and three can badges. The set costs 8,800 yen.
The ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' Platinum Limited came in a box containing the game case, a sheet of eight ''Kingdom Hearts'' stickers; a postcard calendar featuring Tetsuya Nomura artwork and—contained in a CD case—a block figure of Sora, part of Square's Minimum Collection; and three can badges. The set costs 8,800 yen.


Depending on what store the game was pre-ordered, customers could get a CD containing tracks from the game. playing card set adorned with ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters and symbols. or a dual Keyblade embroidered necklace.{{fact}}
Depending on what store the game was pre-ordered, customers could get a CD containing tracks from the game, a playing card set adorned with ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters and symbols, or a dual Keyblade embroidered necklace.{{fact}}


==External links==
==External links==