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'''''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+''''' is a 2007 combo pack of ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' | '''''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+''''' is a 2007 combo pack of ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', the "Final Mix" version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', a remake of ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''. ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' features new cutscenes, abilities, weapons, enemies, areas, and a new [[Limit Form|form]], whilst ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'' features new cards, cutscenes and mini-games. | ||
==Announcement== | ==Announcement== | ||
''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' | ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was rumored in middle-late 2006. Though [[wikipedia:Tetsuya Nomura|Nomura]] did not confirm its development, he stated that if a ''Final Mix'' version were to be created for other countries, he would use a "trump card". | ||
In September 2006, ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was finally announced, along with a PlayStation 2 remake of ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', entitled ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', with full 3-D rendering and voice acting. The two would be packed together, creating ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+''; ''Re:Chain of Memories'' was later released | In September 2006, ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was finally announced, along with a PlayStation 2 remake of ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', entitled ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', with full 3-D rendering and voice acting. The two would be packed together, creating ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+''; ''Re:Chain of Memories'' was later released in America as a standalone title. | ||
The remake was released on March 29, 2007, hitting stores all across Japan. Currently no official plans have been announced for release in the United States or other countries, despite the topic being popular across ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''-related forums. There were rumors of a fall 2008 release in EGM magazine and 1up.com, although this did not pan out. The director of the Kingdom Hearts series, Tetsuya Nomura, has quoted, ''"The Final Mix games are only Japanese exclusives. In due time I may release a Final Mix into other countries, but Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix are not my choice."'' | The remake was released on March 29, 2007, hitting stores all across Japan. Currently no official plans have been announced for release in the United States or other countries, despite the topic being popular across ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''-related forums. There were rumors of a fall 2008 release in EGM magazine and 1up.com, although this did not pan out. The director of the Kingdom Hearts series, Tetsuya Nomura, has quoted, ''"The Final Mix games are only Japanese exclusives. In due time I may release a Final Mix into other countries, but Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix are not my choice."'' | ||
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Scans of magazine articles and preview videos appeared on numerous websites in the weeks leading up to the game's release. They included additional scenes involving the three mysterious armored knights at the end of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' secret ending. Later screenshots showed one of these three knights in combat with [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]]. [[Lingering Sentiment|The being]] serves as a secret boss with incredible power and an enormous amount of HP, much like [[Xemnas|the Enigmatic Man]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''. The preview videos also showed that battling [[Roxas]] would be possible as opposed to the cutscene in the original game. Square also revealed that data replicas of each member of [[Organization XIII]] could be challenged in a secret area at [[Hollow Bastion]] and fought independently of the storyline. | Scans of magazine articles and preview videos appeared on numerous websites in the weeks leading up to the game's release. They included additional scenes involving the three mysterious armored knights at the end of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' secret ending. Later screenshots showed one of these three knights in combat with [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]]. [[Lingering Sentiment|The being]] serves as a secret boss with incredible power and an enormous amount of HP, much like [[Xemnas|the Enigmatic Man]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''. The preview videos also showed that battling [[Roxas]] would be possible as opposed to the cutscene in the original game. Square also revealed that data replicas of each member of [[Organization XIII]] could be challenged in a secret area at [[Hollow Bastion]] and fought independently of the storyline. | ||
Voice-acting on ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was announced to be mostly in English, with Japanese subtitles, like ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', but | Voice-acting on ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was announced to be mostly in English, with Japanese subtitles, like ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', but the new scenes used Japanese voice-acting when viewed in Theater Mode and were voiceless in-game with Japanese subtitles. This is most likely due to the new scenes featuring Organization XIII members from ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', whom did not yet have English voice actors. | ||
===New Features=== | ===New Features=== | ||
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====Storyline==== | ====Storyline==== | ||
*New cutscenes based on the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' novels were added | *New cutscenes based on the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' novels were added; some involve [[Roxas]], including scenes of him conversing with [[Axel]] in [[Twilight Town]] while wearing the [[Organization XIII|Organization's]] signature black coat. There are also additional scenes of Roxas and [[Riku]], including shots of their second battle, where Riku takes on the form of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], [[Naminé]] leaving with Axel, Riku and Sora talking before they battle 2nd Armored Xemnas, Xigbar and Zexion talking about Xemnas, and the Organization discussing their plans and commenting on incidents like Axel's death. | ||
*[[Zexion]]'s weapon is revealed - a large book called a "[[Book of Retribution|Lexicon]]", which he can use to trap his enemies in an alternate reality. | *[[Zexion]]'s weapon is revealed - a large book called a "[[Book of Retribution|Lexicon]]", which he can use to trap his enemies in an alternate reality. | ||
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*Members of [[Organization XIII]] that were eliminated in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' can be found and fought in the various worlds of ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''. They each use different fighting tactics from the ones they employed in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''. They include [[Vexen]], [[Larxene]], [[Marluxia]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]]. | *Members of [[Organization XIII]] that were eliminated in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' can be found and fought in the various worlds of ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''. They each use different fighting tactics from the ones they employed in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''. They include [[Vexen]], [[Larxene]], [[Marluxia]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]]. | ||
*An area of [[Radiant Garden]], called the [[Cavern of Remembrance]], can be accessed | *An area of [[Radiant Garden]], called the [[Cavern of Remembrance]], can be accessed. It houses a series of battle simulations with each member of Organization XIII. This is a separate feature from the secret battles with the ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' Organization members in that the simulation allows the player to repeat any battle with an Organization member as often as they like. The simulation features highly powered-up Organization members, similar to the level bonuses offered to enemies in the [[Hades Paradox Cup]]. | ||
*A battle against the mysterious [[Lingering Sentiment]] can be unlocked at [[Disney Castle]]. | *A battle against the mysterious [[Lingering Sentiment]] can be unlocked at [[Disney Castle]]. | ||