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In the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, this menu typically consists of the games logo and options for the player to pick from, both accompanied by a piece of artwork on a white (sometimes black) screen, and an arrangement of "[[Dearly Beloved]]" playing in the background. | In the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, this menu typically consists of the games logo and options for the player to pick from, both accompanied by a piece of artwork on a white (sometimes black) screen, and an arrangement of "[[Dearly Beloved]]" playing in the background. | ||
=='' | ==''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''== | ||
*In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the artwork is of [[Sora]] standing in the ocean with a fish skeleton hanging from his mouth while holding a stick. The player is given the option of starting a new game or loading an existing save file. | *In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the artwork is of [[Sora]] standing in the ocean with a fish skeleton hanging from his mouth while holding a stick. The player is given the option of starting a new game or loading an existing save file. | ||
*In ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', the artwork has been changed to an image of Sora standing with his hood up and holding a large flag. A third menu option is added that allows the player to view a trailer of the then-upcoming ''{{w|Final Fantasy X-2}}''. | *In ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', the artwork has been changed to an image of Sora standing with his hood up and holding a large flag. A third menu option is added that allows the player to view a trailer of the then-upcoming ''{{w|Final Fantasy X-2}}''. | ||
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==''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''== | ==''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''== | ||
* In ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', the artwork is the game's cover art. ''Reverse/Rebirth'' replaces this with Riku in a pose holding his [[Soul Eater]] and a deck of cards. | |||
* The player's only option is to press the Start button, leading to a set of options. At first, the player can only start a new game; afterwards, they are also given the option to load an existing save file or play [[Link Mode]]. After clearing Sora's story, the option to begin a new game in ''Reverse/Rebirth'' is also added. | |||
* In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', the artwork is Sora's half of the cover art, with ''Reverse/Rebirth'' replacing it with Riku's half of "Crossroads". After beating both Sora's story and ''Reverse/Rebirth'' for the first time, the artwork is replaced by the full cover art. The player has the option to start a new game, load an existing save file, or access [[Theater Mode]] after beating Sora's story (completing ''Reverse/Rebirth'' unlocks the cutscenes for Riku's story). | |||
*In the HD remaster, there is also a "Back" option to return to the overall collection screen. | |||
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==''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''== | ==''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''== | ||
*Both versions of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' have four alternate menu screens that change depending on the players choices. | *Both versions of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' have four alternate menu screens that change depending on the players choices. | ||
**If the player starts up the game with no game save files on their system, the artwork is that of the games cover artwork (on both respective versions). The menu also reverts to this artwork if the | **If the player starts up the game with no game save files on their system, the artwork is that of the games' cover artwork (on both respective versions). The menu also reverts to this artwork if the player's most recently loaded save file was that of the final episode. | ||
**The menu changes to focus on either [[Terra]], [[Aqua]], or [[Ventus]]' artwork depending on which of their respective save files where recently loaded by the player. The artworks in question are, again, from the respective boxarts of the two versions. | **The menu changes to focus on either [[Terra]], [[Aqua]], or [[Ventus]]' artwork depending on which of their respective save files where recently loaded by the player. The artworks in question are, again, from the respective boxarts of the two versions. | ||
**On both menus, the player has the option of starting a new game, loading an existing save file, and, upon clearing at least one of the three characters stories, access to the [[Trinity Archives]]. | **On both menus, the player has the option of starting a new game, loading an existing save file, and, upon clearing at least one of the three characters stories, access to the [[Trinity Archives]]. | ||