It also established … [69] The game was nominated for 7 awards in the Nintendo 2009 Power awards: Nintendo DS Game of the Year, Best Sound/Voice Acting, Best Adventure Game, Best Nintendo DS Graphics, Best New Character (Xion), Best Story/Writing, and Overall Game of the Year. Slay 300 enemies with the Ultima Weapon >>. Re:coded [42] This idea was furthered during the development of Kingdom Hearts II, where the staff wanted to focus on what influenced Roxas to leave the Organization, which resulted in the creation of Xion's character who was connected with Roxas' origins. Its style is similar to the Kingdom Hearts version, but its color scheme is similar to the Kingdom Hearts II version. Sora is just a teenager that is forced into a situation in which he has to save the Kingdom Hearts. [77] A total of five tankōbon volumes were released between June 22, 2010,[78] and April 21, 2012. The Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep version has elements from both previous Kingdom Hearts games. Obtained Slay 400 enemies with the Ultima Weapon >>>. Protect RegenAttack Haste Slay 100 enemies with the Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon. Brick WallUndoBlade Bash  KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (2009) After a mission, these three friends like to relax over sea-salt ice cream. The Kingdom Hearts version of the Ultima Weapon is strongly reminiscent of the Dream Sword, but is wrapped in an ornate gold filigree in a pattern slightly reminiscent of fish bones. +16 Sora is featured prominently in the plot, along with his allies Donald Duck and Goofy, though they appear infrequently in the form of several flashbacks and memory-induced scenarios. Unlike other Nobodies, Roxas lacks memories of his original self and develops a personality of his own as time passes. [6] The game includes single player and multiplayer modes of play. [40] Roxas was chosen as the game's protagonist as the staff thought that having a main character besides Sora would help to introduce gamers to the series' first Nintendo DS title. The game also introduces a new member: Xion, a girl resembling Kairi who, like Roxas, can wield the Keyblade.[8][16][21][22]. An outstanding Keyblade that boosts all stats, and makes it easy to both land critical hits and trigger Reality Shifts.". These are the "Edge of Ultima", a version of the original Ultima Weapon with a glitched appearance, and the "Detection Saber", a palette swap of the original as well, except slightly larger. [66] NPD Group sales data shows the game has sold over 360,000 copies in North America as of October 2009. Sora encounters a hooded figure in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. Brick WallUndoBlade Bash  [8][36] New trailers were shown and a playable demo was available at the 2008 Jump Festa in December 2007 and the DKΣ3713 Private party in August 2008. Heavy Blade Ultima Weapon can be synthesized once all other items have been synthesized at least once. Infinity Circle Protect Regen Item synthesis +7 [9][40] Some of the DS's functions, like the stylus, are not used in order to retain the similar gameplay from previous titles. She, Roxas, and Axel are good friends. Swing Speed It also bears one heart just above the guard and another just next to the crown making up the teeth of the blade, both of which are present in the Kingdom Hearts II version. It was also one of the most reserved games for the DS. [17][18][19][20], The game revolves around Roxas, who was first featured at the beginning of Kingdom Hearts II. The ultimate Keyblade. Also appearing are Pete, a persistent villain who first appears in Kingdom Hearts II, and Hayner, Pence, and Olette, a trio of friends living in Twilight Town who also debuted in Kingdom Hearts II. [9] In 2007, Nomura mentioned he wanted to do a spin-off Kingdom Hearts game on a mobile platform and wanted the game to play slightly different from the other titles already in the series. Obtained Re:coded Purchase for 1500000 SP from the System Sector in the Entrance Hall (UL). The Detection Saber, another palette swap of the original Ultima Weapon. [5] To accomplish this, the game makes minimal use of the system's touch screen functionality, and it is possible to play and complete the game without using it at all. > upgrade Slay 200 enemies with the Ultima Weapon >. B Combo Boost, Air Combo Boost, Situation Boost Slay 300 enemies with the Ultima Weapon >>. LVL4 Protect  The Edge of Ultima, a palette swap of the original Ultima Weapon. This version is also used in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. Birth By Sleep (Terra) Form [67][68] In November 2009, Square Enix announced the game had sold 1.22 million units worldwide. [70], A special Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days-themed edition of the Nintendo DSi was released alongside the game when it launched in Japan. Squall was first voiced in Kingdom Hearts. In Kingdom Hearts II, and the Dissidia Final Fantasy series, he is voiced by Doug Erholtz. [27] Xion is torn between staying with her friends and merging with Sora as per Riku's advice,[28] but ultimately chooses to escape from the Organization after she begins siphoning Roxas' strength. An outstanding Keyblade that boosts all stats, and makes it easy to both land critical hits and trigger Reality Shifts." Slay 400 enemies with the Ultima Weapon >>>. >>>> upgrade Some time later, Roxas falls into a coma caused by the alteration of Sora's memories, and does not revive until several weeks later, when Axel returns from Castle Oblivion as the only survivor of the group. "[51][52] The Australian video game talk show Good Game's two reviewers gave the game a 7/10 and 7.5/10, grateful that the game didn't force the use of the stylus, especially when it came to battle. [64] By August 2009, the game sold 490,000 copies in the region. Item synthesis Some panels also occupy multiple slots, but can be combined with other panels to form new or stronger abilities.[12]. LVL2 Like the other games in the series, the player progresses through a collection of various worlds, based on various locales from the Disney animated features canon: Agrabah from Aladdin; the Beast's Castle from Beauty and the Beast; Olympus Coliseum from Hercules; Halloween Town from The Nightmare Before Christmas; Wonderland from Alice in Wonderland; and Never Land from Peter Pan (featuring a string of islands new to the series rather than Captain Hook's pirate ship and Big Ben from the first game). Limit Breaks, which previously featured in Square's Final Fantasy series, can be activated during a battle once the character's health drops below a certain level, indicated by a yellow health bar. [24] Roxas and Xion bond over their similarities, including Xion's ability to wield a Keyblade and inability to recall her human life. [23] Roxas is sent on daily missions to other worlds, either alone or accompanied by a fellow member, to destroy vast quantities of Heartless and release stolen hearts with his Keyblade, which furthers the Organization's goal of creating Kingdom Hearts and becoming complete beings. Additionally, the collection includes HD cinematic scenes from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. The game was dedicated to Wayne Allwine, the long time English voice of Mickey Mouse. As you need to synthesize items twice to use Serenity materials, there is no Ultima Weapon+. Dream Drop Distance [30], At Twilight Town, Roxas confronts Xion, whom Xemnas has altered to perform her initial purpose of absorbing Roxas and becoming a perfect copy of Sora. Kingdom Hearts As with the other games in the series, each Disney world features several characters who appear in the films their worlds are based on; on the other hand, no Final Fantasy characters are featured apart from a Moogle managing a shop for the Organization. The newly born Roxas is discovered in Twilight Town by Xemnas, the leader of Organization XIII, who recruits him as their thirteenth member. +4 [2], 358/2 Days was originally to have featured a world based on Pinocchio, as evidenced by unused character portraits for Honest John, Gideon, Gepetto, and the eponymous character as a real boy, but this was cut due to space restrictions.[48][49]. They surmised that the repetition of worlds and missions, and overall lack of variety, combined with lengthy storytelling really hurt the gaming experience. Castle Oblivion and Destiny Islands also appear in cutscenes. >>>> Clock Abilities [31] Upon being defeated, Xion's body dissipates while her heart merges with Sora's, causing all memory of her existence to gradually vanish. 358/2 Days' multiplayer also features a chat system for communication between players, but differs from PictoChat in that everyone can draw on the same screen. [33] DiZ inserts Roxas into a virtual simulation of Twilight Town without any of his memories of the Organization so that Roxas may eventually merge with Sora. [13] The second stage of a Limit Break known as Final Limit is normally a different or powered-up version of the first and begins at the point where the white line (starting at the high end of the yellow portion of the HP bar) meets top dead center. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the Kingdom Hearts and My Hero Academia/僕のヒーローアカデミア universe. Birth By Sleep (Ventus) Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is an interactive game attraction for the Magic Kingdom that debuted on February 22, 2012. [44][45][46] Once again the game was delayed for Japanese release until May 30, 2009. [61] RPGamer was highly critical of these facts, as it handed the game a 2.5/5 score and reviewer Alex Reimer concluded, "...many fans of the series may be turned off by the lackluster controls and odd story directions taken with this portable spin-off. Xion A KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (2009) The 14th member of Organization XIII. He also praised the multiplayer mode's gameplay, calling it "fun" and citing the ease of using magic spells and items. The teeth of the blade are a golden version of the crown charm Sora wears, and the Keychain token, attached to the blade by shimmering thread, is a gilded heart. Xion soon falls into a coma after failing to eliminate Riku; like Roxas, she has visions of Sora after waking. +13 Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Unlike other Keyblades, each game's version of the Ultima Weapon has a different design, and shares only the name and the phenomenal quality of its stats. Kingdom Hearts II In time, Xion questions her own existence, distancing herself from Roxas and Axel to learn more about herself. Strength "[81] It was released in Japan on March 14, 2013,[82] in North America on September 10, 2013,[83] in Australia on September 12, 2013[84] and on September 13, 2013 in Europe. All Critical Drain Zantetsu Prime  Heavy Blade [79], In September 2012, Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix a compilation for the PlayStation 3 to include both Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Re:Chain of Memories in high definition and trophy support. [15][16], Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days begins concurrently with the events of the original game and Chain of Memories. Critical Damage This is the first Kingdom Hearts game to feature cooperative multiplayer. The most prominent world is The World That Never Was, which first appeared in the secret ending of Kingdom Hearts and serves as the game's main hub, followed by Twilight Town, a frequently-explored locale. Following the events of the first Kingdom Hearts, a new breed of enemy has emerged from the shadows: Nobodies, the reanimated husks of the people whose hearts were stolen by The Heartless.Driven by an instinctual urge to be reunited with their hearts… [71] Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days was re-released as part of the "Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Box" package made in commemoration of the franchise's 10th anniversary on March 29, 2012 alongside Kingdom Hearts Re:coded and the debuting Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. Obtained The Kingdom Hearts II version retains most of its Kingdom Hearts version elements, except for the colors (blue, white and gold), the crown-and-heart Keychain, and the Dream Sword. 30% Magic An incredible Keyblade with a wealth of abilities. Heavy Blade It is the fifth installment in the Kingdom Hearts series, and takes place near the end of the first game, continuing parallel to Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. The Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance version is similar in appearance to the Kingdom Hearts II version with the color scheme of Birth by Sleep. Like Sora, Roxas has the power to wield the Keyblade, a weapon normally used for battling darkness. LVL2 [86] A piece of downloadable content for the PlayStation 4 version adds an additional scene to the cinematic, depicting the battle between Roxas and Xion. [25][26] She eventually discovers that she is an artificial replica created as a fail-safe for Roxas, and that she has been inadvertently absorbing Sora's memories, preventing it from being completely restored. Shotlocks > Clock Abilities [9][10] The two modes are linked in that character growth is shared between them. In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, its physical strength is second to Void Gear and Crown Unlimit, third to Terra's Chaos Ripper, and equal to Aqua's Master Keeper. The Keyblade above all others, holding all power and will increase MP restoration rate, once all MP has been consumed. [85] A PlayStation 4 version of the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix compilation was released on March 9, 2017, in Japan, March 28, 2017, in North America, and March 31, 2017, in Europe. The multiplayer gameplay is separate from the single player story and is mission-based, including cooperative and competitive player battles. [6] Roxas seeing Sora's memories is incorporated throughout the game and has different types of gameplay for each world. LVL2 [76] A manga adaptation by Amano was serialized in Square's Monthly Shōnen Gangan from August 2009 to August 2012. Obtained Raises max MP by 2, and possesses maximum power and attributes. 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