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Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
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キングダムハーツ ファイナルミックス
Kingudamu Hātsu Fainaru Mikkusu
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| Developer(s)
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Square Co., Ltd.
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| Publisher(s)
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 Square Co., Ltd.
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| Release date(s)
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December 26, 2002
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| Genre
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Action RPG
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| Game modes
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Single player
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| Ratings
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CERO:A
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| Platform(s)
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PlayStation 2
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Kingdom Hearts Final Mix is a reissue of Kingdom Hearts for the PlayStation 2. Most plot and gameplay elements are the same, and the game also includes the features added to the international version of the game. The game combines English voice-overs with Japanese text and controls.
The PlayStation 2 version is exclusive to Japan. The game was remastered in HD and released as part of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX for the PlayStation 3. As opposed to the original Final Mix, the remake features Japanese voice acting in the Japanese release. It was later released as part of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX.
Development
Due to the length of time between the original Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts and international versions, the development staff took time to refine or change several elements of the game. These changes involved adjustments to statistics of enemies or for the player. However, utilizing the extra time they had while localizing the title, the developers were able to implement new content such as Sephiroth as an optional boss encounter. All of the additional content from the western release of Kingdom Hearts was implemented into this new version, as well as even more additional content such as the Unknown boss battle. Rather than use the original Japanese dialogue for cutscenes, the newly titled Final Mix version of the game used the English voice recordings, and any newly added scenes were left silent or used recycled audio.
Changes
New features
Features
 Sora's artwork on the start screen. - Title screen now depicts Wind.
- A third option, "Special Movie" featuring a trailer for Final Fantasy X-2 was added to the title menu.
- A new difficulty mode called Final Mix: Beginner.
- Gummi Ship takes 1/2 damage compared compared to Final Mix.
- Sora starts the game with the following items and accessories in stock:
- Drill-G's attack power is 9.999.
- "KHFMBG" is displayed on the save file.
- A new difficulty mode called Final Mix.
- A new difficulty mode called Final Mix: Proud.
- Enemies deal 2x damage compared to Final Mix.
- Gummi Ship deals 1/2 damage compared to Final Mix.
- Battle Record is displayed on the end screen of the game.
- Another Side, Another Story... secret ending unlockable by beating the game.
- Another Side, Another Story [deep dive] secret ending unlockable by sealing all keyholes and completing the Hades Cup.
- 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.
- Almost all existing Heartless in the game were given a new palette swap.
- New weapons:
- New Abilities:
- Slapshot, Sliding Dash, Stun Impact, Gravity Break, Ripple Drive, Hurricane Blast, Zantetsuken, Leaf Bracer, Tech Boost, Encounter Plus, Evolution.
- New Accessories:
- Firagun Band, Blizzagun Band, *Thundagun Band, Obsidian Ring, Moogle Badge, Cosmic Arts, Royal Crown, Prime Cap, Ifrit Belt, Shiva Belt, Ramuh Belt, EXP Bracelet, EXP Earring, EXP Necklace, EXP Ring.
- New synthesis materials:
- Blazing Stone, Fury Stone, Frost Stone, Energy Stone, Mythril Stone, Serenity Power, Dazzling Stone, Power Stone, Lightning Stone, Stormy Stone, Dark Matter
- The synthesis menu was overhauled, with items now becoming available to synthesize in a different order as well as new items added to the menu and different material requirements to synthesize certain items.
- Cutscenes immediately prior to boss fights that have already been viewed once can now be skipped in the pause menu.
- Sora now becomes transparent when he is close to the camera.
- Camera settings (auto or manual) can now be chosen before starting a new game.
- An option to return to the title menu was added to save points.
- Jiminy's Journal now displays "NEW" notifications for unread entries.
- Yellow Mickey heads now appear next to completed sections in Jiminy's Journal, and will appear on the Journal tab of the menu when the entire Journal has been completed.
- Not-yet-encountered Heartless now appear as "????" in Jiminy's Journal.
- The cursor on the world map is now freely movable and snaps to nearby worlds.
- Pressing
 with a world selected on the world map now displays gummi missions for the world.
- Ansem's Reports 11, 12, and 13 were added to the game.
- Orichalcum can now be purchased at the Item Shop for 5000 Munny.
- The order of sections in Jiminy's Journal was changed.
- The color of Jiminy's Journal was changed from brown to blue.
- The end screen of the game now depicts Respite (Night).
Gameplay
- Riku (Keyblade)'s dark discs now damage him when reflected back to him with block.
- 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.
- 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.
- Donald's revival time is 80 seconds.
- Goofy's revival time is 60 seconds.
- Keyblade changes:
- Staff changes:
- Shield changes:
- Accessory changes:
- Ability changes:
Battle
 Sora battling Unknown in Final Mix. - A new optional boss, the Unknown, appears 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.
Storyline
- Several new cutscenes and text-box conversations were added to the game. All of the new cutscenes either lack voice acting or reuse recorded lines from the original game.
- On the second day on Destiny Islands, Kairi can be seen crafting the Wayfinder out of Thalassa Shells, and she explains to Sora what it is in a new text-box conversation.
- After Sora's fight against Leon in Traverse Town, Riku is shown to be lost in Hollow Bastion, calling out for his friends as Maleficent looks on.
- After Sora speaks to Kairi in the underground waterway in Traverse Town, Riku is shown lost in the Realm of Darkness after Ansem, Seeker of Darkness took his body. There, he is assisted by King Mickey who reveals that he has the realm's Keyblade.
- Prior to the Door to Darkness closing, flashbacks of Sora and Riku playing together as children are shown.
- After Sora defeats Sephiroth, Cloud is seen walking in and beginning a duel against Sephiroth.
- The Princesses of Heart have new text-box dialogue in the Castle Chapel, commenting on the mysterious portal which leads to the Unknown fight.
- Prior to fighting the Unknown, he is shown appearing in the room and speaking to Sora cryptically. After the battle, he speaks to Sora again before disappearing.
Bonus
Changes in worlds
- The contents of almost all treasure chests in the game were altered or shuffled around, including chests received via Trinities.
- Traverse Town changes:
- Deep Jungle changes:
- Tarzan's starting AP is now 22.
- Tarzan's revival time is now 60 seconds.
- Olympus Coliseum changes:
- Agrabah changes:
- Halloween Town changes:
- Jack Skellington's starting AP is now 17.
- The Red Trinity at Oogie's Manor is now accessible even after the Manor is destroyed. In the original game, if the Trinity was not collected prior to this point in the story, it would be permanently inaccessible.
- Neverland changes:
- Hollow Bastion changes:
- Beast's starting AP is now 17.
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.
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.
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