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Publisher: Square-Enix
Developer: Square-Enix
Platform: PlayStation®3 system
Genre: Action-RPG
Rating: E10 (ESRB) 12 (PEGI)
Price: $39.99 | £23.99
Release Date: March 14, 2013 (JPN) | September 10, 2013 (NA) | September 13, 2013 (EU)
Developer: Square-Enix
Platform: PlayStation®3 system
Genre: Action-RPG
Rating: E10 (ESRB) 12 (PEGI)
Price: $39.99 | £23.99
Release Date: March 14, 2013 (JPN) | September 10, 2013 (NA) | September 13, 2013 (EU)
Overview
Fully remastered in HD, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX is a compilation of the critically acclaimed KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX, previously exclusive to the Japanese market, and KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories. In addition, the two-in-one-disc package will feature HD cinematic story videos from KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days, enhanced gameplay mechanics and PlayStation®3 system trophies. Players can now relive the origins of the celebrated franchise with Sora, Riku and the colorful cast of Disney characters, including Mickey, Donald and Goofy.
Features
Kingdom Hearts:Final Mix, Chain of Memories, and 358/2 Days Remastered Cutscenes on a single Blu-Ray disc
Remastered in HD
2 complete PSN Trophy sets, 1 Partial (358/2 only requires watching it and doesn't have a platinum)
720p, 30 frames per second
Remastered/Rerecorded Soundtrack
Changed Aspect Ratio from 4:3 to 16:9
English voices and text
Remastered in HD
2 complete PSN Trophy sets, 1 Partial (358/2 only requires watching it and doesn't have a platinum)
720p, 30 frames per second
Remastered/Rerecorded Soundtrack
Changed Aspect Ratio from 4:3 to 16:9
English voices and text
Comparisons (Courtesy of Thorgal)
Changes (Courtesy of Seven Force)
FAQ
Q: Should I play this before KH3 comes out?
A: Yes, if you never have it KH1 is essential. Re:Chain of Memories is less important (I consider it to be very fun anyways) and 358/2 is the least important (Though you get a bunch of trophies for just WATCHING it. Might as well...)
Q: Why did this take so long?
A: It was basically done by a team of 2 programmers who had to extract the games code from a retail copy of KH Final Mix because they lost the original code... and then update the models, add some features and translate the text into English.
Q: Why is KH2 not in this collection?
A: Square is greedy. Why make one game when you could make 2 (with subsequent Versions, mixes, Re:hashed editions, etc.) Seriously though, there may be some claim to the idea that in order to do the entire series (presumably Birth by Sleep, KH2, coded(?) included) it would have been worth more than the price of your usual HD Rerelease so it kinda makes sense.
Q: Should i expect a 2.5?
A: It has been all but confirmed. Should be announced soon.
Q: Why do they say Sora is everyone in every dimension?
A: Sora=χBlade=(7light)(13dark)+D2D. If that hasn't cleared it up for you i dont know what will.
Q: Which weapon do I choose in the intro sequence?
A: Staff always.
A: Yes, if you never have it KH1 is essential. Re:Chain of Memories is less important (I consider it to be very fun anyways) and 358/2 is the least important (Though you get a bunch of trophies for just WATCHING it. Might as well...)
Q: Why did this take so long?
A: It was basically done by a team of 2 programmers who had to extract the games code from a retail copy of KH Final Mix because they lost the original code... and then update the models, add some features and translate the text into English.
Q: Why is KH2 not in this collection?
A: Square is greedy. Why make one game when you could make 2 (with subsequent Versions, mixes, Re:hashed editions, etc.) Seriously though, there may be some claim to the idea that in order to do the entire series (presumably Birth by Sleep, KH2, coded(?) included) it would have been worth more than the price of your usual HD Rerelease so it kinda makes sense.
Q: Should i expect a 2.5?
A: It has been all but confirmed. Should be announced soon.
Q: Why do they say Sora is everyone in every dimension?
A: Sora=χBlade=(7light)(13dark)+D2D. If that hasn't cleared it up for you i dont know what will.
Q: Which weapon do I choose in the intro sequence?
A: Staff always.
KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX has been completely remastered. The abilities Zero EXP and Combo Master which prevents you from earning experience and allows you to perform combos without interruption have been added. Special actions both in an out of battle such as "Talk" are now utilized by pressing the Triangle button. Magic and Summon commands are now separate for easier access.
Trophies
KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories now has an updated user interface with top image quality. However, asides from the previously mentioned updated models and textures, PS3 trophy support and custom theme, there are no additional changes.
Trophies
KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days, albeit not playable, has instead been transformed into a 2 hour and 50 minute series of cutscenes available to watch within Theater Mode. Many scenes that were originally text-based in the DS version are now full-voiced and rendered in high resolution. The scenes are organized in chapters, to give the player the option to view specific scenes at their pleasure. Roxas's Diary will be available at the very beginning, and the Secret Reports written by other members of the Organization will be so after completing the viewing.
Trophies
Trophies
Avatars (Courtesy of Napalm_Franku)
