Kingdom Hearts 2
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, RPG)
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Developed by:
Squaresoft
Published by:
Sony
Released On:
26 Aug 2003
The story of Kingdom Hearts 2 takes place after the events of the first game, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy are tasked with stopping the Heartless invasion on various worlds. Along the way, they meet new characters like Roxas, a Nobody who is also Sora's friend, and Axel, a former member of Organization XIII.
The gameplay in Kingdom Hearts 2 is an action RPG that combines real-time combat with exploration of different worlds. Players control Sora as he battles Heartless and other enemies to uncover the truth behind his past and the mysterious Organization XIII. The game features a unique battle system known as the "Drive Forms," which allows Sora to transform into powerful forms using magical abilities.
Kingdom Hearts 2 was released for the PlayStation 2 on September 29, 2006, and has since become a beloved game in the series known as Kingdom Hearts . The game received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising its engaging story, innovative gameplay, and stunning visuals.
UPC-A:
5060121820449 (Germany)
Part #:
SCES-50969 (Germany)
Media #:
SCES-50969/P#2 (Germany)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an action RPG where players control Sora, Donald, and Goofy as they journey across various worlds. The game involves battling enemies like Heartless and Nobodies while unraveling a complex narrative about friendship and light.
Story
AUDIO TYPES
You can choose from monaural, stereo, and Dolby Pro Logic II audio profiles. Kingdom Hearts II is fully compatible with the Dolby Pro Logic II format.
You can also enjoy surround sound by connecting the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector or the AV MULTI-OUT connector to a compatible system (such as an AV amplifier).
If your audio equipment features a Pro Logic II decoder, you can enjoy five-channel sound; with a Pro Logic decoder, you will be treated to four channels. The audio is also compatible with conventional two-channel stereos.
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Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
S-FORCE
This game incorporates "S-FORCE" ATRAC3 Decoding Middleware of Sony Corporation.
ATRAC3 is a Sony's audio compression technology that achieves a high compression rate yet maintaining its sound quality. "S-FORCE" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Story So Far
One stormy night, a terrible darkness invaded the Destiny Islands, transporting Sora to another world far away from his friends. There he met Donald and Goofy who told him of a mysterious threat on many worlds.
The three of them set off on a journey to find their missing king and Sora's friends. Their adventure led them to meet new people, overcome great ordeals, and finally to reunite with the ones they had been searching for.
But, in order for them to save the worlds, a special door would have to be locked, once again separating Sora, Donald, and Goofy from their friends. Once the door was closed, they would never see each other again...
Sensing Sora's hesitation, the King said: "Don't worry. There will always be a door to the light." Thus the three heroes departed on yet another journey...
TIME PASSES QUICKLY...
In their search for the door to the light, Sora, Donald, and Goofy meet many new people and reunite with old friends. But theirs is a perilous path, fraught with enemies that attack them relentlessly.
Heartless, Nobodies, and Organization XIII... Each group has its own agenda. What will remain for Sora and his friends after they've all had their say?
Controls
L1 button
Opens and closes the shortcut command.
L2 button
While pressed, the right analog stick switches from camera control to command control (same as the directional buttons). Press the R3 button to confirm (same as the button). Can be reassigned under Config.
R1 button
Engages / disengages target lock. To switch targets, hold down the R2 button and use the right analog stick while locked on.
R2 button
If the Field Camera is set to Auto under Settings, pressing this will freeze the camera. (If the Field Camera is set to Manual, pressing this will set the mode to Auto.)
R3 button
Moves view behind the currently active character. While locked on, centers the camera on the target. While the L2 button is pressed, the R3 button confirms a command. Can be reassigned under Config.
directional buttons
Moves the cursor on the screen and changes command selections.
left analog stick
Moves the currently active character. The further you tilt it, the faster the character will move. Also moves the cursor on the main menu.
right analog stick
Rotates the camera. While the L2 button is pressed, the right analog stick changes command selections. Can be reassigned under Config.
START button
On the field: Opens and closes the main menu. During battle: Pauses the game. During mission battles: Allows you to check your mission objectives. During events: Pauses the game and provides an option to skip the current cutscene.
SELECT button
Toggles first-person perspective.
triangle button
Confirms a selection. Can also be used for a shortcut command (in combination with the L1 button).
circle button
Activates a Reaction Command when it's displayed at the top of the command window. Can also be used for a shortcut command (in combination with the L1 button).
square button
Uses an equipped ability. Can also be used for a shortcut command (in combination with the L1 button).
X button
Cancel / Jump / Let go (when hanging from a ledge) / Use an equipped ability. Can also be used for a shortcut command (in combination with the L1 button).
L1/R1 buttons
Rotate camera (executes a 180-degree rotation when pressed simultaneously). Only available in Mission Level 3.
L2/R2 buttons
Change Teeny Ship formation. (Teeny Ships can be added to fly along both sides of your Gummi Ship.) Only available with Formation Change equipped.
Enemies & Characters
SORA
The hero of this story, chosen by the Keyblade. He is on a journey to reunite with his friends Riku and Kairi.
ROXAS
A boy who lives in Twilight Town, enjoying his summer vacation with friends, but mysterious events are making him anxious.
DONALD DUCK
Disney Castle's Royal Court Magician. He embarks on a journey with Sora and Goofy to search for their missing king.
HEARTLESS
Mysterious beings that attack relentlessly. Sora and friends encountered several types of these creatures on their previous adventures, including the Shadow.
GOOFY
Captain of the Royal Knights at Disney Castle, who has set out with Sora and Donald. He is an eternal optimist and surprisingly intuitive.
NOBODIES
"Nonexistent beings" under Organization XIII's control. They are a powerful force separate from the Heartless, including the Dusk.
KING MICKEY
The King of Disney Castle. He was one of the first to recognize the mysterious events and continues his investigation apart from Sora and friends.
ORGANIZATION XIII
An inscrutable black-coated organization that makes its appearance with Nobody underlings. They were comprised of 13 members, but Sora and friends have practically reduced their members to half.
How to Play
PLAYING THE GAME
THE GAME SCREEN
Reaction Command
A triangle appears when you can execute an ability in battle, when there's something that may be worth examining, or when there's someone onscreen you can talk to. Press the triangle button to perform the command.
Commands
Depending on what you select, you can carry out various actions. Reaction Commands are displayed at the very top. The command at the bottom may also change with certain Combination Attacks and Summons in battle.
Depending on what command you select, several actions are possible. Some commands may not be available, depending on your remaining MP or your Drive Gauge level. Unavailable commands will be displayed in gray. Press the left directional button to cycle command lists.
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Attack: Brandish a weapon.
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Magic: Use magic.
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Summon: Call on mighty friends for help.
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Items: Use an item.
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Party: Swap out party members.
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Drive: Transform for new abilities.
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Limit: Team up with your party members to unleash combination attacks.
Reaction Commands
At certain times, a triangle will appear automatically on screen and a special action will appear at the top of the command list. This means there's something that may be worth examining, someone's onscreen for you to talk to, or another action has suddenly become available, maybe even while fighting. Press the button at just the right time and you can execute various actions which might be especially advantageous in battle.
Navigational Map
A simple map.
Party Gauges
Gauges showing the condition of each party member.
Controlled Character Gauge
A gauge showing the condition of the currently active character.
GAUGES
The green gauge displays your Hit Points (HP), or health. Once it falls below a certain level, a warning alarm will sound and the gauge will flash red. If HP drops to zero, it's game over.
The blue gauge shows your Magic Points (MP). These are used to cast magic spells or perform Limits. If MP drops to zero, the gauge will turn pink, and no MP-based abilities may be used. During this time, however, your MP will recover slowly.
The orange gauge is the Drive Gauge. When it reaches a certain level, you can perform Drives and Summons (after obtaining summon magic). Different Drive forms require different Drive Gauge levels.
Each gauge can be replenished in different ways.
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HP Gauge: HP recovery orbs or items / Recovery magic / Save points (full recovery) / During Drives
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MP Gauge: MP recovery orbs or items / Save points (full recovery) / During Drives / Over time
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Drive Gauge: Drive recovery orbs or items / Attacking and defeating enemies
TARGETING AND LOCKING ON
When a yellow target appears on an enemy, the controlled character will direct his or her actions toward that enemy. The target will appear on the enemy closest to the controlled character. You can also press the R1 button to lock on to a particular enemy and cause the camera to automatically follow it. Press the R1 button again to release the lock.
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To switch targets, hold down the R2 button and use the right analog stick while locked on.
THE MAIN MENU
Press the START button to display the main menu. There are times when the menu will be unavailable, such as during battle. The main menu is where you can use and equip items, swap weapons and armor, equip abilities, and more. See the in-game help messages for more information about each menu item.
Jiminy's Journal
This journal is Jiminy Cricket's record of your adventure. As Royal Chronicler, Jiminy takes an abundance of notes during the course of the game.
Config
Change various gameplay settings.
MOVEMENT AND ACTIONS
Apart from moving around as usual on the field, you can also jump to some areas. While jumping, you can grab onto ledges, then tilt the left analog stick forward to pull yourself up onto the ledge (or press the button to let go).
You can enter some doors and gateways on the field, but not all. If you approach a door, a subtitle appears showing your destination. Areas not yet visited will be displayed as "???" to start, and then replaced by the destination after your first visit there. There are also places you can't enter initially, but will be able to access later in the game.
Treasure Chests
Treasure chests are scattered throughout the game. These can contain recovery items, synthesis items, and navigation maps. You can even open treasure chests in battle.
Navigational Maps
The navigational maps you obtain from events and treasure chests will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Use these to check out the terrain, where the active character is headed, and how to move on to the next section of the map.
SAVE POINTS
Save points are scattered throughout the field. When you press the button, not only can you save your game at save points, but you can also go to the World Map. Your HP and MP will also be restored.
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There are two kinds of save points. Type A save points provide all the facilities mentioned above, but you will be unable to access the World Map from type B save points.
The battles in Kingdom Hearts II take place on the Field Map. All battles are real-time; therefore, the party is susceptible to damage at all times, even while selecting items and spells. Commands glow yellow in battle. They glow red for certain bosses and other battles from which you can't escape.
COMBOS
With the Attack command selected, press the
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