Ladies and gentlemen, meet Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+.
Based on the Final Mix version of Kingdom Hearts II, a Japan-only release which added extra content to the original game, Final Mix+ goes a step even further with additional cinematics and hints of the story. (Based on the trailer, these seem to focus heavily around Sora's ill-fated doppelganger, Roxas.) That in itself is nothing particularly thrilling.
No, what makes Final Mix+ so intriguing is that it's a two-disc release, and Kingdom Hearts II is only on the first disc. The second disc is given over entirely to Kingdom Hearts re:Chain of Memories. As the name would suggest, this is a remake of 2004's Game Boy Advance spin-off Chain of Memories. It's no mere port or simple conversion, however. Instead, re:Chain of Memories transforms the entire GBA game into full 3D. Although this new version doesn't look to be quite on the same level as KHII -- environments are a bit spartan, and character models look more reminiscent of the original KH -- it's a major undertaking and seems likely to introduce the game to a wider audience than the GBA version found.
Furthermore, re:Chain offers visible changes in gameplay. Environments are now semi-destructible, and smashing pillars and rocks results in pick-up items. KHII's Reaction system has been integrated into the action as well; pressing the Triangle button at specific times will play into the strategy of combat. And perhaps most significantly of all, the entire game now features full voice acting, featuring the original cast of KH and KHII.
Many elements remain the same, though. The card-focused battle system is still intact, as is the room-creation system that requires the use of cards to unlock new areas. Riku's quest appears to have been ported over as well. In short, it looks like the definitive version of Chain of Memories, with a mix of new and familiar features to retain the essence of the original game while bringing it more in line with the rest of the series.
I feel so..tingly... I want it to come NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd even buy a friggin overpriced Playstation 3 for that game. I'd sell my...face. to get it.
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