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Kingdom Hearts II |  | From: Square Enix
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Rating:  282 reviews
Sales Rank: 352
Format: CD
Platform: PlayStation2
Genre: role-playing-game-genre
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
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Number Of Items: 1
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Operating System: PlayStation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6
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MPN: PS2KH2
Model: 90411
UPC: 662248904115
EAN: 0662248904115
ASIN: B0009A4EVM
Publication Date: March 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Explore both new and familiar worlds from Kingdom Hearts, plus new Disney worlds to the Kingdom Hearts franchise, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Beauty and the Beast and Mulan | | • | A more advanced battle system that allows for a wider range of commands, powerful new combos, and cooperative attacks with members of your party, introducing another layer of strategy | | • | All-new Drive command that lets Sora change into a variety of new forms, altering his skills and abilities | | • | A revamped camera system that keeps you in the middle of the action | | • | New transportation system that takes Sora and friends from world to world in the style of theme park rides |
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Product Description
Kingdom Hearts II follows Sora Donald and Goofy on their continuing quest. It has been one year since the events of Kingdom Hearts. The story begins in Twilight Town a quite burg nestled between night and day. Sora and friends are joined by a vibrant new cast of characters including King Mickey himself! Together they will encounter countless dangers in worlds both familiar and brand new.Features: Explore both new and familiar worlds from Kingdom Hearts plus new Disney worlds to the Kingdom Hearts franchise such as Pirates of the Caribbean Beauty and the Beast and Mulan. A more advanced battle system that allows for a wider range of commands powerful new combos and cooperative attacks with members of your party introducing another layer of strategy. An all-new "Drive" command that lets Sora change into a variety of new forms altering his skills and abilities. A revamped camera system that keeps you in the middle of the action. Brand new transportation system that takes Sora and friends from world to world in the style of theme park rides. Cameo appearances by popular Final Fantasy characters. A large ensemble cast of Disney characters and a new cast of original characters designed by renowned artist Tetsuya Nomura.Format: PS2 Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: RP UPC: 662248904115 Manufacturer No: 90411
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 An excellent game... even better than the first! March 30, 2006
Christopher P. Cecena (Pine Valley, CA USA)
153 out of 164 found this review helpful
A sequel that everyone's been waiting for, for nearly four years.
When the original Kingdom Hearts was released, many gamers initially dismissed it as "childish." Upon actually playing it though, many of the naysayers were turned around, and realized that the game was actually pretty good. I was one of the group who actually was looking forward to the game from the start back since 2001, and was incredibly pleased with the results. I've been looking forward to the sequel for some time now, and needless to say, was not disappointed.
The story involves Sora, Donald, and Goofy finally returning after the events of the GBA's Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. It seems as if the quest of finding King Mickey and Riku is nearing, which means that so is our trio's journey. However, it isn't long before they're sent on another journey, this time to not only defeat the Heartless, but also mysterious creatures called the Nobodies, led by a group called Organization XIII. It all gets crazy from there.
And how can I descripe the sound? The music for example, is once again incredibly fun to listen to, and still retains the Disney spirit like the first game. There's even a few returning themes from KH1. And the voices? Well, they're just as topnotch as always. Everyone is great, from returning regulars such as Haley Joel Osment as Sora, to new additions such as Jesse McCartney as newcomer Roxas. And let's forget the well-established cast of Disney voices, who are once again spot on.
And the battle system... hoo boy. The first one was a fairly simple one with attacks, jumps, and quick magic spells. This one ups it all with tons of more combat options. There are new reaction commands that'll help you out, for example, knocking the blast of an enemy back into them, combination attacks with other characters, and the ability to fuse into one warrior with Donald or Goofy that turns Sora into an all-out powerhouse. It makes combat become frantic and incredibly fun.
Kingdom Hearts 2 is an excellent video game, a worthy sequel, and more than worth buying. Get it! Get it now!
Kingdom of Heaven! March 29, 2006
Nite
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
Very rarely does a sequel out do the original, but Kingdom Hearts II manages to do it. Not only does this improve on many aspects of the original, but it utilizes the same formula that worked very well in the first game.
Once again you'll play as Sora visiting different sets of Disney worlds. Each Disney world has its own plot that is very similar to that of the movies. Some lines are even ripped straight from the movies. That's not such a bad thing, of course. At least for Disney fanatics.
There's no doubt Kingdom Hearts II definitely improves on the gameplay. Yes, it is still the same old hack and slash battle system of the original. And yes, when you go into a world you'll go with Donald and Goofy, and be given a character to substitute. There have been a few additions, however, and they're welcome. These tweaks have obviously been tuned up by Square-Enix. Aside from being able to cast numerous spells and summon other disney characters, Kingdom Hearts II introduces limit breaks. Where your entire party will perform a devastating attack. It drains all your MP (of every character) but it's pretty darn powerful, and helps out. The game also introduces drives which will have you combining with other characters to perform some devastating attacks. These additions are welcome to the universe of Kingdom Hearts, despite the fact that the game is so easy you probably won't need them. However, whenever there are small tweaks made to the gameplay they're welcome so long as it keeps the game interesting.
There is a whole new set of Disney worlds introduced in Kingdom Hearts II. Including the first Disney cartoon Steamboat Willie and Pirates of the Caribbean. Each world, as I've noted has a smiliar plot and voice over to the movies. This isn't so bad because the disney characters actually sound like their disney characters. This is another strength of Kingdom Hearts II. There's an all star voice-over cast. You'll recognize the voices of characters and they're spot on. For a game with as many voices as Kingdom Hearts, it's certainly nice to see that not a single voice is lackluster. Some of the dialogue comes directly from the movies, and this probably won't bother Disney fanatics either.
Although, for Square-Enix fans, I can't say the same for the Final Fantasy aspect of the game. Final Fantasy characters aren't nearly as well fleshed out as Disney characters. It's great that they're here and all, but they don't play an integral part in the storyline, and they're often given bad dialogue. It's the only moment where you'll question Kingdom Hearts II.
Graphically the game is solid. Being one of the best looking on the Playstation 2. Everything is vibrant and colorful and definitely has a great appeal. Especially to people who enjoy Disney. They've got the big feet, gloves and everything. The final fantasy characters also look really good. Even though some may not like that some of them look a little kiddie, it isn't really anything to be too upset about. It's only keeping with the style of the game.
Musically Kingdom Hearts II sounds great. Most tunes you'll instantly recognize from your favorite Disney movie, and it'll be no surprise if you find yourself humming these tunes. If you love Disney music, you'll love the music of this game. The outside tunes also sound really great.
Rarely is a second installment better than the first. Kingdom Hearts II succeeds by improving the gameplay, and fixing a few things that kept the first one down such as the horrible camera angles. While it could've used a bit more Final Fantasy influence, Kingdom Hearts II is a solid game. Those who loved the first one will fall in love all over again with the second one.
The Good
+Outstanding graphics
+Great Gameplay
+Music is great
+All-Star Voice Acting cast
+A longer more fleshed out game than the first one
+Several different worlds
+New summon spells
The Bad
-The game is a little too easy. Even though they've got these new, cool additions, you most likely won't need them. You can easily hack and slash through everything
-The Final Fantasy characters could've been put to better use
The game is fantastic. Fans of the first one will absolutely love it.
Better than the first, and that's saying something... October 23, 2006
James Head (NC, USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
At first, I didn't put much stock into the whole KINGDOM HEARTS craze. I've always been an avid RPG fan, but the pairing of Disney and Square Enix initially struck me as very odd, and I convinced myself that they could only be making a kid's game. Eventually, though, I picked up a copy of the original game and was quickly proved wrong. That game, much like this sequel, isn't for "kids" per se - it's for anyone who's a kid at heart.
STORY: KINGDOM HEARTS II does a fantastic job of building on the story of its predecessor while improving upon the few small problems with that game. Sora, Donald, and Goofy all return in this installment, each having the same delightful personality that made them so enjoyable during the first go-around. Designers gave them each enough personality to make them very enjoyable characters to watch and listen to, while making sure than neither of the three steals the limelight. The story in KHII is as rich as it was in KHI, providing the player with an interesting story that draws you in, treats you to a few twists and turns, and then builds to a fantastic conclusion after some 30-40+ hours of gameplay.
CHARACTERS: Arguably the strongest point of the game, the three protagonists are joined every step of the way by countless characters from the worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy. Each character (Ariel, Simba, Jack Skellington, Hercules, Cloud Strife, and many more) lends their own personality to the story and, for those who fight alongside you at one point or another, their own skills to the battlefield. The sheer number of characters involved makes sure you never get bored seeing the same people over and over again, and each invariably has a quest you can help them to complete as you advance in the game.
GAMEPLAY: With the Keyblade in hand, Sora returns to the battlefield as strong as ever. Each of the main characters (and any additional characters you might have in your party) have skills that they can equip by using ability points available to them. A wide range of skills are possible, some of which support your characters in battle, while others are used for attacking or performing combos. Setting your skills and combos is necessary as you battle against different enemies and bosses with different strengths and weaknesses. Battles, while often mostly button-mashing, are still fun due to the skills you have at your disposal and the wide range of enemies you encounter.
EXTRAS: Several sidequests/mini-games are available, several of which you are exposed to very early on the game. Throughout the rest of the game, you'll encounter mini-games used to advance the game; while none are particularly riveting, many are well-designed and interesting enough to play through several times. Other than choosing whether or not to play these small mini-games, you'll also have the option of playing Gummi levels many times in order to get their various prizes. Building a stronger, better ship is easy at first, but quickly becomes more challenging as these first-person-ship-shooter type levels increase in difficulty rapidly. For those with the patience and desire, designing your own unique Gummi ship using the parts you find can be rewarding and fun.
SUMMARY: All told, the uniqueness of the characters and story in KHII make for a fantastic game. The number of characters you will encounter and worlds you will visit keeps even the most fickle player interested for many hours as you travel from one place to the next on your epic journey. The battle interface and character skillsets, tweaked since KHI, provide a rich experience that, while often heavy on the button-mashing, still proves to be rewarding and fun. This Disney-Square Enix masterpiece shows that animated characters aren't just for kids anymore; we adults can enjoy them, too. Very highly recommended.
It's finally here KINGDOM HEARTS 2 ! March 30, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
It's finally here the sequel to one of the best video games ever kingdom hearts 2. After beating the first game it left me quenching for more. After four long years of waiting it's back and better than ever. You start off as a new character Roxas "who weilded two keyblades in the secret scene in the first game." You have to go through a very long tutorial in a new world called Twilight Town. But eventually you can play as Sora again. This game features a new revamped fighting system and for all you Final Fantasy Fans theres more characters from the genre. This game features new and old worlds. You can go to Port Royal and swash buckle with Jack Sparrow. Or you can go digital in the disney break through Tron. You can go all hakkuna matata with timon and Pumba in the classic lion King. Others include-Olympus Collosium "Hercules" Atlantica "Mini games" 100 Acre Wood, Hollow Bastion, Agrabah "Aladdin" Timeless River "Steamboat Willie" Beast's Castle, Land of the Dragons "Mulan" Disney Castle, Halloween-Christmas Town. Sadly there are only four summons Chicken Little, Genie, stitch, and Peter Pan. But they added a new element merging where you can merge with donald or goofy to create stronger forms of Sora. This game is longer than the first and features new villains like the organization. Sepheroth returns and he's kicking your butt again. kingdom Hearts Rules!!!!
A much improved and even a more fun sequel April 2, 2006
Cloud (Canada)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
A lot of sequels are based on adding a couple things to make it different it's fundamentally the same. Kingdom Hearts was an action RPG that was marred by a loathesome camera, a shifting difficulty and hack and slash battle system. While there's some camera problems, it's overall a much improved game with slight difficulty problems for some and some new additions to its battle system.
Story: Never played Chain of Memories but the game picks up afterwards. Sora's back as well as Donald and Goofy, as well as a new type of enemy called Nobodies and a group known as Organization XIII. You'll also travel to worlds with little mini-plots.
Graphics: Some improvements from the first one with slight noticeable enhancements. The Pirates of the Caribbean level looks pretty great for the facial detail and in-game graphics look more detailed than before. Sora's new moves greatly benefit from the new graphics as well.
Sound/Music: The music is always spot-on except the themes you might not like. Voice acting is kind of a mixed bag with Haley Joel Osment and Hayden Panettiere doing good jobs as always but then we have the ghastly sounding Aeris by Mena Suvari or the hick sounding Cid. Another offender is whoever did Scar's voice, it's so emotionless it was painful and funny to hear. There's also lots of sound alikes that are kind of distracting.
Gameplay: Nothing much changed except for a few new things. Added is the Drive system where Sora combines with Donald or Goofy for the Wisdom Form or Valor Form respectively. They're more stronger versions of the characters in a way. Sora's got some added combos that makes him a bit more of a powerhouse than last time. Also added is Reaction Commands, certain moves you can do against an enemy. Example is fighting Cerberus and instead of being chomped on, you press Triangle and you do some moves for some good damage. Only complaint is that quite a few enemies don't even have any.
As for difficulty, some say it's way too easy even on hard mode, others struggle through it and keep getting hit. It's kind of unbalanced at times since some enemies are no problem while others won't even let you attack and they cheap shot from the back. That last round of bosses in particular will probably make you start swearing too. Also munny personally is rather scarce. In the first one, I usually had 1000 leftover by the time I finished shopping for items and equipment, here I barely have 40 bucks by the end of everything.
It's the rare sequel that tops the original. Yes it's got extremely minor flaws and it might rear its ugly head but you end up ignoring it. Since Okami and Final Fantasy XII are quite a ways, kill time with this one.
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