Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories

[Mikel]

http://na.square-enix.com/khrecom/

Yep, if you haven't heard, Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories is coming to North America, for more details, read the press release:

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES KINGDOM HEARTS RE:CHAIN OF MEMORIES FOR NORTH AMERICA
Fans Can Now Complete Their KINGDOM HEARTS Experience, as the Missing Link Makes Its Way to North American Shores for the First Time Los Angeles (September 19, 2008)
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, and Disney Interactive Studios, announced today that KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories will be released for North American audiences on December 2, 2008.

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories is the essential piece that bridges the gap between KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II. Originally released in 2004 for Game Boy® Advance, this full 3D rendition on the PlayStation®2 has never been released in North America — this is an entry in the KINGDOM HEARTS saga that fans of the series can't miss!

STORY


Sora, Donald and Goofy travel down a long road that meanders through endless fields, and come to a crossroads. As Sora stands in the crossroads, he gazes up at the night sky and thinks of his lost friends.

Just then, a mysterious man approaches from down one of the branching paths. "Ahead lies something you need," he says, "but to claim it, you must lose something dear." The man vanishes before a single path, leading to a castle that eerily resembles a girl's drawing...

In the coming journey, what will Sora and his companions gain, and what will they lose?

FEATURES

World-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya Nomura and his team once again unite the magical world of Disney with the characters of FINAL FANTASY®, inviting fans to an enchanting gaming experience
An essential piece in the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise, which has shipped over 12 million units across the globe, comes to North America at long last
In addition to Sora, players can control Riku in this adventure that bridges the gap between KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II
A full 3D remake of the original GBA release, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories offers a refreshing rendition of the hit title for the PlayStation 2 system
The talented voice cast from the North American releases of KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II, including David Gallagher and Haley Joel Osment, return to breathe new life into the beloved characters
The mini-game catalog has been completely renewed, now with four brand new experiences accompanying the main adventure

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $29.99(USD).

 

[Maou-Shin Daioka]

Not complaining about this release, but they could have brought over, oh I dunno... Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix?
Obviously, Final Mix sold enough copies in Japan to warrant S-E an afterthought of bringing Re: Chain of Memories over, it was intended to be Japan exclusive only... They could have brought over Final Mix along with Re: Chain of Memories, seeing as the two disks were in the same package in Japan (hence it being called Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix+, the "plus" indicating the remake of Chain of Memories...)

But at least we're getting something..., usually Japan exclusives stay in Japan...

 

[luis90]

Not complaining about this release, but they could have brought over, oh I dunno... Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix?
Obviously, Final Mix sold enough copies in Japan to warrant S-E an afterthought of bringing Re: Chain of Memories over, it was intended to be Japan exclusive only... They could have brought over Final Mix along with Re: Chain of Memories, seeing as the two disks were in the same package in Japan (hence it being called Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix+, the "plus" indicating the remake of Chain of Memories...)

But at least we're getting something..., usually Japan exclusives stay in Japan...

That's the problem. It's just a Kh:CoM in 3d, Which we could have got from Kh2:Final Mix. Scratch that, CoM sucked, Why would you want them to release it in 3d?

Anyway... It's just a few extra cutscenes...

 

[Maou-Shin Daioka]

That's the problem. It's just a Kh:CoM in 3d, Which we could have got from Kh2:Final Mix. Scratch that, CoM sucked, Why would you want them to release it in 3d?

Anyway... It's just a few extra cutscenes...

Like I said, we're getting something out of the Final Mix edition...
And CoM was not that bad of a game. The gameplay needed some work (the card battling really sucked in certain points), but overall it was a decent entry in the Kingdom Hearts series.

 

[Warpshade]

*Waits patiently for it to come to England*

...it's not going to happen, is it? *Sigh*