Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Living… on Destiny Islands. Riku lives with his best friends Sora and Kairi, and they spend all day playing without a care in the world. They’ve never known anything beyond their idyllic little island, though one day they’d like to explore the outside world.
Visiting… mysterious new worlds. When a bizarre storm hits, the island is attacked by strange shadowy creatures called the Heartless. That opens a door to the outside world, and Riku and his friends are sucked through to another world.
Profession… Keyblade wielder. Riku has the ability to use the magical Keyblade weapon like his friend Sora, though he is more susceptible to the forces of Darkness around him. When he arrives in a strange new world, he is taken under the wing of the evil Maleficent, who manipulates him into believing that Sora has betrayed him and Kairi.
Interests… hanging out with his friends. Before Riku was swept up into a new world, he loved nothing more than relaxing in the sun and competing with Sora.
Relationship Status… single. Riku is probably too cool for romance, and he’s just a young kid anyway. His closest relationships are with his best friends Kairi and Sora.
Challenge… fighting off the Darkness that’s beginning to consume him. Now that Maleficent is controlling him, Riku has been acting very strange. He’s a good person deep down, but the power of the Darkness is very enticing.
Personality… cool, fearless, and jealous. Riku is very protective and loyal to his friends, but he gets jealous very easily, especially when Sora begins spending all his time with Donald Duck and Goofy. He thinks Sora has abandoned his real friends, and begins to grow resentful. Though easily manipulated, Riku is not afraid of anything, and is willing to put up a fight if it means saving those he cares about.
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Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix is a Japan-exclusive reissue of Kingdom Hearts II that uses primarily English voice acting with Japanese text, subtitles and controls, as well as bonus content.
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Travel to beloved Disney and Pixar worlds to defend them from the evil Heartless. Unlock the power of the Keyblade and team up with Final Fantasy, Disney, and Pixar characters in the ultimate battle against darkness. Test your battle skills with multiple combat possibilities, including powerful spells and team-up attacks. Uncover the Dark Seeker Saga and learn about the legendary Keyblade Masters. Kingdom Hearts Final Mix is a Japan-exclusive reissue of Kingdom Hearts that uses English voice acting with Japanese subtitles among additional in-game features.
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Kingdom Hearts ?, stylized as Kingdom Hearts ?[chi], is a Kingdom Hearts game that is exclusive to PC browsers as the eighth game of the series. The game itself is free to play, but there are items available within it that can be purchased. Set before the events of the Keyblade War, Kingdom Hearts ? has simple, 2D graphics and allows all players to become Keyblade wielders.
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In Kingdom Hearts III, embark on an adventure that spans the Disney universe: Travel across Disney and Pixar worlds to protect them from the Heartless invasion, and befriend and join heroes from Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Big Hero 6, Tangled, Hercules, and more. Explore and interact directly with the Disney-Pixar worlds. Fight off swarms of Heartless while scaling massive cliffs, diving deep underwater, or even freefalling through the air. Experience unique gameplay elements custom designed for each new world.
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Kingdom Hearts Unchained ? is a Kingdom Hearts game exclusive to the iOS and Android smartphone platforms. It features plot and gameplay elements from the Japan-exclusive web browser game Kingdom Hearts ?, and it is free to play but contains in-app purchases. Kingdom Hearts Unchained ? is the first Kingdom Hearts game to be released on smartphone platforms.
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Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories is the second game in the Kingdom Hearts series. It is a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts and exclusive to the Game Boy Advance. It was published by Square Enix and developed by Jupiter, and was released in 2004. Chronologically, it is the third game in the timeline after Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and Kingdom Hearts, and takes place during Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
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Series protagonists Sora and Riku take on the Mark of Mastery exam in preparation for coming threats. The signature action of the Kingdom Hearts series has evolved, allowing players to experience faster-paced battles and exploration at a blistering pace.
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Kingdom Hearts II is an action role-playing game, and the primary entry to the series since the 2002 Disney Interactive and Square collaboration; Kingdom Hearts. Sora, Donald, and Goofy wake from their slumber and prepare for the journey ahead. They must face Organization XIII, protect the Keyblade's power, and resume their search for the special people they have lost. The game's setting is a collection of various levels (referred to in-game as "worlds") that the player progresses through. As in the first game, it II allows the player to travel to locales from various Disney works, along with original worlds specifically created for the series.
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Kingdom Hearts is based on various Disney stories, referred to in-game as "Worlds". For example, the World based on Disney's Alice in Wonderland features appearances by Alice, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts. Interacting with these characters forms part of gameplay, while combating the games enemies, the "Heartless" forms the other. Successful completion of a World is accomplished by defeating a key foe, which is either the primary villain from the Disney story, a unique Heartless of particular strength, or a combination thereof.
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Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is a full remake of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, released on the PlayStation 2. In Japan, it is part of the Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ compilation and has connectivity features with Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix. As there were no plans to release Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix internationally, these features were modified for the North American release.
