Game:

Kingdom Hearts II (2005)

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Let's Play

Duration: 28:40

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This is video #103 in my playthrough of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, part of the Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX. This video contains commentary. To view the non-commentary version, click here: https://youtu.be/-ovOYYK_p9s

Previously, after clearing the second portion of Port Royal, the party cleared the Titan Cup at Olympus Coliseum. That was no mean feat!

Now, the party lands on Agrabah once again (time 0:30). As the party lands, we cut to a scene in the tomb where Jafar's lamp had been sealed. However, thanks to a certain unethical peddler, it looks like things are about to get quite troublesome in Agrabah.

Afterwards, the party lands in the Peddler's Shop (time 1:37). The shop has undergone quite the gilding! The party speaks with the peddler. After a few moments, Aladdin, Abu, and Iago storm in. They reveal what the peddler did. Iago gives the team some reluctant guidance on where Jafar might be.

After the scenes, Aladdin rejoins the party (time 4:35). A new Absent Silhouette is now available in the Peddler's Shop. This one is for the chilling Vexen, the late Number 4 of the Organization. Vex isn't as difficult as Marluxia, but he can be tricky.

After preparing, the party heads out to Agrabah (time 6:23). Several Heartless will appear out there, including Neoshadows, Fat Bandits, and Crimson Jazz.

The party heads north for an optional check-in with Princess Jasmine at the Palace (time 7:40). Then, they make their way south to the Bazaar (time 9:01).

A scene occurs as they head south to the Palace Walls (time 9:45). A true blue friend shows up to help unlock the way to the Desert Ruins. Iago doesn't appear thrilled, though.

After preparing, the party heads southwest towards the Desert Ruins (time 12:05). As they wonder what they will do next, Carpet will show up to lend a helping tassel.

We get a brief tutorial on flying around with the Magic Carpet (time 12:55). Sora will be using Carpet to navigate the Sandswept Ruins.

As Sora approaches Jafar's shadow the first time, the shadow will summon some Heartless for him to deal with (time 13:10). Rapid Thrusters, Hook Bats, and Fortunetellers.

After the battle, it's time to chase after Jafar's shadow (time 14:00). He will stop periodically to attack Sora with spells, but it is pretty easy to interrupt him.

A little later, Jafar's shadow will lower the barrier leading to the tower in the far end of the Sandswept Ruins (time 15:05).

As Sora approaches Jafar's shadow at the top of the tower, the villain will sic another group of Heartless on the Key bearer (time 16:08). Some Crimson Jazz will be thrown into the mix.

Afterwards, a monument will appear on top of the tower (time 17:01). When Sora examines it, it will show the locations of three switches scattered throughout the Sandswept Ruins. Each requires a different element to trigger. Triggering them opens the door in the tower, but there is a very short time limit to get through the door. So, it is best to trigger the switches near the entrance to the Sandswept Ruins first.

The lightning switch is located atop a dome near the entrance from the Palace Walls (time 19:07). Sora can trigger it by casting Thunder when the orbs are in a vertical line.

The ice switch is located under a broken archway to the left of the path (time 19:33). This one can be triggered by casting Blizzard when the orbs are in a horizontal line.

The fire switch is located under the broken bridge leading to the tower (time 20:34). This one can be triggered by casting Fire when the orbs are in a circle around Sora.

Once all the switches are triggered, Sora will have 45 seconds to go through the door in the tower before it closes (time 20:57). Getting to the door from the fire switch is no problem.

The doorway leads into the Ruined Chamber (time 21:21).

To the left of the entrance, there is a big chest containing the final set of Torn Pages (time 22:16). Sora can now lend a helping hand to Pooh for one last time!

To the right of the entrance, a big chest contains the Ruins Map (time 22:28). This will certainly help navigation in the Sandswept Ruins.

Afterwards, Sora heads out to the Sandswept Ruins in search of the three Puzzle Pieces (time 23:19). They are all easy to find and along the route near the ground.

While out here, Sora reaches Level 43 and gains a Defense boost (time 23:40).

In the narrow area southeast of the tower, there is a "Daylight" Puzzle Piece (time 24:06). This piece depicts Vexen's torso and neck. It goes in the fifth slot from the left in the seventh row from the top.

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