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Kingdom Hearts II (2005)

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Let's Play

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This is video #143 in my playthrough of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, part of the Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX. This is Critical Mode. This video does not contain commentary. To view the commentary version, click here: https://youtu.be/iJYhGpP2XRE

Previously, Sora and company did a bit of bulk synthesis material farming and synthesis. There are only a few recipes left to complete and upgrade. Before doing this, Sora will get a head start on the Paradox Cups.

Over at Olympus Coliseum, the party lands at the Cave of the Dead: Inner Chamber (time 0:41). After preparing, they head south through the Valley of the Dead (time 1:25) to Hades' Chamber (time 1:43).

In Hades' Chamber, they start with the Pain and Panic Paradox Cup (time 1:51). This is a reprise of the Pain and Panic Cup in the Underdrome at a much higher level, Level 60. The Drive Gauge is unavailable. Limits are available and consume less MP than usual. To undergo this cup, the party must have completed the Goddess of Fate Cup in the Underdrome. The Magnega spell and Magnet Burst ability will provide excellent means of getting the 2,500 points Jiminy requires. I thought the point requirement was 3,000, but it is only 2,500.

Match 1 begins with Shadows and Hook Bats (time 2:36). Easy peasy.

Match 2 pits the party against a Large Body and Minute Bombs (time 2:49).

In Match 3, the party faces Rabid Dogs and Soldiers (time 3:04).

Match 4 features Hot Rods and Shadows (time 3:16). A Limit will be useful when the Hot Rods go berserk.

In Match 5, there are Rapid Thrusters, Bolt Towers, and Hook Bats (time 3:46).

Then, in Match 6, the party faces Gargoyle Warriors, Minute Bombs, and Lance Soldiers (time 4:10).

Match 7 features quite an assortment with Soldiers, Aeroplanes, a Rabid Dog, more Aeroplanes, and Assault Riders (time 4:40). The Assault Riders present cause for concern, but Magnega will leave them helpless.

Match 8 is a swarm of Rapid Thrusters that the party must survive for 60 seconds (time 5:18). Magnega will wreck them and suck all the points out of them.

In Match 9, the party faces Gargoyle Knights and Creeper Plants (time 5:56).

In Match 10, Leon and Yuffie confront the party (time 6:22). Limits will destroy them while providing immunity to Yuffie's relentless shurikens.

Upon completing the tournament, the party does not get a trophy, but the player does: the Coliseum Competitor trophy (time 7:23).

The party heads back to the Inner Chamber to rest (time 8:16).

Back in Hades' Chamber, Sora starts the Cerberus Paradox Cup (time 9:29). Again, this has the same foes as the Cerberus Cup, but the enemy level is much higher, Level 70. Sora has a time limit, but it is more generous this time: five minutes. He will get 15 seconds back at the end of each round. Sora fights alone, but he can use Drives like crazy. To access this cup, Sora must reach Level 5 in Valor, Wisdom, and Master Forms. The point goal here is 1,300. This goal is challenging and again requires good use of Magnega and Magnet Burst.

In Match 1, Sora faces Air Pirates and Trick Ghosts (time 10:09).

Match 2 features Driller Moles and Hammer Frames (time 10:35).

In Match 3, Tornado Steps and Wight Knights will draw near (time 10:51).

Match 4 pits Sora against Silver Rocks and a very dangerous Living Bone (time 11:11).

In Match 5, Sora must face Icy Cubes, Fiery Globes, and a Shaman (time 11:32).

Match 6 features Fortunetellers and Aerial Knockers (time 11:47).

Match 7 pits the key bearer against Cannon Guns and a Toy Soldier (time 12:06).

In Match 8, Sora is put in the dark and must fight 5 Luna Bandits (time 12:29).

Match 9 features Emerald Blues and a Fat Bandit (time 12:48).

In Match 10, Sora must face the eponymous boss of the cup, Cerberus (time 13:27). Forms will make short work of this puppy, especially maxed Final Form. If you get the opportunity for the Evade, Jump, and Dog Paddle sequence, that will help, too.

At the conclusion of this match, the player earns the Coliseum Star trophy (time 14:52).

Thank you for watching!

This video is part of my Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Playthrough playlist. I am playing the version released as part of the Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX compilation for the PlayStation 3 in 2014. All characters, story, music, artwork, and other copyrighted and trademarked components of this game are the property of their respective owners. Videos uploaded are educational and commentary in nature, as defined under the 'fair use policy' of copyright.

Played on PlayStation 3. Recorded with the Elgato Game Capture HD device and software. Produced with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6.

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