Nomura has referred to the game as "Episode 0" (and later "Episode 0.1" following the release of Kingdom Hearts χ) saying that the game is on the same scale and plays as a large a role in the series as Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. The game was directed by Tetsuya Nomura and co-directed by Tai Yasue. The player has access to the three characters' different scenarios when playing.ĭevelopment of the game began in June 2005 with parts of the game Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix meant to bring clues of Birth by Sleep. The game centers on the journeys of Terra, Aqua and Ventus, characters briefly featured in Kingdom Hearts II in their quest to locate the missing Master Xehanort, and protect the worlds from creatures known as the Unversed. It is a prequel to the original Kingdom Hearts, taking place ten years before. The game utilizes an overhauled battle system different from previous games in the series with new elements. A direct sequel, Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage, was released in January 2017 as a part of a bundle of games called Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. An international version of the game titled Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix was released in Japan in January 2011 featuring the changes made in the non-Japanese versions. The game was released on UMD in Japan on January 9, 2010, in North America on September 7, 2010, and in the PAL regions on September 10, 2010. IngredientsĪ daring new veggie ice cream that's both healthy AND spicy.Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep ( Japanese: キングダム ハーツ バース バイ スリープ, Hepburn: Kingudamu Hātsu Bāsu bai Surīpu) is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix in collaboration with Disney Interactive Studios for the PlayStation Portable, serving as the sixth installment in the Kingdom Hearts series. FabracadabraĪn ice cream topped with the magic of three fruit flavors.
The Ice Cream Guide is unlocked after the first time you make an Ice Cream Recipe.
They each feature a unique Unversed, and a trial to overcome. Unversed Missions appear in Worlds after Aqua has completed the story. Visit the Vestibule and speak to Herc to attempt this mini-game. Opponentsīreak the Urns is a mini-game available in Olympus Coliseum after completing the story. There are three teams to face off against, and you will need to defeat each of them to finish the Reports. Speak to Horace Horsecollar in the Fruitball Court to play. Courseįruitball is only available in Disney Town. The Time Objectives are only relevant for the Mirage Arena version, as you will get an Arena Level up for each one. You will need to complete each race in Disney Town before it shows up in the Mirage Arena. Rumble Racing is available in Disney Town and in the Mirage Arena. In order to fill out the Reports, you simply need to complete each song on Master difficulty.
Speak to the blue shirt duckling to play. Ice Cream Beat is only available in Disney Town.
This area tracks your fastest wins, but the Reports only care that you won at all. The Command Board is accessible from the menu as soon as Aqua gains access to the World Map. Game Records Arena Missions Medals Objectiveįinish five laps in 2 minutes 30 seconds.įinish five laps in 5 minutes 30 seconds. WorldĪqua finds a total of four Xehanort Reports during her story.
Each World in BBS gets a Story update when you finish the story in that World.