SE Announces KH Re:Chain of Memories for NA

[GFX Guilder]

It's official guys! No longer is it a rumor, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories has been announced for a North American release on the PS2, coming out December 2nd, 2008 at a retail price of $29.99! Here's the official press release from Square-Enix.com:

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).​

 

[Gabranth]

They'll tone down the scenes where Larxene slaps Namine, and kicks Sora hard. They won't include Vexen's death either - Its a violent death in which he burns alive screaming. If they include the above scenes it'll be a 15 knowing the US....

 

[Rukai]

Thats great news, a remake of Chain of memories.
If they add the battle with cards its a waste of time and money, if follows KH tradition from KH1/2 i will definetively buy it for PS2 (If avaible in Europe)

However they only mention US, not Europe, did i miss something?

 

[Fusionist]

Ah, so it's coming Dec 2nd for the US...So probably about a week later in Canada

So that means I'll probably buy Persona 4 and KH:CoM within days of each other...

They'll tone down the scenes where Larxene slaps Namine, and kicks Sora hard. They won't include Vexen's death either - Its a violent death in which he burns alive screaming. If they include the above scenes it'll be a 15 knowing the US....

Oh, I really hope they keep the original scenes; although I always thought the 10+ rating was too low for the KH series. There are some really serious stuff going on, and anything to do with Darkness warrants higher ratings

It should be at least 12+, or a lesser rating than T

 

[One-winged Demon]

Will it have something different from the original CoM or it will be completely the same(except the graphics of course)?

 

[Rukai]

Will it have something different from the original CoM or it will be completely the same(except the graphics of course)?

No one knows for sure yet. appearently the game will only be released on NA. But im sure its almost the same, with some more secrets and probably more new keyblades/bosses etc...or so i hope.

They should release a gameplay video sooner or later.

 

[Gabranth]

Well actually plenty of people know like me; It contains 13 new cards, and over 20 new slights. Which means, yes, it will follow the GBA battle system, but has elements of the KH1 battle system. You'll be able to fight Zexion as a new boss, and there will be two added Keyblades: One Winged Angel and Diamond Dust. Since its fully 3D, you actually have the option to dodge attacks, and even glide.

Of course the above information is based on the JAP version; no doubt they will add loads of new extras.

 

[SD93981]

This just made my day. I spent months wishing it would come out outside of Japan, and I had pretty much given up hope. Well.. I better start saving...

 

[Emone]

R U SERIOUS!!! NOW I DON'T HAVE TO BUY A GBA!!!

 

[Dimix1]

Will it have a Australian Release?

 

[lost4life]

im so buying it. i would like to see the scenes in 3D. and the price is almost perfect for me.

 

[Pokeslob]

Will it have something different from the original CoM or it will be completely the same(except the graphics of course)?

based on the game in japan, its pretty much the same but slightly modified, just way better graphics

 

[Somnus Noctis]

It's officially out there, I work at rogers plus so i stocked it out hahah but i still have yet to play it, i thought it would take longer for canada to recieve it but that wasn't the case at all.

 

[chained_memories]

I got it a few days ago. 30 bucks - wicked price for a new game, huh? I expected like 50 or something. Too bad I left my ps2 power cord at my friend's house so I can't play it for a few days. Said friend is now in exile until he finds my power cord and returns it.

 

[mattbgamer]

I cant wait to get this, not only because it fills in the gaps between 1 and 2, it will fill in the KH gap until all the new KH games come out. The only thing is I don't really know how the whole card system works.