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Kingdom Hearts II Trophy Guide

Editorial Team

Kingdom Hearts II Trophy Guide. Difficulty: ***  An action RPG and remastered from the original 2005 PS2 version, which combines characters and worlds from the Disney franchise with the Final Fantasy series. The Platinum requires some skill and patience, and a lot of time.

Game Name Difficulty Trophies Developer Country Bronze Silver Gold Online DLC
Kingdom Hearts II Final Remix *** 51 Square Enix Japan 40 8 2 0 0

Kingdom Hearts II Final Remix

Kingdom Hearts II Final Remix is an action RPG which combines characters and worlds from Disney films as well as Square Enix's Final Fantasy series. The game was first released in 2005 on the PlayStation 2, then remastered in HD as part of the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix collection for the PlayStation 3 in 2014, and again on the PlayStation 4 in 2017. The game can be played in either first or third person, where players attack enemies in a hack-and-slash style gameplay, while upgrading and accessing new abilities by accumulating experience points.

A year following the events of the original Kingdom Hearts, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy have been in suspended animation to obtain their lost memories. They soon find themselves in Twilight Town, where they are sent on their next quest by King Mickey.

The original Kingdom Hearts II received critical acclaim with an average score of 89%, praised for its engaging story, immersive worlds realistically recreated from their respective Disney films, graphics, and improvements over its predecessor.

While the game can be challenging at times, particularly during the beginning of the Critical difficulty playthrough, as well as some mini-games and boss battles, the Platinum is still very doable for any average gamer. However, a lot of time will be required. The Platinum can either be earned in one playthrough on Critical difficulty, or split into two, making things easier but longer. There are no missable trophies to worry about.

Expect anywhere between 75 to over 100 hours, depending on whether you choose to perform one or two playthroughs, as well as having any previous experience with the game.

NOTE: The trophies on the PS4 have a separate list from those on the PS3.

Critical mode, the game's most difficulty mode, is available from the beginning. So if you wish to unlock the Platinum in one playthrough, you can. However, be warned that some of the trophies can be quite frustrating on Critial mode, especially for beginner players. If this is your first time, we recommend splitting your playthrough in two: one on Beginner (or Standard) difficulty and unlocking nearly all the trophies, then a second on Critical just to clear the game.

There are no missable trophies to worry about, so just play through the story and enjoy the game. You'll be unlocking some story-related trophies, as well as a few others naturally along the way.

Next, it's time to put in more time and effort in unlocking all those miscellaneous trophies. These can be done in any order you wish, though we recommend starting with completing all the puzzles, collecting all the maps, and completing the mission entries in Jiminy's Journal, all the while getting Sora up to Level 99 for the Level Master trophy. Once Sora's level has been maxed out, you can start going after the more challenging trophies, such as those related to the optional boss battles. Be sure to check out the Kingdom Hearts II Final Remix trophy guide links under our Links tab to see what you still need and their requirements.

If you'd selected to play on Critical difficulty, then you should have the Platinum after unlocking all those miscellaneous trophies. If not, then now is the time to start your Critical run. Since you should already have all the other trophies, then you just need to play through and complete the game to unlock the Critical Competitor trophy, which will also automatically unlock any other difficulty-related trophies you still needed.

A text-based Walkthrough by ElectroSpecter:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/915410-kingdom-hearts-ii/faqs/42235

And IGN has a Walkthrough here:
https://www.ign.com/wikis/kingdom-hearts-ii/Walkthrough

And here's a Kingdom Hearts II StrategyWiki:
https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Kingdom_Hearts_II/Walkthrough

Here's a great Trophy Guide by Fubzy:
https://www.playstationtrophies.org/game/kingdom-hearts-2-final-mix/guide/

And a great Trophy Guide by davyjones4812, A-Brawl3r, BlindMango, and zR_DoWnLiNkz:
https://psnprofiles.com/guide/2086-kingdom-hearts-ii-trophy-guide

A detailed Trophy Guide here, by gyrocop:
http://ps3trophies.com/forums/showwiki.php?title=PS3-Trophy-Guides:Kingdom-Hearts-II-Final-Mix-Trophy-Guide

And GamerGuides has a useful Trophy Guide here:
https://www.gamerguides.com/kingdom-hearts-hd-ii.5-remix/kingdom-hearts-ii-final-mix/trophy-guide/story-related-trophies

A Jiminy's Journal Completion Guide by Eric-B14:
https://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/kingdom-hearts-ii-final-mix/281650-kingdom-hearts-ii-final-mix-hd-jiminys-journal-completion-guide.html

And a Mission Guide by PapasitoPenguin:
https://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/kingdom-hearts-ii-final-mix/254946-kingdom-hearts-ii-final-mix-mission-guide.html

A video demonstration of the Pro Skater trophy by rhinoyen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=154ilekI0Y0

And a video demonstration of the Ace Pilot trophy by Bizkit047:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xomkjhCzUaM

And a video demonstration of the Lingering Will trophy by LunaArgenteus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXJHxIjBlq0

And a video demonstration of the One-Winged Angel trophy by S1Nation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB-Wa1RpVGs

Finally, here's a basic Trophy List:
https://www.truetrophies.com/game/Kingdom-Hearts-II-Final-Mix/trophies?gamerid=78194

Final Fantasy X-2 Trophy Guide PS4

Editorial Team

Final Fantasy X-2 Trophy Guide. Difficulty: ***  A J-RPG and direct sequel to the 2001 Final Fantasy X, where Yuna, Rikku and Paine must restore peace to the world of Spira. The Platinum is arguably easier and less time consuming than its prequel.

Game Name Difficulty Trophies Developer Country Bronze Silver Gold Online DLC
Final Fantasy X-2 *** 35 Square Product Development Division 1 Japan 22 7 5 0 0

Final Fantasy X-2

Final Fantasy X-2 is a J-RPG and a direct sequel to the 2001 Final Fantasy X. Unlike its prequel, the conditional turn-based battle system has been replaced with the series' traditional active time battle system, while leveling up is determined after a set number of battles. The game also allows for more world exploration early in the story. The game was originally released in Japan in March 2003, and revamped in HD for the PlayStation 3 with trophy support in 2013, and again for the PlayStation 4 in 2015.

Taking place two years following the events of Final Fantasy X, where the world of Spira has been at peace following the destruction of the dark deity Sin. Yet, strange mystic spheres have been appearing, and bringing with them, old rivalries for Yuna, Rikku, and Paine to face.

Final Fantasy X-2 received widely mixed reviews with an average score of 81%, praised by some for its graphics, story, and colorful characters, though criticized for its departure in gameplay and tone from its prequel.

Though arguably easier and a little less time consuming than its prequel, Final Fantasy X-2 still demands a lot of playing time. Specifically, the Sweet Perfection trophy is easy to miss if not following a guide perfectly. However, with the guides and walkthroughs under our Links tab, players shouldn't have much problem obtaining the Platinum.

Expect a little over 100 hours of playing for the Platinum.

NOTE: The trophies on the PS4 share the same list with those on both the PS3 and the PS Vita.

You'll first want to play through the game, with a focus on unlocking the missable trophies, as well as working towards the Sweet Perfection trophy which requires 100% game completion. Get familiar with the missable trophies in the Final Fantasy X-2 trophy guide links under our Links tab, and follow one of the 100% story completion walkthroughs in order to obtain that Sweet Perfection trophy.

Be sure to save often, and make multiple saves! This way, you can backtrack if you missed something or made any errors during your playthrough.

After that, if you were unable to unlock the Sweet Perfection trophy, or missed some of the missable trophies, then start up a New Game+. Since completion can reach 110%, there is a little room for error, which means you should have no problem unlocking the Sweet Perfection trophy on your second playthrough. But again, follow those guides under our Links tab.

Finally, there are the trophies related to the Last Mission, which serves as a sort of sequel to the game. Again, check out the Final Fantasy X-2 trophy guide and walkthrough links under our Links tab if you're having trouble.

First, here's a 100% Completion Guide by KG21:
https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/562386-final-fantasy-x-2/faqs/27415

And Edward Chang has an Episode Completion Guide here:
https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/562386-final-fantasy-x-2/faqs/22977

And IGN has a Walkthrough here:
http://www.ign.com/wikis/final-fantasy-x-2/Walkthrough

PapasitoPenguin has a great Trophy Guide here:
https://www.playstationtrophies.org/game/final-fantasy-x-2-hd-ps3-vita/guide/

A detailed Trophy Guide by DaveyHasselhoff:
http://ps3trophies.com/forums/showwiki.php?title=PS3-Trophy-Guides:Final-Fantasy-X-2-HD-Trophy-Guide

And msulik1 has a text-based Trophy Guide here:
https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/643146-final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster/faqs/72524

And a useful Trophy Guide by Genjiff:
https://psnprofiles.com/guide/5956-final-fantasy-x-2-hd-trophy-guide

Here's an Oversoul Checklist FAQ by Krunal:
http://www.neoseeker.com/finalfantasyx2/faqs/82035-final-fantasy-x-2-oversoul-ksheth.html

And a Blitzball FAQ by Jack Power:
https://www.exophase.com/game/final-fantasy-xx-2-hd-remaster-steam/achievements/

Final Fantasy X-2 Trophy Guide

Editorial Team

Final Fantasy X-2 Trophy Guide. Difficulty: ***  A J-RPG and direct sequel to the 2001 Final Fantasy X, where Yuna, Rikku and Paine must restore peace to the world of Spira. The Platinum is arguably easier and less time consuming than its prequel.

Game Name Difficulty Trophies Developer Country Bronze Silver Gold Online DLC
Final Fantasy X-2 *** 35 Square Product Development Division 1 Japan 22 7 5 0 0

Final Fantasy X-2

Final Fantasy X-2 is a J-RPG and a direct sequel to the 2001 Final Fantasy X. Unlike its prequel, the conditional turn-based battle system has been replaced with the series' traditional active time battle system, while leveling up is determined after a set number of battles. The game also allows for more world exploration early in the story. The game was originally released in Japan in March 2003, and revamped in HD for the PlayStation 3 with trophy support in 2013, and again for the PlayStation 4 in 2015.

Taking place two years following the events of Final Fantasy X, where the world of Spira has been at peace following the destruction of the dark deity Sin. Yet, strange mystic spheres have been appearing, and bringing with them, old rivalries for Yuna, Rikku, and Paine to face.

Final Fantasy X-2 received widely mixed reviews with an average score of 81%, praised by some for its graphics, story, and colorful characters, though criticized for its departure in gameplay and tone from its prequel.

Though arguably easier and a little less time consuming than its prequel, Final Fantasy X-2 still demands a lot of playing time. Specifically, the Sweet Perfection trophy is easy to miss if not following a guide perfectly. However, with the guides and walkthroughs under our Links tab, players shouldn't have much problem obtaining the Platinum.

Expect a little over 100 hours of playing for the Platinum.

NOTE: The trophies on the PS4 share the same list with those on both the PS3 and the PS Vita.

You'll first want to play through the game, with a focus on unlocking the missable trophies, as well as working towards the Sweet Perfection trophy which requires 100% game completion. Get familiar with the missable trophies in the Final Fantasy X-2 trophy guide links under our Links tab, and follow one of the 100% story completion walkthroughs in order to obtain that Sweet Perfection trophy.

Be sure to save often, and make multiple saves! This way, you can backtrack if you missed something or made any errors during your playthrough.

After that, if you were unable to unlock the Sweet Perfection trophy, or missed some of the missable trophies, then start up a New Game+. Since completion can reach 110%, there is a little room for error, which means you should have no problem unlocking the Sweet Perfection trophy on your second playthrough. But again, follow those guides under our Links tab.

Finally, there are the trophies related to the Last Mission, which serves as a sort of sequel to the game. Again, check out the Final Fantasy X-2 trophy guide and walkthrough links under our Links tab if you're having trouble.

First, here's a 100% Completion Guide by KG21:
https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/562386-final-fantasy-x-2/faqs/27415

And Edward Chang has an Episode Completion Guide here:
https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/562386-final-fantasy-x-2/faqs/22977

And IGN has a Walkthrough here:
http://www.ign.com/wikis/final-fantasy-x-2/Walkthrough

PapasitoPenguin has a great Trophy Guide here:
https://www.playstationtrophies.org/game/final-fantasy-x-2-hd-ps3-vita/guide/

A detailed Trophy Guide by DaveyHasselhoff:
http://ps3trophies.com/forums/showwiki.php?title=PS3-Trophy-Guides:Final-Fantasy-X-2-HD-Trophy-Guide

And msulik1 has a text-based Trophy Guide here:
https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/643146-final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster/faqs/72524

And a useful Trophy Guide by Genjiff:
https://psnprofiles.com/guide/5956-final-fantasy-x-2-hd-trophy-guide

Here's an Oversoul Checklist FAQ by Krunal:
http://www.neoseeker.com/finalfantasyx2/faqs/82035-final-fantasy-x-2-oversoul-ksheth.html

And a Blitzball FAQ by Jack Power:
https://www.exophase.com/game/final-fantasy-xx-2-hd-remaster-steam/achievements/

The 2017 Tokyo Game Show

Editorial Team

Makuhari Messe first opened their doors to the press on Thursday, and are now wide open to the public where eager gamers are piling in to check out this year’s Tokyo Game Show. The crowds get bigger each year, but so too does the Tokyo Game Show ever since recovering from the global recession several years ago. All three main halls are now wall-to-wall with gaming companies and businesses, while an additional two more were open for indie games, VR, and an attempt to promote e-sports here in Japan.

2017 Tokyo Game Show

While there weren’t any main events or “must see” games or hardware this year, there were some titles we were thrilled to check out. The PlayStation booth had playable demos for Santa Monica Studio‘s God Of War, set to be released early next year, as well as Polyphony Digital‘s Gran Turismo Sport racing its way to stores next month, and the next Call of Duty: WWII set for release in November.

Other cool titles to try – and were heavily promoted – included Detroit: Become Human, the latest game from the developers of Heavy Rain set in a neo-noir future involving androids, planned for release sometime next year. And of course, Monster Hunter: World – the first Monster Hunter title to have Trophies! – coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in January. It’s apparent Monster Hunter: World is one of the more anticipated games here in Japan, with massive promotional booths at both the PlayStation area, as well as the Capcom spot which featured a massive dragon-like creature.

2017 Tokyo Game ShowOther titles being promoted by the bigger companies included Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer DLC coming next month from Square Enix, the remake of Ryu ga Gotoku 2 (Yakuza 2) titled Ryu ga Gotoku: Kiwami 2 by SEGA, as well as their Ryu ga Gotoku Online set for launch next year – which we suspect may not see an overseas release.

But in our opinion, the more exciting stuff was happening at the indie game and VR hall, were we saw – and tried – an assortment of experimental games, as well as new VR software and peripherals.

H2L, a Japanese company, had a new VR device called the First VR, which includes a simple wristband that not only tracks your arm movements, but when your hand is is opened or closed, allowing you to “pick up and drop” items in the virtual world.

Another Japanese developer, named Prodigy, worked with Joysound to create a boxing/karaoke game called Nagu Kara, meaning Punching Karaoke. Select your favorite song (we did Bon Jovi – It’s My Life) and sing into the mic to boost your strength, while using the motion controls to box your way to the top.

And Unbereal created a VR tank battle game called ArtiFight, where players moved their tanks forward and back by peddling on an exorcise bike, while turning and firing using hand controllers.

2017 Tokyo Game ShowChinese developer NetDragon had several “4D” VR games for demonstration, our favorite being D-Day, an on-rails shooter where you fire at multiple alien creatures using a gatling gun. Not only do you feel immersed in the action through the VR headset, but the whole seat and physical representation of the gatling gun moves and shakes depending on what’s happening in the game.

And the biggest event – requiring a 3 hour wait to try – was the Gyro VR from South Korea’s Sangwha. Enter a massive gyro like you might see at NASA, strap on the VR headset, and experience robot battles and extreme sports while being spun 360 degrees in sync to what’s happening in the virtual world.

Perhaps this was the first time the indie and VR games stole the show away from the bigger developers, marking the 2017 Tokyo Game Show an overall fun and intriguing experience!

2017 Tokyo Game ShowBe sure to check out our video presentation of both Day 1 and Day 2!

 

written by Damon Finos

Tokyo Game Show 2017 Is Coming!

Editorial Team

The annual Tokyo Game Show 2017 is only a week away. And according to the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) this year’s event is expected to be even bigger than last year, with more exhibiting companies attending to show off even more games than ever before. Here are a few things we can expect:

Square Enix will be featuring playable demos for their upcoming Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, Psycho Break 2, Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary, and the online expansion pack Comrades for Final Fantasy XV. They will also be staging an event to show off their upcoming Seiken Densetsu 2: Secret of Mana, Dragon Quest X Online for the PS4 and Switch, Lost Sphear, and Project Octopath Traveler.

Capcom will be hosting playable demos for Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Monster Hunter Stories Ver. 1.2 Renewal Edition, and Monster Hunter: World.

Tokyo Game Show 2017

D3 Publisher will also be making an appearance, with playable demos for Earth Defense Force 5, Earth Defence Force 4.1: Wingdiver The Shooter, Bullet Girls Phantasia, and their PSVR title Happy Manager.

As for the Indie Game areas, a few notable mentions include the Japanese developer Gugenka, which has several VR titles as Alarm Clock VR! Eromanga Sensei, Parallel VR Live, and Dive!! VR Lesson. And KLab, a Japanese mobile game maker will have their largest booth yet, and featuring their flagship title Captain Tsubasa – Tatakae Dream Team – and Utano Princesama Shining Live. A long title for a popular game.

Tokyo Game Show 2017

This year’s Tokyo Game Show begins on Thursday, September 21, and runs until Sunday, September 24. Stay tuned for more information from us at Trophy Hunter, including pictures and videos, when we cover the event next week.