Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Fact Sheet
Short Version: It’s another Kingdom Hearts game, but this time it’s a prequel. PSP version containing the action you’ve seen before and featuring the voices of Mark “Star Wars” Hamill, Leonard “Spock” Nimoy and Jesse “Can’t quite place the name” McCartney. No, I don’t know what they mean by “Birth By Sleep”…

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Street Date: September 7, 2010

A prequel to the mega-hit series, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep uncovers the beginnings of the KINGDOM HEARTS saga, long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade. Developed exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, this pivotal installment takes players through iconic Disney worlds in a unique gaming experience that unfolds through the perspectives of three different main characters: Terra, Ventus and Aqua. With more than 14 million copies shipped worldwide, KINGDOM HEARTS is one of the most beloved video game series. Discover the origins of its captivating story with KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep.

Story
Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds’ safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters.

Three youths – Terra, Ventus and Aqua – have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery.

But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own – just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing.

Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.

Features

• An essential piece to the KINGDOM HEARTS series arrives on the PSP system: From world-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya Nomura comes the latest installment in the beloved KINGDOM HEARTS series. The vibrant and colorful KINGDOM HEARTS world comes to life in 16:9 widescreen presentation, through stunning graphics made possible by the PSP system hardware.
• Disney worlds and characters new to the KINGDOM HEARTS series: Disney worlds and characters never before seen in KINGDOM HEARTS, such as Enchanted Dominion (Sleeping Beauty) and Castle of Dreams (Cinderella) will make their first appearances in KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep.
• Three distinct gaming experiences through the eyes of three protagonists: Unravel the mystery surrounding the origin of the KINGDOM HEARTS saga through the tales of three unique characters – Terra, Ventus and Aqua. The whole story is revealed only after playing through with all three characters.
• An action-packed combat system with intuitive controls: The familiar action-packed experience that KINGDOM HEARTS fans have come to embrace returns with an enhanced battle system and all-new features such as Command Styles, Command Decks, Shotlocks and Dimension Links. KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep is the most advanced KINGDOM HEARTS title to date.
• Four exciting multiplayer modes: Experience the excitement and fun with your friends with four brand-new multiplayer modes: Versus Mode, Arena Mode, Command Board and Rumble Racing.
• New game features: The North American release will include a number of new features including an extra boss, additional multiplayer options and Crown Stickers, a reward system where players earn prizes by collecting and placing stickers into an album.
• An outstanding voice cast: KINGDOM HEARTS fans will surely be in for one unforgettable experience, thanks to an impressive voice cast featuring the talents of Mark Hamill, Willa Holland, Jesse McCartney, Leonard Nimoy and James Woods, among others.

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