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This is video #130 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/VfgXeANYU_U Previously, the party made it all the way through the Cavern of Remembrance, the Final Mix-exclusive bonus dungeon on Radiant Garden. They also synthesized the Ultima Weapon, Sora's best overall weapon in the game, after getting all 7 Orichalcum+s. Now, the party will complete the game for the first time. They have already fulfulled the requirements for viewing the first secret ending: completing the stories in each world, including Atlantica and the 100 Acre Wood. Completing the game will unlock some optional challenges that are required for getting the second secret ending. They head over to the World that Never Was, where they land at the Altar of Naught (time 0:54). When they land, they prepare Riku. When they are prepared, Sora heads north and enters the door (time 2:22). The game looks out for you by giving you the option of not going forward. However, Sora goes forward by choosing, "Let's end this!!!" I guess one exclamation point is not enough! In a scene, Sora, Riku, and King Mickey use their powers to open up the door to Xemnas. Afterwards, the group passes through to find themselves in Xemnas's distorted world (time 3:19). When they regain control, the party must progress forward to Xemnas (time 4:04). Sora must use the Slicer reaction command to get past walls that raise up. Then, the party can continue on to the next area. In the next area, a scene will occur in which the buildings underneath the party raise them up (time 4:31). Progressing, Sora will quickly have to use Escablade to slice a descending building. Then, he will have to use successive Sky Scraper commands so he can cross the buildings to Xemnas's ship. Afterwards, the party will arrive in front of the Right Cylinder of Xemnas's battleship (time 5:04). Here, the party will have to knock the weak Nobody ships into each cylinder to make then explode. Each cylinder will charge energy to fire on the party. When the cylinder is fully charged, use Stunt Dodge to get over to the other cylinder. You will have to use Stunt Dodge, as well, whenever a cylinder is ready to explode. During this sequence, Donald reaches Level 68 and gains a Magic increase (time 6:01). When both cylinders are defeated, Sora will leap up to a higher level of the battleship (time 6:22). The party will now work to stop the energy core. At a couple of intervals, Nobodies will appear to attack the party. At first, it will be Creepers and Assassins. Later, Berserkers will appear to supplement the enemy force. Also, some unidentified enemies will attack from above. This is laughable compared to the Nobody event encounters in the Cavern of Remembrance. When the energy is stopped, the party will be able to Proceed (time 8:01). In a scene, they will be whisked to Xemnas's throne. The Organization's number 1 will be clad in Keyblade armor. It is now time to fight Armored Xemnas (time 8:29). He can use the weapons of many of his fallen comrades. He is capable of thrusting the party back. However ... down in one Limit break? What kind of final boss is this? Afterwards, a lengthy scene will take place at the Altar of Naught (time 9:19). An unexpected source helps create a portal out of the Organization's world. There is a touching exchange involving Naminé and Roxas. However, it seems Xemnas still has some fun in store for Sora and Riku. Specifically, he has a dragon ship! After the scene, Sora and Riku will pursue Xemnas's dragon ship on a convenient speeder (time 14:52). The dragon ship has five targets: the tail, the starboard turret, the port turret, the starboard wing, and the port wing. Xemnas will call enemy ships to attack Sora and Riku. He will also fire snowflake lasers and missiles. One important thing to do is use the Circle button for Drain to absorb enemy attacks. This will charge up the super-powerful Megalaser attack. Meanwhile, use the Square button for Laser to shoot at enemy ships and the dragon ship targets. The snowflake lasers and missiles are best avoided. Above all, be careful. Sora cannot heal during this sequence. After the battle, another scene takes place (time 19:12). The dragon ship goes down, but Xemnas seems to have new tricks in store. Sora and riku land in the cockpit to find Xemnas in Keyblade armor again. Description continued in the comments.