Roxas's Awakening
A week in Twilight Town holds the key to forgotten memories.
Roxas's Awakening is the opening sequence of Kingdom Hearts II, where players control Roxas, a boy living in Twilight Town. Over seven days, he experiences strange dreams and encounters characters like Hayner, Pence, and Olette.
Quick Facts
- Character
- Roxas
- Role
- Nobody; Keyblade Wielder
- Affiliation
- Organization XIII (Former)
Lore & Background
Roxas is a Nobody created from Sora's body and soul when Sora became a Heartless in Kingdom Hearts. He is a member of Organization XIII, though he does not remember this at the start of Kingdom Hearts II. During his time in Twilight Town, Roxas has visions of Sora's past and begins to question his own identity. The sequence ends with Roxas merging back into Sora, allowing Sora to awaken from a year-long slumber.
Reader's Guide
Roxas's Awakening is the prologue of Kingdom Hearts II, lasting approximately 2-3 hours. Players control Roxas through seven days in Twilight Town, completing tasks like delivering mail, participating in the Struggle tournament, and exploring the mansion.
After completing this sequence, the game shifts to Sora's perspective, and Roxas is no longer playable.
Did You Know?
- Roxas's name is an anagram of 'Sora' with an 'x' added, following the naming convention for Nobodies.
- Roxas's awakening sequence was designed to introduce new players to the game's mechanics.
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