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TheOpening menu (orStart-Up Menu) is normally one of the first things the player sees upon starting up a video game, and is usually the first aspect of the game to require the player's input.

In theKingdom Hearts series, this menu typically consists of the games logo and options for the player to pick from, both accompanied by a piece ofKey Art on a white (sometimes black) screen, and an arrangement of "Dearly Beloved" playing in the background.

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts, the artwork is "Beach". The player is given the option of starting a new game or loading an existing save file.
• InKingdom Hearts Final Mix, the artwork is replaced with "Wind". A third menu option is added that allows the player to view a trailer of the then-upcomingFinal Fantasy X-2.
  • InKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, the trailer option is replaced with a "Back" option to return to the overall collection screen.
  • Starting from the PlayStation 4 version ofKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, players can also access the game'sTheater Mode from the menu. The PlayStation 4 version requires downloading the DLC patch, while subsequent versions have Theater Mode from the start.

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  Kingdom Hearts.

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  Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

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  Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, the artwork is "Deck", withReverse/Rebirth replacing it with "Card". The player is first prompted to press the Start button, which then gives them multiple options: start a new game as Sora or Riku, load an existing save file, playLink Mode, or adjust the brightness with or.
• InKingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, the artwork is "Crossroads - Morning Star", withReverse/Rebirth replacing it with "Crossroads - Dawn". The player has the option to start a new game, load an existing save file, or accessTheater Mode after completing Sora's story.
  • Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX adds a "Back" option to return to the overall collection screen.

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  Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

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  Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories (Reverse/Rebirth)

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  Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

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  Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (Reverse/Rebirth)

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts II, the artwork is "Ocean". The player is given the option of starting a new game or loading an existing save file.
• InKingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the artwork is replaced with "Late Summer". The player can access Theater Mode from the menu upon clearing the game.
  • Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX adds a "Back" option to return to the overall collection screen.

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  Kingdom Hearts II

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  Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

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  Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, the artwork is "Boundary". The player has the option to play either Story Mode orMission Mode or accessTheater Mode after clearing the game. Selecting Story Mode gives the player the option to either start a new game or load a previous save file. In the English version, selecting Mission Mode gives the player the option to play either solo or multiplayer, whereas in the Japanese version, it simply sends the player to the Wi-Fi group menu.
• Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX presents the game's story as a nearly three-hour film. The player has the option to play the film from the beginning, select a chapter, view the extras, or return to the overall collection screen.

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  Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

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  Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX

Kingdom Hearts coded[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts coded, the artwork is an unnamed key art featuring the main characters. The player has the option of starting a new game, loading a previous save file, or returning to the main website. The soft buttons have additional options to exit the game and adjust the volume.
  • In the pre-installed demo ofKingdom Hearts coded, the artwork is Data-Sora and Hercules standing on Jiminy's Journal. The menu options are replaced with the two demo episodes:Olympus Coliseum -Side Episode- andTraverse Town -Special Edit Version-, the latter of which must be installed from the network.
• InKingdom Hearts Re:coded, the artwork is "All Smiles". The player has the option of starting a new game, loading a previous save file, or accessing theAvatar Menu or Theater Mode.
• Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX presents the game's story as a three-hour film. The player has the option to play the film from the beginning, select a chapter, view character files, or return to the overall collection screen.

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  Kingdom Hearts coded

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  Kingdom Hearts coded (Demo)

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  Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

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  Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

• Both versions ofKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep have four alternate menu screens that change depending on the player's choices.
  • InKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, if the player starts up the game with no game save files on their system or if their most recently loaded save file is theFinal Episode, the artwork is "Soar". If the player's most recently loaded save file is ofTerra,Ventus, orAqua's campaigns, the artwork changes to their respective artwork derived from "Soar".
  • Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix changes the no save files or Final Episode artwork to the game's promotional artwork, which also appears if the player's most recently loaded save file is theSecret Episode. Terra, Ventus, and Aqua's individual artwork is also changed to match the promotional artwork.
  • On both menus, the player has the option of starting a new game, loading an existing save file, and, upon clearing at least one of the three characters stories, access to theTrinity Archives.
  • Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX adds a "Back" option, which returns the player to the overall collection screen.

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  Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

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  Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Terra)

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  Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Ventus)

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  Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Aqua)

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  Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix

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  Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix (Terra)

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  Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix (Ventus)

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  Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix (Aqua)

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, the artwork is "Sea of Clouds". The player has the option of starting a new game or loading a previous save file. The option to load is selected by default if there is at least one save file.
• Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD adds a "Back" option, which returns the player to theKingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue menu.

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  Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

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  Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD

Kingdom Hearts χ[edit]

• Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road:
  • At launch, asKingdom Hearts Unchained χ, the artwork consisted of various Union members overlooking Daybreak Town. The player was able to tap the screen to start the game or restore resources.
  • Version 2.0.0 rebranded the game asKingdom Hearts Union χ, changing the artwork to that ofEphemer,Skuld, andChirithy.
  • Version 3.0.0 changed the artwork to that of Ephemer, Skuld, Chirithy,Ventus,Lauriam,Brain, and a figure in aBlack Coat and addedχ3, which was able to be accessed on the opening menu.
  • Version 4.0.0 rebranded the game asKingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road, with the artwork showing theKingdom Hearts Union χ artwork on the left side and theKingdom Hearts Dark Road artwork on the right, which consists of Xehanort, Eraqus, and their classmates. The player was able to choose to play eitherKingdom Hearts Union χ orKingdom Hearts Dark Road, access χ3, or restore resources for either game.
  • Version 4.0.1 added the ability to back up data.
  • Version 4.4.0 put both games offline and removed the ability to restore resources and the χ3 menu. The player can choose to play eitherKingdom Hearts Union χ orKingdom Hearts Dark Road or read a Notice.
• Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover has the artwork consist of an in-game graphic of the Foretellers overlooking Daybreak Town. The player has the option to start the film from the beginning, select a specific chapter, read bios of the characters, or return to theKingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue menu.

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  Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ (Version 1.0.1)

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  Kingdom Hearts Union χ (Version 2.0.0)

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  Kingdom Hearts Union χ (Version 3.1.1)

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  Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road (Version 4.0.0)

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  Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, the artwork features an in-game graphic of Aqua near the Castle Town.
• The player has the option to continue from an existing save file, start a new game, load a past save file, configure their controls, access Theater Mode, or return to theKingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue menu.

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  Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts III, the artwork is "Promise".Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind adds Kairi standing in the waves with Sora, holding her ownpaopu fruit.
• The player has the option to start a new game, continue from their most recent save file, load a past save file, configure their controls, access the Memory Archives, Theater Mode and tutorials under a "Special" tab, or go to the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 4 version or Microsoft Store on the Xbox One version. A message labeled "Before You Stream..." can also be accessed with.
  • Prior to version 1.06, the "Special" tab's contents were listed individually on the opening menu.
  • InKingdom Hearts III Re Mind, the player can also access a "Downloadable Content" tab and choose to play the Re Mind, Limitcut Episode, or Secret Episode scenarios, or access Data Greeting or a Slideshow feature.
  • If theRe Mind + Orchestra bundle has been purchased, a live recording ofKingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- is available under an "Orchestra" tab.

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  Kingdom Hearts III

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  Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]

• InKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, the artwork is of the game's boxart.
• The player's only option is to press any button to start the game.

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  Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory

HD Compilations[edit]

• For all three of the HD Collections players can choose which game they wish to play which are listed horizontally from left to right.
  • The order forKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX isKingdom Hearts Final Mix,Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, andKingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
  • The order forKingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX isKingdom Hearts II Final Mix,Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, andKingdom Hearts Re:Coded.
  • The order forKingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue isKingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD,Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, andKingdom Hearts χ Back Cover.
• Below the games has a credits section which has lists the official credits for that particular HD Compilation set and an Extras section for being able to switch the wallpaper format for the main menu of the PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 system. These are unlocked by completing each game individually with each wallpaper design based off the theme from each game.
• For theKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX compilation, the six games in this set are listed vertically from up to down on the left side of the screen with the games from the 1.5 set listed first, followed by the ones from the 2.5 set.
  • Below this are the credits from both compilation sets with the ones from 1.5 listed under "Credits 1.5" and the credits from the 2.5 listed under "Credits 2.5" and an Extras section which can allow the player to access the wallpaper design from the original compilation games to change the wallpaper format for the PlayStation 4's main menu once each game is completed individually.
  • For the Xbox One version of this compilation, "Extras" was replaced with "Screen Options" for adjusting the screen.

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  Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX

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  Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX

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  Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX

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  Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

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