Kingdom Hearts II is an action role-playing game developed by Square Enix and released in 2005. It is the sequel to the original Kingdom Hearts and features characters from both Disney and Final Fantasy franchises. Players control Sora, a young hero, as he journeys through various worlds to battle the forces of darkness and rescue his friends. The game introduces new gameplay mechanics, including the Drive Form system, which allows Sora to transform and gain new abilities. Players explore iconic locations like Hallow Bastion and Twilight Town, encountering beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and Riku along the way.