Episode 1
Sora, Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey arrive in the Alley to Between immediately following the end of Twilight Town Episode 3. There is a save point behind where Sora starts, and he can take the warp portal back to Twilight Town from here. Continue on to Fragment Crossing.
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This area is phenomenal for leveling up Wisdom Form. Equip Bond of Flame, spam Firaga, maybe use an Ether, and wrack up the experience.
Follow the path through the city, opening the first chest you see for a Mythril Stone (Treasure #1), then approach the opposite corner for a Mythril Crystal (Treasure #2). At the next arena-like area, jump onto the raised platforms for an AP Boost and an Orichalcum (Treasures #3-4). Shadows will appear as Sora opens each chest.
Before heading through to the next area, Memory's Skyscraper, I highly consider returning to the Alley to Between and using the save point there to replenish HP and MP. Up next is a boss fight, and it is generally considered one of the most difficult but enjoyable fights in the game, if not the series.
Before even getting to the Boss Battle window, I will give you this piece of advice: learn to block. The best thing you can do is accept that you will lose this fight a couple of times before you win, so use the first attempts to learn the enemies' attack patterns, and learn when to block. It will save your life.
Boss: Organization Member XIII, The Key of Destiny
The first part of the battle is fairly straightforward: dodge or block attacks, and get in some nice combos of your own. The real challenge begins when Member XIII teleports to the center of the stage and summons a rather impressive light show.
Start moving around the outside of the stage, avoiding the energy balls that he throws at Sora. These will combo with each other and can quickly take out all of Sora's HP.
There is an excellent Reaction Command, similar to the one provided by the Samurai Nobodies, where Sora has to quickly select The End from his action menu. This steals Member XIII's two Keyblades, Oathkeeper and Oblivion, and gives them to Sora. The two additional Keyblades will attack with Sora, and will stay with them until Member XIII tries to take them back. Watch out for the 
Reversal prompt to keep the Keyblades; it is extremely fast.
Use your items! With no friend to use healing abilities, Sora only has Curaga and various Potions for healing. You've been saving them for this long, so use them! Ethers too!
Defeating Member XIII rewards Sora with Secret Ansem Report 8 and the Two Become One Keyblade. It has an effect on Drive Forms; please see the KH2: Tips & Tricks page for more information.
After the scenes, Sora will be standing in the center of the arena. Turn him slightly to the right, so he is facing the building, and ascend either staircase to get the crown (Piece #1) that is hovering above them. To the right of this position is a chest (Treasure #6) with an AP Boost. To the left is the pathway forward, as well as a Mythril Crystal (Treasure #5) and a Mythril Stone (Treasure #7). Continue on to The Brink of Despair, and some scenes.
There are two new weapons at the Moogle shop: the Wisdom Wand for Donald, and the Knight Defender for Goofy. They don't have equipped Abilities, but the stats are higher. It's up to you which to equip. Open the large chest for the Dark City Map (Treasure #8). There is a small chest around the corner by the ledge as well, and it holds an Orichalcum+ (Treasure #9). Use the save point, then cross the bridge to enter the castle.
A scene plays where Kairi reunites with Riku, then you regain control of Sora. Move up the ramp to fight the new Sorcerer Nobody. Note that they are immune to magic. This should be the last entry in the Journal for the Nobodies. See the KH2: Journal Page 2 to see what you are missing if it doesn't unlock here.
On the first platform is a console, and on top of that is a chest. Open it for an Orichalcum (Treasure #11). At the top of the ramps, open the small chest for a Mythril Gem (Treasure #10). Continue on to the Crooked Ascension, but be prepared; you won't be able to return right away.
In the Crooked Ascension, fight some Dragoon Nobodies, then nab the crown (Piece #2) and continue on to Twilight's View. The large chest holds a Cosmic Belt (Treasure #12), and there is a save point. The Moogle is the same as before, and has no additional new items.
Ascend the stairs to the Hall of Empty Melodies, and a whole bunch of scenes, then a boss battle against Xigbar.
Boss: Xigbar
The battle starts off with Xigbar's trademark quirk: sniping. The camera changes to Xigbar's vantage point, but you are still controlling Sora. Run away from the crosshairs, being ready to use Break, and then Warp Snipe to return fire.
Xigbar will regularly warp around and even change the arena as he fights. Use Guard or Reflect to deflect his attacks and stun him momentarily, then put the hurt on with some aerial combos.
The big challenge is when Xigbar uses his Desperation Move. He changes the arena to a very small square, then glows blue. Dodge as many of the attacks as you can by running in a circle around the small platform. If done right, you can avoid every single shot. If you get hit, and Sora has Once More and Second Chance equipped, Sora will be left at 1 HP after this attack. Immediately use Curaga or a Potion; don't wait for Donald to heal.
The only reward for defeating Xigbar is the Secret Ansem Report 3. In the Journal, Xigbar, and Ansem the Wise are added to the Characters section. Continue through Naught's Skyway, picking up a variety of items from chests: a Mythril Gem, an Orichalcum, and a Mythril Crystal (Treasures #13-15). The door at the top of the ramp leads to Riku and Kairi. Sora earns the Oblivion Keyblade, and the Castle That Never Was Map. You earn an Achievement!
- Reunion
Reunite with Riku and Kairi.
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Sora wants to use the door to the west to progress through the castle. In the Proof of Existence, Sora can find a save point (phew!) and a crown (Piece #5). There is only one doorway Sora can access here, and it stands on the symbol of The Gambler of Fate. Enter this door to Havoc's Divide for another boss battle.
Boss: Luxord
Despite how flashy this fight appears, it is actually quite easy. Choose to Flip cards whenever the option appears, until Sora has the chance to Begin Game, just like with the Gambler Nobodies. Wait patiently for the O to appear on the action deck, then choose it to cause Luxord to drop a bunch of HP orbs and lose some time.
When Sora is transformed into a card, he can attack, but not much else. When Luxord turns Sora into a die, the only thing Sora can do is jump around. Wait out the time (watch the Drive Gauge!) and then get back to attacking when you can.
Eventually, Luxord will trap Sora inside an octagon of cards, and he will have to make all four options on the attack deck an O. Each time you click on an O, the cursor returns to the top of the menu. There is a limited amount of time here, so be quick, but accurate.
If you ever find yourself in a position where Sora has quite a bit more time left than Luxord, feel free to run around the edge of the arena and let time run out. When his time runs out, deliver any combo to win. Is it cheating? Probably, but Luxord cheats too.
Magnera upgrades to Magnega after this fight, which is cool. Sora also receives the Secret Ansem Report 9. Return to the Proof of Existence to see that another door has opened up. This leads to the Addles Impasse and a fight against Saïx.
Boss: Saïx
Since Saïx is the leader of the Berserker Nobodies, Sora can use his weapons to Berserk, followed by Eclipse and Magna Storm. Use these when Saïx is in Berserk Mode to knock him out of it.
Guard and avoid attacks when you can, and go straight for the weapon when Saïx drops them. Other than that, this battle is actually pretty straightforward.
Sora receives the Secret Ansem Report 12 for defeating Xemnas' second in command, Saïx. Once again, return to the Proof of Existence, but this time notice that the doorway at the end of the room is now open. Use the save point again, then enter Naught's Approach for some scenes, and the Secret Ansem Report 11.
Riku joins the party here. Fight off some Nobodies and head up the ramp to reach Ruin and Creation's Passage. The path isn't immediately obvious, but appears as Sora moves along it. Use the mini-map in the top right corner of the screen to get an idea of where the bridge will appear.
On the first platform, Sora can open a chest for a Mythril Stone (Treasure #16), and a chest on the second platform holds an AP Boost (Treasure #17). A third chest on the third platform holds a Mythril Crystal (Treasure #18), and the final chest is on the final platform, with an Orichalcum (Treasure #19). There are two crowns here, but without High Jump Lv3 and Aerial Dodge Lv3, they are unattainable.
A quick scene plays at the top of the path, then Sora and the team are sent to The Altar of Naught. Approach the top to begin the final sequence.
Boss: Xemnas
Xemnas starts this battle by putting Sora in a cage that constantly deals damage. Move to the base of the tower to find the Facedown Reaction command to break out and run up the side of the building. Use Break Through or Finish when Sora meets Xemnas halfway up to drop both combatants back down to the ground.
The rest of this battle is a test of blocking, both on Sora's part and Xemnas'. The leader of the Organization will summon a large wall to block Sora's attacks, so try to get around it in the small window of time when Xemnas can't move.
Xemnas will teleport around, using the dark corridors, then begin a multi-hit combo on Sora. Hammer away on that 
Guard button, then launch an attack right between the last hit and when Xemnas teleports away. It may take a few tries to figure out the timing.
At the end of the battle, Xemnas will attempt another building running sequence. Make sure to use Finish this time. Pause buffer if you need to to get the command. When Xemnas drops to the ground, cast any spell to end the fight.
I hope you didn't think that was the end. A scene will play, Sora will get the Secret Ansem Report 13. The Journal for The World That Never Was will update, completing Characters, Story, and Album.
Use the save point before choosing to Open The Door.
Boss: Castle Xemnas
Get ready to use Slicer right away to destroy the incoming buildings. Move through the passageway, then use Sky Scraper to jump through the next set of buildings.
The third screen has a giant laser that is slowly charging up, similar to the Death Star. Give each Nobody that appears a smack to sent it into one of the cylinders, and use Stunt Dodge to avoid the laser.
In the Energy Core, attack the red Nobody symbol until enemies arrive, then take them out to continue attacking the core.
Next up is the flat part on top of the dragon's head. Attack Xemnas as he sits on the throne, wearing strange armor. He has the powers of the various Organization members that Sora has defeated so far, but that doesn't help when Xemnas is just sitting there. Go nuts on that attack button.
A lovely scene with Namine and Roxas will play, and then the next stage of the final battle will begin.
Boss: Dragon Xemnas
This plays out quite like a gummi ship boss. Use 
to absorb the pink shots to build up a gauge, to shoot lasers at far away targets, and 
to attack close up enemies. When the Megalaser Reaction command appears, try to aim at as much of the dragon as possible. The laser starts out shooting straight, then opens up in a Y shape.
Destroy both of the cylinders on either side of the body, then the two wings.
The dragon will crash, and Sora and Riku will be sucked into a dark portal to continue the fight against the armored Xemnas.
Boss: Xemnas in Armor
When fighting the armor, treat it just like before. Most of Xemnas' extra attacks are gone, but it still has high defense.
Eventually Xemnas will toss Sora and Riku away into the air. Sora can Aerial Dodge infinitely here, by pressing , and glide with . Glide towards a stationary building and use Reaction Commands to return to the fight against the armor.
And then, the true final battle.
Boss: Xemnas
Sora needs to spam Reversal for the first part of this fight, and each time it happens afterwards. Attack normally until Xemnas starts shooting bolts of energy at Sora, just like Xigbar did. Deflect as many as possible with Guard, attacking whenever the opportunity presents itself.
At some point, Xemnas will grab Sora, and control will swap to Riku. This is perhaps the most difficult part of this battle, as Riku doesn't have a full complement of moves like Sora. Riku must get to his friend, fighting the copycat Xemnas at the same time. Use Dark Aura to force the other Xemnas out of the way, and use Rescue as soon as Riku reaches Sora.
Reducing Xemnas' HP bar to empty will cause him to summon an overwhelming amount of energy bolts. Use Reflect and Reflect to have both Sora and Riku work together to stay alive.
Do one more aerial combo to finish the fight and the game.
Watch the final scenes, and then the credits. At the end of them, you will unlock whichever of the following Achievements you qualify for:
- Ambitious Adventurer
Clear the game and watch the ending sequence.
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- Proud Player
Clear game on Proud Mode or a higher difficulty level.
- Critical Competitor
Clear game on Critical.
So, what's next?
There are quite a few things left to do, if you are interested in 100% completion and getting all of the Achievements. Complete all synthesis recipes, defeat each member of Mushroom XIII, find all the puzzle pieces, etc.
Load up your clear save to receive a message that all of the Journal entries have been updated. You can now see at a glance in-game what entries you are missing. This applies to everything from characters to puzzle pieces, Missions to Minigames, and everything in between.
There is also a new episode added to Disney Castle, and the Cavern of Remembrance in Radiant Garden.
Puzzle Pieces
There are 7 Puzzle Pieces across The World That Never Was. The following information will guide you through getting all the Puzzle Pieces in order, however, there will be some backtracking.
Land at the Alley to Between, then move through Fragment Crossing to Memory's Skyscraper. The first crown of this area is right in front of the building that Sora fights Xemnas on (Piece #1).
Pass The Brink of Despair and into Nothing's Call, then further into Crooked Ascension. The next crown is at the other end of the elevator here (Piece #2).
Into Twilight's View next, where the crown is directly above the door you just entered in. Ascend the stairs at the other end of the path, then Jump/Dodge/Glide back to get the crown (Piece #3).
Continue up to the Hall of Empty Memories and through this room to Naught's Skyway. Again, the crown is above this first door, so go all the way to the far end and Glide back to get it (Piece #4).
Proceed further upwards, eventually reaching the Proof of Existence. The crown in this area is right at the top, by the next doorway (Piece #5).
Go through Naught's Approach to Ruin and Creation's Passage for the last two crowns. The first one is, shockingly, right above the doorway. Move forward up the ramps until you are high enough to Glide back and grab the crown (Piece #6). The last crown is at the top, or rather the second last platform before the top, but you need to jump from the last platform to reach it (Piece #7).
Missions and Minigames
Event Quests
Complete all worlds and defeat Xemnas
It's important to note the start of this objective: Complete all Worlds! A World is only noted as complete when the Story entry has the Mickey Symbol, and you have the relevant Achievement.
Mushroom XIII: No. 1
Location: Memory's Skyscraper
Goal: 70 or more
Prep: Final Form
This duel is a test of your reactions and patience more than anything else. The goal is to successfully hit the Heartless at least 70 times before time runs out.
There are two Reaction Commands during this fight: Reversal and Quick Slide. Reversal works the same as against the Dusk enemies, but it next to useless against this Mushroom. Instead, you need to wait for the Quick Slide command, which is only on screen for a half-second. This will take practice and multiple tries to get the timing down, but you must figure it out to defeat this challenge.
Drop into Final Form before starting the duel. Upon managing to activate Quick Slide, Mushroom No. 1 will be momentarily dazed. Use this opportunity to attack, but note that Sora can only hit the Heartless nine times before it becomes invulnerable again. Keep hitting Quick Slide, and then doing a nine-hit combo. Don't mash , be cautious about it. Figure out how many button presses will get you to the hit count and then stop. You don't want Sora to be in the middle of an attack animation and miss Quick Slide.
Sora needs to do a complete Quick Slide into a nine-hit combo a minimum of eight times to hit the 70 point goal. A perfect run will result in 99 hits.
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