Chrono Cross for PSOne

[Vince]

Ok, this is probably a question better asked for the game review forum...but I didn't think anyone would notice it there.

Chrono Trigger for SNES was probably my favorite RPG of all time. When I heard they were making a 'sequel' for PlayStation, I was stoked...well by the time it came out, I was broke and didn't end up getting it, and my interest dwindled. That being said, I am thinking of picking it up somewhere to play it. Anyone here played it? If so, what did you think?

[hukarez]

I loved it. In fact, Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross have been the *only* SquareSoft RPGs that I even bothered to finish.

As far as sequel goes...if I recall correctly; Chrono Cross had subtle references to Chrono Trigger. More so along the lines of dream sequences or flashbacks.

It's definately listed as a keeper on my list. If I only had an SNES to play my Chrono Trigger cartridge again... :)

[Ragone]

I hated Chrono Cross.. Bad story line.. Annoying Characters.. AWFUL ending.. Just say no

[Pumpy Tudors]

My fiancee seemed to like Chrono Cross, although she never finished it. It looked interesting enough, but all those SquareSoft RPGs and their knock-offs look the same to me.

[Coffee Warlord]

I just...could NOT get into Chrono Cross. It was somewhat fun early on, but the character development was just pathetic. I never gave a rats ass about the characters, which, well, sucks.

[Vince]

That's what I was afraid of (lack of character development). The fact that I heard very little acclaim for the title had me worried...I'll probably try it anyways, as I'm sure I can find it for cheap somewhere. Thanks for the input, guys.

[sabotai]

The last I saw, it was beiong sold for $20. I was going to buy it about a month ago, but couldn't find it.

[sterlingice]

Originally posted by Vince
That's what I was afraid of (lack of character development). The fact that I heard very little acclaim for the title had me worried...I'll probably try it anyways, as I'm sure I can find it for cheap somewhere. Thanks for the input, guys.

Actually, it was pretty highly rated but didn't sell so well. Gamespot gave it a 10.0 (which is really rare) and IGN gave it a 9.7. However, people's impressions run the gammut. And, I'm talking about the "old school" rpg fans since I've long ago dismissed the mindless chatter of neo-playstation rpgers who think every hyped rpg from Square is the best thing since sliced bread. A friend of mine thinks it's the best RPG for PSX and he played pretty much everything including some of the off-the-beaten-path sort of stuff like Valkyrie Profile and the Lunar games. But another person I know really felt it didn't live up to predecessor (which might not even be a fair comparasion since many feel CT is the best RPG of all time). Opinions online are quite as widely varied. It long ago became a greatest hits game so you can pick it up for $20.

I loved CT, personally, but have really been put off by RPGs on the PSX since they revolve a lot more around graphics than around story and characters, a standard set by FF7. It's been hard for me to find a game as "fun" as some of the old games. I'll plug Kingdom Hearts here as one of the few- if you can get over the somewhat kiddie exterior, it's tremendously fun and not overly tedious. Most of all, it's very original.

SI

[Vince]

Thanks SI, I agree that RPGs aren't what they used to be. Give me FF III over any PS RPG I've played. Story and character development are much more important in my opinion.

I liked Kingdom Hearts too :)

[sterlingice]

Originally posted by Vince
Thanks SI, I agree that RPGs aren't what they used to be. Give me FF III over any PS RPG I've played. Story and character development are much more important in my opinion.

I liked Kingdom Hearts too :)

My personal favorite is FF2/4- I just love that story (tho, I think CT was the "best rpg ever"). But give me any of the Big 3 from the SNES over most anything these days.

SI

[Vince]

Depending upon what day of the week you get me, FF2/4 and FF3/6 flip flop for me...both were phenomenal games. When I heard there was going to be a 3/6, my first reaction was "How? 2/4 was so perfect, they're just shooting themselves in the foot," but it did manage to sway me.

And yeah, CT is just a HAIR better than both.

[MikeVic]

Like mentioned, the character development was just too weak in Chrono Cross. There's a lot of different characters you can use, but none of them really have much of a story..

[sterlingice]

I know a lot of people loved the non-linear aspect of the story. But I think that's just lazy production: decide what you want the story to be because unless you do an awesome job, your characters will never be well developed if it doesn't happen linearly.

SI

[oykib]

<best Men on.. voice> Hated it </best Men on... voice>

It was such a let down to someone whose favorite gme was Chrono Trigger. GEt Valkyrie Profile, one of the Suikodens, Grandia, Star Ocean 2, Vgrant Story, or Xenogers instead. HEll, Even Saga Frontier 2 blows it away. IT's FF8 without the great CG.

[Bearcat729]

I was trying to find that Final Fantasy Chronicles game with FF2 and the Chrono game together and saw people paying upwards of $80-100 on EBay for it.


I decided it wasn't worth it

[hukarez]

In regards to that Final Fantasy Chronicles game...I've seen it sitting on the shelf at a variety of Circuit City stores. You might want to check their online site, to see if you can order it that way if it's not there at a local CC.

[sterlingice]

Final Fantasy Chronicles, Final Fantasy Anthology, Vagrant Story, and Xenogears all went greatest hits within the past month. Seems a bit odd and they're a bit hard to find at the moment, tho. I think they figured they could still sell quite a few since a lot of us don't want to pay $60 for that used copy of Vagrant Story or FF:C. Still, they do exist as they are popping up on ebay. So, if you can find a retailer who still carries playstation games, you can pick them up for $20. I know I've been out looking for Xenogears the past couple of weeks (I have the other three).

SI

[Daimyo]

Chrono Cross wasn't that good. Nothing at all compared to Chrono Trigger. It was okay at first, but I couldn't bring myself to finish. Just like most of the other newer Square games... all flash and no substance.

[bbor]

I liked both....but i will play any RPG:)

I'm playing Suikenden 3 right now...i like it much.