Chrono Cross
Featuring a story line developed by the creator of "Chrono Trigger" and "Xenogears" Chrono Cross has been christened the "Best RPG Creation" by its development team.Format: PSX Genre: RPG (VG)/ Rating: T - Teen UPC: 662248900087 Manufacturer No: 9780
Chrono Cross, the sequel to the Super Nintendo classic Chrono Trigger, turns out to be well worth the wait. Taking off 20 years after the first game, Chrono Cross follows a boy named Serge across parallel worlds--both the world in which he lives and one in which he drowned 10 years earlier. Chrono Cross will wow players with beautiful prerendered graphics and a unique battle system. Elements replace magic and items in battle, and using the same element three times in a row will ultimately increase your power. In addition to using elements, the accuracy of physical attacks is determined by probability, with easier-to-land weak attacks setting up fierce blows. The plot, while a bit slow to develop, is full of interesting characters. Players will need to travel between the two worlds to advance the plot. While many of these areas will initially appear to look similar, you'll find them to be quite different upon closer examination of the details. For instance, a plant that is extinct in one world thrives in the other. My only qualm with Chrono Cross is that, despite the complexities of the battle system, veterans will have an easy time with early battles. Still, there's much to like about this SquareSoft epic. --Robb Guido Pros: - Lavish, vibrantly colored graphics
- Unique battle system involving elements and casting away role-playing clichés like experience and magic points
Cons:- Easy battles due to powerful offensive and cure elements
- For hours, players will be saying, "Get to the time travel stuff"
Chrono Cross Accessories
 Final Fantasy Chronicles (Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy IV)
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy Anthology
The Legend of Dragoon
Final Fantasy Origins Final Fantasy I & II Remastered Editions
Final Fantasy X
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Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy VII
Chrono Cross Reviews
In addition, this game puts in enough action and adventure to make any RPG fan never want to put down the controller. Now is not any different. Whenever I first played this game many years ago, I enjoyed every minute of it. This game makes sure that it is almost impossible to level up to insane levels like in other RPG's, thus giving this game enough of a challenge to make players think more often than usual. In conclusion, if you want a great RPG that has great replay value and is guaranteed to give you a challenge, this is the ideal game. From the great gameplay to the endless hours one can spend playing this game, this game truly shows how the oldschool games never truly get old.
I wont get into the story as i dont want to ruin anything for anyone, however there are many plot twists, large scale events, and deep character development. This game has more characters than you can shake a stick at as well, which is fitting as the story is epic in scope. OEE A sequil to Crono Trigger in theam only, nearly none of the original characters make an appearance, however, the idea of changing tragic events after they have happened remains current. The combat system takes a little bit to get used to, as it surely isnt conventnal, however, once you get the hang of it, you find the battles are very diverse and rewarding. Chrono Cross is without a doubt one of the classic RPG's of my younger years. While this game isnt (in my own opinion) as good as the first in the series it does have the great feel that squaresoft had before the buyout, as such i highly recomend this game to RPG fans.
It is kinda fun. Also, you can automatically heal at the end of battles with the push of a button. The story is engrossing and complex. But just because the story is complex, does not mean that it is boring or engrossing.
There is some encounter with futuristic stuff, and time and alternate dimension stuff that will mess with your mind, so Chrono Trigger fans might like some of that. Also, the graphics and music are excellent. Weapons have to be constructed from raw materials, but this is not as annoying as it sounds. It is fascinating, and in this way shares something with Chrono Trigger. I thought the battle system was always a lot of fun. You find and buy magic elements which you allocate to players, instead of the usual 'spells'.
The minus side is that there is very little development of each individual character, and you will find the assistant characters saying the same scripted things no matter which one you choose. . I got this game and played it because I loved Chrono Trigger so much. On the plus side, there is a lot of gameplay in taking a certain character to a place you suspect they might interact with at different times during the game.
The battles are not too difficult, and I liked that. There are also many, many playable characters. While connected to Chrono Trigger, I agree with others that it is better to think of this as its own game in the same universe/world as Chrono Trigger, rather than a sequel. (For example, having Leena with you when you go into Arni Village). You might refer to an online summary once you finish the game to understand just what really happened.
The nice part is that there is no MP, instead you are just allowed to use each element once during a battle, and they all recharge for your next battle (except a few aptly-named Consumables). It takes a long time to develop, and then once it does it is a rush of too much information. The Rainbow Shell weapons are a little harder this way though. This was a disappointment because Chrono Trigger's 6-7 characters always offered their unique perspectives on a situation.
I wasn't sure what to make of this game when I first bought it. Once you get through the beginning of the game, it quickly becomes a fun, interesting one. But I'm glad I stuck with it.
This all increases the game's replay value, making each play through different from the one before it. It had a different system for nearly everything I was used to in an RPG. The music is memorable, and the (many) characters as well, especially since you often are given choices which effect which characters will join your group, and which you'll have to replay the game to use.
I started playing it and it seemed so strange. The story is great, and the actual gameplay is incredibly fun. I still love it, in all its PSX glory.
You should definitely play this game.
It's the only PS game that I actually own, and I'm still having a ball with it. Just the same, most often older games turn me off because of simple or bad graphics. This game is not only a beauty to behold, but a great play. It has a mass amount of characters that you can unlock, so you actually have to play through several times to get all of them. I would recomend this game to any one that hasn't played it before or anyone that has for a good revisit. I must admit first off that I'm a bit of a sucker for pretty graphics in a game and can overlook almost anything in order to play them.
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