Chrono Cross

• * From the team that brought you Chrono Trigger * 2 CDs * 40 + playable characters * Excellent music * 11 possible endings Gameplay : Very good . The battle system used in this RPG is unique from any other . Each character has a grid , in which he places his elements . There are several different types of elements . Some are attacking , some healing , some defensive , some that make the other elements more powerful or weak . These elements can generally be used by any party member ; you get to switch them around between battles . Each of these elements used is one of six colors , and each color is opposite another . Red is opposite Blue , Green opposite Yellow , and Black opposite White . Each character is one of these six colors . Take Serge , the main character , for example . His innate color is White , so therefore he can use the white elements more effectively than other colored elements . If he was fighting a boss who's innate color is Black , Serge's white attacks will work well against the boss , since Black is opposite of White . Conversely , though , the boss ' Black attacks will also be very effective against White Serge . Each character also has up to three special moves , specialized to that character . It may not seem like that many per character , but keep in mind that there are more than 40 playable characters , so that totals over 120 unique elements . Then toss in 9 double techs and 2 triple techs for a whopping total of around 150 ( ! ) unique techs . Wow . Also important in the battle system are stamina points . You start of with seven points . Depending on the strength of the attacks chosen , your stamina will go down , while the grid lights up more and more with possible elements you can use . When your character is not fighting , the stamina recovers . There also other interesting features of the intricate battle system . It is impossible to mention them all . It sounds very confusing , all of this , and at first it is . But as you play through the game and make yourself comfortable with the system , you will appreciate it as a masterpiece . As for the gameplay outside of the battles , it is perfectly satisfactory . Everything you need , even a little you don't . Graphics : Typical to above average , as far as Playstation games go . At times , though , the graphics really shine . The elements are eye candy , and the cinema scenes are always fun to watch . Sound : Indulge yourself . There is an absolute plethora of tracks , all wonderful . There are even a few remakes of some of the tracks from Chrono Trigger , which veterans of the game will love to hear . All of the music is appropriately placed , and there are lots of nice little sound effects to complement it . Comments : This game is great . An excellent storyline sets up multiple excellent endings ( depending on when and how you beat the game ) , and the ride is quite something . Fans of the original Chrono Trigger will definitely want to check it out , as there are so , so many references back to the prequel . Mentioned and / or seen in the game are Chrono , Lucca , Marle , Epoch , Belthasar , Prometheus ( Robo ) , Ayla , Janus , Schala , Zeal , Glenn , Gaurdia Kingdom , and Lavos . And others . It's great . Don't worry though ; the story is still understandable even if you have not played through Chrono Trigger . The game is also very poetic , and the prose is very enjoyable to read . You won't be disappointed . Although not overly challenging , the game is engrossing and fun , and that's what great games are all about . Buy it .
• 005 4  Several years ago when Super Nintendo was king , there was released a game . This game featured superb graphics , sound , and storyline . This game was Chrono Trigger . Now 5 years later , we are treated to the release of the next in the series . This time around , it is Chrono Cross that is prepared to blow gamers away . The facts : * From the team that brought you Chrono Trigger * 2 CDs * 40 + playable characters * Excellent music * 11 possible endings Gameplay : Very good . The battle system used in this RPG is unique from any other . Each character has a grid , in which he places his elements . There are several different types of elements . Some are attacking , some healing , some defensive , some that make the other elements more powerful or weak . These elements can generally be used by any party member ; you get to switch them around between battles . Each of these elements used is one of six colors , and each color is opposite another . Red is opposite Blue , Green opposite Yellow , and Black opposite White . Each character is one of these six colors . Take Serge , the main character , for example . His innate color is White , so therefore he can use the white elements more effectively than other colored elements . If he was fighting a boss who's innate color is Black , Serge's white attacks will work well against the boss , since Black is opposite of White . Conversely , though , the boss ' Black attacks will also be very effective against White Serge . Each character also has up to three special moves , specialized to that character . It may not seem like that many per character , but keep in mind that there are more than 40 playable characters , so that totals over 120 unique elements . Then toss in 9 double techs and 2 triple techs for a whopping total of around 150 ( ! ) unique techs . Wow . Also important in the battle system are stamina points . You start of with seven points . Depending on the strength of the attacks chosen , your stamina will go down , while the grid lights up more and more with possible elements you can use . When your character is not fighting , the stamina recovers . There also other interesting features of the intricate battle system . It is impossible to mention them all . It sounds very confusing , all of this , and at first it is . But as you play through the game and make yourself comfortable with the system , you will appreciate it as a masterpiece . As for the gameplay outside of the battles , it is perfectly satisfactory . Everything you need , even a little you don't . Graphics : Typical to above average , as far as Playstation games go . At times , though , the graphics really shine . The elements are eye candy , and the cinema scenes are always fun to watch . Sound : Indulge yourself . There is an absolute plethora of tracks , all wonderful . There are even a few remakes of some of the tracks from Chrono Trigger , which veterans of the game will love to hear . All of the music is appropriately placed , and there are lots of nice little sound effects to complement it . Comments : This game is great . An excellent storyline sets up multiple excellent endings ( depending on when and how you beat the game ) , and the ride is quite something . Fans of the original Chrono Trigger will definitely want to check it out , as there are so , so many references back to the prequel . Mentioned and / or seen in the game are Chrono , Lucca , Marle , Epoch , Belthasar , Prometheus ( Robo ) , Ayla , Janus , Schala , Zeal , Glenn , Gaurdia Kingdom , and Lavos . And others . It's great . Don't worry though ; the story is still understandable even if you have not played through Chrono Trigger . The game is also very poetic , and the prose is very enjoyable to read . You won't be disappointed . Although not overly challenging , the game is engrossing and fun , and that's what great games are all about . Buy it .
• 034 4  Chrono Cross is a great game and well thought out story , plus it has great music ! Being that I have not played the original Chrono Trigger I cannot judge its value as a sequel . Regardless , Chrono Cross opens up with enough action and an intriguing storyline to captivate someone who is totally new to the series , or RPGs in general . The concept behind the story is like a mixture of Jewels Vern's Time Machine , Star Wars , and Indiana Jones . The basis of the story ( without giving too much away ) is about a boy named Serge who is transported to a parallel world just like his own except in this parallel world he died when he was just a boy . Next ensues an adventure with TONS of characters to try to figure out the role that a force called FATE , Six Dragons Gods , and mankind have in either saving or destroying the future . While the way the story develops is great throughout the 1st CD and most of the second my problem with Chrono Cross is the poorly planned ending in my opinion . I beat the game with the good ending that requires you to find Chrono Cross and use it properly ( among other things ) , but I still feel that more could be resolved with the way the story ties together at the end . One great feature about Chrono Cross is that you can start a new game after beating the first if you remember to save after the final credits when beating the last boss ( don't get impatient and cut your Playstation off just press start and save ) . This allows you to start a New Game + mode where you have all your abilities and you get a device that lets you go back to where it all started and fight the last boss at almost any point in the game , this gives you access to all the various endings depending on where you are in the game and what characters you have ( I hear there are around 9 endings ) , so far I have found two endings . This feature and the ability to speed up the flow of the game in the New Game + mode are nice . Personally I would have rather seen the developers focus on one or two great endings rather than 8 or 9 pretty good ones . Overall Chrono Cross is a good game that has enough to keep you busy if you want a brief break from Final Fantasy ! Looking for a sequel .
• 121 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Like my title says , I had alot of fun playing this game . If you really enjoyed Chrono Trigger and are expecting a sequel , you may be dissapointed with Chrono Cross . I have a really hard time envisioning this as a sequel-it just seems so far removed from the original Chrono Trigger ( the original cast of Chrono Trigger's appearance is rather cameo ) . However , if you don't think of this game as a sequel , then you may enjoy it just as much as I did . Well , here's a more in-depth look at this game : Graphics ( 9 / 10 ) : Obviously , this is a Playstation 1 game , it's going to have PS1 graphics . I thought the graphics were very nice looking . There really wasn't anywhere in the game that made me exclaim those lazy graphical designers ! How dare they ! . Although not as good as other PS1 games in terms of graphics ( especially later games , for obvious reasons ) , most everything was pleasing to the eye and I have no complaints . Music ( 9 / 10 ) : Music was pretty good . Songs fit the emotional content of scenes pretty well , and many are pleasant enough to listen to outside of the game ( Time's Scar comes to mind ) . The music may not be that memorable , but it's still pretty nice to listen to . Characters ( 7 / 10 ) : They really go for quantity over quality here . There are at least 30 characters available . Obviously , this high character volume means that no one particularly gets well-developed ( except Serge of course ) . Normally this would bother me , but the characters were all so unique and colorful in appearance and attitude that I didn't mind as much . I sort of fell into the collector's mindset , in that I had alot of fun just trying to get people to join the party . Gotta catch ' em all ! Story ( 7 / 10 ) : The story is very enjoyable until the last 1 / 8 of the game . Then it just sort of degenerates into an incomprehensible convoluted mess . I felt like the last part of the plot had been sucked into some kind of demensional void and distorted beyond reason . However , as I said earlier , the story is very enjoyable and understandable before that point ; definitely enough to make the game worthy of playing . Battle System ( 8 / 10 ) : Nothing really wrong with the battle system . It is basically turn-based . Each character has a certain number of slots ( which increase as you get stronger ) that magic ( called Elements ) is assigned to . The system is fairly easy to get used to . My only complaint here is that switching elements from one character to another can be rather tedious . Gameplay ( 9 / 10 ) : This is my catch-all category . Some people ( like me ) will enjoy the ability to travel between dimensions to the two worlds ( although it can be confusing at times ) . Others will find this constant back-and-forth travel to be rather annoying . I have no complaints with other gameplay elements like the controls or menus . Overall , everything's pretty good . Overall ( 8 / 10 ) : NOTE this score is not an average , it's my subjective overall score . Despite the lack of any real character depth , and the somewhat convoluted story towards the end , I really enjoyed this game . Considering it's current price ( it's rather cheap , at least for now ) , I recommend picking it up .
• 183 4  Chrono Cross is easily the best playstation game I have ever played . You start as Serge , a 17year-old teenanger ( boy ) who holds a weird weapon called the Sea Swallow . After going to get some Komodo scales for his girlfriend ( Leena ) , Serge gets caught in a time portal and gets teleported to another world , as a ghost . From there you meet a lot of new people such as the rock star Nikki , cute monster Pip , the pirate Fargo , Kid the thief ( girl next to Serge in the cover ) , the evil Lynx and much more . There are ablut 45 characters in all , all with a ' tech'skill . Tech skills are unique attack that change per character . The really cool thing is that you can combine them to make an even stronger attack . It is kind of hard to master the controls but once you are used to it , it becomes really easy . Also , there are the elements . There are 6 types in all-White , Black , Red , Blue , Green and Yellow . They all have a weakness and strengh . White-Black ( and viss-versa ) Red-Blue ( same here ) Green-Yellow ( here too ) In Chrono Cross there are a lot of branching points . The characters you recieve depend on which point you chose . So you have the power to change your future . Bot even FATE can stop you ! Buy A.S.A.P ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !


• 011 4  Chrono Cross is the sequel to one of the greatest RPG's of all time , Chrono Trigger . I played Chrono Trigger on the Super Nintendo five years ago and I have been waiting for the sequel ever since . I hadn't owned a playstation and I had no intentions of buying one , until I played this game at a friends house . I knew immediately that I had to buy it . It was just that good ! If your a fan of RPG's , or even if you don't know what an RPG is , you will love this game . Considering the fact that it was made for a 32 bit system , which is now becoming extinct , this game has spectacular graphics and fmv sequences . It has 40 playable characters , it spans 2 dimensions and different time periods , and it has a unique battle system that lets you make combos , use magical attacks , some of which are unique to each character , or even team up your characters for double or triple techs . The greatest thing about this game is that it has about a dozen endings , and a number of different paths to take to reach those endings , which gives it replay value that is out of this world . In fact , playing it a second time is a necessity . The bottom line is , this game is a must have and is well worth every penny you pay for it . Even with the 128 bit Playstation 2 coming out , I don't think that they will be able to top this game for at least a few more years . If you don't believe me , rent it , what have you got to lose .
• 108 4  I'm not really good at typing reviews , but this is a really awesome game and any fans of the RPG genre should get this a play . This is a true sequel to the game Chrono Trigger and worth the money


• 033 4  The plot is very complicated ! Some say that it is deeper in content than Chrono Trigger . But that doesn't make it better . It starts off good in the beginning but you can quickly lose interest if you're not engrossed with it by the middle point of the game . The battle system starts out fun but it becomes later complicated and it has many limits on it that you soon find out half-way into the game . It seemed as if the complicated elements of the game was later added to try to achieve a better experience than its predecessors . But unfortunately the efforts failed in its task . By the end of the game I became so bored that I turned off the game and cleaned my room and became more satisfied with that than trying to beat CC . I highly recommend getting Chrono Trigger ( which is available for PSOne on Final Fantasy Chronicles ) . I don't recommend Chrono Cross but it would be okay to rent Chrono Cross and check it out .
• 018 4  first off : if you're a fan of chrono trigger , get this game . if you're a fan who's looking for a way to relive the glory of chrono trigger , and possibly meet a couple of Trigger's characters in this game , stay away . Chrono Cross isnt a blunt sequel like some other RPG games out there . TO even make it a sequel , you need to pay close attention and dive deep into detail to find the connections between the two . a few changes here and there and this could be a new RPG all together . Anyway , this game is great . the graphics , the gameplay ( although the battles can be easy , and you can run away from every single one . Yes , even the last boss ) , the story . . . even the 40 + characters workout good ! Any RPG fan who isnt going to cry for the rest of his life that he didnt get to play as Chrono again should check out this game . It has that timeless quality that many games miss . definitley worth your time and money .
• 081 4  Chrono cross is a loose sequel to chrono trigger . If you had not recently played c.t . you may not even notice it . If you remove the fact that it is suppose to be a sequel to c.t . then you will have a quality playing experience . Great f.m.v . good story with some nice twists
• 130 4  If you were blown away by Chrono Trigger , Chrono Cross will take you to the next level and blow you away again . Be prepared to dedicate many hours to this wonderful game .
• 210 4  Chrono Cross is a great game , with beautiful visuals and an awesome story . It also have a Very good replay value , because when you beat the game you can start it over with all your items and current status . plus , there are many more secrets unlocked when you beat the game . such as a bonus dungeon and extra bosses .
• 235 4  Although the gameplay can seem very tedious at times , with all the fetchquests and puzzles , Chrono Cross is a great game . Its best quality would have to be its replay value . There are so many things to do , and so many playable characters , all with their own distinct abilities and attcks in battle . The color based system is very unique , and very easy to get used to . Opposites do not attract . If you can remember that , you're fine .


• 035 4  I've enjoyed this game better then most games as of late . . . The graphics are great ( I don't never care about the graphics , but they were good anyway ) , and the storyline . . . Well I'll just say it doesn't compare to J.R.R . Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings , but if there is one game that does , please tell me . I like the storyline ok , but piling it in all of a sudden really is quite annoying . The battle system is not original , just has not been used many times . I really liked the techs in Chrono Trigger , and I was disappointed not to see only techs when I bought Chrono Cross , but thinking of all those techs would have made the release date for the game in about the year 2010 . . Not seeing Crono again was kind of sad , but storylines seem to suffer if they use the same characters over and over again . This game is also dirt easy , but most games I play are dirt easy because I've been playing RPG's since I was 6 years old , so my opinion doesn't matter . The music is probably the best aspect of this game because it always seems to fit the situation . Yes , I would play the music in my car too .
• 088 4  I'm not your typical gamer ; RPGs and adventure games often make me nervous and stressed out . In contrast , Chrono Cross was simply an enjoyable , visually pleasing , and addictive game . I enjoyed the battle engine and the turn-based fighting as well as the choice to avoid certain fights . After sucessfully finishing , it was interesting to be able to run ( literally ) through the game again and discover other story lines . Chrono Cross is the type of game I also wouldn't mind returning to after some time has passed . Although . . . I do fear how much time will disappear when I do .
• 138 4  Amazon sells The Greatest Hits version of Chrono Cross . The picture on this site is fake . I was misleaded by the picture and bought The Greatest Hits version instead . Amazon said they will correct the problem with the picture showed . Don't buy directly from Amazon . All copies that Amazon sells are The Greatest Hits version . This version freezes near the end of Disc 1 . I warn all of you not to buy from Amazon . They've acknowledged that many people returned their copies because of this . This review was written on June 6 , 2007 .


• 075 4  Whenever I first played this game many years ago , I enjoyed every minute of it . Now is not any different . 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 . 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 addition , this game puts in enough action and adventure to make any RPG fan never want to put down the controller . 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 .
• 030 4  If you liked Chrono Trigger you will love this game . This is one of the best games I have ever played . It has amazing CG that rivals that of legend of Dragoon ( another good game ) . I would suggest you buy this game the day it comes out in America . This is the greatest game ever !
• 142 4  I severely think this game is under rated . Its the sequel to Chrono Trigger but has almost a completely new engine . Personally , I think this game is great and deserves better ratings .
• 162 4  Chrono Cross is the sequal to the 1995 RPG hit Chrono Trigger . While Chrono Cross is set in the same world as Chrono Trigger , 20 years later , it has a completely new story , with tidbits thrown in for the CT fan . Chrono Cross has an excellent story ( with many possible branches and endings ) , a innovative and interesting combat system ( NO random battles ) , and many characters . I would wholeheartedly reccomend this game to any RPG fan . This game is a must have , buy it now !
• 199 4  I have a collection of older PS one rpg's and this is one of my favorites . It is really worth the time if you like the older games , which include leveling up and exploring dungeons , etc . Has a decent storyline and fun characters .
• 204 4  I adore many of the characters , and do feel somehow very connected to this storyline , like there's just something real about it . I mean there's a few things that could be improved , but big deal . Its still a great game . We need sequels to this .


• 091 4  Before I start this review let me get something out of the way , I hate RPG's . They all are boring have terrible graphics and all seem the same . I would not have even played Chrono Cross if my brother had not purchased it , and I thought I just would not play it.One day though , I was feeling bord and decided to give it a try . What a great game it was . Chrono Cross is like an rpg packed inside an adventure game ( and when I say that I do not meen an adventture / rpg like Zelda which is not an rpg . ) . Besides the usaul rpg bad graphics ( but good cinemas ) there is nothing unfun about Chrono Cross . RPG haters , give this amazing game a try . You will like it . There is no game like Chrono Cross .
• 040 4  this game is one of the fewest that can make me drop my chin . every moment of this game made me in awe . I marveled at the story , the characters , the battle system , the first was great , this may just be even better . RPG Fans , buckle up !
• 044 4  easily one of the best games for ps1 you will ever find , a must have for the real gamer's out there , enjoy
• 053 4  When I first got this game , it seemed really complex . I had some trouble with the magic system . The characters were a little wierd , and the graphics were pretty bad , even for a PS1 title . However , being the RPG master I am , I kept playing . Once I got used to it , I was hooked . The graphics seemed to get better , and the magic was actually quite easy to get used to . I loved the story . It wasn't too melodramatic * cough * Final Fantasy * cough * , but it wasn't too silly . The fighting was pretty fun , and the dialogue was top notch . Besides that , there's only one thing left to mention : The music . It is awesome . I was going back to areas I had finished just to sit there and listen to the music . So , in conclusion , Chrono Cross is one of the few truly classic games on the PS1 , and you should buy it as soon as you get the chance .
• 134 4  This is not your average RPG . This is a great sequel to Chrono Trigger , which this game is based off of . The puzzles are much more difficult , there are way more people to get to join your party , a very unique battle system that will keep you entertained , and there's also new game + . The only con that I would say to the game is that there are so many great characters to play , and you can only have three party members at a time , one of whom is fixed . So you only get to choose 2 out of about 40 or something . That's a hard choice to make .
• 160 4  WOW ! While I'm a relative newcomer to RPGs on console systems , I have to say : Chrono Cross ROCKS ! The visual feast of color and light is stunning , while the music by Yasunori Mitsuda is outstanding - nay , spectacular . The battle system using elements is a fresh take on combat in a RPG . Yes , the early battles are a bit easy , but the challenges start soon enough . This game is a well-recommended investment in entertainment gaming . Go Kid ! Go Serge !
• 169 4  Chrono Cross was my first RPG , and , for a beginner , it is great . The graphics are rich and amazing . The sound is , without doubt , the best I've ever heard on a video game . That , and the fact that it keeps my 9 year old sister entertained , is the only reason I like this game . Battling monsters is one of the most boring things I have ever done . Attack , element , cure , attack , element , cure , repeat process for 10 minutes and fall asleep . The plot of the game starts out interesting , and then crashes into a horrible ending that really isn't much of an ending at all . Even with the many different endings the game has , none really satisfied me or even stirred any emotions in me like a good RPG should . The problem is that you never really get to know any of the characters personally and thus feel no compassion for them . The dialogue between the characters can be entertaining , but not enough to save this game . Still , I use this game as an introduction to RPGs for my sister and as she moves on to better games , I hope she still remembers the hilarious lines that the French talking harlequin Harle would say and that she still hums that beautiful tune from the introduction as she doodles drawings from the scenes . Because I know I still do . The bottom line is : for all those older siblings that want to share the world of RPGs to their little brothers / sisters and to people who have nothing else to waste their money on , this is a good game .
• 223 4  Chrono Cross is a must play ps1 RPG with a great storyline and gameplay . The only bad thing I could say about this game is that it's relatively short for a standard RPG , but it is still worth the experience even if it was but a short one .


• 101 4  I first would like to start this review by saying that I have been a gamer from way back when the original Nintendo console first came on the market . That's when I just fell in love with all the outstanding things technoligy today can do . I would also like to say that I have played Chono Trigger and I thought that that was the best game ever . That is until I played this game . This game has it all . Phenominal graphics , a spectacular plot , a beautiful musical score , and fun and exciting new characters . Not to mention some old faces . Now I would like to end this passage by saying that this is a fabulous sequal and everyone who was interested in the original Chrono Trigger , would have a blast playing this one . Thank you for your time .
• 114 4  Bought this as a request for a friend's son who asked for it for Christmas , it worked perfectly , arrived on time and he is an avid player of it .
• 158 4  Chrono Cross is one of the best games I have ever played it has great graphics , great movies , and excellent game play this is definitely a game to buy . I don't think it should be called a sequel it is nothing like a sequel it is way different than Chrono Trigger .
• 179 4  This is one of my favorite RPGs , and although Final Fantasy VIII is my favorite , it doesn't come close to this game . For those of you thinking about buying PS2 games , they just don't compare in story or gameplay , although the graphics may be slightly better . Basically , you are looking at a game that excels in every aspect . The story is great , even though it may lose you at parts , the graphics are good for PS2 , the music fits the game well , the battle system is unique , and doesn't use annoying random battles . This game may not be like Chrono Trigger , but it's still a great game . You've probably heard it called overrated , but if you haven't played Chrono Cross , give it a chance , it's definitely one of the best games ever made .


• 103 4  I truly love this game . This may be Square's finest work on the Playstation thus far . The graphics are extremely gorgeous , rivaling and surpassing those of its predecessor , Final Fantasy 8 . From lush , deep jungles to mysterious , crystal clear oceans of mesmerizing blue , this game never fails in the graphics area . What is really spectacular , however , are the battle scenes . The spells and various tech skills are exquisite , to say the least . There is more eye candy in one battle sometimes than in many other games Ive played . Some moves show eclipses of the moon , in which deadly accurate moonbeams shine down on foes with excruciating force , while others are more comical , yet still possessing the overall quality of depth , such as the cute frog prince , who is no less lethal , as he calls up a wave of ocean to smite foes . Lighting effects are very nice as well , what with torches , illuminated doorways and many other light sources being approximated brilliantly . The battle system itself is very easy to get into and learn , if not master . Basically your characters can either do a move from level 1 to 3 , 1 being weakest and 3 being strongest , however , in an order to balance out the situation , strong moves often have a lower chance of succeding than the weak moves , which cause little to no damage , versus the strong moves doing up to and beyond five times that much . As you keep attacking , your levels are added to give you an overall power level . Say you do two strong moves , at 3 points each , giving you a total of 6 points , which means now , you can do a skill , or spell from level 1 to 6 , if you have that many available . The spells and skills , as well as max power levels go all the way up to 8 , 8 of course being quite fantastic moves , usually the summoning of elementals themselves , which takes a bit of patience , but is well worth the effort . The music and sound effects in the game are flawless , as you would expect from a game of this caliber . Whether in the dimly lit sewers under Viper Manor , or the dense jungles of Gaea's Navel , the music does indeed fit perfectly . I really enjoy the foreboding tone of one of the worlds , which if listened to closely , resembles the theme of the prequel , Chrono Trigger . Replayability isnt bad either . With a save option after the final credits have rolled , and the ability to keep most items and spells for a new game , it will help you finish the game the second or third time around a whole lot faster . There are also more features in the second game , like fast forwarding battle or slowing down scenes . You are even given the option at the start of battles to switch out your main charcater for someone else . If played thoroughly , by your third game , you can have all ( and I mean all ) tne characters available in your party . This is no small task either , as there are literally tons of characters , each with their own different tech skills , and weapons . Also adding to the replayability of the game is the fact that the game has 11 endings , depending on where in the game you are when you best the final boss , you will see a different ending . The key is to beat it after finishing key moments in the game . All in all , this game is a very good example of Square's level of care in making RPG's . I wholeheartedly recommend this for anyone needing a new one to get lost in , or anymore with a few millenia to spend traveling through time .
• 024 4  I have played the Japanese version a little , And even though I didn't understand what they were saying , the game was a blast ! If you liked either Crono Trigger , or Xenogears , You'll love Crono Cross ! Square Soft dose not disapoint with this sequel , nor is it just the same as the first game , with different maps and better graphics ( but yes , the graphics are spectacular ! ) This game is fresh looking . Square Soft has taken the best parts of all of there previous games and melded them togeather into something unique ! This game is a definite buy !
• 025 4  . . . . Nothing but time to play games and this has been my favorite for over 2 months . The graphics are outstanding . Because it was my first RPG , it took me over 100 hours to finish the game the first time ( even with the BradyGames book ! ) Now I'm on my fourth time through and get more excited each time . Next time I hope to try to get through the entire game using only non-human characters . For beginners like me , it was possible to play the first time through without having to learn all the intricacies of elements , weapon grades , magic levels , and more . I was able to pick them up slowly and easily whenever I was ready . Much less discouragement that way . As I mastered the new techniques , I was able to explain them to my 5 - year-old grandson , who understood them much more quickly than I , but who cannot read quite as well . We both love the slow - and fast-motion time controller that becomes available once you finish the game the first time , because it makes the battle magic graphics that much more spectacular . Another sensational choice you can make is viewing battles in normal or dynamic mode . Dynamic lets you get up close and personal with your characters and enemies , seeing facial and body features in incredible detail . Because of Chrono Cross , my grandson and I now own 9 SquareSoft games and we look forward to many more . I highly recommend it to both beginning RPG players and experienced also .
• 050 4  Chrono Cross is one in a hundred or even a thousand games . The graphics are astounding , for its time at least , and Mitsuda's music is so captivating that at times I'd just stop playing for a few moments to listen . Some of the first few battles can be easy or hard , depending on how quickly you grasp the Elemental system ( I didn't realize it was there until I died about nine times without it , but that's just me ) , and they grow progressively tougher to the point that some of the sidequests are almost impossible without New Game + . New Game + is the handy little invention that lets you beat the socks off that annoying Pentapus without even getting your hands dirty . While there are forty or so characters , they each have their own stories and it lets you combine them so that , at certain times , their Techniques will be even more powerful . Regrettably , the sheer number will probably make you feel like you're trying to hunt them down and there will usually be about twenty or thirty that you never use anyway . There have also been complaints about the normal battle theme , although I didn't see anything wrong with it and actually like it . My main beef with Chrono Cross is the ending . It seems to wrap things up rather nicely , combining all the Elements in one last stand , but it seems more like Square just wanted to throw in a final reference to Chrono Trigger and pull Lavos and Schala back into play . It probably would have made more sense if the game just ended after the boss preceeding that one , because Chrono Trigger's involvement is rather limited and if you're seeking a direct sequel , seek elsewhere . I realize that I may be a bit biased , since Chrono Cross raised me as a gamer , but I still think it's the best thing since TV and I don't think Square can ever match it .
• 055 4  SquareSoft makes two types of games . The very bad and the very good . Usually there is little gray area . Well this game is in the gray area . A nice idea and a good game . It doesn't quite do it's predecessor justice but it holds it's own . The music is captivating to say the least . The opening song will reel you into the game with it's almost sad yet happy sound . The magic system works like materia but on different levels . You equip it like materia however in battle you have to build up the ability to cast that spell , and after that you can't use it anymore until the next battle . It is a very interesting idea that is executed well . The battle system could be better though . I am not , nor have I ever been a fan of turn-based battles where you choose everyone's action then watch the battle round unfold . There is no strategy in it and it can quickly aggravate you because you can't heal that turn and that can end up killing the character in the end because you can't heal immediately . The battles also move much too slowly , even for this type of battle system . I got bored playing this game and left it mid-game to collect dust for almost a year when I got the nerve to finally finish it . The story is interesting but executed in a less than great manner . The writing ( what's woth SquareSoft games and it's writing ) is not all that good and it can lead to button mashing to get to the more interesting parts . The animations are beautiful , simply beautiful . I found myself going back to past saves just to watch them again . The having to get minerals and items to create weapons and armors is bad too . The only reason why it is bad is because it is almost impossible to find enough of these minerals to keep your party , of 40 people if you want , fully equipped . That and money isn't exactly the easiest thing to come across either . Buy the game if you want to , I won't hold it against you . You will either like the game or hate it . Or you may be like me and indifferent to it . This is a very difficult game to get a confident feeling with as to whether you will like it or not , but in light of the failure of Final Fantasy VII it is a welcome breeze on a hot , humid day .
• 068 4  I played the Japanese version of this game and I am also an old fan of Chrono Trigger for SNES and I'm telling you that this game is a must-buy if you value your sanity . The graphics are outstanding and the battles are fun just like in CT . The story is also outstanding and you'll feel all nostalgic when you hear references from CT in CC ( the Masamune sword and Magus's sister Schala just to name a few of the returning faces ) . This game also features about 40 characters to play and the hottest Squaresoft heroine ever , Kid ( yeah , she's even hotter than Ayla from CT ) . Overall this game rocks , so just shut up and buy it if you know what's good for you .
• 093 4  Chrono Cross does everything right . Forget about all the annoying things in other console RPGs , because they simply don't exist in this masterpiece . Fearing hours and hours of random battles ? Not here , you only fight when you choose to fight as enemies can be seen on screen before you engage in battle . Having trouble with a particular boss ? Run away and think about strategy - running has a 100% success rate up to and including the final boss . Worried about searching through inventory after battles to heal your party ? Forget about it - you can choose to automatically heal at the end of battles with items and spells that you have in stock . Chrono Cross is truly a gift from the RPG gods , releasing the gamer from the aforementioned shackles that once imprisoned them . The battle system is also particularly sleek and intuitive , allowing you to use any member of your party at any time - as long as your party members have stamina . The graphics are typical SquareSoft , which is to say they are extremely beautiful . The character models in particular are wonderful , and both the pre-rendered and battleground backgrounds are a wonder to behold . All in all there is only two things really wrong with Chrono Cross - it makes other RPGs seem obsolete and the story seems to drag in places . But those are small complaints in such an amazing game . Here's hoping that SquareSoft continues to follow the amazing precedent they have set with Chrono Cross .
• 177 4  Right now it's the only sequel to the original Chrono Trigger , and an indirect sequel at that , but it's a great game , with a good storyline , cool characters , and a really interesting battle / strategy system . Its only fault that I can find is that it does not take advantage of one of the neatest parts of Chrono Trigger , the double and triple techniques . They exist , but not for every two characters , and there are only a few triple techs in the entire game . Still , the addition of the old SquareSoft standby , Espers / Summons , makes up for the lack of doubles and triples somewhat . One thing that most RPG fans will love is that much like Chrono Trigger , this game does continue the tradition of the New Game + , and even adds in a new Continue + feature . Oh . . . and did I mention that there are forty ( 40 ) total characters in the game . . ?
• 187 4  Let me start off by saying that this was a great game . It was almost everything that I've come to expect from Squaresoft . I say almost because frankly the story is completely ridiculous and is merely a sidequest to Chrono Trigger . There were too many elements that weren't explained for the story to be whole , like ( spoiler , don't look if you don't want to know ) why did Serge's dad become Lynx ? There wasn't really any reason for Square to say that since it really never had any affect on the game . The thing about Kid being Schala's daughter or something was also unecessary , it just siply made no sense . The character development was also another thing that I could complain about , it was also too simple and incomplete , it is kind of understandable since there are 40 something characters , but some of the characters were just there , like that Mexican wrestler or the mushroom . But what the hey I guess people wanted the game badly and Square had to rush the game out and leave some loose ends sloppily tied off .


• 186 4  wow , this game was just incredible ! I must say I just adore this game , and I think it's the best square game so far ! Compared to the final fantasies , I really like the ' chrono ' games a lot better now , now that I go back and replay them . The graphics are superb and have a different style than ff8 and 9 , and the fmvs are overwhelming . The game right off starts with such an interesting plot , it just pulls you in and you never want to stop playing . Wow , everytime I think of the plot , it just breathtaking ! It's full of twists and turns and has many connections and loopholes everywhere . In fact , I think hearing about the plot from a friend was my motivation to play at first . The battle and fighting system is a really unique touch , and I find the ff ones just horrendously annoying now . No random encounters ! The enemies are just like what they were originally suppose to be like - - you can see them walk around , etc and it's not until you bump into one that you must battle . I love it this way because it actually gives you a chance to avoid them if you really wanted to , unlike the ' invisible ' ones in the FFs and most other rpgs . While battling , you really have to plan out what you're going to do , because everything effects everything else - - more stamina , you can attack more , which = high element meter if your attacks succeed , and if you use your elements , your stamina and element meter drop . This is truly an rpg ! There are many unique characters throughout the game , and many ' sidequests ' to get some of them , and each of them have their own little story . There's so many , it's physically impossible to obtain them all in one go , so chrono cross also encourages repeated play , and it takes advantage of that too . ( There's lots of places where you can choose your own path - - usually to recruit another character , such as when sneaking in to viper manor to choose guile , nikki , or pierre , and weither or not to accept kid into your party in the beginning leads to 2 different groups of characters you can further recruit . ) After beating Chrono cross for the first time ( 2 different endings available - - the good ending is simply beautiful ) , you can chose to play again in new game + mode , which means your characters will still have the same status , just lose some items and elements ( which you can get back later if you play to that point ) . And you can get back all the characters you ever had in your party at a certain time too , making it possible to get all the characters in the game , if you keep repeating this process ! Also in new game + , you get a couple special items especially made for the + mode , and now you can reveal up to 9 different and new endings ! Stopping and just beating the final boss at certain points will make certain events happen , triggering some amusing , interesting , and even funny , endings . Play up to 9 times throughly , and you still won't get bored of it !
• 084 4  This game is almost perfect ! it definetly has the quality of a FF game only even better than certain FF's in my opinion . An Rpg with a great storyline and overall gameplay ! ! It leaves you wanting more . as soon as i had finished it i played it right away because it was just to good !
• 112 4  This is up there with Ocarina of Time , FFVII , and a few other such gods of the gaming world as those beautiful games that are the greatest ever made . They don't make ' em like this anymore . All I can say is , play this game . The story will change you forever , the experience will sweep you away . Playing Chrono Cross , hearing that melody of the opening cutscene and seeing and starting playing through that first area . . . . the beach , the little seaside town . . . . is as transcendental an experience today as it was a decade ago . If you never have experienced it , you need to .
• 164 4  I couldn't wait to get home and play this game as soon as the Funcoland cashier handed it to me over the counter . The bad part was that I had to wait another hour for my mom to finish her errands . But when I finally got home and popped opened the shimmering white CD , Squaresoft's RPG trademark , and entered my first battle . . . I couldn't believe what I was seeing . Squaresoft has finally delivered an amazing RPG that should be given as much respect as the Final Fantasy series after releasing a slew of Okay to Awful ones ( pretty much FF8 - present ) . While keeping in the classic 3 team battle system , much beloved by hardcore RPG fans ( too much abnormal straifing from standard RPG protocol normally yields bad results ) , and overhead overworld perspective , Squaresoft pulled and poked and damn-near skewered the norm and crafted what I would call the Perfect RPG . The new battle system w / multiple attack levles and elements , as well as the authentic Crono team attacks , requires more thinking and strategy then any RPG I've played so far and the endless combinations of battle play keeps each fight astoundingly fun . The graphics are beautiful , plain and simple . Colorful , fully textured battles that don't lag are always wonderful . The storyline is just as intense and exhillerating as the two recent Final Fantasys ' but the numerous paths you can take gives it miles ahead of those spikey-haired goons . 10 different endings all achievable by making different choices in the game ; it is truely as good as it sounds . The characters , which I have heard have a total count of 40 + playable , are amazingly unique with their own lifestyles and reasons for fighting , and range from a Maralyin Manson look-alike rock star to a cute little flying fairy . It doesn't matter if you are a die hard RPG fan or a RPG-curious player , get this game , or at least rent it if you are still skeptical . After the first hour you will be totally absorbed . To be honest , I am only 11 hours into the game and on the first disc , but all the facts have yet to be proven false and this game could possibly be the greatest RPG of the 20th century ( which it still IS ) , even surpassing Crono Trigger , also deemed the best game of all time , but Squaresoft could learn a lesson from this game and perhaps still improve upon it in the next upcoming 100 years . . .


• 237 4  If you are looking for an RPG game thats STILL has no equal this is it . I have played Final fantasy X and X - 2 at my best friends house . I laughed at his games and showed him my game . Chrono Cross has little movie things ( for a lack of a better word ) that blow PS2 out of the water . The colors are good but it can get blurry if you have a huge TV . The game itself is pretty long with many endings . It is challenging so dont think youll beat it really fast without a guide.There are many characters you can choose from and you dont have to fight everything that exists . the fights do not take turns so they are more realistic . All in all this is better than any Final fantasy that i have had the mispleaser to see .
• 227 4  This is by far the best RPG I have ever played . Even though the graphics are outdated , the story , music and just about everything about it is awsome . This game was populare about the same time as Final Fantasy IV . All of my friend were like quit playing that piece of crap and play a real RPG But I never stopped hating it . YOu can recruit a ton of carachters to fight for you . The battle system is old ( because it is an old game ) but it is still an awsome game . Sadly someone stole my copy of the game and i haven't been able to get another one since . If you are into old games get this , it is well worth it .


• 240 4  For all you nostalgicists ou there , you will probably agree with me that Chrono Trigger may be the greatest RPG ever , with the possible exception of Final Fantasy VI in terms of story and Final Fantasy VII in terms of gameplay . However , what separated this game from others is that it dealt with issues that directly affected the pathos of the player . The theme of every action produces different reactions was very salient and changed the way I acted personally . When I picked up Chrono Cross , I was initially skeptical not only about the new multi-dimensional facet of the game , but also the idea of managing over 40 characters . Anyway , lets start with the story . The story of Chrono Cross takes place twenty years after the events that transpired in Chrono Trigger . You are Serge , a resident of the curiously peaceful southern El Nido Archipelago . Everything is fine until you are at the beach and you are pulled into an alternate dimension of your own world . The story takes you on paths through each of these two dimensions , and leads you to the conclusion of why the dimensional split occured and how each world is in danger and must be saved . The story is truly incredible and is rich with mature themes that separate the Chrono series from others . It deals with the idea of separate identities and multiple consequenses to actions . The story is multibranching based on the characters you decide to recruit . I was initikally worried about the lack of saliency each character would have , but luckily almost all the characters are important to the story , with four or five major characters fleshed out . I do not want to give anything else away , so I will move to gameplay . The battle system is truly revolutionary . First of all , you can see your enemies before fighting them , and then once battle commences , you can run at all times . The battle is dictated by stamina . Each character has seven stamina points . Each also has level 1 - 3 attacks , weak to fierce respectively . A weak attack has a high percentage of connection , and will deplete one stamina point . Transversly a fierce attack depletes three points and has a low chance of connection . However , each attack will also raise the elemental grid . each character has an elemental affinity that dictates what spells they are good at casting and what they are strong or weak against . For example , Serge is white , so he is strong with white and weak against black elements and attack . There are a plethora of elements to use for each of the six colors and management of elements and stamina is crucial , as usage of an element will decrease stamina by seven points . So you must make sure that one character has positive stamina points at all time , or your enemies willl attack more frequently . It seems confusing , but it isnt really . Also , characters grow through every battle . There is no experience or level gaining , and after boss battles , the elemental grid for each character grows . Each character also has an individual grid . Also , there is a field effect . When a field effect is one whole color , the elements and characters of that color will become stronger while becoming wekaer to other elements . It is a system of balance . Also , each character has a weapon that can be built up through item acquisition and forgery . The game is lengthy as well . And it has a variety of endings to keep you playing . On to graphics . The graphics are truly beautiful , the best on PSX . The colors are natural and organic exceot for a few industrial areas , which are stolid and stoic , which seems boring , but correlates well with the story ( you will see ) . The spell efffects aren't as elaborate as ones in Final Fantasy , but are quite beautiful . The characters also are quite detailed from head to toe and convey their personalities well . They also have accents ! ! The characters facial expressions , though thew same throughout the game , convey there pervasive emotions well . For example , the reticent and grefstricken dragoon Glenn always has a stoic expression that seems to hide internal turmoil and grief . On to sound . The score is beautiful to say the least . Sometimes I forgot that it was electronically arranged . I have already ourchased the soundtrack . Each track correlates well with the environment that it is set in . With sweeping arias and multicultural influences in many tracks , the score is awesome and will have you humming along . In closing , Chrono Cross is a beautiful looking and sounding game that contains a fast and intuitive battle system that contains a multitude of strategic combinations to explore ( double and triple character techs , anyone ? ) And the story is one that will have you questioning the relevance of your existence , the existence of god and even if we are controlled a la The Matrix . It will question your faith in other people and even yourself . It will make you question every decision you make and consider consequences in the most meticulous way . It is an extremely engrossing tale containing themes of love , hate , jealousy , bigotry , and of uncertain futures and existence . What if you knew that you were going to die ? What would you do about it ? This game puts you in that position . PLAY IT NOW . In fact , play this before Trigger . It doesnt matter . Play both .
• 001 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) First , I must admit that I am not an avid video gamer , though I have seen others play plenty . I have played very few RPGs and even fewer held my interest . However , when I played Chrono Trigger on an SNES emulator , I was enthralled , finishing it within a week . When I discovered its semi-sequel was coming out , I could hardly wait the ten months for it to be released in the US . I ordered it in advance in April , received it the Wednesday it came out , and played it nearly straight through to finish by Friday evening . 60 hours of gameplay and about 15 hours of sleep . To say the least - - it was all worth it . First , gameplay - - It is one of the best battle systems that I have seen . It may seem complicated to begin with , but one becomes quickly accostumed to the strategies and nuances of the idea . In a game of chess , the rules are simple but the possibilities are endless . The same goes for Chrono Cross ' element system . In addition , being able to see your enemies on screen allows you to fight when and where you want . This is a big advantage if you want to avoid them ( if you don't want to fight piddling monsters ) or find them ( to retrieve extra spells and items ) . Cross pulls this off even better than its predecessor , Chrono Trigger . Leveling - - I considered this such an important aspect of the game that I gave it its own category ! The reason : you can advance through the entire game avoiding nearly all monsters and still beat the game . Not only is the focus on strategy ( the types of spells , colors , and balance between physical attacks ) in order to defeat bosses , but you only gain stat bonuses during about five fights between each boss . Continuing to fight others can help with items and extra spells , but does no good to level up your characters . I thought this a terrific idea . Your characters still become extremely strong towards the end , but not because of experience . It doesn't exist . Cross is plot-driven , not level-driven . Storyline - - Speaking of plot , Cross ' is pretty good . It can get convoluted at times , and having played Trigger is helpful , though not necessary . Characters are surprisingly three-dimensional and everything fits together if you think about it for long enough . The major ending ( s ) though , can be dissapointing and because of the plethora of characters , very few of their pasts and conflicts can be resolved . But , all in all , you will enjoy it as mystery after mystery is solved while other take their places . Like a good book , it's difficult to find a place to put the controller down - - you want to keep going . Music - - Outstanding . Better than many movie soundtracks I've heard , both in quality of composition and sound . I highly reccomend buying the soundtrack to listen to during the day , unless you want to leave your Playstation running while doing the dishes . Of course , it would be worth it to do that , too . It's that good . Graphics - - The people that made the FMV sequences were the same who did those FFVIII . The graphics ares similar to those of FFVIII , in battle sequences , exploration , and the movies - - but even better . The colors and attention to detail make the entire game simply . . . beautiful . Let the game run and stare at it if you have to , it can be the only way to appreciate the artwork . Plus , the spells have their own elegantly simple quality . No spell is too long or extravagent , letting battles to continue smoothly . And the detail ! When a character pulls something from her pocket , the movements are very human and real . They leave footprints on the beach and the environment casts shadows as you walk through a dark cave or brightened room . Every detail draws you further into the Chrono Cross world . Do not rent this game - - you should definitely buy it . The developers of Chrono Cross claim it can be beaten in 35 hours . They're lying . It took me 67 hours total , including the few times I had to go back to an old save point . And that does not include the amount of time I will spend in the future finding the multiple endings and other storyline branches . ( They are a total of 6 different paths you can take , each very different and effecting the outcome of the game ) Buy this amazing title for your Playstation and give Square a hand . Or even bow . They deserve all the respect you can give for this fine game . - Jeremy Tollefson
• 002 4  First , I must admit that I am not an avid video gamer , though I have seen others play plenty . I have played very few RPGs and even fewer held my interest . However , when I played Chrono Trigger on an SNES emulator , I was enthralled , finishing it within a week . When I discovered its semi-sequel was coming out , I could hardly wait the ten months for it to be released in the US . I ordered it in advance in April , received it the Wednesday it came out , and played it nearly straight through to finish by Friday evening . 60 hours of gameplay and about 15 hours of sleep . To say the least - - it was all worth it . First , gameplay - - It is one of the best battle systems that I have seen . It may seem complicated to begin with , but one becomes quickly accostumed to the strategies and nuances of the idea . In a game of chess , the rules are simple but the possibilities are endless . The same goes for Chrono Cross ' element system . In addition , being able to see your enemies on screen allows you to fight when and where you want . This is a big advantage if you want to avoid them ( if you don't want to fight piddling monsters ) or find them ( to retrieve extra spells and items ) . Cross pulls this off even better than its predecessor , Chrono Trigger . Leveling - - I considered this such an important aspect of the game that I gave it its own category ! The reason : you can advance through the entire game avoiding nearly all monsters and still beat the game . Not only is the focus on strategy ( the types of spells , colors , and balance between physical attacks ) in order to defeat bosses , but you only gain stat bonuses during about five fights between each boss . Continuing to fight others can help with items and extra spells , but does no good to level up your characters . I thought this a terrific idea . Your characters still become extremely strong towards the end , but not because of experience . It doesn't exist . Cross is plot-driven , not level-driven . Storyline - - Speaking of plot , Cross ' is pretty good . It can get convoluted at times , and having played Trigger is helpful , though not necessary . Characters are surprisingly three-dimensional and everything fits together if you think about it for long enough . The major ending ( s ) though , can be dissapointing and because of the plethora of characters , very few of their pasts and conflicts can be resolved . But , all in all , you will enjoy it as mystery after mystery is solved while other take their places . Like a good book , it's difficult to find a place to put the controller down - - you want to keep going . Music - - Outstanding . Better than many movie soundtracks I've heard , both in quality of composition and sound . I highly reccomend buying the soundtrack to listen to during the day , unless you want to leave your Playstation running while doing the dishes . Of course , it would be worth it to do that , too . It's that good . Graphics - - The people that made the FMV sequences were the same who did those FFVIII . The graphics ares similar to those of FFVIII , in battle sequences , exploration , and the movies - - but even better . The colors and attention to detail make the entire game simply . . . beautiful . Let the game run and stare at it if you have to , it can be the only way to appreciate the artwork . Plus , the spells have their own elegantly simple quality . No spell is too long or extravagent , letting battles to continue smoothly . And the detail ! When a character pulls something from her pocket , the movements are very human and real . They leave footprints on the beach and the environment casts shadows as you walk through a dark cave or brightened room . Every detail draws you further into the Chrono Cross world . Do not rent this game - - you should definitely buy it . The developers of Chrono Cross claim it can be beaten in 35 hours . They're lying . It took me 67 hours total , including the few times I had to go back to an old save point . And that does not include the amount of time I will spend in the future finding the multiple endings and other storyline branches . ( They are a total of 6 different paths you can take , each very different and effecting the outcome of the game ) Buy this amazing title for your Playstation and give Square a hand . Or even bow . They deserve all the respect you can give for this fine game . - Jeremy Tollefson
• 003 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross , like its preddecessor Chrono Trigger , is a very original RPG that excels in almost every aspect ; it's not nearly as cinema-intensive as Final Fantasy VIII , but in my oppinion , it's definately a better game . The game has overall better graphics then FFVIII ; the soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard ; the story , while somewhat convoluted , is very well done ( needless to say , it has some great plot twists ) ; and , finally , the game has an incredible amount of replay ( you can play through it three or four times and still not discover everything ) . Oh yeah , the translation is excellent too . This is one of those rare games where I can't really think of anything derogatory to say about it ; everything is pretty much perfect . One word of caution though : while the game is great , if you're a more mainstream gamer looking for a more traditional type of RPG , you may not like this , as it eschews not only the usual styles of battle and experience , but also the usual style of storyline deliverance . But all in all , if this doesn't bother you , you should really enjoy this game . PROS : Excellent , original battle system No random battles ! Challenging , but balanced The best graphics on PS Great soundtrack 44 [ cool ] characters ! 9 endings The most non-linear RPG I've ever played Incredible replay value Great story [ great ] translation Tons of sub quests You can run instantly from any fight ( bosses included ) CONS : The hero's name kinda sucks ( but you can change it , so who cares ? ) The last boss music is lame ( you'll understand once you get to it )
• 004 4  Chrono Cross , like its preddecessor Chrono Trigger , is a very original RPG that excels in almost every aspect ; it's not nearly as cinema-intensive as Final Fantasy VIII , but in my oppinion , it's definately a better game . The game has overall better graphics then FFVIII ; the soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard ; the story , while somewhat convoluted , is very well done ( needless to say , it has some great plot twists ) ; and , finally , the game has an incredible amount of replay ( you can play through it three or four times and still not discover everything ) . Oh yeah , the translation is excellent too . This is one of those rare games where I can't really think of anything derogatory to say about it ; everything is pretty much perfect . One word of caution though : while the game is great , if you're a more mainstream gamer looking for a more traditional type of RPG , you may not like this , as it eschews not only the usual styles of battle and experience , but also the usual style of storyline deliverance . But all in all , if this doesn't bother you , you should really enjoy this game . PROS : Excellent , original battle system No random battles ! Challenging , but balanced The best graphics on PS Great soundtrack 44 [ cool ] characters ! 9 endings The most non-linear RPG I've ever played Incredible replay value Great story [ great ] translation Tons of sub quests You can run instantly from any fight ( bosses included ) CONS : The hero's name kinda sucks ( but you can change it , so who cares ? ) The last boss music is lame ( you'll understand once you get to it )
• 006 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I finally played this game recently , quite a few years after it's release . At first I had serious doubts about it , as there seemed little connection to Chrono Trigger ( which I am a big fan of ) , and the gameplay and story just didn't seem to be nearly as good . However , once I gave it a chance I really started getting into it . I think one of the big downfalls of this game is that it is a sequel to such a phenomenal old SNES game , and everyone wanted it to be as good or better , which would have been a hard thing to achieve . In it's own right , this is an amazing game , regardless of it being a sequel or not . It is a true sequel , and the story does tie in directly to the events in Chrono Trigger , however , that's about it . . . the story . If you want to see the characters or environments of Chrono Trigger , you're out of luck , as this game has all different characters and takes place in the El Nido archipelago , in the same world as Chrono Trigger but never explored in that game . The other thing this game has in relation to Chrono Trigger is just the over all feel of the game . . . you can tell the same people made it . The graphics of the game are incredibly beautiful , and though already quite dated , they still stand up well ( they are comparable to say . . . Final Fantasy IX ) . The environments range from beautiful tropical regions to complex castles and dungeons , and all areas are very well thought out , fun to explore , and interesting . I'm glad they kept the overland map the same as in Chrono Trigger , making it fast and easy to get around . The music is wonderful as well , and while I would have liked to have heard a few more Chrono Trigger classics , I really can't complain . . . the music is beautiful and very well done . The story is twisting and complex , and it's actually quite hard to keep straight what's going on sometimes and what world you are in , as the game takes place in two different dimensions of the same world as opposed to different time periods . The two different dimensions are very similar and it can be hard to keep straight what world you are in . Still , the story was very good , keeps you involved , and does end up having a lot of direct and very interesting tie-ins to Chrono Trigger . There is also a plethora of characters ( near 40 , I think ) , almost all of which have there own mini-stories . That was one aspect of the game I have mixed feelings about . On one hand it's great and interesting to have so many unique characters to be able to use , each with their own unique abilities and personalities . But on the other hand , having so many characters makes it hard to really get into them , their stories end up being rather shallow , and you can never really power all of them up . You'll likely end up with a couple favorites of every color attribute that you use most often , which really isn't bad . Overall , they did a good job with the characters , and I like the system they used . The gameplay is very fun , and although it is in most ways straight forward RPG , they do throw in some interesting twists to combat . Overall quite enjoyable . There is an almost infinite amount of secret tidbits to unlock , so much that it would almost be impossible to find them all without the strategy guide . The direction of the game can change depending on choices you make , and conversations are always different depending on who is in your party . The game is incredibly open ended , and has multiple endings as well . This coupled with the fact that it has a new game + feature gives it incredible replay value . I just beat it the first time and I'm already replaying it again with all of my equipment , elements , and experience from the first play through to try and get a different ending . Overall , I give this game five stars . It has excellent story , dialogue , graphics , sound , characters , and gameplay . . . every thing about it is great and it is a world you'll want to get lost in again and again . Alas , it is no Chrono Trigger , and a large part of me wishes they could have tied in some of the characters and places from that game a little more , but oh well . They did a different game in the same style as Chrono Trigger , and it's great fun . There are at least some fun little nostalgic elements , like at one point when you find an enertron and you can hop into it to fully revive your party , and when you get out you find you're still hungry , along with the stomach growling straight from Chrono Trigger . Very fun stuff . Highly recommended to fans of Chrono Trigger , or just anyone who loves a good RPG with lots of replay value .
• 007 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I finally played this game recently , quite a few years after it's release . At first I had serious doubts about it , as there seemed little connection to Chrono Trigger ( which I am a big fan of ) , and the gameplay and story just didn't seem to be nearly as good . However , once I gave it a chance I really started getting into it . I think one of the big downfalls of this game is that it is a sequel to such a phenomenal old SNES game , and everyone wanted it to be as good or better , which would have been a hard thing to achieve . In it's own right , this is an amazing game , regardless of it being a sequel or not . It is a true sequel , and the story does tie in directly to the events in Chrono Trigger , however , that's about it . . . the story . If you want to see the characters or environments of Chrono Trigger , you're out of luck , as this game has all different characters and takes place in the El Nido archipelago , in the same world as Chrono Trigger but never explored in that game . The other thing this game has in relation to Chrono Trigger is just the over all feel of the game . . . you can tell the same people made it . The graphics of the game are incredibly beautiful , and though already quite dated , they still stand up well ( they are comparable to say . . . Final Fantasy IX ) . The environments range from beautiful tropical regions to complex castles and dungeons , and all areas are very well thought out , fun to explore , and interesting . I'm glad they kept the overland map the same as in Chrono Trigger , making it fast and easy to get around . The music is wonderful as well , and while I would have liked to have heard a few more Chrono Trigger classics , I really can't complain . . . the music is beautiful and very well done . The story is twisting and complex , and it's actually quite hard to keep straight what's going on sometimes and what world you are in , as the game takes place in two different dimensions of the same world as opposed to different time periods . The two different dimensions are very similar and it can be hard to keep straight what world you are in . Still , the story was very good , keeps you involved , and does end up having a lot of direct and very interesting tie-ins to Chrono Trigger . There is also a plethora of characters ( near 40 , I think ) , almost all of which have there own mini-stories . That was one aspect of the game I have mixed feelings about . On one hand it's great and interesting to have so many unique characters to be able to use , each with their own unique abilities and personalities . But on the other hand , having so many characters makes it hard to really get into them , their stories end up being rather shallow , and you can never really power all of them up . You'll likely end up with a couple favorites of every color attribute that you use most often , which really isn't bad . Overall , they did a good job with the characters , and I like the system they used . The gameplay is very fun , and although it is in most ways straight forward RPG , they do throw in some interesting twists to combat . Overall quite enjoyable . There is an almost infinite amount of secret tidbits to unlock , so much that it would almost be impossible to find them all without the strategy guide . The direction of the game can change depending on choices you make , and conversations are always different depending on who is in your party . The game is incredibly open ended , and has multiple endings as well . This coupled with the fact that it has a new game + feature gives it incredible replay value . I just beat it the first time and I'm already replaying it again with all of my equipment , elements , and experience from the first play through to try and get a different ending . Overall , I give this game five stars . It has excellent story , dialogue , graphics , sound , characters , and gameplay . . . every thing about it is great and it is a world you'll want to get lost in again and again . Alas , it is no Chrono Trigger , and a large part of me wishes they could have tied in some of the characters and places from that game a little more , but oh well . They did a different game in the same style as Chrono Trigger , and it's great fun . There are at least some fun little nostalgic elements , like at one point when you find an enertron and you can hop into it to fully revive your party , and when you get out you find you're still hungry , along with the stomach growling straight from Chrono Trigger . Very fun stuff . Highly recommended to fans of Chrono Trigger , or just anyone who loves a good RPG with lots of replay value .
• 008 4  I finally played this game recently , quite a few years after it's release . At first I had serious doubts about it , as there seemed little connection to Chrono Trigger ( which I am a big fan of ) , and the gameplay and story just didn't seem to be nearly as good . However , once I gave it a chance I really started getting into it . I think one of the big downfalls of this game is that it is a sequel to such a phenomenal old SNES game , and everyone wanted it to be as good or better , which would have been a hard thing to achieve . In it's own right , this is an amazing game , regardless of it being a sequel or not . It is a true sequel , and the story does tie in directly to the events in Chrono Trigger , however , that's about it . . . the story . If you want to see the characters or environments of Chrono Trigger , you're out of luck , as this game has all different characters and takes place in the El Nido archipelago , in the same world as Chrono Trigger but never explored in that game . The other thing this game has in relation to Chrono Trigger is just the over all feel of the game . . . you can tell the same people made it . The graphics of the game are incredibly beautiful , and though already quite dated , they still stand up well ( they are comparable to say . . . Final Fantasy IX ) . The environments range from beautiful tropical regions to complex castles and dungeons , and all areas are very well thought out , fun to explore , and interesting . I'm glad they kept the overland map the same as in Chrono Trigger , making it fast and easy to get around . The music is wonderful as well , and while I would have liked to have heard a few more Chrono Trigger classics , I really can't complain . . . the music is beautiful and very well done . The story is twisting and complex , and it's actually quite hard to keep straight what's going on sometimes and what world you are in , as the game takes place in two different dimensions of the same world as opposed to different time periods . The two different dimensions are very similar and it can be hard to keep straight what world you are in . Still , the story was very good , keeps you involved , and does end up having a lot of direct and very interesting tie-ins to Chrono Trigger . There is also a plethora of characters ( near 40 , I think ) , almost all of which have there own mini-stories . That was one aspect of the game I have mixed feelings about . On one hand it's great and interesting to have so many unique characters to be able to use , each with their own unique abilities and personalities . But on the other hand , having so many characters makes it hard to really get into them , their stories end up being rather shallow , and you can never really power all of them up . You'll likely end up with a couple favorites of every color attribute that you use most often , which really isn't bad . Overall , they did a good job with the characters , and I like the system they used . The gameplay is very fun , and although it is in most ways straight forward RPG , they do throw in some interesting twists to combat . Overall quite enjoyable . There is an almost infinite amount of secret tidbits to unlock , so much that it would almost be impossible to find them all without the strategy guide . The direction of the game can change depending on choices you make , and conversations are always different depending on who is in your party . The game is incredibly open ended , and has multiple endings as well . This coupled with the fact that it has a new game + feature gives it incredible replay value . I just beat it the first time and I'm already replaying it again with all of my equipment , elements , and experience from the first play through to try and get a different ending . Overall , I give this game five stars . It has excellent story , dialogue , graphics , sound , characters , and gameplay . . . every thing about it is great and it is a world you'll want to get lost in again and again . Alas , it is no Chrono Trigger , and a large part of me wishes they could have tied in some of the characters and places from that game a little more , but oh well . They did a different game in the same style as Chrono Trigger , and it's great fun . There are at least some fun little nostalgic elements , like at one point when you find an enertron and you can hop into it to fully revive your party , and when you get out you find you're still hungry , along with the stomach growling straight from Chrono Trigger . Very fun stuff . Highly recommended to fans of Chrono Trigger , or just anyone who loves a good RPG with lots of replay value .
• 009 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is the sequal to Chrono Trigger , one of the most popular RPGs ever , so people obviously expect a great game . And they certainly got it . In my mind , the basis of an RPG is the story , and Chrono Cross has a great and original one , not just a repeat of CT . Serge , the hero , goes home after passing out on a beach to find that his village is different , and everyone claims he died ten years ago . I won't spoil anything else , but believe me , the story is great . Even with an interesting story , an RPG has to have a solid battle system . And CC has an amazing one : No turns , no ATB ( active time battle ) , the characters can attack at any time ( as long as they have stamina points ) with physical attacks and elements , which is CC's magic system . Also , the battles are avoidable as enemies appear on the field screen-no more random battles . Graphically , Square has done what they always do ( which is make an awesome looking game ) . The graphics are , I think , more akin to Legend of Dragoon than anything else , which is definitely a good thing , unless you actually prefer the deformed circus midget look of the old days . On a final note , if you haven't played Chrono Trigger , CC's predecessor , and don't have an SNES , you haven't missed your chance . It's well worth it to download an emulator and play CT on your computer . So remember : Chrono Trigger = Really Good Game
• 010 4  Chrono Cross is the sequal to Chrono Trigger , one of the most popular RPGs ever , so people obviously expect a great game . And they certainly got it . In my mind , the basis of an RPG is the story , and Chrono Cross has a great and original one , not just a repeat of CT . Serge , the hero , goes home after passing out on a beach to find that his village is different , and everyone claims he died ten years ago . I won't spoil anything else , but believe me , the story is great . Even with an interesting story , an RPG has to have a solid battle system . And CC has an amazing one : No turns , no ATB ( active time battle ) , the characters can attack at any time ( as long as they have stamina points ) with physical attacks and elements , which is CC's magic system . Also , the battles are avoidable as enemies appear on the field screen-no more random battles . Graphically , Square has done what they always do ( which is make an awesome looking game ) . The graphics are , I think , more akin to Legend of Dragoon than anything else , which is definitely a good thing , unless you actually prefer the deformed circus midget look of the old days . On a final note , if you haven't played Chrono Trigger , CC's predecessor , and don't have an SNES , you haven't missed your chance . It's well worth it to download an emulator and play CT on your computer . So remember : Chrono Trigger = Really Good Game
• 017 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) first off : if you're a fan of chrono trigger , get this game . if you're a fan who's looking for a way to relive the glory of chrono trigger , and possibly meet a couple of Trigger's characters in this game , stay away . Chrono Cross isnt a blunt sequel like some other RPG games out there . TO even make it a sequel , you need to pay close attention and dive deep into detail to find the connections between the two . a few changes here and there and this could be a new RPG all together . Anyway , this game is great . the graphics , the gameplay ( although the battles can be easy , and you can run away from every single one . Yes , even the last boss ) , the story . . . even the 40 + characters workout good ! Any RPG fan who isnt going to cry for the rest of his life that he didnt get to play as Chrono again should check out this game . It has that timeless quality that many games miss . definitley worth your time and money .
• 019 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) RPG fans won't want to miss this masterful follow-up to the legendary Chrono Trigger on Super NES . Chrono Cross has turned out to be one of those rare gems that manage that have all the qualities needed in order to make a truly memorable role-playing game experience . It does just about everything really well and does many things better than the original ever been did before . If you're a fan of RPGs , there's no doubt that you'll be pleased with this game and owe it to yourself to go out and buy it at your earliest convenience . First and foremost , the storyline in Chrono Cross is probably the most ambitious that any has ever been carried out in a console RPG , with the possible exception of Xenogears . The writing quality of Chrono Cross is exceptional and is nearly as good as the brilliant job that was done by the team responsible for Vagrant Story . What makes all of this even more impressive is that Square was able to give each of the game's 40 - plus playable characters different characteristics and , in many cases , distinct accents and speech patterns . The accents were handled surprisingly well and most were pretty consistent throughout the entire game . That combined with the fact that each of the characters in the game plays an important role in the plot of the story help brings them to life as individuals . Without spoiling anything , the plot is very elaborate and deals with many issues , such as humanity's role in the destruction of the environment and how fate plays a role in our lives . Plus , it brings forth the idea of parallel worlds and how the outcome of one's life can be greatly effected by what happens during certain significant events in one's life . All of this has been pulled together nicely and the end result is one of the most intricate plots that one will ever encounter in a videogame . Not to be too cliched , but Chrono Cross is a truly epic role-playing game experience that has cemented its place in the annals of RPG history . It's easily one of the best RPGs currently available on PlayStation and has surpassed Vagrant Story as my personal favorite . If you're a fan of role-playing games , then you must go out and buy a copy of Chrono Cross .
• 020 4  RPG fans won't want to miss this masterful follow-up to the legendary Chrono Trigger on Super NES . Chrono Cross has turned out to be one of those rare gems that manage that have all the qualities needed in order to make a truly memorable role-playing game experience . It does just about everything really well and does many things better than the original ever been did before . If you're a fan of RPGs , there's no doubt that you'll be pleased with this game and owe it to yourself to go out and buy it at your earliest convenience . First and foremost , the storyline in Chrono Cross is probably the most ambitious that any has ever been carried out in a console RPG , with the possible exception of Xenogears . The writing quality of Chrono Cross is exceptional and is nearly as good as the brilliant job that was done by the team responsible for Vagrant Story . What makes all of this even more impressive is that Square was able to give each of the game's 40 - plus playable characters different characteristics and , in many cases , distinct accents and speech patterns . The accents were handled surprisingly well and most were pretty consistent throughout the entire game . That combined with the fact that each of the characters in the game plays an important role in the plot of the story help brings them to life as individuals . Without spoiling anything , the plot is very elaborate and deals with many issues , such as humanity's role in the destruction of the environment and how fate plays a role in our lives . Plus , it brings forth the idea of parallel worlds and how the outcome of one's life can be greatly effected by what happens during certain significant events in one's life . All of this has been pulled together nicely and the end result is one of the most intricate plots that one will ever encounter in a videogame . Not to be too cliched , but Chrono Cross is a truly epic role-playing game experience that has cemented its place in the annals of RPG history . It's easily one of the best RPGs currently available on PlayStation and has surpassed Vagrant Story as my personal favorite . If you're a fan of role-playing games , then you must go out and buy a copy of Chrono Cross .
• 021 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is , in and of itself , a great game . It has good graphics and astounding music , an intricate and yet easy-to-use battle system , and some . . . er . . . interesting characters . But as a sequel to Chrono Trigger , quite possibly the best RPG of all time , it comes up short . There are references , but they almost all come late in the game ( though personally I think it is a bit of a reference to have a green-haired man named Glenn ) . There are references to Crono , Lucca , Marle , Robo , Magus , Schala and possibly Frog . However , all of these are minimal and rather pointless , except for Robo and Lucca's tie to Fate , Lucca's tie to Kid's past , and that whole thing with Schala that was mostly unnecessary and rather upsetting for a Chrono Trigger fan such as myself . The biggest reference is the world contained in the Sea of Eden / Dead Sea . If you've played Chrono Trigger , you will recognize it . It's a bit of a frightening thought , actually , but if you're the type who gets into the storylines of video games , it'll get you thinking . The storyline is complicated and a bit confusing , so it's a game that you'll want to play more than once , if only to understand more of the storyline . Instead of travelling through time like Chrono Trigger , you travel between two dimensions that look identical until you enter a specific area . At times , especially when you're looking to head into the Sea of Eden / Dead Sea or trying to locate the Dragons , it becomes difficult to remember which world is which . I recommend writing down the general atmosphere of all the major places in each world so you can prevent travelling back and forth trying to find some place . Like in Chrono Trigger , there are multiple endings - - but the vast majority of people , including myself , got the no-ending ending the first time , and felt ripped off . When it's time to fight the final boss , you might want to consider consulting a guide as to how to get a real ending . Of course , there's always New Game + . The music is one of the best parts . The song at the beginning , Time's Scar , is breathtaking . Being a violinist I can appreciate the wonderful tonal quality of the violin in that piece . And the ending song , Radical Dreamers , is very beautiful also . Gameplay is easy , though it gets irritating to switch Elements between different characters later on in the game , especially when you're fighting all the elemental Dragons and have to keep changing your party . And I'll tell you right now the percentages for hitting are , at least in the beginning , entirely inaccurate . It may say you have a 90% shot of hitting but you'll only hit half the time . Fortunately that gets better as the game progresses . Element placement allows for complicated strategy in the more difficult boss battles , but it's fine to place them without thinking about battles if you are not particularly strategically-minded . One complaint is that it might be TOO easy , but that didn't bother me at all . There are WAY too many characters . There are two entire families you can get to join your party ( though you'll need New Game + to get all of one of them ) . Fortunately , unlike Chrono Trigger , you can just say no . No , really , you can say no , and most characters will get the message and leave you alone . Most have little or no relevant backstory AND are exceedingly weak so it's pointless to take them ( * cough * Mojo * cough * ) . Finally , characters you'd like to ignore that you actually can ! The storyline alone , being deep and intricate , was enough to keep me going . I recommend this game highly . Chrono Trigger fans will not find it disappointing if they choose to forget for most of the game that this is supposed to be a sequel . And those who've never played Chrono Trigger will miss a few interesting points but nothing vital to the storyline . It is interesting , full of odd little twists and turns , and it's definitely a game you'll want to play again . If you like RPGs , you should play it !
• 022 4  Chrono Cross is , in and of itself , a great game . It has good graphics and astounding music , an intricate and yet easy-to-use battle system , and some . . . er . . . interesting characters . But as a sequel to Chrono Trigger , quite possibly the best RPG of all time , it comes up short . There are references , but they almost all come late in the game ( though personally I think it is a bit of a reference to have a green-haired man named Glenn ) . There are references to Crono , Lucca , Marle , Robo , Magus , Schala and possibly Frog . However , all of these are minimal and rather pointless , except for Robo and Lucca's tie to Fate , Lucca's tie to Kid's past , and that whole thing with Schala that was mostly unnecessary and rather upsetting for a Chrono Trigger fan such as myself . The biggest reference is the world contained in the Sea of Eden / Dead Sea . If you've played Chrono Trigger , you will recognize it . It's a bit of a frightening thought , actually , but if you're the type who gets into the storylines of video games , it'll get you thinking . The storyline is complicated and a bit confusing , so it's a game that you'll want to play more than once , if only to understand more of the storyline . Instead of travelling through time like Chrono Trigger , you travel between two dimensions that look identical until you enter a specific area . At times , especially when you're looking to head into the Sea of Eden / Dead Sea or trying to locate the Dragons , it becomes difficult to remember which world is which . I recommend writing down the general atmosphere of all the major places in each world so you can prevent travelling back and forth trying to find some place . Like in Chrono Trigger , there are multiple endings - - but the vast majority of people , including myself , got the no-ending ending the first time , and felt ripped off . When it's time to fight the final boss , you might want to consider consulting a guide as to how to get a real ending . Of course , there's always New Game + . The music is one of the best parts . The song at the beginning , Time's Scar , is breathtaking . Being a violinist I can appreciate the wonderful tonal quality of the violin in that piece . And the ending song , Radical Dreamers , is very beautiful also . Gameplay is easy , though it gets irritating to switch Elements between different characters later on in the game , especially when you're fighting all the elemental Dragons and have to keep changing your party . And I'll tell you right now the percentages for hitting are , at least in the beginning , entirely inaccurate . It may say you have a 90% shot of hitting but you'll only hit half the time . Fortunately that gets better as the game progresses . Element placement allows for complicated strategy in the more difficult boss battles , but it's fine to place them without thinking about battles if you are not particularly strategically-minded . One complaint is that it might be TOO easy , but that didn't bother me at all . There are WAY too many characters . There are two entire families you can get to join your party ( though you'll need New Game + to get all of one of them ) . Fortunately , unlike Chrono Trigger , you can just say no . No , really , you can say no , and most characters will get the message and leave you alone . Most have little or no relevant backstory AND are exceedingly weak so it's pointless to take them ( * cough * Mojo * cough * ) . Finally , characters you'd like to ignore that you actually can ! The storyline alone , being deep and intricate , was enough to keep me going . I recommend this game highly . Chrono Trigger fans will not find it disappointing if they choose to forget for most of the game that this is supposed to be a sequel . And those who've never played Chrono Trigger will miss a few interesting points but nothing vital to the storyline . It is interesting , full of odd little twists and turns , and it's definitely a game you'll want to play again . If you like RPGs , you should play it !
• 023 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I have played the Japanese version a little , And even though I didn't understand what they were saying , the game was a blast ! If you liked either Crono Trigger , or Xenogears , You'll love Crono Cross ! Square Soft dose not disapoint with this sequel , nor is it just the same as the first game , with different maps and better graphics ( but yes , the graphics are spectacular ! ) This game is fresh looking . Square Soft has taken the best parts of all of there previous games and melded them togeather into something unique ! This game is a definite buy !
• 031 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Well , PS3 owners , add this title to a seemingly ' SquareSoft only PS1 games that don't work on your PS3 ' Because this one don't work , When you get to the Viper Manor that's when things go downhill , The game freezes when you try to use elements at random at the flying boss , You can get by it by not using elements , but at a certain boss you HAVE to use elements , and it freezes up . . . . Damn shame , It seem all Squares PS1 games have problems on the PS3 , Sony has let the success of the PS1 and PS2 go to there head , because they have forgotten who has made them what they are today , if it wasn't for Squares multiple hit titles on the PS ( FF series , Xenogears , Vagrant Story , Threads of Fate , Ehrgeiz God Bless The Ring , Legend of Mana etc . . . ) The Playstaion brand would not have been as strong as it is . ALL good titles , shame . . . Game tested on a 60GB PS3 .
• 032 4  Well , PS3 owners , add this title to a seemingly ' SquareSoft only PS1 games that don't work on your PS3 ' Because this one don't work , When you get to the Viper Manor that's when things go downhill , The game freezes when you try to use elements at random at the flying boss , You can get by it by not using elements , but at a certain boss you HAVE to use elements , and it freezes up . . . . Damn shame , It seem all Squares PS1 games have problems on the PS3 , Sony has let the success of the PS1 and PS2 go to there head , because they have forgotten who has made them what they are today , if it wasn't for Squares multiple hit titles on the PS ( FF series , Xenogears , Vagrant Story , Threads of Fate , Ehrgeiz God Bless The Ring , Legend of Mana etc . . . ) The Playstaion brand would not have been as strong as it is . ALL good titles , shame . . . Game tested on a 60GB PS3 .
• 036 4  Chrono Trigger . . . the greatest RPG ever made . No matter what anyone says , it is truly one of the best . About 5 years later , Squaresoft unveiled the highly acclaimed sequel to Chrono Trigger , Chrono Cross , and I was down at Electronic Boutique the day it came out ( August 15th , 2000 ) . I couldn't wait to get home and play this , and as soon as I did , I popped it into my Playstation . The opening FMV was amazing ( better than FF8 ) . And then I started to play . Everything was going great so far , then I got into my first battle . . . What the heck ! ? ! The battle system was completely different than the Chrono Trigger one that I loved so much . It mixes the Xenogears attack system ( 3 different attacks , used to make combos ) and for the element system , it's like the FF7 materia system ( customize your guys with different elements ) . Soon later , I found out that the game takes place only in 2 worlds , and there wasn't any time travel . I yelled , I cursed , and I swore never to play this game again . . . Ten minutes later , I found myself glued to it . The more of it that I played , the more and more I enjoyed it . The story is truly engrossing , but it still doesn't compare to Chrono Trigger . The basic story is this : You play as Serge , a boy living in the small fishing town of Arni . When you go to meet your best friend Leena on the beach , a title wave occurs and you black out . When you come to , you find yourself on the beach where you last were . When you try to talk to everyone you know , they have no idea who you are . You then find out that you drowned 10 years ago in the title wave , and you are now in a world in which you are dead . This is only the beginning . Chrono Cross is a truly fantastic game . You really have to give it time to develop however . If you are a really big fan of Chrono Trigger ( like me ) , you will feel a little disappointed with the new format of it . In time , you will accept Chrono Cross as a great game on it's own . Chrono Cross stands out as one of the best PSX titles out there , along with Xenogears and Final Fantasy Tactics . Even though all of those games are great , none can compare to the beautiful masterpiece known as Chrono Trigger .
• 038 4  Earlier this year , I finally bought my Playstation 2 . I'd had an Xbox for a long time , but was finally fed up with all the RPGs that I was missing out on . After beating FFX and Kingdom Hearts , I picked up this game , knowing that it was the semi-sequel to one of my favorite games , and . . . WOW ! The graphics in this game are about average for their time , a little above average , maybe . It features 3d characters moving around on prerendered backgrounds ( think a really well done painting that LOOKS 3d ) . While the graphical quality is slightly above average , the character design is gorgeous , with every character having a memorable look to him / her / IT , and the level of detail put into every area is astounding . But if you're one of those people who can hate a game because of dated graphics , just take one moment to close your eyes , and listen . . . hear that ? That's the greatest soundtrack EVER produced for a videogame . The sound quality is better than most stuff I've seen on the PS2 , and I could hardly believe it was even POSSIBLE with PS1 technology . Every tune in this game is amazing , with the exception with the battle theme , which . . . well it grows on ya over time . The battle system is the best I've seen in a turn-based RPG . When you start the battle every character is given 7 stamina points . When you go to use them , you can do a low , medium , or high-powered attack , using 1 , 2 , and 3 stamina points , respectively . Also , every attack has a hit percentage , which goes UP with each successful hit . In other words , when you start your turn , a level - 3 attack might have a 60% hit rate , which obviously isn't very good , but after you attack the enemy twice with a low attack , and once with a medium , it might be up to about 85% . This makes for many different combinations of attacks , depending on how cautious you want to be or how much damage you want to do . To do everything else , this game utilizes elements . Elements is the name the game uses for Spells , Items , AND Special attacks . Out of battle , you arrange your elements ( which are obtained through shops , treasure chests , etc . ) in a grid that will eventually grow to have 8 levels , with a certain number of slots in each level . In battle , to use an element you must first reach that element level by attacking physically . A level - 2 attack raises your element level by two , allowing you to cast a level 2 element , while an additional lvl . - 2 attack raises it to 4 . When you cast an element , your element lvl . is subtracted by whatever one you used , meaning if your element lvl . is 5 and you cast a lvl . 3 element , it goes down to 2 . Also , you can only cast each element once per battle , so if you want to cast multiple of the same spell / item , you must put many of the same element in your grid . There's some other stuff , too , but it'd be too hard to explain to someone who hasn't played the game . Basically , the battle system is incredibly strategic , and is a BLAST to play , REALLY REALLY fun . The game is easy throughout most of the game , with about 1 / 3 of the bosses being kinda hard , and maybe 5 of them being EXTREMELY hard . The normal enemies are mostly easy , it's the bosses that make the game . The plot is very complicated , it makes perfect sense if you just pay attention ( and talk to lots of NPCs , especially in a certain-city-at-the-end-of-the-game . . . ) , and THINK a little . This is one game that REALLY makes you think , full of paradoxes and deep questions about free will and the meaning of life , etc . Many people dislike the game because , it has nothing to do with Chrono Trigger , but I've got to say Oh yes it does ! While characters and other stuff from Chrono Trigger aren't IN the game ( as actual characters to talk to or whatever , except for in a few parts . . . ) , the story is DIRECTLY linked with the past and future events of Crono and co . in their quest to defeat Lavos . The beauty it is that since Chrono TRIGGER is a time-travel game , Chrono Cross actually takes place both before AND after the original ! The story is so complicated , the events actually happen over the course of two separate timelines ! And I don't mean the two dimensions , I mean two timelines for ONE dimension , because the effect of time travel is that you rewrite an entire timeline from the point that you intervene . So events in CT affect CC , AND vice versa , making the combination of the two the most complex storyline I've ever seen in a videogame ( although it should be noted that I haven't played Xenogears yet , which is supposed to be even more complicated than this game . . . ) . The only thing I don't like about this game . . . is that I can't decide what part is the best ! No matter how hard I try , I can't decide on the best aspect of the game , be it the music , story , or battle system . It's the combination of those elements , working together perfectly , like pieces of a puzzle , that make Chrono Cross the true gem that it is . Whether you've played Chrono Trigger or not , I advise you to play this game right now , although if you HAVE played CT , I'll have to say this : Pay attention .
• 042 4  I have played almost every rpg ever made for almost all systems , thats how long I've been a gamer and Chrono Trigger will always be in my top five , not for the story but just for sure fun-factor and inventiveness . In hindsight , I don't actually believe Chrono Trigger is nearly good as I once did when I was a kid , but it still blows this game out of the water . I didn't hate this game either , don't get me wrong , but its just not there . The graphics for the time were amazing I suppose and the battle system is different ( often to the point of annoyance ) , but different isn't always good . They tried to create a plotline as lofty and intricate as something like Xenogears . You go to so many places and meet WAAAAAAY too many party members to the point where they all seem to lose their respective face . You only really need the first two main party members and then pick one more from the other gazillion to form your party . Honestly , I thought the choice to add so many potential members was quite stupid . Also , I feel the storyline is too confusing . Havign beat this game a few years ago I remember almost nothing of what actually happened except for the fact I had already forgotten about most of it before I was even doen with the game , which usually doesn't mark a very enthralling affair in my eyes . Many people love this game , and I suppose if you try to play it as a game set apart from the Chrono franchise , as it were , it is a fair stand-alone outing . The Chrono tag is merely a means to an end , however , it is there to sell the game . This game has nothing to do with the original except in name and the use of timetravel . I would not recommend this game as a good rpg to start off on if you've never played one before . If you want the best of the best rpg's then go pick up Persona 3 , FF7 / FFX / FFXII , Xenogears , Star Ocean , or Suikoden 2 / 3 / 5 , to name a few . This one can easily be bypassed .
• 046 4  This game takes place on a group of islands twenty years after the events of Chrono Trigger . This game also takes place between two parallal worlds hence the name Chrono CROSS . In this game you have the ability to recruit up to 44 characters . To get all of them you will need to play through the game at least 3 times . You will probably WANT to play the game more times anyway depending on how long it takes you understand the story line considering it is VERY complex . I wouldn't recommend this game to someone who doesn't like RPG's or long games . It took me at least 50 + hours to get through the game the first time , and that was with the guide book ! ! ! If you plan on getting this game I would also suggest the guide book for it as well . Because there are somethings you would not find for the life of you unless you had something telling where to go and what to do . For example some of the characters 7th level tech skills are impossible to find and get without the book . You can find the Chrono Cross Guide on Amazon as well , but beware it usually isn't cheap . If you liked any of the Final Fantasy games you would probably like this game as well . Something else to keep in mind is that the battle system is somewhat different that any other game you don't use MP , you use what are called elements . These take the place of magical attacks . There is a down side to the elements though when you wish to change characters you must remove all the elements you had on that character so you can place them on another character . This can be VERY TIME CONSUMING especially later in the game when you have lots of element slots to fill . Beware you WILL HAVE to do this a lot . But don't let that get you down . This is an exellant game despite all that . With all that being said I would highly recommend this game to any RPG fan . Hope this review helps .
• 047 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) While it shares the Name Chrono many people think it is a horrible sequel , It in fact is not a direct sequel like so many people think it is . It is a very well rounded and amazing game to play , It follows up twenty years after the Fall of lavos . Keep in mind when playing this game that it is a Chronological sequel rather than a direct sequel that so many people fail to realize . While the game has numerous playable characters , it still maintains a very good story , if you follow it closely , but at times , can become very confusing if you miss certain details . Chrono Cross will net you around 30 - 40 hours of gameplay , and if you don't stop playing the game for extended amounts of time , the story just becomes completly amazing .
• 048 4  While it shares the Name Chrono many people think it is a horrible sequel , It in fact is not a direct sequel like so many people think it is . It is a very well rounded and amazing game to play , It follows up twenty years after the Fall of lavos . Keep in mind when playing this game that it is a Chronological sequel rather than a direct sequel that so many people fail to realize . While the game has numerous playable characters , it still maintains a very good story , if you follow it closely , but at times , can become very confusing if you miss certain details . Chrono Cross will net you around 30 - 40 hours of gameplay , and if you don't stop playing the game for extended amounts of time , the story just becomes completly amazing .
• 049 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is one in a hundred or even a thousand games . The graphics are astounding , for its time at least , and Mitsuda's music is so captivating that at times I'd just stop playing for a few moments to listen . Some of the first few battles can be easy or hard , depending on how quickly you grasp the Elemental system ( I didn't realize it was there until I died about nine times without it , but that's just me ) , and they grow progressively tougher to the point that some of the sidequests are almost impossible without New Game + . New Game + is the handy little invention that lets you beat the socks off that annoying Pentapus without even getting your hands dirty . While there are forty or so characters , they each have their own stories and it lets you combine them so that , at certain times , their Techniques will be even more powerful . Regrettably , the sheer number will probably make you feel like you're trying to hunt them down and there will usually be about twenty or thirty that you never use anyway . There have also been complaints about the normal battle theme , although I didn't see anything wrong with it and actually like it . My main beef with Chrono Cross is the ending . It seems to wrap things up rather nicely , combining all the Elements in one last stand , but it seems more like Square just wanted to throw in a final reference to Chrono Trigger and pull Lavos and Schala back into play . It probably would have made more sense if the game just ended after the boss preceeding that one , because Chrono Trigger's involvement is rather limited and if you're seeking a direct sequel , seek elsewhere . I realize that I may be a bit biased , since Chrono Cross raised me as a gamer , but I still think it's the best thing since TV and I don't think Square can ever match it .
• 054 4  This game was atrociously bad , and I don't know why people say it's so good . Let's start with the basics - The backbone of any good RPG is the plot . Chrono Cross lacks a true plot . Well , I guess you could call it a plot , but it's really just a bunch of pseudo-intellectual drivel that does nothing to propel the game along . In addition to the bad ( or nonexistent ) plot , to complicate matters , the characters don't really interact with the plot at all . Well , only four of them do , out of forty characters ; the other 36 have nothing to do at all with the plot , and they lack real personalities ( if you've read the book Jim the Boy , you'll know what I'm talking about ) . On to the third most important part of an RPG : the gameplay . The gameplay of Chrono Cross isn't too bad IMO , but it doesn't make up for the shortcomings of the plot / / characters . The battle system adds an element of strategy , but the battles are slow and sort of dull because of its turn-based quality . One of the chief problems of the gameplay is , once again , the indistinguishability of the characters : there's basically no difference in their fighting capabilities , and you can teach any character to be good , so you might as well just use the same three characters ( out of 40 ) to fight the same battles over and over again . In addition to this , some of the boss fights are overly difficult and thus extremely frustrating . ok so that's my rant about this horrible excuse for a quality Squaresoft RPG . Looking for a better game ? Play Q * Bert instead !
• 057 4  Wow , what can you say about such an adictive game ? RPG fans , this game's for you ! With highly detailed movies , deeply involved plots , and a fighting system like no other , this game will surely blow you away ! The characters are detailed , full of personailty , and able to make you laugh , cry , or simply hate them ! ( ^ . ^ ' ) With the recruiting system , you can't find all the characters playing the game through once . You have to beat it , and play again ! Replaying value is great , because after you beat the game around the first time , you can beat it again for totally new endings ! Now , how can you be unhappy with one game with several endings ? Believe me , you'll want to play this game over and over . If you like Final Fantasy , Legend of Dragoon , or any of these type games , I recommend this for you .
• 061 4  Fans of Chrono Trigger . . . I understand your concern . I , like many of you , spent an entire Christmas vacation being captivated by Square's epic SNES RPG . I became engrossed in the wonderful storyline and came to love the well-developed characters . When I finally played Chrono Cross ( which was a good ten years later ) , I eagerly awaited seeing what my favorite characters were up to . . . . only to find them totally absent ! What gives , I thought ? What kind of sequel is this ? Other reviews cover the merits of the game play very thoroughly . I will focus on this game's merits as a sequel . At the very beginning , Chrono Cross doesn't seem to have much to do with the original - a different world , a different cast of characters , a radically different battle system . While a fun and engrossing game , it hardly even seems like a sequel ! But wait . . . give it time to develop , and you will be pleasantly surprised . This is , without a doubt , a sequel created with fans of the original in mind . Unlike more recent sequels like Kingdom Hearts 2 and Final Fantasy X-II , the action doesn't simply pick up where the original left off . Much of the mystery and excitement stems form learning how this world and these characters tie in with Chrono Trigger . Bit by bit , Square's master storytellers reveal the aftermath of Crono's original adventure , and how these new characters found themselves involved in it . Here , Square achieves a best of both worlds scenario . New characters , new places to explore , but still plenty of chances to reconnect with the original game that you knew and loved so well . Before you play this game , play Chrono Trigger . Being familiar with the plot and characters of the original will help you decipher the complex storyline of the sequel . Square doesn't show much mercy in this department . . . they directly reference the origianl , and assume that you know what they're talking about . You'll still enjoy the game without a knowledge of Trigger , but you may have trouble comprehending the plot . It would be like watching Return of the Jedi without having seen Star Wars . If you loved Chrono Trigger , play this game for sure . It's like revisiting an old friend . And old friend who's changed a lot since the last time you've seen them , but fondly remembers the good old days you've had together .
• 063 4  I wasn't sure what to make of this game when I first bought it . I started playing it and it seemed so strange . It had a different system for nearly everything I was used to in an RPG . But I'm glad I stuck with it . Once you get through the beginning of the game , it quickly becomes a fun , interesting one . 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 . This all increases the game's replay value , making each play through different from the one before it . The story is great , and the actual gameplay is incredibly fun . You should definitely play this game . I still love it , in all its PSX glory .
• 064 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This is an amazing RPG . I first played Chrono Trigger ( on an emulator ) when I was 19 , and it absolutely hooked me . After hearing the closing credits theme from Chrono Cross , I knew I had to buy it . The game is wonderful , it really is . Graphics are great , sound is just this side of perfect ( a few of the songs get a little repetative , but they're still awesome ) , and replay value is very high . The main problem : It's slow . Every battle initiates a load screen , which takes a long time . There are a great many cut scenes and conversation scenes ( which cannot be skipped ) and you will definitely find yourself looking away and just tapping A . . or X , Square . . . whatever it is on those controllers . Story line is pretty fantastic , though , and that helps make up for having to watch so much of it . The battle system is pretty good ( personally , prefer Chrono Trigger's ) and you are given a nice while to get used to your different battle choices as the game progresses - - including informative battles against two reoccuring mini-bosses . Okay , some quick ratings : ( out of five ) Graphics : 4.5 / 5 ( great , but sometimes very hard to tell if something is a wall , decoration , or a bridge ) Sound : 5 / 5 ( just amazing ) Gameplay : 4.5 / 5 ( really good , but sometimes just tapping A for ten minutes ) Story : 5 / 5 ( flawless ) Replayability : 5 / 5 ( really optimalized by the fact that you can have completely different experiences , with different parties [ 46 playable characters ] ) Overall : 4 / 5 ( the load screens . . if only it weren't for the load screens . . . )
• 065 4  This is an amazing RPG . I first played Chrono Trigger ( on an emulator ) when I was 19 , and it absolutely hooked me . After hearing the closing credits theme from Chrono Cross , I knew I had to buy it . The game is wonderful , it really is . Graphics are great , sound is just this side of perfect ( a few of the songs get a little repetative , but they're still awesome ) , and replay value is very high . The main problem : It's slow . Every battle initiates a load screen , which takes a long time . There are a great many cut scenes and conversation scenes ( which cannot be skipped ) and you will definitely find yourself looking away and just tapping A . . or X , Square . . . whatever it is on those controllers . Story line is pretty fantastic , though , and that helps make up for having to watch so much of it . The battle system is pretty good ( personally , prefer Chrono Trigger's ) and you are given a nice while to get used to your different battle choices as the game progresses - - including informative battles against two reoccuring mini-bosses . Okay , some quick ratings : ( out of five ) Graphics : 4.5 / 5 ( great , but sometimes very hard to tell if something is a wall , decoration , or a bridge ) Sound : 5 / 5 ( just amazing ) Gameplay : 4.5 / 5 ( really good , but sometimes just tapping A for ten minutes ) Story : 5 / 5 ( flawless ) Replayability : 5 / 5 ( really optimalized by the fact that you can have completely different experiences , with different parties [ 46 playable characters ] ) Overall : 4 / 5 ( the load screens . . if only it weren't for the load screens . . . )
• 067 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I played the Japanese version of this game and I am also an old fan of Chrono Trigger for SNES and I'm telling you that this game is a must-buy if you value your sanity . The graphics are outstanding and the battles are fun just like in CT . The story is also outstanding and you'll feel all nostalgic when you hear references from CT in CC ( the Masamune sword and Magus's sister Schala just to name a few of the returning faces ) . This game also features about 40 characters to play and the hottest Squaresoft heroine ever , Kid ( yeah , she's even hotter than Ayla from CT ) . Overall this game rocks , so just shut up and buy it if you know what's good for you .
• 070 4  Chrono Cross is fairly standard as RPGs go , but what sets it apart as far as gameplay is the elements system . Instead of straight-up ' magic ' , players gather elements which are categorized into six different color groups , each with a counterpart to which it has both stronger and weaker properties - Red and Blue , Yellow and Green , Black and White . This introduces a good level of strategy into the game as players must consider what their opponent is weaker or stronger to . As stated , the game is fairly standard otherwise , the graphics are pretty good , and the CG cutscenes are amazing for a game out of the ' 90s ( Albeit the late ' 90s , and the JPEG compression left something to be desired , but still . ) I also really loved how well the 3D models were made . If one were to look closely , you could see the edges , but underneither the wonderfully made textures , it's barely noticable . However , what made it more than worth it for me was the plot . Now , Chrono Cross is the sequel to the 1995 game Chrono Trigger , and if you're expecting Crono and the gang to team back up , you'll be disappointed . While they and other characters make a brief reappearance , the game is more dependent on it's own characters and setting . All in all I would say that whether or not you've played Chrono Trigger , Cross is a great game on it's own , though there are a few things you may not understand fully unless you've played through Trigger . Towards the ending of the game , you'll run into a lot of moments that could cause a temporary moment of WHOA , COOOOL , or at least , I did . All in all , I say if you enjoy a deep story and a very long game ( Took me about 48 hours ) , get this game .
• 077 4  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 . 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 . It's the only PS game that I actually own , and I'm still having a ball with it . I would recomend this game to any one that hasn't played it before or anyone that has for a good revisit .
• 082 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is a game that you'll either love or hate . Your opinion is based largely on whether you view the game as the sequel to Chrono Trigger , which is a somewhat controversial issue as the game description states that it is while a game producer , during an interview , said that it's not . One aspect of the game many find repulsive is that there are 40 + characters , resulting in shallow storylines and 9 or 10 lines on average per character throughout the game . The flip side is that you get to experiment and combine very different characters to form a team that you want . If you enjoyed the intimate friendly party in CT , you'll find that lost in CC . In terms of storyline , CC does a good job of creating a story that is complex but makes sense at the same time . However , as mentioned above , if you're hoping for a continuation from Chrono Trigger , you'll once again be disappointed as none of the characters from CT are playable in CC . In fact , at least one character from CT meets a tragic end , which throws out the happy ending in CT . In terms of continuation , the plot does follow CT well minus the fact that Schala from CT looks completely different in CC ( No wonder Magus couldn't find her ! ) Anyway , Chrono Cross is a great game if you view it alone and avoid comparing it with the classic Chrono Trigger . The storylines take on a more complicated poetic tone and the characters system is largely different . These , however , still work in this new game . I would highly recommend Chrono Cross to those who have not overly idolized Chrono Trigger and were hoping for a Chrono Trigger clone on Playstation . Happy gaming ! ( . . . )
• 083 4  Chrono Cross is a game that you'll either love or hate . Your opinion is based largely on whether you view the game as the sequel to Chrono Trigger , which is a somewhat controversial issue as the game description states that it is while a game producer , during an interview , said that it's not . One aspect of the game many find repulsive is that there are 40 + characters , resulting in shallow storylines and 9 or 10 lines on average per character throughout the game . The flip side is that you get to experiment and combine very different characters to form a team that you want . If you enjoyed the intimate friendly party in CT , you'll find that lost in CC . In terms of storyline , CC does a good job of creating a story that is complex but makes sense at the same time . However , as mentioned above , if you're hoping for a continuation from Chrono Trigger , you'll once again be disappointed as none of the characters from CT are playable in CC . In fact , at least one character from CT meets a tragic end , which throws out the happy ending in CT . In terms of continuation , the plot does follow CT well minus the fact that Schala from CT looks completely different in CC ( No wonder Magus couldn't find her ! ) Anyway , Chrono Cross is a great game if you view it alone and avoid comparing it with the classic Chrono Trigger . The storylines take on a more complicated poetic tone and the characters system is largely different . These , however , still work in this new game . I would highly recommend Chrono Cross to those who have not overly idolized Chrono Trigger and were hoping for a Chrono Trigger clone on Playstation . Happy gaming ! ( . . . )
• 085 4  This game has two things that we've come to expect from Square games . Great graphics , and a great soundtrack . Graphics - 9 / 10 . The CGI was great , the character designs very unique . It got a little choppy at times though . I figure I minds well do this now . To all the people who say this game's CGI sequences are better then FFX and X - 2 . Stop being an ignorant moron who has to be against anything mainstream just because it's mainstream , you sound moronic . FFX graphics blow this game out of the water . . You want to know why ? Because it's on a next gen system . But CC was graphically , without a doubt the best on the original PS . Sorry for doing this little rant , but I'm tired of reading moronic reviews like that . Sound - 10 / 10 . One of the greatest soundtracks on any PS game . Period Gameplay - 7 / 10 . The element system is . . . unique , to be sure . The star system was a nice change of pace from usual RPGs . The game is way too low on difficult , and even the optional bosses , well they are all a joke . On top of that , there are only a total of about 10 double and triple techs , combined . And I believe all of them are rip-offs of ones from CT . One of the funnest aspects of the first , and they tore it to shreds in this one . Story - 7.5 / 10 . On it's own , this really isn't a bad game . The plot moves around pretty well . Unfortunately , this is a sequel , so your waiting for the big unravelling . You get teased every here and there ( When Lynx calls Serge The Chrono Trigger . ) And at the Sea of Eden for the first time , seeing Crono , Lucca , and Marle . Then you come to the end of the game , and it's all laid upon you . It's kind of weak really . It makes sense , but it sounds like they scrambled it together as much as they could for it to make sense . And don't think I didn't understand it . Because the plot isn't half as confusing as people would like you to believe it is . Characters - 3 / 10 . Normally I would include this in the story summary , but since this game had so many characters , it had to be done sepretely . This was without a doubt the worst part of the game . 40 + characters , and I can only remember a few of them . Serge , and he was a very weak main character , imo . Kid , great character , but I think finding out what she is kinda ruins it . Glenn , not the same from CT , but it was just a nod towards him , and they have very similar traits , and if you look at the general ideals somewhat the same histories . Lynx , cool character , but what he ends up being kinda ruins it too . Harle , probably one of my fav . chars in the game , but when she leaves and you find out the truth , that's it , nothing worthy happens to her , even though she played a BIG part in it . Sure , if you think about it hard enough you'll remember most of them , but not many are really worth remembering . The last character I want to talk about is Magus . Yeah , the badass from CT . He was supposed to be in this game originally , under the name Guile ( I believe . ) The devs axed it , either because they couldn't think of a way to explain it ( it would be hard explaining how a magician couldn't use magic anymore ) , or that it would detract from the other characters ( Alright , so a game that has no real standouts , and those characters only come to mind because all the rest of them suck , and your telling me your not putting in one of greatest characters from CT because it will detract from a host full of other cruddy ones ? Sad . . . ) All in all , I believe they should of put Magus in , since you only get one update on him the entire game , and because of the large part Schala ends up playing . All in all , this is a game worth playing ( even though I just ranted about the things I don't like , the good outway the bad . ) It has tons of replayibility with new game + , and with all the multiple endings . All in all , a deserving sequel to the original , just wish the characters were a little better . You don't even need to play CT to get into this game , I originally didn't , and I think I finished it with more respect for it ( of course I recently just beat CT . )
• 086 4  Chrono Cross WOULD have been a great game , it had a unique system , it was hard , it had a good plot , it had many side quests . For any one who played Chrono Trigger however , this game does the idea of a sequal little justice . Chrono Cross picks up 10 years after Chrono Trigger ends , at a series of islands too small to use in Chrono Trigger ( but I have heard they are there ) . It has innumerable playable characters , which makes the game interesting , but has many issues which Squaresoft should have seen . First of all , with the multitude of playable characters , you lose plot . Some of the characters of the story fit into it in many ways , these are the main characters such as Serge and Kid . However there are many characters who just appear . Starky , Van , and others have no point in the story , only a side quest which sticks to the story like an old , wet bandage . Also , with that many characters , they couldn't give them many techs , so therefore another of Squaresoft's great innovations from Chrono Trigger was lost . Some history : in Chrono Trigger you have abilities called techs . You learn these as you gain AP ( gained like EXP , only slower ) . Monsters , who moved about on the screen , would be targeted by techs in different ways . Some techs would only hit one monster , some would hit monsters in a certain radius from the character , or from the target monster , and some would hit all monsters . Since the monsters were constantly moving , this made placement of the characters and monsters essential to how techs were cast . Also each character had three double techs with each other character , and each combination of characters which included the main character had a triple tech . Not so in Chrono Cross . I believe there were about 12 to 20 double and triple techs , and three techs per character ( there were about 10 or more in Chrono Trigger ) . This meant that you would have to go through the game more than once possibly to discover who had them . Sometimes these characters couldn't even be gotten together in one game , so you may have to go through three times to find a certain move . Also with all the side quests to get many of the items , I recomend the strategy guide for this game also . The game's plot also had some gaps . There are certain places where you are expected to do something , but either don't know which world to do it in , or can't find where to do it . Sometimes you will have a suggested opportunity to get new characters which you won't know about because it never suggests exploring certain places . There is one point where it is essential to find characters , but it doesn't tell you they are available . Another annoying plot point is that any character will suddenly join the party with the knowledge of every event that has occured in the story , there is no explaination scene , a fact which annoys me when a new character in the group starts talking in detail about an event which happened before they joined the group . The game is fun , and the new game + , one of the few elements which was kept over from Chrono Trigger , allows for great replayability . All in all though , I was dissapointed . I expected a sequal true to the original's good points , something not delivered upon to my dismay .
• 089 4  It seems like many people loved Chrono Cross . I must be in the minority when I say that this game isn't nearly as good as Chrono Trigger . In any case , CC was still a well-made game , but it doesn't have the staying power than CT had , and still has . CC is , simply put , a beautiful game . The graphical and artistic craftsmanship is incredible , and the music is some of Square's best . The diversity of places you visit is incredible . However , the story was somewhat lacking , and the gameplay , while novel , ultimately is worse than that used in CT . And , perhaps the most obvious flaw as a successor to CT was the character design . The story was incredible halfway through the game - I really wanted to know how everything would end up . But what happened at the end was terrible , because everything before it was so good . In addition , the characters from CT weren't really tied into the story - only Lucca had a significant role , and even her role was not used as well as it could have been . And , if you played CT , you know that Magus goes looking for his sister - well , they don't talk about that at all in the game ! That was by far the most disappointing part of CC . The character design also suffered greatly . Some people felt that 40 characters was a great idea , but I felt it was superficial . True , they all have unique graphical designs , and each one has his or her own miniquest , but almost all of them give nothing to the story or the world of CC . The story centers around Serge and Kid , which is a good thing , so it may have been wise to eliminate maybe 30 of the 40 characters as playable people . It would have been better to focus on a few characters , like in CT , where every character was fully developed and relevant to the story . The gameplay was also new . There are no random battles in this game , although at points you don't really have a choice to fight - instead of being random , the battles are forced upon you . In any case , there are no levels , and instead you get slightly stronger with each fight . But this system basically degenerates into you getting a lot stronger after beating a boss , and then staying at the same strength after fighting normal people . Many people thought that the three levels of attack ( weak , medium , strong ) and the power bar were novel developments , but they're not - look at Xenogears ( the same team designed Xenogears and CC ) . The battle system was pulled off better in Xenogears than CC , in my opinion . So most of my review has been a slam of this game . I don't want to leave you with the impression that this was a bad game - by all means , it was good . I recommend that you buy it , especially if you like RPGs . But don't necessarily expect this game to have the instant feeling of a classic , much like its predecessor , Chrono Trigger .
• 096 4  Chrono Cross is a wonderful mix of plot and gameplay . I can't think of anything about the game that seriously perturbed me , besides the usual ( repetative battle music , loading times . . . ) . There are a number of things that make this game stand out from other games . 1 ) The music is really good . Unfortunately , no matter how good any music is , you get sick of it after listening to it hour after hour . I still don't understand why nobody's picked up on multiple battle anthems ( or no battle anthems at all ) . 2 ) A unique battle system : I was impressed with the originality of the system . Unlike a lot of other RPG's , your summon elements are very valuable . The trick is getting them to work ( I won't explain further . . . ) . I always found battles to be very challenging , but always winnable . Also under this category : no random battles ! ! This allows you to take the game at your own pace . It also prevents what could have been tons of frustration . 3 ) New Game + : this feature allows you to play the game again starting with the stats you had at the end of the last game . You are also given a couple of handy new toys , one of which allows you to speed the game up ( run faster , get through long discussions faster , get battles over faster , etc ) . I was going to start the game over anyway since there was so much that I had missed the first time around , so this was a great convenience . I've heard you can also find a variety of different endings using this mode . Those of you who read Stephen King ( notably the Talisman and Insomnia ) will probably pick up on a couple of parallels in the story . I doubt these are coincidences , but they weren't blatant rip offs , either . The only thing that kinda bugs me about the plot is that Serge never talks , because he is the silent protagonist who takes on the persona of the player ( according to the booklet ) . You are hardly given enough dialog options to fulfill this fantasy . Until that's possible , I'd just as soon play a character with some personality . Also , I debated over getting a Strategy guide , and decided against it . I definitely don't regret this decision . If you're reading this , you have access to GameFAQs.com , a great resource for walkthroughs when you're stuck . Overall , though , this is a great role-playing experience that will have you addicted from the beginning . Fans disappointed with FF8 will find more satisfaction with this one , due to less sterile environments and a well thought out story .
• 098 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) In 1995 the highly popular Chrono Trigger debuted on the SNES . Now , five years later , its sequel , Chrono Cross , arrives on the PlayStation . But does it measure up to its predecessor ? Much like Chrono Trigger , Chrono Cross has some of the best graphics seen on its system , and its music is the best I've ever heard from a game . Chrono Cross differs from Chrono Trigger in that , rather than travelling to five different periods in time , you travel in between two parallel worlds . Though that may infer that there is less to explore and do , it is actually the opposite . Chrono Cross offers so many subquests that if someone were to try to accomplish them all , it would take them over 60 hours to complete the game . This game also has a great battle system . First off , elements , which pretty much take the place of magic , items , and techniques , have a level from 1 - 8 . These elements can be attached to a character's Element Grid , which contains slots for holding elements from levels 1 - 8 . For example : an element with a level of 3 can be attached to a level 3 slot on a character's Element Grid , and when used in battle , it will work normally . But oftentimes you are allowed to adjust an element's positioning on the Element Grid . The higher it is placed on the Element Grid above its normal level , the more powerful it will be ; if placed lower than its normal level , it will be weaker , but you will be able to use it sooner in the battle . Battles start each character out with a Power Level of zero , but with each successful attack the character's Power Level will increase . If a character gets up to a Power Level of 3 during a battle , he will be able to use any element on his grid from levels 1 - 3 . After the element is used , the character's Power Level is subtracted by the level in which that element was attached . Then the character has to move his way up again . Also , each character and element have a color , and each color has an opposite color . Red is opposite of blue , green is opposite of yellow , and white is opposite of black . If a character has the color red , he will use red elements well , and red elements work great against blue enemies . There is even more . Each time an element is used its color is added to that battle's Field Effect , which is divided into three parts . If the whole Field Effect is changed to one color , elements of that color will become more powerful , while elements of the opposite color will become weaker . Furthermore , there are certain extra powerful elements that can only be used once a player has succeeded in turning the Field Effect a solid hue . It sounds extremely complicated , but trust me , once you start playing , it will all seem simple . Chrono Cross is a great title and my favorite role-playing game of all time . There is little wrong with it , but if I had to pick its worst feature , it would be that some of its 40 + playable characters aren't developed very well and , thus , not likeable . But with that many characters , you're bound to find enough that you like . So I highly recommend this game and doubt that you'll find a better role-playing experience until Final Fantasy IX is released .
• 102 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I truly love this game . This may be Square's finest work on the Playstation thus far . The graphics are extremely gorgeous , rivaling and surpassing those of its predecessor , Final Fantasy 8 . From lush , deep jungles to mysterious , crystal clear oceans of mesmerizing blue , this game never fails in the graphics area . What is really spectacular , however , are the battle scenes . The spells and various tech skills are exquisite , to say the least . There is more eye candy in one battle sometimes than in many other games Ive played . Some moves show eclipses of the moon , in which deadly accurate moonbeams shine down on foes with excruciating force , while others are more comical , yet still possessing the overall quality of depth , such as the cute frog prince , who is no less lethal , as he calls up a wave of ocean to smite foes . Lighting effects are very nice as well , what with torches , illuminated doorways and many other light sources being approximated brilliantly . The battle system itself is very easy to get into and learn , if not master . Basically your characters can either do a move from level 1 to 3 , 1 being weakest and 3 being strongest , however , in an order to balance out the situation , strong moves often have a lower chance of succeding than the weak moves , which cause little to no damage , versus the strong moves doing up to and beyond five times that much . As you keep attacking , your levels are added to give you an overall power level . Say you do two strong moves , at 3 points each , giving you a total of 6 points , which means now , you can do a skill , or spell from level 1 to 6 , if you have that many available . The spells and skills , as well as max power levels go all the way up to 8 , 8 of course being quite fantastic moves , usually the summoning of elementals themselves , which takes a bit of patience , but is well worth the effort . The music and sound effects in the game are flawless , as you would expect from a game of this caliber . Whether in the dimly lit sewers under Viper Manor , or the dense jungles of Gaea's Navel , the music does indeed fit perfectly . I really enjoy the foreboding tone of one of the worlds , which if listened to closely , resembles the theme of the prequel , Chrono Trigger . Replayability isnt bad either . With a save option after the final credits have rolled , and the ability to keep most items and spells for a new game , it will help you finish the game the second or third time around a whole lot faster . There are also more features in the second game , like fast forwarding battle or slowing down scenes . You are even given the option at the start of battles to switch out your main charcater for someone else . If played thoroughly , by your third game , you can have all ( and I mean all ) tne characters available in your party . This is no small task either , as there are literally tons of characters , each with their own different tech skills , and weapons . Also adding to the replayability of the game is the fact that the game has 11 endings , depending on where in the game you are when you best the final boss , you will see a different ending . The key is to beat it after finishing key moments in the game . All in all , this game is a very good example of Square's level of care in making RPG's . I wholeheartedly recommend this for anyone needing a new one to get lost in , or anymore with a few millenia to spend traveling through time .
• 104 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) For those unfamiliar with the original Chrono Trigger game , it was a revolutionary RPG for these reasons : it introduced a unique battle system , was one of the first RPGs to balance character development , plot enhancement , and gameplay , and had graphics which were outstanding relative to the time period . In this spirit , Square has provided us RPG hungry gamers with a sequel which embodies the best of the original game with the latest and greatest graphics , capabilities , and tweaks . True to the original game , all of your foes can be seen on the screen . Many gamers familiar with other RPGs will agree that random battles get tedious . . . and Square took steps to eliminate this by making all the enemies visible , if not always avoidable . The embraced combo system returns ( the ability to have at least two or more characters combine their attacks to wreak havoc ) , much to my joy , as this was one of the most innovative ideas in RPG history . Of course , no game is without its flaws . . . and Chrono Cross is no exception . My primary gripe is that unlike the first Chrono , the character development in this game is poor at best . . . with over 40 different characters , you don't get to know anyone . This normally wouldn't be a problem , except that Square and the Chrono games especially were known for their character development . All in all , go buy the game and you probably won't be disappointed .
• 105 4  For those unfamiliar with the original Chrono Trigger game , it was a revolutionary RPG for these reasons : it introduced a unique battle system , was one of the first RPGs to balance character development , plot enhancement , and gameplay , and had graphics which were outstanding relative to the time period . In this spirit , Square has provided us RPG hungry gamers with a sequel which embodies the best of the original game with the latest and greatest graphics , capabilities , and tweaks . True to the original game , all of your foes can be seen on the screen . Many gamers familiar with other RPGs will agree that random battles get tedious . . . and Square took steps to eliminate this by making all the enemies visible , if not always avoidable . The embraced combo system returns ( the ability to have at least two or more characters combine their attacks to wreak havoc ) , much to my joy , as this was one of the most innovative ideas in RPG history . Of course , no game is without its flaws . . . and Chrono Cross is no exception . My primary gripe is that unlike the first Chrono , the character development in this game is poor at best . . . with over 40 different characters , you don't get to know anyone . This normally wouldn't be a problem , except that Square and the Chrono games especially were known for their character development . All in all , go buy the game and you probably won't be disappointed .
• 109 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Whether you are new to the ' Chrono ' franchise or returning after playing Chrono Trigger , this game is a great place to go . Negatives : - The severe limit on character growth / level-ups makes a lot of battles feel dull and useless ; it's not that the system isn't fun , but the imposing limit on status progression cuts the fun down . - There's a grand total of about one really annoying dungeon / area in this game . . . Just thought I'd mention it . . . - On the sequel note , although I wouldn't have minded terribly if this game had no combined techs at all , it just feels pointless having as few as it does . With so many playable characters there could have been hundreds of combined techs , which would have doubled the fun in trying new characters and party combos . Instead , we get a letdown total of something like ten ( not even one for every other character ) . Positives : - Chrono Cross has a stunning sense of environment , with interesting locals , awesome artwork , one of the best soundtracks on the playstation , even a set of cool , dynamic NPCs ( very uncommon ) . - Plenty of playable characters , and lots of replay value . You could replay the entire game just to use three different characters . - A strong , meaningful story , with great supporting characters , great references to the previous game and great motion into new territory . The story is one of the strongest points of the game , and is easily one of the most unique that Square has ever produced . It is more linear than Chrono Trigger , in the sense that there is only so much you can do outside the main story , but the story really is good enough to make up for the lack of freedom . - Great control , gameplay , and plenty of very small features really bringing a magical sense of life to the game . The difficulty level is very satisfying , and there's almost always plenty to do . Overall : Play it . As its own game and as a sequel , this is one of the best RPGs ever made .
• 110 4  Whether you are new to the ' Chrono ' franchise or returning after playing Chrono Trigger , this game is a great place to go . Negatives : - The severe limit on character growth / level-ups makes a lot of battles feel dull and useless ; it's not that the system isn't fun , but the imposing limit on status progression cuts the fun down . - There's a grand total of about one really annoying dungeon / area in this game . . . Just thought I'd mention it . . . - On the sequel note , although I wouldn't have minded terribly if this game had no combined techs at all , it just feels pointless having as few as it does . With so many playable characters there could have been hundreds of combined techs , which would have doubled the fun in trying new characters and party combos . Instead , we get a letdown total of something like ten ( not even one for every other character ) . Positives : - Chrono Cross has a stunning sense of environment , with interesting locals , awesome artwork , one of the best soundtracks on the playstation , even a set of cool , dynamic NPCs ( very uncommon ) . - Plenty of playable characters , and lots of replay value . You could replay the entire game just to use three different characters . - A strong , meaningful story , with great supporting characters , great references to the previous game and great motion into new territory . The story is one of the strongest points of the game , and is easily one of the most unique that Square has ever produced . It is more linear than Chrono Trigger , in the sense that there is only so much you can do outside the main story , but the story really is good enough to make up for the lack of freedom . - Great control , gameplay , and plenty of very small features really bringing a magical sense of life to the game . The difficulty level is very satisfying , and there's almost always plenty to do . Overall : Play it . As its own game and as a sequel , this is one of the best RPGs ever made .
• 116 4  This is a fairly old game for the now outdated Playstation , but if you are an avid fan of RPG's , then this is a game for you . Set as a sequel to the one of the most innovative RPG's to hit shelves , CHRONO TRIGGER , this game deals with the same elements ( no pun intended ) , Love , Death , Parallel Dimensions , and of course , Time Travel . You start the game as Serge , the silent protagonist of the game . He awakens in his coastal hometown of Arni in the El Nido Archipelago . Serge goes out to his local beach to collect some Komodo Scales for his love interest , Leena . After a rendevous with said love interest , an event occurs that changes Serge's life , and possibly the outcome of the entire planet's fate . The rest . . . . . . . . . well , you'll just have to play the game for yourself to find out . So in my opinion , this is one of the greatest RPG's ever following closely to the amazing FINAL FANTASY VII and CHRONO TRIGGER , the game's prequel . The battle system was refreshingly new for the time that it came out , using a 3 - tier attack system . The magic system , called elements , are equipped rather than learned , and can be used only once in the battle . However , multiple of these elements can be equipped at once . The music is top-notch and has actually won quite a few awards despite being a video game soundtrack . Superb . The graphics , although not THE BEST , were still very good for the time , and a tad more realistic , following along the lines of FINAL FANTASY VIII , and especially good during the FMV sequences . Along with multiple endings and somewhere around 40 playable characters , expect to invest quite a few hours into this game . the only downside in this game , in my opinion , was that some of the key items were a little difficult to find at times , so you might expect to be aimlessly running around the world map wondering , Where do I need to go now ? Other than that , CHRONO CROSS is a game well worth its GREATEST HITS status . CHRONO CROSS is definitely a game worth buying , and I recommend it to anyone who are fans of CHRONO TRIGGER . . . . . . or just fans of good RPG's in general .
• 118 4  Chrono Cross is without a doubt one of the classic RPG's of my younger years . 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 . This game has more characters than you can shake a stick at as well , which is fitting as the story is epic in scope . 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 . 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 . OEE
• 120 4  I got this game and played it because I loved Chrono Trigger so much . 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 . 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 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 ) . The battles are not too difficult , and I liked that . Also , you can automatically heal at the end of battles with the push of a button . The story is engrossing and complex . It takes a long time to develop , and then once it does it is a rush of too much information . You might refer to an online summary once you finish the game to understand just what really happened . But just because the story is complex , does not mean that it is boring or engrossing . It is fascinating , and in this way shares something with Chrono Trigger . Weapons have to be constructed from raw materials , but this is not as annoying as it sounds . It is kinda fun . The Rainbow Shell weapons are a little harder this way though . There are also many , many playable characters . 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 . This was a disappointment because Chrono Trigger's 6 - 7 characters always offered their unique perspectives on a situation . 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 . ( For example , having Leena with you when you go into Arni Village . ) 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 !
• 122 4  Like my title says , I had alot of fun playing this game . If you really enjoyed Chrono Trigger and are expecting a sequel , you may be dissapointed with Chrono Cross . I have a really hard time envisioning this as a sequel-it just seems so far removed from the original Chrono Trigger ( the original cast of Chrono Trigger's appearance is rather cameo ) . However , if you don't think of this game as a sequel , then you may enjoy it just as much as I did . Well , here's a more in-depth look at this game : Graphics ( 9 / 10 ) : Obviously , this is a Playstation 1 game , it's going to have PS1 graphics . I thought the graphics were very nice looking . There really wasn't anywhere in the game that made me exclaim those lazy graphical designers ! How dare they ! . Although not as good as other PS1 games in terms of graphics ( especially later games , for obvious reasons ) , most everything was pleasing to the eye and I have no complaints . Music ( 9 / 10 ) : Music was pretty good . Songs fit the emotional content of scenes pretty well , and many are pleasant enough to listen to outside of the game ( Time's Scar comes to mind ) . The music may not be that memorable , but it's still pretty nice to listen to . Characters ( 7 / 10 ) : They really go for quantity over quality here . There are at least 30 characters available . Obviously , this high character volume means that no one particularly gets well-developed ( except Serge of course ) . Normally this would bother me , but the characters were all so unique and colorful in appearance and attitude that I didn't mind as much . I sort of fell into the collector's mindset , in that I had alot of fun just trying to get people to join the party . Gotta catch ' em all ! Story ( 7 / 10 ) : The story is very enjoyable until the last 1 / 8 of the game . Then it just sort of degenerates into an incomprehensible convoluted mess . I felt like the last part of the plot had been sucked into some kind of demensional void and distorted beyond reason . However , as I said earlier , the story is very enjoyable and understandable before that point ; definitely enough to make the game worthy of playing . Battle System ( 8 / 10 ) : Nothing really wrong with the battle system . It is basically turn-based . Each character has a certain number of slots ( which increase as you get stronger ) that magic ( called Elements ) is assigned to . The system is fairly easy to get used to . My only complaint here is that switching elements from one character to another can be rather tedious . Gameplay ( 9 / 10 ) : This is my catch-all category . Some people ( like me ) will enjoy the ability to travel between dimensions to the two worlds ( although it can be confusing at times ) . Others will find this constant back-and-forth travel to be rather annoying . I have no complaints with other gameplay elements like the controls or menus . Overall , everything's pretty good . Overall ( 8 / 10 ) : NOTE this score is not an average , it's my subjective overall score . Despite the lack of any real character depth , and the somewhat convoluted story towards the end , I really enjoyed this game . Considering it's current price ( it's rather cheap , at least for now ) , I recommend picking it up .
• 125 4  After playing Chrono Trigger , I wanted a sequel , so I bought this game . Overall , I am satisfied with the gameplay . Those who expect this to be another Chrono Trigger will not get what they expect . The story intersects that of Chrono Trigger , but everything else makes it a unique game . The gameplay is interesting and a refreshing change from Chrono Trigger . Unlike most RPGs , you can choose which spells to equip and use in battle . As your characters get stronger , you can buy and equip stronger spells and techniques . Instead of using up HP or MP to use techniques and cast spells , you use power levels which you gain from using basic attacks . So you don't run out of MP as you do in other games since you can always gain it back and it resets after every battle . Because of this , you can heal your characters using power levels during and after every battle , which makes the game seem too easy . You can also run away from boss fights ( ! ) , but you have to fight them to advance the storyline . The back of the game cover boasts of a multitude of playable characters . Being a seemingly good idea , this innovative element is the biggest negative as well as the biggest positive aspect of the game's story . Because of the huge number of characters , there isn't much character development outside of the three main characters ( Serge , Kid , and Lynx ) , though one could argue that there isn't much character development of the main character at all since he never speaks . The large number of characters serves the game's goal of lengthening the game's potential playtime since there are numerous side quests . Each character has his / her own story and personality , but the characters ' personalities are not as developed as the main characters ' . Overall , I enjoyed this game very much and would recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed Chrono Trigger and other similar games . The soundtrack is just as good as Chrono Trigger's if not better and the gameplay is an improvement despite its flaws . However , if you are expecting an excellent story that rivals that of Chrono Trigger , you will be disappointed . Also , one last thing to note : BUYER BEWARE : Some people who purchased the game from Amazon , including myself , received defective copies of the game ( the game freezes near the end of the first disc ) . Other reviewers also mention this .
• 127 4  This game brings a nice change compared to most single player RPG games , the battle system and leveling system are very unique and keep things interesting . The storyline is great also ! I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger .
• 136 4  This game is ridiculously beautiful and lush with detail . What an art piece ! I am in love ! If only all games were as full of such vibrant characters and atmosphere . * Sigh * - The music is stunning - Kid is hilarious ^ ^ - Fantastic witty dialogue - Full of Color and life - Great replay value ! Recommended to any gamer , any age or type ! : D
• 143 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) In a world where RPGs are seeming to lose their originality , Chrono Cross brings a storyline that is original and different than anything else seen before ( except Chrono Trigger in some ways ) . While most RPGs usually only let you have about 8 members in your team , there are 40 different characters to employ in your quest to find the Frozen Flame . The only catch to this is that you have to play a New Game + to get all 40 . There are certain points in the game where you have to make a decision that will dramatically affect the way the storyline moves along . It all depends on what you want to do . The only bad part about this game is that it is just a little too short , but immersive anyway . The cutscenes are beautiful , the storyline is original , and the battle system is fun ( even if just a little easy ) . You'll have trouble trying to find anything wrong with this game . If you haven't played it yet , go and buy it you sucker ! ! !
• 163 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I couldn't wait to get home and play this game as soon as the Funcoland cashier handed it to me over the counter . The bad part was that I had to wait another hour for my mom to finish her errands . But when I finally got home and popped opened the shimmering white CD , Squaresoft's RPG trademark , and entered my first battle . . . I couldn't believe what I was seeing . Squaresoft has finally delivered an amazing RPG that should be given as much respect as the Final Fantasy series after releasing a slew of Okay to Awful ones ( pretty much FF8 - present ) . While keeping in the classic 3 team battle system , much beloved by hardcore RPG fans ( too much abnormal straifing from standard RPG protocol normally yields bad results ) , and overhead overworld perspective , Squaresoft pulled and poked and damn-near skewered the norm and crafted what I would call the Perfect RPG . The new battle system w / multiple attack levles and elements , as well as the authentic Crono team attacks , requires more thinking and strategy then any RPG I've played so far and the endless combinations of battle play keeps each fight astoundingly fun . The graphics are beautiful , plain and simple . Colorful , fully textured battles that don't lag are always wonderful . The storyline is just as intense and exhillerating as the two recent Final Fantasys ' but the numerous paths you can take gives it miles ahead of those spikey-haired goons . 10 different endings all achievable by making different choices in the game ; it is truely as good as it sounds . The characters , which I have heard have a total count of 40 + playable , are amazingly unique with their own lifestyles and reasons for fighting , and range from a Maralyin Manson look-alike rock star to a cute little flying fairy . It doesn't matter if you are a die hard RPG fan or a RPG-curious player , get this game , or at least rent it if you are still skeptical . After the first hour you will be totally absorbed . To be honest , I am only 11 hours into the game and on the first disc , but all the facts have yet to be proven false and this game could possibly be the greatest RPG of the 20th century ( which it still IS ) , even surpassing Crono Trigger , also deemed the best game of all time , but Squaresoft could learn a lesson from this game and perhaps still improve upon it in the next upcoming 100 years . . .
• 167 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Some masterpieces / classics seem to be called that because of the massive attention / hype it got . Or people call them successes despite the many flaws ( witness Matrix Reloaded , big money maker but totally lousy sequel ) . Chrono Cross got big marks in magazines on initial release yet people now look at it as a far inferior sequel to Chrono Trigger and just an good game overall but not great . I think it's good but way too hyped and dropped the ball syndrome all over the place . Story : You play as Serge , another silent protaganist , who , on an errand for a childhood friend is swept into another dimension , one where people talk about him in the past tense and soldiers seem to be after him . Like any other game , it's about finding out about one thing but realizing it's far bigger than that . Graphics : Back when the game came out , these were great . Today , they're still colorful and vibrant . Your home village , Arni Village , for example is lush and beautiful that you want it to be actually real since it looks like the perfect vacation spot . Battle graphics are great as well but just like in Trigger , the overworld graphics are poor but that's alright . Sound / Music : Whenever people mention the music , they always mention the opening track as a good tester for the soundtrack . It's a great track with the others being as memorable as well . A very lighthearted and bouncy soundtrack . No voice acting though , which is ok since the characters speak in accents / dialects at times so you kind of fill it in in your mind . Gameplay : Like in Chrono Trigger , enemies are on screen before you fight them so you can avoid them but as always , it helps to beef up . Fighting is a bit different where , like in Xenogears , you get 3 actions : high , medium , low . Basically you got 7 stamina to work with and each attack takes away some of it ( so you can have a combination of low ( which is 1 ) , medium ( 2 ) and high ( 3 ) . Any combination that combines to 7 works but you can defend which'll raise it better for next time . Instead of magic , you got colored techs . Basically every magic attack has a certain color attached to it and characters have an innate color like their own personal color . So if you're a white innate , your enemy is black , red is blue and green is yellow . If there's been 3 colors in a row cast by anyone , a summon can be called . It's easy enough to follow but one event extremely late in the game requires specific order of them and it's oh-so-irritating . Instead of Chrono Trigger's 6 or so characters , you have 40 ( ! ) to deal with which makes it awful since many of them don't even have backstory , they just talk in funny accents and that's it . It's very unfortunate since CT had such lovable characters , even Magus was likable , here it's basically favorites . She's cute , he looks cool etc . In CT , I had to debate who to bring , here it's just whoever looks the best . For best results play CT . . . then play it again , then play Chrono Cross . That way if you're disappointed , you can just go to Chrono Trigger again .
• 168 4  Some masterpieces / classics seem to be called that because of the massive attention / hype it got . Or people call them successes despite the many flaws ( witness Matrix Reloaded , big money maker but totally lousy sequel ) . Chrono Cross got big marks in magazines on initial release yet people now look at it as a far inferior sequel to Chrono Trigger and just an good game overall but not great . I think it's good but way too hyped and dropped the ball syndrome all over the place . Story : You play as Serge , another silent protaganist , who , on an errand for a childhood friend is swept into another dimension , one where people talk about him in the past tense and soldiers seem to be after him . Like any other game , it's about finding out about one thing but realizing it's far bigger than that . Graphics : Back when the game came out , these were great . Today , they're still colorful and vibrant . Your home village , Arni Village , for example is lush and beautiful that you want it to be actually real since it looks like the perfect vacation spot . Battle graphics are great as well but just like in Trigger , the overworld graphics are poor but that's alright . Sound / Music : Whenever people mention the music , they always mention the opening track as a good tester for the soundtrack . It's a great track with the others being as memorable as well . A very lighthearted and bouncy soundtrack . No voice acting though , which is ok since the characters speak in accents / dialects at times so you kind of fill it in in your mind . Gameplay : Like in Chrono Trigger , enemies are on screen before you fight them so you can avoid them but as always , it helps to beef up . Fighting is a bit different where , like in Xenogears , you get 3 actions : high , medium , low . Basically you got 7 stamina to work with and each attack takes away some of it ( so you can have a combination of low ( which is 1 ) , medium ( 2 ) and high ( 3 ) . Any combination that combines to 7 works but you can defend which'll raise it better for next time . Instead of magic , you got colored techs . Basically every magic attack has a certain color attached to it and characters have an innate color like their own personal color . So if you're a white innate , your enemy is black , red is blue and green is yellow . If there's been 3 colors in a row cast by anyone , a summon can be called . It's easy enough to follow but one event extremely late in the game requires specific order of them and it's oh-so-irritating . Instead of Chrono Trigger's 6 or so characters , you have 40 ( ! ) to deal with which makes it awful since many of them don't even have backstory , they just talk in funny accents and that's it . It's very unfortunate since CT had such lovable characters , even Magus was likable , here it's basically favorites . She's cute , he looks cool etc . In CT , I had to debate who to bring , here it's just whoever looks the best . For best results play CT . . . then play it again , then play Chrono Cross . That way if you're disappointed , you can just go to Chrono Trigger again .
• 170 4  As a huge fan of Chrono Trigger ( best RPG of all time ) and a long time fan of RPGs in general , I was eagerly awaiting this title . All of the reviews gave it the best scores . But when I finally picked it up , I was perplexed . I seriously had to wonder if Square was bribing the reviewers . The game is simple . The story is easily forgettable . The game is easy and the action is boring . With a ridiculous number of playable characters , you aren't given any motivation to really care about any of them . The only reason to get the characters is for a Pokemon-type collector's fix . I don't write reviews often , but this game is so overrated that I felt compelled to speakout . On the other hand , I guess if 95% of people loved it , chances are you will too . I just reserve the right to say I told you so .
• 171 4  I think the notion of dimensions is different yet awesome to think about . This game , instead of working through Time Travel , works across Parallel Worlds . This kind of setting is kinda weird to grasp at first , at least in my mind , but when you play the game the 2nd time through you'll understand it a lot better . But this game , man this game is really great . The story is just as entertaining , the characters are just as cool , and Chrono Trigger veterans will light up multiple times going ooh ! ! That was in Chrono Trigger ! . The main magic system in this game is called the Element system . You get element slots per character and you equip one in each slot . Each element can be used once per battle , so there is no MP . You charge up stronger elements by performing physical attacks . I have never played Xenogears , but the battle system is similar in that you get 7 stamina points per person , and each time you perform an attack , you lose 1 , 2 , or 3 points . Using an element docks 7 points , sometimes putting you under . If you have 1 stamina point you can act . Then they refill depending on the characters ' endurance stat I believe . It sounds complex but it makes for some interesting battles and new strategies . There are no random battles , but enemies do spring out here and there . Once you understand the system of the game , the difficulty isn't too hard , but not incredibly easy . I think , however , that having 40 + different playable characters takes away from the game . It offers a lot of side quests , but Square would've been better having 7 or 8 core characters , each with individual double and triple techs like Chrono Trigger . There are still double and triple techs , but not between each and every character . Each character does , however , have 3 individual single techs , so that makes for plenty of skills plus all the different elements . Oh , and fear not , there are many multiple endings to get in the game , but getting the best is harder than you think . The game is different , but don't let that scare you away . It's still worth it . Oh , and turn the stereo up . The music is wonderful in this game . I actually imported the soundtrack from Japan because it is that good - especially if you have a good stereo system . Still wondering whether to buy it ? Why not ? It's a great game worth it even if you have never played CT ( but playing CT does help ) . My friend & I once had a 5 hour debate trying to tie both games together ( it's harder than you think ) . You won't be disappointed .
• 172 4  I absolutely LOVED Chrono Trigger on the SNES . However , Chrono Cross seems to ruin the things that made the original Chrono Trigger so good . First of all , there are 40 + characters . It's nice to have the option of using lots of different skills , but there is NO character development for any but the three main characters . Literally NONE , save for maybe someone saying something about a particular character . It's ridiculous and it definately takes away from the game . CT fans will be disappointed as the original CT was all about the character development . Second of all , a certain character that had blue hair in the original Chrono Trigger has BLONDE hair now . If you play the game and you've played CT , it really is a travesty . It's like they took a different character and stuck the name on her . Third of all , dimensional travel is fairly boring and tedious . You have to keep going back to the same place on the map for a long time to get to the other dimension . ( There were multiple portals in the original CT so it wasn't as bad . ) Also , there are only two dimensions so this is a little boring ; both places look almost exactly the same . The time travel in CT was much more interesting . Fourth of all , the plot is VERY hard to understand . I actually like that you need to play the game a few times through to understand it , but it's NOT good when the game isn't worth playing through for any other reason . I tried to replay it but I couldn't bear it any longer . It's really that tedious and boring . When you finally DO figure out parts of the plot , there are lots of holes , especially with the original CT . Fifth , the plot is harder to understand if you haven't played CT or Radical Dreamers . I don't believe RD was ever even released in the US so good luck . I'd much rather the RD element was left out CC , personally . Sixth , the battle system can take a long time to finally understand , and it's really tedious to prepare for battle . Seventh , the music isn't very good save for two tracks I particularly like . The original CT had great music . Some CC tracks are ANNOYING , like a particular concert that occurs and DOESN'T STOP FOR A LONG TIME . - _ - ; There are some good things . The graphics are good , and the game will keep you busy for a little while . It's about moderate difficulty , so pretty much anyone can play it . The New Game + feature from CT is back , something I think all games should have . Even with all its flaws , CC is still better than a lot of PS1 RPGs out there . My advice is to rent it first and see if you like it . I definately wouldn't buy this without trying it first ( I kinda wish I hadn't bought mine since I couldn't even play it a second time ) .
• 176 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Right now it's the only sequel to the original Chrono Trigger , and an indirect sequel at that , but it's a great game , with a good storyline , cool characters , and a really interesting battle / strategy system . Its only fault that I can find is that it does not take advantage of one of the neatest parts of Chrono Trigger , the double and triple techniques . They exist , but not for every two characters , and there are only a few triple techs in the entire game . Still , the addition of the old SquareSoft standby , Espers / Summons , makes up for the lack of doubles and triples somewhat . One thing that most RPG fans will love is that much like Chrono Trigger , this game does continue the tradition of the New Game + , and even adds in a new Continue + feature . Oh . . . and did I mention that there are forty ( 40 ) total characters in the game . . ?
• 181 4  This game is one of my all-time fav games . I like this much better than CT ( Chrono Trigger thegame made before this ) . My favorite part whitch seems like is everyone least favorite is th 40 + characters whitch all have there own special techniques . I luv the battle system whitch is similar to Xenogears and Xenosaga allows you to avoid any battle but bosses.I must be opposite of everybody because my least favorite part of the game is the twisted and highly complicated story.There are some times when something happens that I dont know why it happened or what triggered it.My favorite caharacters 1 . Glenn ( like Frog in CT ) 2 . Karsh 3 . Serge ( main character ) My least favorite characters 1 . Pierre ( never get this guy in your party hes incredibly weak and whines ) 2 . Sprigg ( she has no story shes just there ) 3 . Zoah and Greco ( I dont like the wrestler type guys ) I love this game and is one of my favorite games ever made for any console .
• 192 4  This version of Chrono Cross ( as opposed to the legendarily faulty green label ' Greatest Hits ' version ) does * not * glitch in the middle - losing your progress halfway through this otherwise great two disc game - and causing endless frustration . It should be a ' must have ' for Chrono Trigger fans ' collections . The game is worth it if only for the musical score , which is absolutely beautiful , sometimes quirky , and at times haunting . The storyline is a little farther thrown from the original Chrono Trigger story from last century , weak at first , and really doesn't start to make sense until you are really into the game a few hours . Even if you find the storyline confusing , keep playing , it eventually reveals a more involved background and goal . Many many more effects and characters , amulets , and other tools to travel time , and combat those entities who block your path . Enjoy !
• 206 4  * * * Graphics * * * Beautifully designed backdrops , interesting character designs , dazzling spell effects , gorgeous FMV sequences - - it's all here . From the time you watch the introduction FMV , you will be mesmerize and would want to become immersed in the world rich with atmosphere , color , and life . The characters and worlds are in 3D . They animate with such fluidity . Every character has his / her / its own intricate design , features , and styles that they can call his / her / its own . The worlds ' design has its own charm and beauty . The details are rich and each and every area has its own kind of atmosphere . The lighting and special effects for the spells and tech skills as well as locale effects are eye-catching as well . The atmosphere for one world has its own modification for the other world that make it unique as well ; though , it is in fact the same locale . * * * Sound * * * Beautiful tracks that start at the introduction cutscene . They only get better as the game progresses . Each song creates a certain atmosphere and perfectly suits its respective locale . From grim to dire ; from depressing to mystery . There is a track that represents a series of moods that can trigger the player to feel them as well . The sound effects are implemented very well . The consistency of the ground affects the sound of footsteps . In marshlands or through water , a splashing or sloshing noise is present . The weapons sound effects correspond to the weapon itself and the density and and material it consists of ( a blade sounds like a blade , a club sounds like a club , a punch sounds like a punch . . . and so forth ) . To hear the elements is an aural experience as well . * * * Gameplay * * * The gameplay is fairly simple and the learning curve is probably 30 mins - 1 hour . Its standard RPG fare in terms of exploration . There are no random encounters on the field map or in the game . While exploring a location , you can opt to avoid fights with the enemies on the screen if you can avoid them . One unique feature about this particular RPG is that once you encounter a boss , you have the option to run . That does not mean you win by default or anything , just gives you the opportunity to fix up or upgrade your party under the circumstance you having trouble ; thus , allowing you to return to fight him / her / it when you are ready . The battle system is a little different from most RPGs as well . Your character can equip elements with added or decreased stats . As your player physically attacks his / her / its ' opponent ( and the hits connect ) , your player is granted the ability to use elements . Each character has his / her / its unique tech skill that corresponds to their innate color . Unlike a lot of other RPGs , your character is set to be a particular element ( ex : Serge's innate color is white ) . With a total of 6 elements , every element is weak against its opposite color ( ex : Black is weak against white AND vice versa ) . As your character grows , you are able to equip more elements . Some characters learn a new tech skill corresponding to their innate color . There are combination tech skills ( as there were in Chrono Trigger ) . Some are obtained by having certain characters in battle together while others have to be obtained via side quests . * * * Reasons for a Second Go-Around * * * - There is a new game + feature ( just as there was in Chrono Trigger ) . The new game + feature holds many extras for your second playthrough . - There is more than one ending . - There are 30 + characters which allows you to tinker with the various characters in the game . Pros : + Great Graphics and Music + Great Story + Great Replay Value + 30 plus characters + As many characters as there are , you actually learn a little about ALL of them Cons : - As you may have figured , the time travel feature was eliminated here - The Main protagonists from Chrono Trigger do not play a part in the sequel
• 207 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Awesome game , if you like RPGs . It has very little to do with it's predecessor , Chrono Trigger , but it's a great game on it's own . The graphics are excellent , and even hold up to todays standards . The cutscenes are incredible . And the music is so good you'll want to download a number of the songs . The story is interesting enough to keep you going through the fantasy world . Character developement is minimal because it's spread out among dozens and dozens of characters , and therefore focuses on just a few of them . Exploring the world is a lot of fun , there are various colorful & detailed locations with new foes to vanquish , items to find and new characters to recruit to your side . The shortcoming is that the game is focused on combat , which gets very monotonous . The combat system does introduce a new style that is creative with flashy effects ( and takes some getting used to ) , you just go through it so often over the course of the game , it becomes a nuisance . Thankfully you can avoid the encounters most of the time if you're not in the mood for it . Also , some might find it annoying that the main character does not speak at all - he has no lines of dialog . Another potential hang up for people could be that to advance the plot , you have to figure out puzzles sometimes . These range from barely challenging to pull your hair out and scream . At least there are walkthroughs available online in case you get stumped as to where to go and what to do . Overall , I had a lot of fun with this game , there are some very memorable scenes and distinctive characters , especially the antagonist ( fancy word for ' bad guy ' ) . The cutscenes are a joy to behold and the music is beautiful and bold . It's just that whacking enemies with your weapon and casting the same old spells umpteen thousand times gets tiring . Small complaint about an excellent game though , Squaresoft ( now SquareEnix ) lives up to it's reputation .
• 208 4  Awesome game , if you like RPGs . It has very little to do with it's predecessor , Chrono Trigger , but it's a great game on it's own . The graphics are excellent , and even hold up to todays standards . The cutscenes are incredible . And the music is so good you'll want to download a number of the songs . The story is interesting enough to keep you going through the fantasy world . Character developement is minimal because it's spread out among dozens and dozens of characters , and therefore focuses on just a few of them . Exploring the world is a lot of fun , there are various colorful & detailed locations with new foes to vanquish , items to find and new characters to recruit to your side . The shortcoming is that the game is focused on combat , which gets very monotonous . The combat system does introduce a new style that is creative with flashy effects ( and takes some getting used to ) , you just go through it so often over the course of the game , it becomes a nuisance . Thankfully you can avoid the encounters most of the time if you're not in the mood for it . Also , some might find it annoying that the main character does not speak at all - he has no lines of dialog . Another potential hang up for people could be that to advance the plot , you have to figure out puzzles sometimes . These range from barely challenging to pull your hair out and scream . At least there are walkthroughs available online in case you get stumped as to where to go and what to do . Overall , I had a lot of fun with this game , there are some very memorable scenes and distinctive characters , especially the antagonist ( fancy word for ' bad guy ' ) . The cutscenes are a joy to behold and the music is beautiful and bold . It's just that whacking enemies with your weapon and casting the same old spells umpteen thousand times gets tiring . Small complaint about an excellent game though , Squaresoft ( now SquareEnix ) lives up to it's reputation .
• 213 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This is one of the best rpgs for PS1 . Its in many respects similar to the FF series . You control a group of up to 3 characters at a time ( out of a total pool of about 50 - if you can make them join you ) to save the world from total destruction . Without giving away any piece of the story line this can be considered to be the sequil to Chrono Trigger from SNES . Chrono Cross utilizes the Active Time Battle system like most rpgs . There are also summons , however , unlike in most FF games they are not limited to certain characters . The graffics are half way decent for PS1 standards which means they are bad with todays standards . The FMVs are still watchable though bottom line , if you still have a PS1 or feel like playing some ' retro rpg ' games pick this one up and you wont be disappointed
• 214 4  This is one of the best rpgs for PS1 . Its in many respects similar to the FF series . You control a group of up to 3 characters at a time ( out of a total pool of about 50 - if you can make them join you ) to save the world from total destruction . Without giving away any piece of the story line this can be considered to be the sequil to Chrono Trigger from SNES . Chrono Cross utilizes the Active Time Battle system like most rpgs . There are also summons , however , unlike in most FF games they are not limited to certain characters . The graffics are half way decent for PS1 standards which means they are bad with todays standards . The FMVs are still watchable though bottom line , if you still have a PS1 or feel like playing some ' retro rpg ' games pick this one up and you wont be disappointed
• 231 4  I first played this game when I was 9 . I liked it , but it was too confusing for my little-kid brain , and was confined to the closet , unfinished and unappreciated . Years later , I found a strategy guide for it in a store . Excited , I bought the guide , raided the closet , and booted up the game once more . Several late nights , several very early mornings , several well-spent afternoons , and several dozen hours later , I wanted to send the store owner flowers , a bottle of wine , and an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii , because I loved the game to death . A few months later , I actually played it through a second time , because it was just so wonderful . Yes , the graphics are below-par by today's standards , but the bright colors and lovely painted look can be seen as plain as day . It looks amazing . Watch , especially , for the breathtaking cinematics scenes . They aren't terribly frequent , but their detail is astounding . Even if the graphics were a drab , blurred mess , it would not matter , because this is the best game music you're going to hear . Ever . From the first village's tropical , happy-go-lucky soundtrack to the swelling , emotional score of the final scenes , the soundtrack will have you revisiting cleared areas just to have a listen . It is truly awe-inspiring . The story is hard to describe , as it's kind of confusing . There's some stuff about the space-time continuum , political conflict involving an evil cat-person , and then at the end there's a lot of pontificating about free will , and some stuff about Dinopolis and Reptillites . However , you'll always understand enough to know why you're doing what you're doing , and if you concentrate hard , it makes sense , and has an epic tone that makes you feel like the fate of the world is really in your hands . The overall story arc isn't all there is , either . What intrigues you is the smaller stories that weave into it . Rather than focusing on the main plot , I found myself drawn into things like Lady Riddel's tragic , dimension-spanning love , or the strange contradiction of the Dead Sea . And even though you may be confused at times , the story is told in a beautiful way . Besides , even if it may be a bit vague , the story gives you excuses to do amazing things . Fighting the ancient elemental dragons , exploring a once-great city frozen in time , and escaping from a cliffside mansion on dragon-back is all part of the picture . The abundance of jaw-dropping moments is great . Of course , combat must eventually come into an RPG , and this is a great combat system . Although it is done in the traditional , turn-based system , it's still incredibly fun . There are dozens of elements ( special attacks ) to collect , and trying them out is a blast . Each one has great animations to accompany it , too . In addition , all the characters have their own unique tech skills . It's worth using every character in battle , just to see their techs . Speaking of the characters , there are tons of them . Getting them all to join your party is one of the highlights of the game . You never know when you'll find a new potential recruit . Living voodoo dolls , monster-taming bunny girls , and harlequins with French accents are all possible party members . So , in sum , this game is new , original , and like nothing you've ever played before . With a complex , amazing story , gorgeous environments , and gameplay that constantly excites and astounds , not to mention a soundtrack that turned already-emotional moments into tissue-box affairs , this is a contender for the greatest RPG ever . Buy it .
• 234 4  Squaresoft followed up what is widely considered the greatest RPG of all-time - Chrono Trigger - by releasing what is widely considered the greatest PSX RPG of all-time in Chrono Cross . There will be no arguement from me on the latter part . This lack of an arguement is mostly due to the fact that the storyline is out of this world , no pun intended . The plot manages not to stray from your typical RPG plot , but also doesn't keep it too close to the vest so as to bore the hell out of the player . It would be impossible not to divulge any secrets that would spoil your romp through the game . Yet , what can be said is that you will encounter a myriad of plot twists as you travel between different dimensions of time using one of your forty potential characters . Chrono Trigger fans will also enjoy the subtle references to the original classic . Most sequels will bend over backwards in its ' attempt to constantly inject references to the previous title , almost to the point where there really isn't a second plot . As many have said , Chrono Cross doesn't continue where Chrono Trigger left off so much as it expanded on it . Chrono Cross ' battle system is second to only Grandia II in terms of overall enjoyment . Not coincidentally , both games moved away from the typical RPG battles and moved towards creating one where the player has a lot more control over the situation . This starts with allowing you to see your enemies - on the map / in a dungeon - before encountering them . In other words , there are no random battles . To add to that , you have a 100% escape rate . . . no matter who the enemy is . As for the battle itself , there is a lot to do . Fatigue points ( somewhat like Xenogears ) has filled in for the standard Active Time system . Each attack / spell you use takes a different amount of points and it is up to the player to properly manage your moves or be rendered unable to attack the next round . Graphically , the game is still pleasurable to the eye even now , four years later . The music is also fantastic , which is typical of a Squaresoft product . Combined , the two aspects - sound and graphics - provide you with a sense of anticipation every time you move to a new area . It is recommended that you go back in time and get your mittens on this classic . While it may seem strange to be loading up an older Playstation title , you won't feel out of place for long .
• 236 4  This game makes the top 10 of all time greats on PSX . The game is gorgeous even though its on the PSX . The music is even better . Suqare put a lot of time in this game . The story moves at a fairly decent pace but some people may want to get moving with game . The battle system is where this game shines and faulters at the same time . You can choose 3 different levels of attack , the harder the attack the less chance it will hit . As you hit the enemy you build a meter that allows you to use magic . Magic is heavily depended on elemental properties . What this means is that your characters and enemy all have an innate element color black and white , green and yellow , blue and red . Your innate white characters attack and use white magic strong against black innate enemies , normal against other colors except white . White being the same will take less damage . This makes for good stategy except for one problem . You can only use magic one time in one battle . This is scary . What I mean is , lets say your charachter has 8 slots for magic . You put magic of different colors in each slot . If you you use a blue icelance in battle it is not available for the rest of the battle . It can be used in the next battle you fight . Sadly you will have to know what the bosses color is before going into battle to make character and magic adjustments . Good news is most boss battles allow you to run after you've seen the bosses color . Leveling up is not a chore and is done fairly automatic . To keep battles fair ( in what sense I'm not sure ) the game holds off on letting charchter levels get higher than the game progression . After boss fights is where charachters level up . After that a few random battles top off stats the rest can be avoided . Boss fights aren't easy and having a higher level would ease the tension.I've been killed several times going into boss fights . Near the end boss get stronger the more you pound them . overall a great game to add to your collection , but can frustrate those who think they can walk through a game without dying .


• an element with a level of 3 can be attached to a level 3 slot on a character's Element Grid , and when used in battle , it will work normally . But oftentimes you are allowed to adjust an element's positioning on the Element Grid . The higher it is placed on the Element Grid above its normal level , the more powerful it will be ; if placed lower than its normal level , it will be weaker , but you will be able to use it sooner in the battle . Battles start each character out with a Power Level of zero , but with each successful attack the character's Power Level will increase . If a character gets up to a Power Level of 3 during a battle , he will be able to use any element on his grid from levels 1 - 3 . After the element is used , the character's Power Level is subtracted by the level in which that element was attached . Then the character has to move his way up again . Also , each character and element have a color , and each color has an opposite color . Red is opposite of blue , green is opposite of yellow , and white is opposite of black . If a character has the color red , he will use red elements well , and red elements work great against blue enemies . There is even more . Each time an element is used its color is added to that battle's Field Effect , which is divided into three parts . If the whole Field Effect is changed to one color , elements of that color will become more powerful , while elements of the opposite color will become weaker . Furthermore , there are certain extra powerful elements that can only be used once a player has succeeded in turning the Field Effect a solid hue . It sounds extremely complicated , but trust me , once you start playing , it will all seem simple . Chrono Cross is a great title and my favorite role-playing game of all time . There is little wrong with it , but if I had to pick its worst feature , it would be that some of its 40 + playable characters aren't developed very well and , thus , not likeable . But with that many characters , you're bound to find enough that you like . So I highly recommend this game and doubt that you'll find a better role-playing experience until Final Fantasy IX is released .
• 099 4  In 1995 the highly popular Chrono Trigger debuted on the SNES . Now , five years later , its sequel , Chrono Cross , arrives on the PlayStation . But does it measure up to its predecessor ? Much like Chrono Trigger , Chrono Cross has some of the best graphics seen on its system , and its music is the best I've ever heard from a game . Chrono Cross differs from Chrono Trigger in that , rather than travelling to five different periods in time , you travel in between two parallel worlds . Though that may infer that there is less to explore and do , it is actually the opposite . Chrono Cross offers so many subquests that if someone were to try to accomplish them all , it would take them over 60 hours to complete the game . This game also has a great battle system . First off , elements , which pretty much take the place of magic , items , and techniques , have a level from 1 - 8 . These elements can be attached to a character's Element Grid , which contains slots for holding elements from levels 1 - 8 . For example : an element with a level of 3 can be attached to a level 3 slot on a character's Element Grid , and when used in battle , it will work normally . But oftentimes you are allowed to adjust an element's positioning on the Element Grid . The higher it is placed on the Element Grid above its normal level , the more powerful it will be ; if placed lower than its normal level , it will be weaker , but you will be able to use it sooner in the battle . Battles start each character out with a Power Level of zero , but with each successful attack the character's Power Level will increase . If a character gets up to a Power Level of 3 during a battle , he will be able to use any element on his grid from levels 1 - 3 . After the element is used , the character's Power Level is subtracted by the level in which that element was attached . Then the character has to move his way up again . Also , each character and element have a color , and each color has an opposite color . Red is opposite of blue , green is opposite of yellow , and white is opposite of black . If a character has the color red , he will use red elements well , and red elements work great against blue enemies . There is even more . Each time an element is used its color is added to that battle's Field Effect , which is divided into three parts . If the whole Field Effect is changed to one color , elements of that color will become more powerful , while elements of the opposite color will become weaker . Furthermore , there are certain extra powerful elements that can only be used once a player has succeeded in turning the Field Effect a solid hue . It sounds extremely complicated , but trust me , once you start playing , it will all seem simple . Chrono Cross is a great title and my favorite role-playing game of all time . There is little wrong with it , but if I had to pick its worst feature , it would be that some of its 40 + playable characters aren't developed very well and , thus , not likeable . But with that many characters , you're bound to find enough that you like . So I highly recommend this game and doubt that you'll find a better role-playing experience until Final Fantasy IX is released .
• 216 4  This game is a must for any game collector . . . Buy IT . The game starts off a little slow , however it builds . . . and the game is huge ! The worlds are free roaming and very complete . some of the graphics are on par with 2003 graphics . . . nice full fight scenes . For its time it must have been one of the best ! By todays standards it very playable and worth the time invested . This game was for the PS1 . I tried it on one of my PSOne consoles and the load times were a little much . . . but playing it on the PS2 helps with this a great deal . I have not gotten to the second disk yet . . . so I do not know if I will suffer the fate some of the people , where the second disk of the amazon collectors version does not work . . . in either case I hear that they will replace it at no cost . . . so I'll deal with it if it comes to that . Will update this post if it does . . .
• 218 4  This is quite possibly one of the greatest games I have ever played . After 7 years of having this game I still have not found the courage to sell it . One of the most entertaining features of the game is the graphics . Visually for a game made so many years ago on the 1st gen Playstation console it is absolutely stunning . I can't even begin to express how amazing the cut scenes are . They could even be compared to the FMVs of today's systems , well maybe the 2nd gens . One of the downfalls this game had was the very tricky plot . After a while it completely lost me but it didn't take long to get me right back on track . The many characters to choose from in this game was bashed by critics but I actually thought it was an amazing part of the game . It gave you a chance to play the game dozens of times and always have a new story to follow . I've beaten the game many times and there is always something new to discover . You can get a new perspective of the game form over 15 different and unique characters . I have to say the best part of the game has to be the music . Wow how amazing the sound is in this game , spectacular to say the least . Yasunori Mitsuda the great compser never ceases to amaze and astonish us all with his talent . This game has over I believe 70 different sounds and each is a great listen . The opeing theme song Scars of Time will compeletly suck you in . I think I've listend to it well over 1000 times . . . . in the last week . . Pathtic I know but trust me this song and the entire games music is compelling . With a perfect 10 rating from gamespot you know you are getting your moneys worth . Buy this game and you will NOT regert it .


• Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) * * * Graphics * * * Beautifully designed backdrops , interesting character designs , dazzling spell effects , gorgeous FMV sequences - - it's all here . From the time you watch the introduction FMV , you will be mesmerize and would want to become immersed in the world rich with atmosphere , color , and life . The characters and worlds are in 3D . They animate with such fluidity . Every character has his / her / its own intricate design , features , and styles that they can call his / her / its own . The worlds ' design has its own charm and beauty . The details are rich and each and every area has its own kind of atmosphere . The lighting and special effects for the spells and tech skills as well as locale effects are eye-catching as well . The atmosphere for one world has its own modification for the other world that make it unique as well ; though , it is in fact the same locale . * * * Sound * * * Beautiful tracks that start at the introduction cutscene . They only get better as the game progresses . Each song creates a certain atmosphere and perfectly suits its respective locale . From grim to dire ; from depressing to mystery . There is a track that represents a series of moods that can trigger the player to feel them as well . The sound effects are implemented very well . The consistency of the ground affects the sound of footsteps . In marshlands or through water , a splashing or sloshing noise is present . The weapons sound effects correspond to the weapon itself and the density and and material it consists of ( a blade sounds like a blade , a club sounds like a club , a punch sounds like a punch . . . and so forth ) . To hear the elements is an aural experience as well . * * * Gameplay * * * The gameplay is fairly simple and the learning curve is probably 30 mins - 1 hour . Its standard RPG fare in terms of exploration . There are no random encounters on the field map or in the game . While exploring a location , you can opt to avoid fights with the enemies on the screen if you can avoid them . One unique feature about this particular RPG is that once you encounter a boss , you have the option to run . That does not mean you win by default or anything , just gives you the opportunity to fix up or upgrade your party under the circumstance you having trouble ; thus , allowing you to return to fight him / her / it when you are ready . The battle system is a little different from most RPGs as well . Your character can equip elements with added or decreased stats . As your player physically attacks his / her / its ' opponent ( and the hits connect ) , your player is granted the ability to use elements . Each character has his / her / its unique tech skill that corresponds to their innate color . Unlike a lot of other RPGs , your character is set to be a particular element ( ex : Serge's innate color is white ) . With a total of 6 elements , every element is weak against its opposite color ( ex : Black is weak against white AND vice versa ) . As your character grows , you are able to equip more elements . Some characters learn a new tech skill corresponding to their innate color . There are combination tech skills ( as there were in Chrono Trigger ) . Some are obtained by having certain characters in battle together while others have to be obtained via side quests . * * * Reasons for a Second Go-Around * * * - There is a new game + feature ( just as there was in Chrono Trigger ) . The new game + feature holds many extras for your second playthrough . - There is more than one ending . - There are 30 + characters which allows you to tinker with the various characters in the game . Pros : + Great Graphics and Music + Great Story + Great Replay Value + 30 plus characters + As many characters as there are , you actually learn a little about ALL of them Cons : - As you may have figured , the time travel feature was eliminated here - The Main protagonists from Chrono Trigger do not play a part in the sequel
• 012 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross starts off much like its predecessor , with the protagonist Serge living a carefree life in his home village . However , adventure comes his way , and Serge is whisked off into a tale of adventure . The game takes a while to pick up , but when it does , you will be engrossed in it . The music is brilliantly coordinated with the story of the game , and the presentation assures this as a worthy sequel to Chrono Trigger . There is one problem . . . The game freezes ! The disc freezes during a cutscene towards the end of disc 1 . Apparently , it's a widespread problem with Greatest Hits copies of Chrono Cross . This doesn't come up until well past 30 hours in the game , so it is hard to test for it . Keep this in mind when buying Chrono Cross .
• 026 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is an excellent game set 20 years after the events of Chrono Trigger . Players find themselves emerced in a world of lush brightly coloured hand drawn and pre-rendered backrounds . This game features an active battle system with elements for magic attacks and a three level scale of attacks from weak to strong . Every time you attack you get to chose level one two or three and the higher the level the stronger the hit and the less likely you are to suscceed . As far as the story Chrono Cross starts off in the Dragonian Fort at Mt . Pyre . Serge the main character has a premonition of killing his friend Kid . He then finda himself in his hometown . After completing an arrand for a friend of his he mysteriously vanishes and appears in an alternate world much like his except that he died 10 years ago at the tender age of 7 by drowning at sea . At first he tries to find out what happened , . . . . Overall it's one of the best games I've played in years it . It lives up to Chrono Trigger .
• 029 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) If you liked Chrono Trigger you will love this game . This is one of the best games I have ever played . It has amazing CG that rivals that of legend of Dragoon ( another good game ) . I would suggest you buy this game the day it comes out in America . This is the greatest game ever !
• 039 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) this game is one of the fewest that can make me drop my chin . every moment of this game made me in awe . I marveled at the story , the characters , the battle system , the first was great , this may just be even better . RPG Fans , buckle up !
• 043 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) easily one of the best games for ps1 you will ever find , a must have for the real gamer's out there , enjoy
• 062 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I wasn't sure what to make of this game when I first bought it . I started playing it and it seemed so strange . It had a different system for nearly everything I was used to in an RPG . But I'm glad I stuck with it . Once you get through the beginning of the game , it quickly becomes a fun , interesting one . 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 . This all increases the game's replay value , making each play through different from the one before it . The story is great , and the actual gameplay is incredibly fun . You should definitely play this game . I still love it , in all its PSX glory .
• 071 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I bought this game because I enjoyed Chrono Trigger for the DS so I thought , why not get the sequel ? For the price it's a really good deal . The game has an interesting story and it is completely non-linear . The choices you make and the party you have in certain circumstances affects the reaction you get from in game characters . Really great game . Interesting battle system .
• 072 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I bought this game because I enjoyed Chrono Trigger for the DS so I thought , why not get the sequel ? For the price it's a really good deal . The game has an interesting story and it is completely non-linear . The choices you make and the party you have in certain circumstances affects the reaction you get from in game characters . Really great game . Interesting battle system .
• 073 4  I bought this game because I enjoyed Chrono Trigger for the DS so I thought , why not get the sequel ? For the price it's a really good deal . The game has an interesting story and it is completely non-linear . The choices you make and the party you have in certain circumstances affects the reaction you get from in game characters . Really great game . Interesting battle system .
• 074 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Whenever I first played this game many years ago , I enjoyed every minute of it . Now is not any different . 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 . 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 addition , this game puts in enough action and adventure to make any RPG fan never want to put down the controller . 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 .
• 076 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) 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 . 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 . It's the only PS game that I actually own , and I'm still having a ball with it . I would recomend this game to any one that hasn't played it before or anyone that has for a good revisit .
• 078 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I've had this game since the day it came out and some of the cutscenes my opinion are better than a lot of games out today . This games unique gameplay i think adds to its satisfactory . I love everything about this game for example : music : this games music is unreal compared to practically every other ps1 game out there . IF you take the time to listen to it and your not one of those gamers like i used to be before i actually listened to any games music , than u will not be disappointed . gameplay : I absolutely love this games gameplay because of its unique style . Even though u cant really tell how much you have leveled up , you can still get the idea from when it gives u a new star so you can learn new moves and more slots for more space new put more skills . Charater and attack system : there are 40 characters in this game which I think all promote to there own indivituality from the others . Some of them may have the same same type and sometimes the same basic idea of a move , But each character is uniqely different looking than the others , a lot of them use different weapons , and armor . But the one I like most of all is the way that your special moves for each character get cooler looking and much stronger as you gain stars or levels . Some people say that getting so much more powerful attacks every level contributes to make this games battle system to easy . I dont think that at all because types of people had advantages over others so u have to know that . But even if you do , the enemies can heal more than you , and some enemies you have to run from because their so hard . So i dont think its that simple . Challenge level : I think overall this game is very challenging because of the battle system and because there is a countless # of puzzles to figure out in the game that definetly add to the games difficulty . I also think the games length adds to its challenge meter , because there are so many different paths you can take in the game to change the story line , so you can get different characters . So if you dont get some the first time you play , you can start another game with the same data and everything as the game before . So I think that this game is a game that you can't beat so easily in one day . I would recommend this game to anyone whos looking for a inexpensive rpg thats lengthy unique battle style and amazing everything else makes this ps1 game one of the best games ever created to date . .
• 079 4  I've had this game since the day it came out and some of the cutscenes my opinion are better than a lot of games out today . This games unique gameplay i think adds to its satisfactory . I love everything about this game for example : music : this games music is unreal compared to practically every other ps1 game out there . IF you take the time to listen to it and your not one of those gamers like i used to be before i actually listened to any games music , than u will not be disappointed . gameplay : I absolutely love this games gameplay because of its unique style . Even though u cant really tell how much you have leveled up , you can still get the idea from when it gives u a new star so you can learn new moves and more slots for more space new put more skills . Charater and attack system : there are 40 characters in this game which I think all promote to there own indivituality from the others . Some of them may have the same same type and sometimes the same basic idea of a move , But each character is uniqely different looking than the others , a lot of them use different weapons , and armor . But the one I like most of all is the way that your special moves for each character get cooler looking and much stronger as you gain stars or levels . Some people say that getting so much more powerful attacks every level contributes to make this games battle system to easy . I dont think that at all because types of people had advantages over others so u have to know that . But even if you do , the enemies can heal more than you , and some enemies you have to run from because their so hard . So i dont think its that simple . Challenge level : I think overall this game is very challenging because of the battle system and because there is a countless # of puzzles to figure out in the game that definetly add to the games difficulty . I also think the games length adds to its challenge meter , because there are so many different paths you can take in the game to change the story line , so you can get different characters . So if you dont get some the first time you play , you can start another game with the same data and everything as the game before . So I think that this game is a game that you can't beat so easily in one day . I would recommend this game to anyone whos looking for a inexpensive rpg thats lengthy unique battle style and amazing everything else makes this ps1 game one of the best games ever created to date . .
• 080 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono cross is a loose sequel to chrono trigger . If you had not recently played c.t . you may not even notice it . If you remove the fact that it is suppose to be a sequel to c.t . then you will have a quality playing experience . Great f.m.v . good story with some nice twists
• 100 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I first would like to start this review by saying that I have been a gamer from way back when the original Nintendo console first came on the market . That's when I just fell in love with all the outstanding things technoligy today can do . I would also like to say that I have played Chono Trigger and I thought that that was the best game ever . That is until I played this game . This game has it all . Phenominal graphics , a spectacular plot , a beautiful musical score , and fun and exciting new characters . Not to mention some old faces . Now I would like to end this passage by saying that this is a fabulous sequal and everyone who was interested in the original Chrono Trigger , would have a blast playing this one . Thank you for your time .
• 107 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I'm not really good at typing reviews , but this is a really awesome game and any fans of the RPG genre should get this a play . This is a true sequel to the game Chrono Trigger and worth the money
• 111 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This is up there with Ocarina of Time , FFVII , and a few other such gods of the gaming world as those beautiful games that are the greatest ever made . They don't make ' em like this anymore . All I can say is , play this game . The story will change you forever , the experience will sweep you away . Playing Chrono Cross , hearing that melody of the opening cutscene and seeing and starting playing through that first area . . . . the beach , the little seaside town . . . . is as transcendental an experience today as it was a decade ago . If you never have experienced it , you need to .
• 113 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Bought this as a request for a friend's son who asked for it for Christmas , it worked perfectly , arrived on time and he is an avid player of it .
• 117 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is without a doubt one of the classic RPG's of my younger years . 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 . This game has more characters than you can shake a stick at as well , which is fitting as the story is epic in scope . 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 . 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 . OEE
• 119 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I got this game and played it because I loved Chrono Trigger so much . 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 . 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 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 ) . The battles are not too difficult , and I liked that . Also , you can automatically heal at the end of battles with the push of a button . The story is engrossing and complex . It takes a long time to develop , and then once it does it is a rush of too much information . You might refer to an online summary once you finish the game to understand just what really happened . But just because the story is complex , does not mean that it is boring or engrossing . It is fascinating , and in this way shares something with Chrono Trigger . Weapons have to be constructed from raw materials , but this is not as annoying as it sounds . It is kinda fun . The Rainbow Shell weapons are a little harder this way though . There are also many , many playable characters . 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 . This was a disappointment because Chrono Trigger's 6 - 7 characters always offered their unique perspectives on a situation . 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 . ( For example , having Leena with you when you go into Arni Village . ) 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 !
• 123 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) After playing Chrono Trigger , I wanted a sequel , so I bought this game . Overall , I am satisfied with the gameplay . Those who expect this to be another Chrono Trigger will not get what they expect . The story intersects that of Chrono Trigger , but everything else makes it a unique game . The gameplay is interesting and a refreshing change from Chrono Trigger . Unlike most RPGs , you can choose which spells to equip and use in battle . As your characters get stronger , you can buy and equip stronger spells and techniques . Instead of using up HP or MP to use techniques and cast spells , you use power levels which you gain from using basic attacks . So you don't run out of MP as you do in other games since you can always gain it back and it resets after every battle . Because of this , you can heal your characters using power levels during and after every battle , which makes the game seem too easy . You can also run away from boss fights ( ! ) , but you have to fight them to advance the storyline . The back of the game cover boasts of a multitude of playable characters . Being a seemingly good idea , this innovative element is the biggest negative as well as the biggest positive aspect of the game's story . Because of the huge number of characters , there isn't much character development outside of the three main characters ( Serge , Kid , and Lynx ) , though one could argue that there isn't much character development of the main character at all since he never speaks . The large number of characters serves the game's goal of lengthening the game's potential playtime since there are numerous side quests . Each character has his / her own story and personality , but the characters ' personalities are not as developed as the main characters ' . Overall , I enjoyed this game very much and would recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed Chrono Trigger and other similar games . The soundtrack is just as good as Chrono Trigger's if not better and the gameplay is an improvement despite its flaws . However , if you are expecting an excellent story that rivals that of Chrono Trigger , you will be disappointed . Also , one last thing to note : BUYER BEWARE : Some people who purchased the game from Amazon , including myself , received defective copies of the game ( the game freezes near the end of the first disc ) . Other reviewers also mention this .
• 124 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) After playing Chrono Trigger , I wanted a sequel , so I bought this game . Overall , I am satisfied with the gameplay . Those who expect this to be another Chrono Trigger will not get what they expect . The story intersects that of Chrono Trigger , but everything else makes it a unique game . The gameplay is interesting and a refreshing change from Chrono Trigger . Unlike most RPGs , you can choose which spells to equip and use in battle . As your characters get stronger , you can buy and equip stronger spells and techniques . Instead of using up HP or MP to use techniques and cast spells , you use power levels which you gain from using basic attacks . So you don't run out of MP as you do in other games since you can always gain it back and it resets after every battle . Because of this , you can heal your characters using power levels during and after every battle , which makes the game seem too easy . You can also run away from boss fights ( ! ) , but you have to fight them to advance the storyline . The back of the game cover boasts of a multitude of playable characters . Being a seemingly good idea , this innovative element is the biggest negative as well as the biggest positive aspect of the game's story . Because of the huge number of characters , there isn't much character development outside of the three main characters ( Serge , Kid , and Lynx ) , though one could argue that there isn't much character development of the main character at all since he never speaks . The large number of characters serves the game's goal of lengthening the game's potential playtime since there are numerous side quests . Each character has his / her own story and personality , but the characters ' personalities are not as developed as the main characters ' . Overall , I enjoyed this game very much and would recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed Chrono Trigger and other similar games . The soundtrack is just as good as Chrono Trigger's if not better and the gameplay is an improvement despite its flaws . However , if you are expecting an excellent story that rivals that of Chrono Trigger , you will be disappointed . Also , one last thing to note : BUYER BEWARE : Some people who purchased the game from Amazon , including myself , received defective copies of the game ( the game freezes near the end of the first disc ) . Other reviewers also mention this .
• 126 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This game brings a nice change compared to most single player RPG games , the battle system and leveling system are very unique and keep things interesting . The storyline is great also ! I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger .
• 128 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) If you were blown away by Chrono Trigger , Chrono Cross will take you to the next level and blow you away again . Be prepared to dedicate many hours to this wonderful game .
• 129 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) If you were blown away by Chrono Trigger , Chrono Cross will take you to the next level and blow you away again . Be prepared to dedicate many hours to this wonderful game .
• 131 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Definitely an awesome game . RPG fans will love it . Chrono Trigger fans will love it . And people who love super awesome story lines ? Oh they are in for a treat ! ! It may be seven years old , but Chrono Cross still sets the bar for role playing games everywhere .
• 133 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This is not your average RPG . This is a great sequel to Chrono Trigger , which this game is based off of . The puzzles are much more difficult , there are way more people to get to join your party , a very unique battle system that will keep you entertained , and there's also new game + . The only con that I would say to the game is that there are so many great characters to play , and you can only have three party members at a time , one of whom is fixed . So you only get to choose 2 out of about 40 or something . That's a hard choice to make .
• 135 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This game is ridiculously beautiful and lush with detail . What an art piece ! I am in love ! If only all games were as full of such vibrant characters and atmosphere . * Sigh * - The music is stunning - Kid is hilarious ^ ^ - Fantastic witty dialogue - Full of Color and life - Great replay value ! Recommended to any gamer , any age or type ! : D
• 137 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Amazon sells The Greatest Hits version of Chrono Cross . The picture on this site is fake . I was misleaded by the picture and bought The Greatest Hits version instead . Amazon said they will correct the problem with the picture showed . Don't buy directly from Amazon . All copies that Amazon sells are The Greatest Hits version . This version freezes near the end of Disc 1 . I warn all of you not to buy from Amazon . They've acknowledged that many people returned their copies because of this . This review was written on June 6 , 2007 .
• 139 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Received the exact product I ordered in a timely matter . Will order from vendor again . Great job .
• 141 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I severely think this game is under rated . Its the sequel to Chrono Trigger but has almost a completely new engine . Personally , I think this game is great and deserves better ratings .
• 165 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Next to final fantasy 7 , this has to be one of the top rpg's ever made . Great story , beautiful graphics , and a cast of characters you'll never forget .
• 178 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This is one of my favorite RPGs , and although Final Fantasy VIII is my favorite , it doesn't come close to this game . For those of you thinking about buying PS2 games , they just don't compare in story or gameplay , although the graphics may be slightly better . Basically , you are looking at a game that excels in every aspect . The story is great , even though it may lose you at parts , the graphics are good for PS2 , the music fits the game well , the battle system is unique , and doesn't use annoying random battles . This game may not be like Chrono Trigger , but it's still a great game . You've probably heard it called overrated , but if you haven't played Chrono Cross , give it a chance , it's definitely one of the best games ever made .
• 188 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I'm a huge fan of video games , I have been ever since i can remember . I've definitely played my fair share of video games in my life , and i still do . I've never found a game as amazing and memorable as Chrono Cross . I remember when it came out and i couldn't wait until my 13th birthday so my parents would let me get it . I still have my original copy , and i've beat it countless time . The gameplay is amazing and the soundtrack is unmatched by any other video game soundtracks . Every aspect of this game makes it rise above all else , graphics ( for its time , rendered of course like any rpg of its time ) , plot , music , gameplay , characters , etc . I guess you just can't beat the classics .
• 190 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This version of Chrono Cross ( as opposed to the legendarily faulty green label ' Greatest Hits ' version ) does * not * glitch in the middle - losing your progress halfway through this otherwise great two disc game - and causing endless frustration . It should be a ' must have ' for Chrono Trigger fans ' collections . The game is worth it if only for the musical score , which is absolutely beautiful , sometimes quirky , and at times haunting . The storyline is a little farther thrown from the original Chrono Trigger story from last century , weak at first , and really doesn't start to make sense until you are really into the game a few hours . Even if you find the storyline confusing , keep playing , it eventually reveals a more involved background and goal . Many many more effects and characters , amulets , and other tools to travel time , and combat those entities who block your path . Enjoy !
• 191 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This version of Chrono Cross ( as opposed to the legendarily faulty green label ' Greatest Hits ' version ) does * not * glitch in the middle - losing your progress halfway through this otherwise great two disc game - and causing endless frustration . It should be a ' must have ' for Chrono Trigger fans ' collections . The game is worth it if only for the musical score , which is absolutely beautiful , sometimes quirky , and at times haunting . The storyline is a little farther thrown from the original Chrono Trigger story from last century , weak at first , and really doesn't start to make sense until you are really into the game a few hours . Even if you find the storyline confusing , keep playing , it eventually reveals a more involved background and goal . Many many more effects and characters , amulets , and other tools to travel time , and combat those entities who block your path . Enjoy !
• 193 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) this is a great sequel to chrono trigger some people might not agree like i did at first but i have come to love it.this game jumps into everything fast and for an rpg the talking is really low and has alot to do with the previous game.the game aslo has really good gameplay and is different on your second playthrew your choices effect the story and the paths you take so its always different i highly reccomend this game not only to a chrono trigger fan but a fan of rpgs .
• 194 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) this is a great sequel to chrono trigger some people might not agree like i did at first but i have come to love it.this game jumps into everything fast and for an rpg the talking is really low and has alot to do with the previous game.the game aslo has really good gameplay and is different on your second playthrew your choices effect the story and the paths you take so its always different i highly reccomend this game not only to a chrono trigger fan but a fan of rpgs .
• 198 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I have a collection of older PS one rpg's and this is one of my favorites . It is really worth the time if you like the older games , which include leveling up and exploring dungeons , etc . Has a decent storyline and fun characters .
• 200 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Even though this is a playstation 1 game , once you get past the graphics it's still very enjoyable . It plays similar to the Final Fantasy games which is understandable since it's by the same creator .
• 201 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Even though this is a playstation 1 game , once you get past the graphics it's still very enjoyable . It plays similar to the Final Fantasy games which is understandable since it's by the same creator .
• 203 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I adore many of the characters , and do feel somehow very connected to this storyline , like there's just something real about it . I mean there's a few things that could be improved , but big deal . Its still a great game . We need sequels to this .
• 205 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) * * * Graphics * * * Beautifully designed backdrops , interesting character designs , dazzling spell effects , gorgeous FMV sequences - - it's all here . From the time you watch the introduction FMV , you will be mesmerize and would want to become immersed in the world rich with atmosphere , color , and life . The characters and worlds are in 3D . They animate with such fluidity . Every character has his / her / its own intricate design , features , and styles that they can call his / her / its own . The worlds ' design has its own charm and beauty . The details are rich and each and every area has its own kind of atmosphere . The lighting and special effects for the spells and tech skills as well as locale effects are eye-catching as well . The atmosphere for one world has its own modification for the other world that make it unique as well ; though , it is in fact the same locale . * * * Sound * * * Beautiful tracks that start at the introduction cutscene . They only get better as the game progresses . Each song creates a certain atmosphere and perfectly suits its respective locale . From grim to dire ; from depressing to mystery . There is a track that represents a series of moods that can trigger the player to feel them as well . The sound effects are implemented very well . The consistency of the ground affects the sound of footsteps . In marshlands or through water , a splashing or sloshing noise is present . The weapons sound effects correspond to the weapon itself and the density and and material it consists of ( a blade sounds like a blade , a club sounds like a club , a punch sounds like a punch . . . and so forth ) . To hear the elements is an aural experience as well . * * * Gameplay * * * The gameplay is fairly simple and the learning curve is probably 30 mins - 1 hour . Its standard RPG fare in terms of exploration . There are no random encounters on the field map or in the game . While exploring a location , you can opt to avoid fights with the enemies on the screen if you can avoid them . One unique feature about this particular RPG is that once you encounter a boss , you have the option to run . That does not mean you win by default or anything , just gives you the opportunity to fix up or upgrade your party under the circumstance you having trouble ; thus , allowing you to return to fight him / her / it when you are ready . The battle system is a little different from most RPGs as well . Your character can equip elements with added or decreased stats . As your player physically attacks his / her / its ' opponent ( and the hits connect ) , your player is granted the ability to use elements . Each character has his / her / its unique tech skill that corresponds to their innate color . Unlike a lot of other RPGs , your character is set to be a particular element ( ex : Serge's innate color is white ) . With a total of 6 elements , every element is weak against its opposite color ( ex : Black is weak against white AND vice versa ) . As your character grows , you are able to equip more elements . Some characters learn a new tech skill corresponding to their innate color . There are combination tech skills ( as there were in Chrono Trigger ) . Some are obtained by having certain characters in battle together while others have to be obtained via side quests . * * * Reasons for a Second Go-Around * * * - There is a new game + feature ( just as there was in Chrono Trigger ) . The new game + feature holds many extras for your second playthrough . - There is more than one ending . - There are 30 + characters which allows you to tinker with the various characters in the game . Pros : + Great Graphics and Music + Great Story + Great Replay Value + 30 plus characters + As many characters as there are , you actually learn a little about ALL of them Cons : - As you may have figured , the time travel feature was eliminated here - The Main protagonists from Chrono Trigger do not play a part in the sequel
• 209 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is a great game , with beautiful visuals and an awesome story . It also have a Very good replay value , because when you beat the game you can start it over with all your items and current status . plus , there are many more secrets unlocked when you beat the game . such as a bonus dungeon and extra bosses .
• 215 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This game is a must for any game collector . . . Buy IT . The game starts off a little slow , however it builds . . . and the game is huge ! The worlds are free roaming and very complete . some of the graphics are on par with 2003 graphics . . . nice full fight scenes . For its time it must have been one of the best ! By todays standards it very playable and worth the time invested . This game was for the PS1 . I tried it on one of my PSOne consoles and the load times were a little much . . . but playing it on the PS2 helps with this a great deal . I have not gotten to the second disk yet . . . so I do not know if I will suffer the fate some of the people , where the second disk of the amazon collectors version does not work . . . in either case I hear that they will replace it at no cost . . . so I'll deal with it if it comes to that . Will update this post if it does . . .
• 217 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This is quite possibly one of the greatest games I have ever played . After 7 years of having this game I still have not found the courage to sell it . One of the most entertaining features of the game is the graphics . Visually for a game made so many years ago on the 1st gen Playstation console it is absolutely stunning . I can't even begin to express how amazing the cut scenes are . They could even be compared to the FMVs of today's systems , well maybe the 2nd gens . One of the downfalls this game had was the very tricky plot . After a while it completely lost me but it didn't take long to get me right back on track . The many characters to choose from in this game was bashed by critics but I actually thought it was an amazing part of the game . It gave you a chance to play the game dozens of times and always have a new story to follow . I've beaten the game many times and there is always something new to discover . You can get a new perspective of the game form over 15 different and unique characters . I have to say the best part of the game has to be the music . Wow how amazing the sound is in this game , spectacular to say the least . Yasunori Mitsuda the great compser never ceases to amaze and astonish us all with his talent . This game has over I believe 70 different sounds and each is a great listen . The opeing theme song Scars of Time will compeletly suck you in . I think I've listend to it well over 1000 times . . . . in the last week . . Pathtic I know but trust me this song and the entire games music is compelling . With a perfect 10 rating from gamespot you know you are getting your moneys worth . Buy this game and you will NOT regert it .
• 219 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) For a PS 1 game the graphics are outstanding and there's a pretty good challenge to the game .
• 220 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) For a PS 1 game the graphics are outstanding and there's a pretty good challenge to the game .
• 222 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is a must play ps1 RPG with a great storyline and gameplay . The only bad thing I could say about this game is that it's relatively short for a standard RPG , but it is still worth the experience even if it was but a short one .
• 224 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) good game and entretaining . had been looking for it for a log time .
• 226 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This is by far the best RPG I have ever played . Even though the graphics are outdated , the story , music and just about everything about it is awsome . This game was populare about the same time as Final Fantasy IV . All of my friend were like quit playing that piece of crap and play a real RPG But I never stopped hating it . YOu can recruit a ton of carachters to fight for you . The battle system is old ( because it is an old game ) but it is still an awsome game . Sadly someone stole my copy of the game and i haven't been able to get another one since . If you are into old games get this , it is well worth it .
• 230 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I first played this game when I was 9 . I liked it , but it was too confusing for my little-kid brain , and was confined to the closet , unfinished and unappreciated . Years later , I found a strategy guide for it in a store . Excited , I bought the guide , raided the closet , and booted up the game once more . Several late nights , several very early mornings , several well-spent afternoons , and several dozen hours later , I wanted to send the store owner flowers , a bottle of wine , and an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii , because I loved the game to death . A few months later , I actually played it through a second time , because it was just so wonderful . Yes , the graphics are below-par by today's standards , but the bright colors and lovely painted look can be seen as plain as day . It looks amazing . Watch , especially , for the breathtaking cinematics scenes . They aren't terribly frequent , but their detail is astounding . Even if the graphics were a drab , blurred mess , it would not matter , because this is the best game music you're going to hear . Ever . From the first village's tropical , happy-go-lucky soundtrack to the swelling , emotional score of the final scenes , the soundtrack will have you revisiting cleared areas just to have a listen . It is truly awe-inspiring . The story is hard to describe , as it's kind of confusing . There's some stuff about the space-time continuum , political conflict involving an evil cat-person , and then at the end there's a lot of pontificating about free will , and some stuff about Dinopolis and Reptillites . However , you'll always understand enough to know why you're doing what you're doing , and if you concentrate hard , it makes sense , and has an epic tone that makes you feel like the fate of the world is really in your hands . The overall story arc isn't all there is , either . What intrigues you is the smaller stories that weave into it . Rather than focusing on the main plot , I found myself drawn into things like Lady Riddel's tragic , dimension-spanning love , or the strange contradiction of the Dead Sea . And even though you may be confused at times , the story is told in a beautiful way . Besides , even if it may be a bit vague , the story gives you excuses to do amazing things . Fighting the ancient elemental dragons , exploring a once-great city frozen in time , and escaping from a cliffside mansion on dragon-back is all part of the picture . The abundance of jaw-dropping moments is great . Of course , combat must eventually come into an RPG , and this is a great combat system . Although it is done in the traditional , turn-based system , it's still incredibly fun . There are dozens of elements ( special attacks ) to collect , and trying them out is a blast . Each one has great animations to accompany it , too . In addition , all the characters have their own unique tech skills . It's worth using every character in battle , just to see their techs . Speaking of the characters , there are tons of them . Getting them all to join your party is one of the highlights of the game . You never know when you'll find a new potential recruit . Living voodoo dolls , monster-taming bunny girls , and harlequins with French accents are all possible party members . So , in sum , this game is new , original , and like nothing you've ever played before . With a complex , amazing story , gorgeous environments , and gameplay that constantly excites and astounds , not to mention a soundtrack that turned already-emotional moments into tissue-box affairs , this is a contender for the greatest RPG ever . Buy it .


• Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Earlier this year , I finally bought my Playstation 2 . I'd had an Xbox for a long time , but was finally fed up with all the RPGs that I was missing out on . After beating FFX and Kingdom Hearts , I picked up this game , knowing that it was the semi-sequel to one of my favorite games , and . . . WOW ! The graphics in this game are about average for their time , a little above average , maybe . It features 3d characters moving around on prerendered backgrounds ( think a really well done painting that LOOKS 3d ) . While the graphical quality is slightly above average , the character design is gorgeous , with every character having a memorable look to him / her / IT , and the level of detail put into every area is astounding . But if you're one of those people who can hate a game because of dated graphics , just take one moment to close your eyes , and listen . . . hear that ? That's the greatest soundtrack EVER produced for a videogame . The sound quality is better than most stuff I've seen on the PS2 , and I could hardly believe it was even POSSIBLE with PS1 technology . Every tune in this game is amazing , with the exception with the battle theme , which . . . well it grows on ya over time . The battle system is the best I've seen in a turn-based RPG . When you start the battle every character is given 7 stamina points . When you go to use them , you can do a low , medium , or high-powered attack , using 1 , 2 , and 3 stamina points , respectively . Also , every attack has a hit percentage , which goes UP with each successful hit . In other words , when you start your turn , a level - 3 attack might have a 60% hit rate , which obviously isn't very good , but after you attack the enemy twice with a low attack , and once with a medium , it might be up to about 85% . This makes for many different combinations of attacks , depending on how cautious you want to be or how much damage you want to do . To do everything else , this game utilizes elements . Elements is the name the game uses for Spells , Items , AND Special attacks . Out of battle , you arrange your elements ( which are obtained through shops , treasure chests , etc . ) in a grid that will eventually grow to have 8 levels , with a certain number of slots in each level . In battle , to use an element you must first reach that element level by attacking physically . A level - 2 attack raises your element level by two , allowing you to cast a level 2 element , while an additional lvl . - 2 attack raises it to 4 . When you cast an element , your element lvl . is subtracted by whatever one you used , meaning if your element lvl . is 5 and you cast a lvl . 3 element , it goes down to 2 . Also , you can only cast each element once per battle , so if you want to cast multiple of the same spell / item , you must put many of the same element in your grid . There's some other stuff , too , but it'd be too hard to explain to someone who hasn't played the game . Basically , the battle system is incredibly strategic , and is a BLAST to play , REALLY REALLY fun . The game is easy throughout most of the game , with about 1 / 3 of the bosses being kinda hard , and maybe 5 of them being EXTREMELY hard . The normal enemies are mostly easy , it's the bosses that make the game . The plot is very complicated , it makes perfect sense if you just pay attention ( and talk to lots of NPCs , especially in a certain-city-at-the-end-of-the-game . . . ) , and THINK a little . This is one game that REALLY makes you think , full of paradoxes and deep questions about free will and the meaning of life , etc . Many people dislike the game because , it has nothing to do with Chrono Trigger , but I've got to say Oh yes it does ! While characters and other stuff from Chrono Trigger aren't IN the game ( as actual characters to talk to or whatever , except for in a few parts . . . ) , the story is DIRECTLY linked with the past and future events of Crono and co . in their quest to defeat Lavos . The beauty it is that since Chrono TRIGGER is a time-travel game , Chrono Cross actually takes place both before AND after the original ! The story is so complicated , the events actually happen over the course of two separate timelines ! And I don't mean the two dimensions , I mean two timelines for ONE dimension , because the effect of time travel is that you rewrite an entire timeline from the point that you intervene . So events in CT affect CC , AND vice versa , making the combination of the two the most complex storyline I've ever seen in a videogame ( although it should be noted that I haven't played Xenogears yet , which is supposed to be even more complicated than this game . . . ) . The only thing I don't like about this game . . . is that I can't decide what part is the best ! No matter how hard I try , I can't decide on the best aspect of the game , be it the music , story , or battle system . It's the combination of those elements , working together perfectly , like pieces of a puzzle , that make Chrono Cross the true gem that it is . Whether you've played Chrono Trigger or not , I advise you to play this game right now , although if you HAVE played CT , I'll have to say this : Pay attention .
• 014 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This game is great ! . . . BUY IT ! The graphics and CG scences are absolutly spectacular and the music and sound effects really at times can , by itself , give an adreline rush , but at other times really touch your heart . The intro is fabulously done and gives a great preview of what to expect in the game . Chrono Cross ' world is extremly colorful and looks splendid . The battle system may seem a little complicated in the beginning , but once you get done the basics , you will WANT to fight , especially if you have special moves itching to be pulled off . Even you don't want to fight for some bizarre reason , you can just avoid the enemies . I am not critcizing Final Fantasy or anything , but this is a real godsend for those who play deep into the night and are sleepy and don't feel like fighting till tomorrow . The New Game + is another bright innovation . The 40 + characters and over 10 endings are another giant leap in the RPG genre . Depending on who you pick and the choices that you make , will lead you to a different ending each time . There are multitudes of paths that you can chose so the replay value automatically skyrockets . In conclusion , this game is definitly worth buying because you will fall in love almost instanteously with it . Forget renting , just BUY BUY BUY !
• 045 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This game takes place on a group of islands twenty years after the events of Chrono Trigger . This game also takes place between two parallal worlds hence the name Chrono CROSS . In this game you have the ability to recruit up to 44 characters . To get all of them you will need to play through the game at least 3 times . You will probably WANT to play the game more times anyway depending on how long it takes you understand the story line considering it is VERY complex . I wouldn't recommend this game to someone who doesn't like RPG's or long games . It took me at least 50 + hours to get through the game the first time , and that was with the guide book ! ! ! If you plan on getting this game I would also suggest the guide book for it as well . Because there are somethings you would not find for the life of you unless you had something telling where to go and what to do . For example some of the characters 7th level tech skills are impossible to find and get without the book . You can find the Chrono Cross Guide on Amazon as well , but beware it usually isn't cheap . If you liked any of the Final Fantasy games you would probably like this game as well . Something else to keep in mind is that the battle system is somewhat different that any other game you don't use MP , you use what are called elements . These take the place of magical attacks . There is a down side to the elements though when you wish to change characters you must remove all the elements you had on that character so you can place them on another character . This can be VERY TIME CONSUMING especially later in the game when you have lots of element slots to fill . Beware you WILL HAVE to do this a lot . But don't let that get you down . This is an exellant game despite all that . With all that being said I would highly recommend this game to any RPG fan . Hope this review helps .
• 115 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This is a fairly old game for the now outdated Playstation , but if you are an avid fan of RPG's , then this is a game for you . Set as a sequel to the one of the most innovative RPG's to hit shelves , CHRONO TRIGGER , this game deals with the same elements ( no pun intended ) , Love , Death , Parallel Dimensions , and of course , Time Travel . You start the game as Serge , the silent protagonist of the game . He awakens in his coastal hometown of Arni in the El Nido Archipelago . Serge goes out to his local beach to collect some Komodo Scales for his love interest , Leena . After a rendevous with said love interest , an event occurs that changes Serge's life , and possibly the outcome of the entire planet's fate . The rest . . . . . . . . . well , you'll just have to play the game for yourself to find out . So in my opinion , this is one of the greatest RPG's ever following closely to the amazing FINAL FANTASY VII and CHRONO TRIGGER , the game's prequel . The battle system was refreshingly new for the time that it came out , using a 3 - tier attack system . The magic system , called elements , are equipped rather than learned , and can be used only once in the battle . However , multiple of these elements can be equipped at once . The music is top-notch and has actually won quite a few awards despite being a video game soundtrack . Superb . The graphics , although not THE BEST , were still very good for the time , and a tad more realistic , following along the lines of FINAL FANTASY VIII , and especially good during the FMV sequences . Along with multiple endings and somewhere around 40 playable characters , expect to invest quite a few hours into this game . the only downside in this game , in my opinion , was that some of the key items were a little difficult to find at times , so you might expect to be aimlessly running around the world map wondering , Where do I need to go now ? Other than that , CHRONO CROSS is a game well worth its GREATEST HITS status . CHRONO CROSS is definitely a game worth buying , and I recommend it to anyone who are fans of CHRONO TRIGGER . . . . . . or just fans of good RPG's in general .
• 173 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) One of the main reasons i bought this game is because I want to have it before it is sold out everywhere so i can still play this game but the only draw back to this great game is its combat and skill / magic system which could of been improved on but other then that its a great game . PS : ITS UNPLAYABLE ON PS3 SO YOU NEED A PS2 TO PLAY IT ! ! !
• 174 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) One of the main reasons i bought this game is because I want to have it before it is sold out everywhere so i can still play this game but the only draw back to this great game is its combat and skill / magic system which could of been improved on but other then that its a great game . PS : ITS UNPLAYABLE ON PS3 SO YOU NEED A PS2 TO PLAY IT ! ! !
• 175 4  One of the main reasons i bought this game is because I want to have it before it is sold out everywhere so i can still play this game but the only draw back to this great game is its combat and skill / magic system which could of been improved on but other then that its a great game . PS : ITS UNPLAYABLE ON PS3 SO YOU NEED A PS2 TO PLAY IT ! ! !


• Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Fans of Chrono Trigger . . . I understand your concern . I , like many of you , spent an entire Christmas vacation being captivated by Square's epic SNES RPG . I became engrossed in the wonderful storyline and came to love the well-developed characters . When I finally played Chrono Cross ( which was a good ten years later ) , I eagerly awaited seeing what my favorite characters were up to . . . . only to find them totally absent ! What gives , I thought ? What kind of sequel is this ? Other reviews cover the merits of the game play very thoroughly . I will focus on this game's merits as a sequel . At the very beginning , Chrono Cross doesn't seem to have much to do with the original - a different world , a different cast of characters , a radically different battle system . While a fun and engrossing game , it hardly even seems like a sequel ! But wait . . . give it time to develop , and you will be pleasantly surprised . This is , without a doubt , a sequel created with fans of the original in mind . Unlike more recent sequels like Kingdom Hearts 2 and Final Fantasy X-II , the action doesn't simply pick up where the original left off . Much of the mystery and excitement stems form learning how this world and these characters tie in with Chrono Trigger . Bit by bit , Square's master storytellers reveal the aftermath of Crono's original adventure , and how these new characters found themselves involved in it . Here , Square achieves a best of both worlds scenario . New characters , new places to explore , but still plenty of chances to reconnect with the original game that you knew and loved so well . Before you play this game , play Chrono Trigger . Being familiar with the plot and characters of the original will help you decipher the complex storyline of the sequel . Square doesn't show much mercy in this department . . . they directly reference the origianl , and assume that you know what they're talking about . You'll still enjoy the game without a knowledge of Trigger , but you may have trouble comprehending the plot . It would be like watching Return of the Jedi without having seen Star Wars . If you loved Chrono Trigger , play this game for sure . It's like revisiting an old friend . And old friend who's changed a lot since the last time you've seen them , but fondly remembers the good old days you've had together .
• 028 4  1 : the long awaited sequel to chrono trigger . fact : although even if you haven't played the original , chrono cross is still a very enjoyable game . 2 : an absolutely gorgeous soundtrack fact : my wife would listen to the 2nd owenverworld track while i was working . 3 : the best graphics you're likely to see on playstation . fact : the in-game and computer graphics are extremely close . . . also , the game has a bright feel to it . . . very catchy . 4 : the best original rpg battle system implemented for years . fact : every single fight was actually fun . seriously . . . even though it could be annoying engaging in the fight some - times ( after repeated fights in a few instances ) , the battle itself is still exciting . 5 : a very engrossing story . fact : although it does mention events from the first game , it is in a way like a harry potter novel . . . go to book four find a story , including back story , that is engrossing and still bears some of the weight of the original . - much like a good book on a snowy sunday , this game will take you out of your home and to a far off place like no game has for a long while ( sorry final fantasy vii and viii ) . besides final fantasy ix , which has redeemed the series for this sailor , this game is a must have for any fan of rpg's or fantasy novels . . . . ctr3 patrick m . shields iv ( usn ) - cryptotech ( intel-decryption )
• 060 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Fans of Chrono Trigger . . . I understand your concern . I , like many of you , spent an entire Christmas vacation being captivated by Square's epic SNES RPG . I became engrossed in the wonderful storyline and came to love the well-developed characters . When I finally played Chrono Cross ( which was a good ten years later ) , I eagerly awaited seeing what my favorite characters were up to . . . . only to find them totally absent ! What gives , I thought ? What kind of sequel is this ? Other reviews cover the merits of the game play very thoroughly . I will focus on this game's merits as a sequel . At the very beginning , Chrono Cross doesn't seem to have much to do with the original - a different world , a different cast of characters , a radically different battle system . While a fun and engrossing game , it hardly even seems like a sequel ! But wait . . . give it time to develop , and you will be pleasantly surprised . This is , without a doubt , a sequel created with fans of the original in mind . Unlike more recent sequels like Kingdom Hearts 2 and Final Fantasy X-II , the action doesn't simply pick up where the original left off . Much of the mystery and excitement stems form learning how this world and these characters tie in with Chrono Trigger . Bit by bit , Square's master storytellers reveal the aftermath of Crono's original adventure , and how these new characters found themselves involved in it . Here , Square achieves a best of both worlds scenario . New characters , new places to explore , but still plenty of chances to reconnect with the original game that you knew and loved so well . Before you play this game , play Chrono Trigger . Being familiar with the plot and characters of the original will help you decipher the complex storyline of the sequel . Square doesn't show much mercy in this department . . . they directly reference the origianl , and assume that you know what they're talking about . You'll still enjoy the game without a knowledge of Trigger , but you may have trouble comprehending the plot . It would be like watching Return of the Jedi without having seen Star Wars . If you loved Chrono Trigger , play this game for sure . It's like revisiting an old friend . And old friend who's changed a lot since the last time you've seen them , but fondly remembers the good old days you've had together .
• 069 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Chrono Cross is fairly standard as RPGs go , but what sets it apart as far as gameplay is the elements system . Instead of straight-up ' magic ' , players gather elements which are categorized into six different color groups , each with a counterpart to which it has both stronger and weaker properties - Red and Blue , Yellow and Green , Black and White . This introduces a good level of strategy into the game as players must consider what their opponent is weaker or stronger to . As stated , the game is fairly standard otherwise , the graphics are pretty good , and the CG cutscenes are amazing for a game out of the ' 90s ( Albeit the late ' 90s , and the JPEG compression left something to be desired , but still . ) I also really loved how well the 3D models were made . If one were to look closely , you could see the edges , but underneither the wonderfully made textures , it's barely noticable . However , what made it more than worth it for me was the plot . Now , Chrono Cross is the sequel to the 1995 game Chrono Trigger , and if you're expecting Crono and the gang to team back up , you'll be disappointed . While they and other characters make a brief reappearance , the game is more dependent on it's own characters and setting . All in all I would say that whether or not you've played Chrono Trigger , Cross is a great game on it's own , though there are a few things you may not understand fully unless you've played through Trigger . Towards the ending of the game , you'll run into a lot of moments that could cause a temporary moment of WHOA , COOOOL , or at least , I did . All in all , I say if you enjoy a deep story and a very long game ( Took me about 48 hours ) , get this game .
• 097 4  I'll just be straight forward . . . if you've played Chrono Trigger , you'll love this game . Its been a long time since I've played a video game that had a decent story and beautiful graphics and music to go along with it . The Chrono series have a very unqiue story to them . . . time travel . We're not talking about gettin ' in a car with Micheal J Fox , we're talking about some interesting , what if this could happen in the real world , magical story . The game starts off in a scene that will be revealed later in the game , you're in control of Serge , the main character of Cross . You also have 2 others joining your party , Kid and a random character . . . it's different everytime you start the game . What really makes this game top flight is that if you play it again , under a new quest , you can take different paths and the game will be totally different . There is no right or wrong way either . Squaresoft did a great job in making this game come true ( there wasn't a planned sequel at the time of Chrono Trigger ) . If you're an avid RPG gamer or only like to play a good game once in awhile , Chrono Cross is for you .
• 144 4  In a world where RPGs are seeming to lose their originality , Chrono Cross brings a storyline that is original and different than anything else seen before ( except Chrono Trigger in some ways ) . While most RPGs usually only let you have about 8 members in your team , there are 40 different characters to employ in your quest to find the Frozen Flame . The only catch to this is that you have to play a New Game + to get all 40 . There are certain points in the game where you have to make a decision that will dramatically affect the way the storyline moves along . It all depends on what you want to do . The only bad part about this game is that it is just a little too short , but immersive anyway . The cutscenes are beautiful , the storyline is original , and the battle system is fun ( even if just a little easy ) . You'll have trouble trying to find anything wrong with this game . If you haven't played it yet , go and buy it you sucker ! ! !
• 154 4  The story is very abrupt . . it didn't flow quite as well as I thought it should have , but it didn't detract too much from the game . It's a very innovative battle system , and it's very fun to fight without random battles . The best part of the game , hands down though , is the soundtrack . It's incredibly captivating and really gets you into the realm of fantasy . Play the game , go buy the soundtrack . . . you'll think the game was a lot better afterwards . : )
• 241 4  Chrono Cross is one of the few games that doesn't require that you play the predecessor first to understand the story . This was good news for me because I played Cross and then Trigger . Yeah that's kind of backwards logic , but I still got hours of entertainment out of this title . Cross's best features are the gameplay , rich story lines , loads of characters that you can add to your party , and it's replay quality . To be honest I haven't played this game in some time , and I would gladly replay it again because of how fun it is . If you don't find the above convincing , just remember most of Squaresoft's games are amazing with the exception of Vagrant's Story but that's my opinion . Even so , they have a great trade in value because people will pay top dollar for these quality games .


• Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I have played almost every rpg ever made for almost all systems , thats how long I've been a gamer and Chrono Trigger will always be in my top five , not for the story but just for sure fun-factor and inventiveness . In hindsight , I don't actually believe Chrono Trigger is nearly good as I once did when I was a kid , but it still blows this game out of the water . I didn't hate this game either , don't get me wrong , but its just not there . The graphics for the time were amazing I suppose and the battle system is different ( often to the point of annoyance ) , but different isn't always good . They tried to create a plotline as lofty and intricate as something like Xenogears . You go to so many places and meet WAAAAAAY too many party members to the point where they all seem to lose their respective face . You only really need the first two main party members and then pick one more from the other gazillion to form your party . Honestly , I thought the choice to add so many potential members was quite stupid . Also , I feel the storyline is too confusing . Havign beat this game a few years ago I remember almost nothing of what actually happened except for the fact I had already forgotten about most of it before I was even doen with the game , which usually doesn't mark a very enthralling affair in my eyes . Many people love this game , and I suppose if you try to play it as a game set apart from the Chrono franchise , as it were , it is a fair stand-alone outing . The Chrono tag is merely a means to an end , however , it is there to sell the game . This game has nothing to do with the original except in name and the use of timetravel . I would not recommend this game as a good rpg to start off on if you've never played one before . If you want the best of the best rpg's then go pick up Persona 3 , FF7 / FFX / FFXII , Xenogears , Star Ocean , or Suikoden 2 / 3 / 5 , to name a few . This one can easily be bypassed .
• 041 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) I have played almost every rpg ever made for almost all systems , thats how long I've been a gamer and Chrono Trigger will always be in my top five , not for the story but just for sure fun-factor and inventiveness . In hindsight , I don't actually believe Chrono Trigger is nearly good as I once did when I was a kid , but it still blows this game out of the water . I didn't hate this game either , don't get me wrong , but its just not there . The graphics for the time were amazing I suppose and the battle system is different ( often to the point of annoyance ) , but different isn't always good . They tried to create a plotline as lofty and intricate as something like Xenogears . You go to so many places and meet WAAAAAAY too many party members to the point where they all seem to lose their respective face . You only really need the first two main party members and then pick one more from the other gazillion to form your party . Honestly , I thought the choice to add so many potential members was quite stupid . Also , I feel the storyline is too confusing . Havign beat this game a few years ago I remember almost nothing of what actually happened except for the fact I had already forgotten about most of it before I was even doen with the game , which usually doesn't mark a very enthralling affair in my eyes . Many people love this game , and I suppose if you try to play it as a game set apart from the Chrono franchise , as it were , it is a fair stand-alone outing . The Chrono tag is merely a means to an end , however , it is there to sell the game . This game has nothing to do with the original except in name and the use of timetravel . I would not recommend this game as a good rpg to start off on if you've never played one before . If you want the best of the best rpg's then go pick up Persona 3 , FF7 / FFX / FFXII , Xenogears , Star Ocean , or Suikoden 2 / 3 / 5 , to name a few . This one can easily be bypassed .
• 066 4  To start off , this game is so far one of the best I have ever played ! It is even given the standard to be equally reperable with FF VII ! Basically for along time I was out of the video game gig and really wasen't interrested in them . Then I saw the an advertisement on TV for this and I was blown away ! I bought it and eventually got right back into the groove . Although many say the prequeal , Chrono Trigger , was better I have to say not . Chrono Cross has it's own original story and many say it was a disapointment . But everyone was expecting too much of the game and don't enjoy the beauty of the game ! It has great characters ( Especially Harle and Nikki ! ) and a great plot ! With the world hangging in the balance one boy named Serge to save it ! With the time travel element and the choice of an arsenal characters ; which makes the game take a different turn every time you play ; you will never get board . Especially if you chose to have Nikki and go to the Concert . The ending is also very good ! And if your like me you will want to beat the game but want to have more to the story once you beat it ! This is an entrapping RPG which to me many missed when it wasen't exactly another Chrono Trigger . TRUST ME if you even like any type of Video Game , BUY THIS ONE !
• 106 4  In it's day , Chrono Trigger was hailed one of the best looking RPGs of it's time . The same can be said for it's sequal , Chrono Cross From Begining to end , this game exells in every aspect . The battle system is refined to give a worthy challenge without over doing it like in Legends of Dragoon . The graphics are , like I said , the best seen yet for an RPG . The graphics are bright and alive , they even make my favorite RPGs look dark and dingy . They keep away from the pixil , pologany look of Final Fantasy games , while keeping a 3D look . But I don't play RPGs for the graphics or battle system , I plau for the music and story , both of these are spectacular in Chrono Cross . Spectacular , awsome , stupendous , in a word , genius . The story behind Chrono Cross , is a boy named Serge , who is pulled into a parrelel universe . Now , If I tell anymore , I might accidently let on a spoiler . The music is great . The best to come from Squaresoft since the days of FF6 . It makes you happy , sad , or normal . It , like the graphics , are very bright and colorful . So , if you have been looking for a game like this one , buy Chrono Cross !
• 146 4  Wow ! I just played what might be the greatest game ever made . Yeah , that's right . Chrono Cross even makes Final Fantasy look shabby , which may seem impossible , but there's NOTHING that Square can't do ! This game is just packed with an emotional storyline , battles that are actually amusing , unforgettable characters and beautiful graphics . First of all , to get this out of the way , if there's one thing I DON'T like about this game , it's that Harle ( my favorite character ) leaves about 2 / 3 of the way into the game , and doesn't come back . This may seem miniscule , and really it is , but I found Harle to be amusing and exciting , all the way from her accent to her pointy shoes . Now , back to the good , again , wow ! While the graphics may seem dated in the battles , just looking at the world map is enough eye candy , let alone the CG cinemas . As for the story , well , it WILL confuse you , but you will absolutely love EVERY second of it . It's so emotional , yet so twisted . I'd say it's better than almost ALL of the Final Fantasy storylines , with the exception of FFX / X - 2 . And the characters , I love all of them . From the protagonist Serge , to his sidekick Kid , to the villain Lynx , to the wonderful Harle , to the crossdresser Nikki , they're all very colorful , to say the least . Each one has their own specific attacks , adding more fun to the battles . Speaking of the battles , though some may seem easy , they're all quite fun and rewarding . There's one battle that may have gamers stumped for quite some time , and that's the fight with Miguel . Here's a hint : use Diminish and his elemental attacks will only do half the damage . Trust me , you'll need this ! But if there's one thing Chrono Cross does brilliantly , it's the variety , in the battles , in the worlds , everything . For instance , you'll travel everywhere from Hydra-infested swamps , to a pirate ship with a rigged casino , to a screwy vortex that looks like it was drawn by a 4 - year-old , and even to a mall from the future ( wow , how did Square know that's what I've always wanted to see ? ? ? ) . You'll fight everything from ghost warriors ( Garai ) to giant cockroaches ( Roachester ) to an alien with an oversized head ( Starky ) and you'll love every minute of it . The best thing about the battles is that none are random ! That means you can decide exactly WHEN you want to fight , instead running around and waiting for the asshole to jump out on you . Put simply , this game rules ! I wouldn't lie about something THIS good ! For any self-respecting RPG gamer , or just someone who likes to play good games , this is definitely for you !
• 151 4  This Game is way better than all the final fantasy games put together . Unlike the Final fantasy games It has an original battle system , no exp or annoying Mp , instead you build up for your elements by attacking . You also have three different strengths of attacks . 1 ( low ) 2 ( medium ) and 3 ( OOOhhh thats gonna leave a mark ) plus you can combine attacks with elements , like you could do a 1,2,3 then element or a 3,3 , element tons of different combos . with 44 charecters you can mix and match ( as long is serge is involved ) into a party of 3 . the only real downsides of this game is , Your have to forge your weapons / armour / accesories with stuff you find ( kinda like a synthesis shop on FF9 ) and you can't change serges name to chrono .
• 152 4  Wow . I was one of the first people to get hooked on Chrono Trigger , and last summer when I read a sequel was coming out , I went right out and bought a playstation . Sound crazy ? Well , yeah . Anyway , you can still love chrono cross if you never played trigger - I lent it to my friend who is fairly new to RPGs and he loved it ! But the game is even better if you played the original . The battler system is unique ( albeit a bit confusing . . . but you'll figure it out ) , the plot answers many ' what if . . . ? ' questions , Lucca plays a major role , and even Robo makes an appearance . . . but only true chrono trigger fans will recognize him . Belthasar is also here , and he plays a big role too . The plot became very confusing near the end of the game , but once you think about it it'll make sense ( there's nothing better than an RPG that makes you think ! ) The graphics are wonderful - the CG scenes were made by the same guys who did Toy story and FFVIII - and the sound is great - I bought the japanese soundtrack ! The only things that lagged were the plot ( confusing and not as rich or interesting as Triggers ) and the 40 playable characters ( arrghh ! there's only plot development on about ten of em ' ! ) , but the extra endings are fun . Overall , buy it , but first see if you can't find Chrono Trigger at a flea market ( though I doubt anyone would sell such a great game ) . If not , then it's rumored CT may be rereleased on the PS soon . . . . but it's just a rumour . So shake it to your video store and buy Chrono cross !
• 182 4  I must admit after the tenth time I beat Chrono Trigger I had figured no game could ever follow it and be sucessful . When I first saw this game coming out I was extremely skeptical , unsure if Square could keep up with the legacy it had produced in Chrono Trigger . However , this game far exceeded any expectaitons I ever had . For those of you who are considering buying this game and have not played Chrono Trigger , stop reading my review and go buy it , please . I find many people complain about Chrono Cross because they have no idea what's going on . That's what we call a sequel , dummy : p . Anyhow , the game itself is very much like Chrono Trigger in some ways . In other ways , such as the battle system , it is not . If I had to classify it , I would say the system is a mix between the FFVII Materia system and the system used in Xenogears . The characters all look very good , it appears Square learned their rendering lessons in FFVIII . The FMVs are all good but nothing overly spctacular . In short , the game strays far off the beaten path of the traditional RPG , but it is a real blessing for Chrono Trigger fans who always had questions at the end . I can't really express how much I love this game in words so I think it's better if you simply buy it and see .
• 185 4  Okay , in 1995 I rented Chrono Trigger . I never beat the game , and never expected a sequal . Now with the realease of Final Fantasy Chronicles , I've been able to continue on Chrono Trigger . When Chrono Cross came , I'd forgotten about Chrono Trigger . At first , I gave this five stars , but now I can easily say four . While the music is very good , it still wasn't better than Chrono Trigger . The story wasn't better either . Now , I know some of you were disappointed that they took out time travel , but I for one was glad . Why ? That is because it would've been the same game , and I don't want to play through the same game with a different name . If its a sequal I want to see a sequal . They mention a lot about Lavos and Lucca , but to tell you the truth , thats all that makes it a sequal . If it hadn't been for Miguel telling you about the events of Chrono Trigger , those who never played it would never even know that the game was around . This wasn't much of a sequal at all . You were basically trying to change the future again . The word Chrono means time right ? Well , there wasn't much of Chrono in Chrono Cross . It was nice that it didn't take place around the same islands . It was also nice that they had different characters . But to have 48 ! Out of those 48 characters , only about 1 / 3 play a part in the story , and the others are just there for god knows what reason . While Chrono Trigger players die with Deja Vu at some parts , you will probably wonder about this game . They mention Schala and what happened to her after Chrono Trigger . The story is nice too . Battle System ? Its very creative , but does not surpass Chrono Trigger . Your characters can't hit worth [ anything ] ! I've seen the word miss appear more times than I did with the low accuracy of the characters in Final Fantasy IV ! Getting weapons is like in FFVIII . Then its dumb how when you finally get what you need , another type of weapon becomes availible . There are no levels , and so there is really no point to battle . I don't like to fight like . . . a trillion battle to find my HP will increase by 1 , and then never increase until I defeat a boss . To me , this is also the easiest RPG I've played since FFVIII . Overall : If you haven't played Chrono Trigger , you may like this a little more than I did , but for those who played Chrono Trigger , you'll probably be a little disappoited .
• 238 4  First off , if you're looking for a direct sequal to Chrono Trigger you'll have to go somewhere else . While Crono Trigger , especially the Anthology version released with FFVI on the PSone , does reference Chrono Cross and Chrono Cross does make minor reference to Chrono Trigger this should be viewed as an independent game with simply as in-depth of a story as Chrono Trigger . . . probably more so . I've read negative commentary on the graphics . This is an old game , on par with FFVII or VIII as opposed to IX or X . The cut-scenes are still as dramatic , colorful , and engaging as one could only hope for , which is all that's really wanted as far as graphics in a good , not overly linear RPG , right ? I say not overly linear because while every RPG has set goals you need to complete to beat the game the game doesn't force you into just one set path to do so . Early on you have a choice of three paths , where you'll have to load the game with a New Game + if you want to see and use all of those characters . Likewise there are other points that allow for freedom of movement , which , IMHO , makes any RPG much more engaging and enjoyable than anything Square has been recently putting out .


• Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) If you've ever played the card game UNO then you already have a small insight into the game that is CHRONO CROSS ( CC ) , a pseudo-sequel to the legendary SNES game CHRONO TRIGGER . COMBAT : 3 / 5 The combat in CC reminded me alot of FINAL FANTASY 8 - - both games have really original , complicated battle systems that allow for great depth at the price of user-friendliness . Unlike FF8 where magic is drawn , the magic in CC revolves around colors and playing them at the right times - - like a crazy game of UNO . Unfortunately , the game doesn't explain the combat system very well . In addition , despite the huge cast of characters , there are almost no double or triple techs - - something that would have encouraged mixing your parties up to try different combinations . Even worse , the game PUNISHES you for using your characters in battle - - if a character dies , everyone else ( to include the guys sitting it out on the sidelines ) gets to gain status upgrades except the dead ones . Finally , although almost all enemy encounters can be avoided , one is whisked away to a combat screen to duke things out . It would have been nice if they had somehow kept the battles on the game screen itself . CHARACTERS : 3 / 5 This time around , it looks like Squaresoft went the way of Quantity , not Quality . There are LOTS of characters you can enlist in your party , but most of them aren't very well developed or very interesting . Serge / Lynx tries hard to be a Magus , but doesn't quite cut it . Also , was Squaresoft so short on ideas that they had to give nearly every character some Earthly dialect ? For this being a fantasy video game , there sure are alot of French , Germans , Blonde Californians , Scots , and others running about . STORY : 3 / 5 For me , the first part of the game was really slow and didn't pick up until after the psychedelic Pastel-Color World . After that , the game really started to pick up pace as better spells and techs were acquired and more characters joined up . On the down side , most of the revelations don't occur until almost the very end , which seems to indicate to me that the plot was not as developed as it could have been . There are also many times where you will be visiting and revisiting the same areas , resulting in a disappointing feeling of deja vu . A little more variety and difference between the parallel worlds / multiverses would have been most welcome . SOUND : 4 / 5 This is where the game really shines . CHRONO CROSS definitely carries the torch forward with its excellent soundtrack , even despite the fact that some of the better tracks are only heard once or twice . There are also some GREAT Youtube videos of piano covers of some of the songs . GRAPHICS : 4 / 5 For the Playstation , the graphics are certainly up to par for that era . There are quite a few FM。
  's and in keeping with the UNOish color-theme , there are TONS of colors used in this game . Sometimes I felt that there were too many colors on screen , making it sometimes difficult to distinguish between objects and characters . There are often objects / secrets one can interact with , but finding them can be a real challenge as they blend in with the environment so well . OVERALL . . . As a stand-alone game , CHRONO CROSS is actually one of the better RPGs one could have bought for the Playstation . As a sequel to CHRONO TRIGGER it is less satisfying , but still draws enough parallels that one can see how the two games are related . In a way , CHRONO CROSS suffered the same fate as FINAL FANTASY 8 . After the deafening shouts of approval for FINAL FANTASY 7 , it was inevitable that the sequel would fall short , and I feel that this is also what happened to this game . It's not that FINAL FANTASY 8 and CHRONO CROSS are bad games , they just had ungodly expectations to live up to and in the case of CHRONO CROSS , sometimes even met the challenge .
• 147 4  This is one of my favorite games of all time . The music is the best I've heard in any game . If you liked Chrono Trigger , you'll love this . Even though it's the sequal to CT , you CAN understand the story in this game ( the story is BEAUTIFUL ) . Almost everything that happened in Chrono Trigger is explained . CT does help you understand the story a little better , though . The graphics are great ( for playstation ) and colorful compared to other great rpgs * coughfinalfantasy8cough * . The battle system is great , even though it has almost nothing to do with CT's battle system . It's still great , though . You equip ' elements ' ( special attacks ) . You have to land a physical hit on the enemy to use elements and go from there . The ONLY bad thing about the battle system is that each person only has 3 ' techs ' , which are personal special attacks . ( everyone had about 20 in CT ) . The special effects are awesome . Also , having 44 characters may seem like a lot , but when you actually play the game you'll no problem about the # of characters . Do like cool FMVs ? If you do , you will absolutely fall in love with this game . They're just as good , if not better , as Final Fantasy 7 , 8 , 9 , and just about every game on the super-systems ( Dreamcast , PS2 , GameCube , XBox ) . They're that good . Some reviews say that the final boss is disappointing . Actually , the main reason they say this is because there's no music during that fight . Stinks , huh ? Squaresoft makes up for that by making the BEST music on the planet everywhere besides the last boss . A couple of the songs are from FF9 and others are revised songs from Chrono Trigger . A cool feature ( straight from CT ) is ' New Game + ' . When you beat the game , you can start a new one with all the stats , elements , and weapons ( except for 2 or 3 special ones ) from your old file . If you like to be ultra-powerful then obliterate everyone in your path , you will LOVE this feature . Did I mention there are 12 endings in this game ? Cool , huh ? The only way to get them is to use ' New Game + ' . This a truly beautiful game .
• 150 4  i am a diehard rpg fan and I have played just about every rpg made for the NES , SNES , and PSX . For a while , my favorite games included those only from SNES ( see FF3 the best game ever , or Chrono Trigger the prequel to this game ) . I picked it up thinking that it could be in no way better than Chrono Trigger . I was wrong . It is just as good , if not better than any game I've ever played . Everything about this game screams classic Square , attention to detail , an awesome plot , character development ( although the last is somewhat limited in this game ) . The game also boasts an awesome soundtrack . But probably the greatest feature of this game is the battle system . It's COMPLETELY innovative , and while it may take you a few minutes to get used to , I guarantee you will agree that it is flawless . I won't get into the specifics of it here , but i'll say it again its near perfect . There are literally about 50 characters that are all playable ( but there are only maybe 15 that are REALLY useful ) , and the choices you make in the game determine what characters you get . Also , there are many different endings , like Chrono Trigger , and the new game plus feature ( where you get to start the game over with all your stats that you had at the end of the game ) which I think every RPG should have as it greatly increases the re-play value . I'd recommend this game to anybody who ever played an RPG and liked it , or somebody simply looking for an awesome game . I don't give out 5 stars often , but this one deserves it . Very Highly Recommended .
• 184 4  this game is simply my favorit game ever . the battle sistem is ten times better then all the final fantisy games and the music is awsome . the story is realy good although i usually don't like multiple endings in games ( hey no game is perfect ) . altogether it's one of the best games i've ever played .
• 196 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) If you've ever played the card game UNO then you already have a small insight into the game that is CHRONO CROSS ( CC ) , a pseudo-sequel to the legendary SNES game CHRONO TRIGGER . COMBAT : 3 / 5 The combat in CC reminded me alot of FINAL FANTASY 8 - - both games have really original , complicated battle systems that allow for great depth at the price of user-friendliness . Unlike FF8 where magic is drawn , the magic in CC revolves around colors and playing them at the right times - - like a crazy game of UNO . Unfortunately , the game doesn't explain the combat system very well . In addition , despite the huge cast of characters , there are almost no double or triple techs - - something that would have encouraged mixing your parties up to try different combinations . Even worse , the game PUNISHES you for using your characters in battle - - if a character dies , everyone else ( to include the guys sitting it out on the sidelines ) gets to gain status upgrades except the dead ones . Finally , although almost all enemy encounters can be avoided , one is whisked away to a combat screen to duke things out . It would have been nice if they had somehow kept the battles on the game screen itself . CHARACTERS : 3 / 5 This time around , it looks like Squaresoft went the way of Quantity , not Quality . There are LOTS of characters you can enlist in your party , but most of them aren't very well developed or very interesting . Serge / Lynx tries hard to be a Magus , but doesn't quite cut it . Also , was Squaresoft so short on ideas that they had to give nearly every character some Earthly dialect ? For this being a fantasy video game , there sure are alot of French , Germans , Blonde Californians , Scots , and others running about . STORY : 3 / 5 For me , the first part of the game was really slow and didn't pick up until after the psychedelic Pastel-Color World . After that , the game really started to pick up pace as better spells and techs were acquired and more characters joined up . On the down side , most of the revelations don't occur until almost the very end , which seems to indicate to me that the plot was not as developed as it could have been . There are also many times where you will be visiting and revisiting the same areas , resulting in a disappointing feeling of deja vu . A little more variety and difference between the parallel worlds / multiverses would have been most welcome . SOUND : 4 / 5 This is where the game really shines . CHRONO CROSS definitely carries the torch forward with its excellent soundtrack , even despite the fact that some of the better tracks are only heard once or twice . There are also some GREAT Youtube videos of piano covers of some of the songs . GRAPHICS : 4 / 5 For the Playstation , the graphics are certainly up to par for that era . There are quite a few FM。's and in keeping with the UNOish color-theme , there are TONS of colors used in this game . Sometimes I felt that there were too many colors on screen , making it sometimes difficult to distinguish between objects and characters . There are often objects / secrets one can interact with , but finding them can be a real challenge as they blend in with the environment so well . OVERALL . . . As a stand-alone game , CHRONO CROSS is actually one of the better RPGs one could have bought for the Playstation . As a sequel to CHRONO TRIGGER it is less satisfying , but still draws enough parallels that one can see how the two games are related . In a way , CHRONO CROSS suffered the same fate as FINAL FANTASY 8 . After the deafening shouts of approval for FINAL FANTASY 7 , it was inevitable that the sequel would fall short , and I feel that this is also what happened to this game . It's not that FINAL FANTASY 8 and CHRONO CROSS are bad games , they just had ungodly expectations to live up to and in the case of CHRONO CROSS , sometimes even met the challenge .
• 197 4  If you've ever played the card game UNO then you already have a small insight into the game that is CHRONO CROSS ( CC ) , a pseudo-sequel to the legendary SNES game CHRONO TRIGGER . COMBAT : 3 / 5 The combat in CC reminded me alot of FINAL FANTASY 8 - - both games have really original , complicated battle systems that allow for great depth at the price of user-friendliness . Unlike FF8 where magic is drawn , the magic in CC revolves around colors and playing them at the right times - - like a crazy game of UNO . Unfortunately , the game doesn't explain the combat system very well . In addition , despite the huge cast of characters , there are almost no double or triple techs - - something that would have encouraged mixing your parties up to try different combinations . Even worse , the game PUNISHES you for using your characters in battle - - if a character dies , everyone else ( to include the guys sitting it out on the sidelines ) gets to gain status upgrades except the dead ones . Finally , although almost all enemy encounters can be avoided , one is whisked away to a combat screen to duke things out . It would have been nice if they had somehow kept the battles on the game screen itself . CHARACTERS : 3 / 5 This time around , it looks like Squaresoft went the way of Quantity , not Quality . There are LOTS of characters you can enlist in your party , but most of them aren't very well developed or very interesting . Serge / Lynx tries hard to be a Magus , but doesn't quite cut it . Also , was Squaresoft so short on ideas that they had to give nearly every character some Earthly dialect ? For this being a fantasy video game , there sure are alot of French , Germans , Blonde Californians , Scots , and others running about . STORY : 3 / 5 For me , the first part of the game was really slow and didn't pick up until after the psychedelic Pastel-Color World . After that , the game really started to pick up pace as better spells and techs were acquired and more characters joined up . On the down side , most of the revelations don't occur until almost the very end , which seems to indicate to me that the plot was not as developed as it could have been . There are also many times where you will be visiting and revisiting the same areas , resulting in a disappointing feeling of deja vu . A little more variety and difference between the parallel worlds / multiverses would have been most welcome . SOUND : 4 / 5 This is where the game really shines . CHRONO CROSS definitely carries the torch forward with its excellent soundtrack , even despite the fact that some of the better tracks are only heard once or twice . There are also some GREAT Youtube videos of piano covers of some of the songs . GRAPHICS : 4 / 5 For the Playstation , the graphics are certainly up to par for that era . There are quite a few FM。's and in keeping with the UNOish color-theme , there are TONS of colors used in this game . Sometimes I felt that there were too many colors on screen , making it sometimes difficult to distinguish between objects and characters . There are often objects / secrets one can interact with , but finding them can be a real challenge as they blend in with the environment so well . OVERALL . . . As a stand-alone game , CHRONO CROSS is actually one of the better RPGs one could have bought for the Playstation . As a sequel to CHRONO TRIGGER it is less satisfying , but still draws enough parallels that one can see how the two games are related . In a way , CHRONO CROSS suffered the same fate as FINAL FANTASY 8 . After the deafening shouts of approval for FINAL FANTASY 7 , it was inevitable that the sequel would fall short , and I feel that this is also what happened to this game . It's not that FINAL FANTASY 8 and CHRONO CROSS are bad games , they just had ungodly expectations to live up to and in the case of CHRONO CROSS , sometimes even met the challenge .
• 239 4  I'll start off by saying this probably my second or thrid favorite RPG ever , behind the flawless FFVII . I love the elments of this RPG , it mixes the puzzle menu thing FFII has , how you see and run into your enemies like in SNES ' FF Mystic Quest , and probably more that I haven't seen yet . The graphics and art look beautiful and music is good also . The story is good and not very difficult to understand , yet it's hard to keep up the characters there's so many ! It's pretty long , it took me a few months to beat the game and I find myself still playing it sometimes since I got it last year . I've never played the prequel to this game , because I'm cheap and wasn't into RPGs too much back in the SNES days , but I liked FFMQ . I've heard Chrono Trigger is amazing and sometimes referred to as the best RPG ever . So , buy this or FF Chronicles to see a good series with a Chrono Trigger !


• Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) INTRO : About 5 years after the fantastic Chrono Trigger , a sequel was made , many loved it , some thought it was OK , and a few hated it . GAMEPLAY : The battle system is different from CT's . You use things called Elements with different colors . It's kind of hard to figure out at first , but easy when you figure out what to do . Their are tons ( and I mean TONS ) of characters to play as , and there's many paths to take to get them , so it adds to the replay value . There are two worlds to travel to , the Home World , and the Alternate World . Both are the same , but they have different things in them . Very unique . Like the original , this game has a New Game + . You start off with all your weapons and elements , and you can fight the final boss any time , thus making different endings . You also start off with this device which allows you to slow down or speed up the game . Sweet ! GRAPHICS : For the PS1 , these graphics are great , especially the FM。
  's . MUSIC : A great musical score , like most RPG's . SOUND : No voices , but the sounds are decent . STORY : A very great story filled with plot twists . Some parts are very confusing , though . Plus , the ties with CT aren't until a little while . OVERALL : Classic RPG , no questions asked . Unfortunely , the third game , Chrono Break , was cancelled by the Square Enix idiots . Will we ever see a new Chrono game ? Who knows . . .
• 015 4  This game is great ! . . . BUY IT ! The graphics and CG scences are absolutly spectacular and the music and sound effects really at times can , by itself , give an adreline rush , but at other times really touch your heart . The intro is fabulously done and gives a great preview of what to expect in the game . Chrono Cross ' world is extremly colorful and looks splendid . The battle system may seem a little complicated in the beginning , but once you get done the basics , you will WANT to fight , especially if you have special moves itching to be pulled off . Even you don't want to fight for some bizarre reason , you can just avoid the enemies . I am not critcizing Final Fantasy or anything , but this is a real godsend for those who play deep into the night and are sleepy and don't feel like fighting till tomorrow . The New Game + is another bright innovation . The 40 + characters and over 10 endings are another giant leap in the RPG genre . Depending on who you pick and the choices that you make , will lead you to a different ending each time . There are multitudes of paths that you can chose so the replay value automatically skyrockets . In conclusion , this game is definitly worth buying because you will fall in love almost instanteously with it . Forget renting , just BUY BUY BUY !
• 052 4  INTRO : About 5 years after the fantastic Chrono Trigger , a sequel was made , many loved it , some thought it was OK , and a few hated it . GAMEPLAY : The battle system is different from CT's . You use things called Elements with different colors . It's kind of hard to figure out at first , but easy when you figure out what to do . Their are tons ( and I mean TONS ) of characters to play as , and there's many paths to take to get them , so it adds to the replay value . There are two worlds to travel to , the Home World , and the Alternate World . Both are the same , but they have different things in them . Very unique . Like the original , this game has a New Game + . You start off with all your weapons and elements , and you can fight the final boss any time , thus making different endings . You also start off with this device which allows you to slow down or speed up the game . Sweet ! GRAPHICS : For the PS1 , these graphics are great , especially the FM。's . MUSIC : A great musical score , like most RPG's . SOUND : No voices , but the sounds are decent . STORY : A very great story filled with plot twists . Some parts are very confusing , though . Plus , the ties with CT aren't until a little while . OVERALL : Classic RPG , no questions asked . Unfortunely , the third game , Chrono Break , was cancelled by the Square Enix idiots . Will we ever see a new Chrono game ? Who knows . . .
• 094 4  This game is one of the best games I've played for N64 , Playstation , or Dreamcast . It is definately the best RPG . If you played and liked Final Fantasy 7 you'll love Chrono Cross . With over 30 playable characters , you'll be able to play through the game manuy times and never have the same party . Only thing I thought was bad was that the bosses were too easy and the game was too short . But , all-in-all BUY THIS GAME ! ! ! ! !


• Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Let me start by saying . . . WOW ! This is the most beautiful game to ever hit the playstation . The graphics are better than that of Final Fantasy VIII ( even though there are less FMVs ) . Chrono Cross continues the tale of Chrono Trigger in an interesting way . At first the player will wonder what does this have to do with Chrono Trigger ? , but as more of the story is revealed , the stories will tie in nicely . There are a few returning characters , but who they are would spoil the game , especially the ending . I liked this game a lot , and it is a must-have for squaresoft fans . My only problem with it is that there are WAY too many characters and this is often confusing . None of the characters are that well developed . Kid , Serge , and Lynx are , but none of the others are really important in continuing the story of Chrono Trigger . Anyway , the story is very confusing , and you'll find yourself wanting to read an explanation when your done with it 35 hours after you start . But , the game is excellent .
• 058 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) Let me start by saying . . . WOW ! This is the most beautiful game to ever hit the playstation . The graphics are better than that of Final Fantasy VIII ( even though there are less FMVs ) . Chrono Cross continues the tale of Chrono Trigger in an interesting way . At first the player will wonder what does this have to do with Chrono Trigger ? , but as more of the story is revealed , the stories will tie in nicely . There are a few returning characters , but who they are would spoil the game , especially the ending . I liked this game a lot , and it is a must-have for squaresoft fans . My only problem with it is that there are WAY too many characters and this is often confusing . None of the characters are that well developed . Kid , Serge , and Lynx are , but none of the others are really important in continuing the story of Chrono Trigger . Anyway , the story is very confusing , and you'll find yourself wanting to read an explanation when your done with it 35 hours after you start . But , the game is excellent .
• 059 4  Let me start by saying . . . WOW ! This is the most beautiful game to ever hit the playstation . The graphics are better than that of Final Fantasy VIII ( even though there are less FMVs ) . Chrono Cross continues the tale of Chrono Trigger in an interesting way . At first the player will wonder what does this have to do with Chrono Trigger ? , but as more of the story is revealed , the stories will tie in nicely . There are a few returning characters , but who they are would spoil the game , especially the ending . I liked this game a lot , and it is a must-have for squaresoft fans . My only problem with it is that there are WAY too many characters and this is often confusing . None of the characters are that well developed . Kid , Serge , and Lynx are , but none of the others are really important in continuing the story of Chrono Trigger . Anyway , the story is very confusing , and you'll find yourself wanting to read an explanation when your done with it 35 hours after you start . But , the game is excellent .
• 180 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) This game is one of my all-time fav games . I like this much better than CT ( Chrono Trigger thegame made before this ) . My favorite part whitch seems like is everyone least favorite is th 40 + characters whitch all have there own special techniques . I luv the battle system whitch is similar to Xenogears and Xenosaga allows you to avoid any battle but bosses.I must be opposite of everybody because my least favorite part of the game is the twisted and highly complicated story.There are some times when something happens that I dont know why it happened or what triggered it.My favorite caharacters 1 . Glenn ( like Frog in CT ) 2 . Karsh 3 . Serge ( main character ) My least favorite characters 1 . Pierre ( never get this guy in your party hes incredibly weak and whines ) 2 . Sprigg ( she has no story shes just there ) 3 . Zoah and Greco ( I dont like the wrestler type guys ) I love this game and is one of my favorite games ever made for any console .
• 211 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) My lil Cuz love this game thanks ! ! ! another classic catch the heart of the new generation like it did me . Thanks Again ! ! !
• 212 4  My lil Cuz love this game thanks ! ! ! another classic catch the heart of the new generation like it did me . Thanks Again ! ! !
• 228 4  This review is from : Chrono Cross ( Video Game ) When this game first came out i bought it.I was very into the game.Back then thats when there was just a ps1 . But i never finished the game.My original game was all scratched up so i bought a new one.Now having just a ps2 . I got the game but my ps2 seems not to read the disc.I dont know why.Does it only work for people who still have their ps1 ? I thought ps2 ' s were suppose to read ps1 games as well ? The thing is also.My brother bought the game too and it still didnt read it in my ps2 . So any help would be appreciated , cause i want to play this again ! Thanks !
• 229 4  When this game first came out i bought it.I was very into the game.Back then thats when there was just a ps1 . But i never finished the game.My original game was all scratched up so i bought a new one.Now having just a ps2 . I got the game but my ps2 seems not to read the disc.I dont know why.Does it only work for people who still have their ps1 ? I thought ps2 ' s were suppose to read ps1 games as well ? The thing is also.My brother bought the game too and it still didnt read it in my ps2 . So any help would be appreciated , cause i want to play this again ! Thanks !


• it's gonna be hard for anyone to replace Sony as number one in consoles . Always was an RPG fan , so the graphics and story line behind this just blew me away . It's like half-animated movie / half-game . Using new elements for the first time is very cool , especially the character-specialty and summoning ones . You need patience though . Each character can end up with a boatload of elements and it can take time reallocating as ya switch team members and / or find new elements . Try not to over-strategize when allocating . Only negative is that I'm soooo into the game , some of the battles along the paths can be tedious in that they aren't challenging and moreso just intefere with getting to the next board . Take your time with the group so ya can run by and avoid such battles where Power Ups and Spoils are minimal . Looking forward to finishing this and moving on to Valkyrie Profile .
• 156 4  This game is pretty DAMN good ! The final boss is kinda easy but other than that the story is good and the battles are awsome ! May be kinda easy for rpg crazed people but a over all great game ! Ohh yeah and a killer sound track !
• 157 4  Been out of gaming for awhile , so I broke back in with PS1 . Eventually will upgrade to PS2 : it's gonna be hard for anyone to replace Sony as number one in consoles . Always was an RPG fan , so the graphics and story line behind this just blew me away . It's like half-animated movie / half-game . Using new elements for the first time is very cool , especially the character-specialty and summoning ones . You need patience though . Each character can end up with a boatload of elements and it can take time reallocating as ya switch team members and / or find new elements . Try not to over-strategize when allocating . Only negative is that I'm soooo into the game , some of the battles along the paths can be tedious in that they aren't challenging and moreso just intefere with getting to the next board . Take your time with the group so ya can run by and avoid such battles where Power Ups and Spoils are minimal . Looking forward to finishing this and moving on to Valkyrie Profile .
• 225 4  good game and entretaining . had been looking for it for a log time .