Chrono Cross - PlayStation

Chrono Cross: is the sequel to Chrono Trigger It takes place 20 years after the events of Chrono trigger A guy name serge is pulled is into a another world and to say any more then that would start to spoil it STORY: The story is great it's a very deep storyline that ties nicely with the events of the first one It revels it self at a slower pace then most RPG which i find great it's not shaved down your throat leaving no surprises There are 45 playable Chartres with there own small storyline I would like to go more into the story but that would involve same spoilers but the game is not battle driven it is story driven it has a really big heart but i'll leave it there i'll just say it is so much better then any Final fantasy game BATTLE SYSTEM: At first it seems complicated but you understand within minutes one of the best things i like about it is you can only use magic and skills once per battle so lets say you want to use cure you have to equip more then one on your element grid and they've done away with MP points instead you have to build up points by attacking and the types of attacks weak strong and severe the stronger ones are a little harder to land but they build up a lot of points i'll leave that part of the battle system there to hard to say with out giving the wrong expression like i did when i read reviews there are no random encounters you can avoid them if you want but they even made it better you can always run from battles first go [none of that crap where you have to keep trying and trying] and also boss battles if it dose not go your way you can just run even from the finale boss fight you can just run which i had to do a lot there is only one real way to kill the finale boss LEVELING: well its just great you only level up after every boss fight and a bit more with 5 normal battles leaving you still strong for the finale boss so your free to avoid a lot of normal fights Graphics and the music are great there is nothing bad to say about this game if you love and miss the the old RPGs that are not graphics focused but story foused then I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS GAME And yes i got the greats hits one but who cares the game is just as great and its not that easy to get the black liable and the seller he is fantastic person to buy from

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.

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.

All right! I will not go into the game as you can see by the reviews below it is clear: One of the best games of all time with excellent character depth, best soundtrack if there ever was one, game play is excellent for its time, graphics once again for its time where the best and a story line which takes you from turn to turn in an ever exciting roller coaster. For the game I received it was brand new: box, booklet and scratch less disc which I must say left me quite happy and satisfied as it was my main reason to purchase the game. It went for 9.99 dollars which is a steal for such a game and brand new! Thanks Amazon for that!! One must have for any Square Enix fan and PS fan to have on its library to remember. Now the question: Should I play this game with everything coming out on the new console? In all honesty it is worth it, the true reason is there is no HD Remake on the horizon or a new entry to the saga on any near time (That can change, we have Final Fantasy VII Remake on the way). But for now it is a good example of how prime RPG used to be and what should they strive to achieve now days. A Game to play, enjoy and just have that nostalgia fed a bit! A Must buy and Must Play if you have the console. I hope this is of use for any future buyers

I haven't gotten this game in the mail just yet, but when I do I'll be so happy. At first it seemed liked a generic JRPG, which I'm ok with sometimes because I love RPGs, even the ones that a lot of people hate, like Evolution Worlds on Gamecube. I finally looked into the game more and found out that you can travel to different dimensions! As a sci-fi nut I will really enjoy this. Just this concept is really awesome. While I have heard the story is weaker than Chrono Trigger, I have heard the story is still quite good. Also the multitude of characters may seem like a bad idea, but I looked at reviews and it turns out that each character plays differently. The bad thing is that the characters probably won't have much personality, mainly because there are 45 characters to choose from to take with you on your adventures. I haven't gotten Chrono Trigger in the mail just yet, either, but I believe this game is allowed to have the Chrono name on it. The Chrono franchise took the generic JRPG and gave it some awesome sci-fi concepts thrown in, which makes this much more enjoyable than FInal Fantasy. (Not Final Fantasy VI or VII, but the other Final Fantasy games.) It really is a shame that Square hasn't revisited this series again. It's been about 15 years since Chrono Cross so I think we can say this franchise is forgotten. The thing that boggles my mind is that Square are pretty much the Kings of making sequels. We now have 7 Kingdom Hearts games and Kingdom Hearts 3 is coming out. Kingdom Hearts started in 2001, so we got 6 sequels in the span of about 13 years. Same with Final Fantasy and even Bravely Default. Bravely Default just made it to the states this year and now Square Enix has confirmed a sequel, in Japan of course. If square wanted to, they could revisit this series, but they must have just forgotten or have too much on their plate. They hadn't forgotten the Mana series, which has about 6 games in it's series. This game, along with The World Ends With You, both really need sequels. Well at least it's a long game. Can't wait for it to come!

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...)

Sequel to Chrono Trigger (the greatest RPG on the SNES, which pioneered features that redefined the genre, including multiple endings and new game+) and the limited release and ultimately dull text adventure Radical Dreams, Chrono Cross is close to a masterpiece. As always, Squaresoft delivers the graphics we expect (admittedly, they seem dated now, but the cutscenes still look good to this day) and the complex story we crave. Balanced over two discs, you're able to recruit 50 characters to help your quest (though not all on the same playthrough, so choose carefully) which is deep and has fun spiritual allegories. Without spoilers, this game also features one of the greatest "No Way!" twists in the genre. Battles are fun, and though they can get repetitive, the action system coupled with the way Elements are used provide some spice to the grinding. The only major drawback is the allocation and equipment engine, which are dated even among it contemporaries, prepare to re-do a lot of the same work every time you swap out a party member. Overall, this game provides a rich experience, and though the story is only tangential to the games that precede it, it carries a depth of story coupled with well placed humor for those who want a game they can explore fully.

I LOVE THIS GAME. How can i emphasis this even more. i own two copies of the game, long story. This came out in the year 2000 as the PS2 hit shelves. It is the sequel to Chrono Trigger, which i never played, but will. Chrono Cross has a great storyline, memorable characters with different accents and personalities, very high replay value, great graphics, excellent music and you get to fight against FATE and dragons. Need i say more. There are some bad things like i find myself hating 30 of the 40 characters and Lynx, is one of them. Square seemed to hate the black elements as two of them are chance instant death, which works rarely. You will love Serge especially at the end of the first disc because the white elements are just powerful and devastating to enemies. Overall the game should be placed on everyone's top ten list right beside Xenosaga Episode 1 and Super Mario World. The game is unique and entertaining, if you have Chrono Trigger, then it is a must buy, if you never heard of it, then it is a must buy, this got me into RPGs. So, thank you Squaresoft (Square-Enix).

Este no es un lugar para escribir una reseña completa. Por lo que lo único que puedo decir es que no es el juego original, es una edición fabricada por SQUARE-ENIX en fechas mas recientes. Por ello el precio tan accesible. Funciona perfectamente en una consola Play Station y emuladores que permiten imagen ISO.

O jogo está funcionando, mas a entrega foi péssima. Primeiro que o pacote veio sem NENHUMA proteção (plástico bolha, papel, NADA), e a caixa veio quase inteira quebrada. Ainda bem que a mídia não danificou. Mas péssimo, estou decepcionado.

Un classico di un epoca passata, purtroppo non superò mai il suo predecessore Chrono Trigger nonostante gli elementi ci fossero tutti, una colonna sonora incredibile, una storia complessa (forse anche troppo anche per gli stessi scrittori) e buone meccaniche. Prodotto sigillato e nuovo come nella descrizione. -Attenzione-- Chrono Cross non venne mai pubblicato in europa, la versione che riceverete è quella americana (NTSC), quindi non potrete giocarci con una console europea, quindi fate attenzione. Crono Cross non venne mai pubblicato in Europa

C'est la version américaine du jeu, vu qu'il n'est jamais sorti en Europe, il faudra alors une console pucée pour y jouer, ou utiliser un émulateur sur pc. Sinon, on a là un magnifique J-RPG, l'une des dernières perles de la playstation 1. Graphismes, musiques, gameplay, scénario, tout est de qualité. Un jeu qui reste dans les mémoires pour tous ceux qui l'essayent.

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