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Also if anyone is curious about how Radical Dreamers holds up 25 years later post-Chrono Cross, I wrote a little about it here. https://www.fanbyte.com/features/radical-dreamers-recontextualizes-chrono-cross/
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This is a great writeup and partially why I'm excited that RD is finally widely available to the public after being something only available unofficially for so long.
I recommend newcomers to jump in without any expectations, and just enjoy the ride that Kato crafted.
Chrono Cross deserves to be appreciated on its own terms and it offers quite a trip that seems inimitable. The Chrono Trigger connections I personally loved, but I like how this game has an identity of its own.
Chrono Cross deserves to be appreciated on its own terms and it offers quite a trip that seems inimitable. The Chrono Trigger connections I personally loved, but I like how this game has an identity of its own.
Hah! Learned that little technique from iFirez after we all worked together. x) (thank you!)
Yeeaaaah, I'm really hoping on that too . :/
I don't often go for PC when a (portable) Switch version is coming out too; but I'm super eager to see what modders might do to Chrono Cross.
Gimme that moguri treatment. ⛵
Got lil' stars in my eyes reading that. Can't wait. What little I did play was such a weird trip; but I'm super excited to have it now as a 'full picture' to the series...sorta.
I had a very similar experience as I was so hyped when I learned about this game and it was also the first game I purchased with my own money as a kid that I earned during summer break. All my friends at the time didn't even know about it and were more interested in Legend of Dragoon for some reason.
It was great working with you both on the Xenoblade OT :) Excited to see what is cooked up for Xenoblade 3 too.
There is one negative
your not a true homie and kid knows it
Also who else is starting with Radical Dreamers. I feel like thats the natural progression and makes the most sense. Leave the big peice for after. I just wanna know if there are any trophies tied to it. Simply beating it would be fine or am I gonna have to look at a guide to romance kid or take no damage or something crazy like that.
I always thought it makes no thematic sense why Serge and group would choose to do nothing to help kid.
I mean, everyone gets super pissed at you for it. xD
Then you buddy up with a tough-ass Knight and rule the world together as best bros. 💪 💪
But yeah I'm surprised they even made THAT an option. o_O It makes Serge's scenes where he's reminiscing about her pretty bizarre/funny.
I really appreciate the branching path FAQ. It'll let me play the game without worrying about messing up. Thank you.
Looking forward to giving this game a fair shake.
Looking forward to giving this game a fair shake.
You're asking whether the game performs better on Switch or Steam Deck? You should already know the answer.
For such an old game it could be the same. Framerate / resolution wise. Or close.
Recently replayed Chrono Trigger on Steam and got all the endings for the first time. My body is ready for a replay of Chrono Cross.
I'm bummed the remake isn't widescreen but I'm just so happy that it and Radical Dreams are going to be widely available again (and QoL features like Fast Forward are so welcome)
I'm bummed the remake isn't widescreen but I'm just so happy that it and Radical Dreams are going to be widely available again (and QoL features like Fast Forward are so welcome)
Very nice thread OP! I will be getting this pretty soon, not release date but hopefully soon, and am excited for my first time experiencing it. Being not-a-fan of Trigger, but loving Honne's art and Mitsuda's music and SaGa like gameplay makes me very interested in diving in.
One reviewer said that get ready to get to as close as 100% as you can
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Not that it fully ever justified it to me, but the thing that I feel kinda opens the door for it narratively is that Kid tells him to go do the other thing after she gives him the necklace and before she passes out.
Though, maybe that is just 13 year old me from 22 years ago trying to justify it when I went for the replay to get Glenn, since I absolutely chose to save her on my first playthrough.
Chrono cross coming out was the straw that broke the camels back on convincing my brother to buy a PS1 with me (I was long convinced and couldn't afford it alone at the time)
My friend who got platinum already said that it is a true 100%.
oooh yeaah!! He gets the amulet then too right? So Kid knows[?] how to use it I suppose!
I just wanna know how close to 100% we talking here. All characters? All level 7 techs? All element grids filled?
I'm ready.
I'm ready.
I remember as a kid being in a Final Fantasy chat room and the Americans were playing this and I was gutted because it wasn't coming to Europe. I tried to get my PS1 chipped so I could import it, but the internet wasn't like it is today and I couldn't find anywhere to get it done. Can't wait to finally play this. Can't believe it's only $20.
I have such a big backlog. Currently juggling three games and one of them is Elden Ring...and yet since seeing this thread I can't think of anything but buying this for my 5th playthrough. Just hearing the first few notes of some songs gives me chills. What an amazing game.
Quinton, my friend of many words (many which are good-written). Curious of a few things: (1) Was this a replay for you? and (2) what did you think of the final battle sequence? and (3) (if there's time) share like...two songs you want the people to know are good or characters you want to be friends with :P
(I'm just hyped and what your in-depth feelins)
To be fair, looks like the game runs like crap everywhere. Just like the original.
I'm so jealous of all of you playing the game soon. I've played the PS1 version briefly (it was my brother's emulator copy and I was a kid back then), and I tried out the PSP/PS3 (bought this on the Japanese/US PSN account). Even though I've never made it past the early parts, I've always had very strong nostalgic feelings for it. Which is pretty crazy for not playing the game much. I'm planning on getting this version in the future but won't be able to play it any time soon. Besides my backlog, I want to play Chrono Trigger (and Radical Dreamers?) first. That doesn't stop me from reading this thread and watching all the videos. Lovely OP btw.
Anyway there is one in thing I'd like to talk about. Many compare the upscaling job with the FF remasters but it doesn't feel that way to me. Call me crazy but it feels like more effort went into Chrono Cross. The background looks less blurry and in parts beautiful. It's just with certain places it looks weird/noticeable, mainly the painting like levels with strong lines. With FF games it was very noticeable everywhere but here it doesn't look as bad. Or is it just me?
Edit: I've watched a gameplay video with borders. I don't remember if the FF games were with borders only too.
Anyway there is one in thing I'd like to talk about. Many compare the upscaling job with the FF remasters but it doesn't feel that way to me. Call me crazy but it feels like more effort went into Chrono Cross. The background looks less blurry and in parts beautiful. It's just with certain places it looks weird/noticeable, mainly the painting like levels with strong lines. With FF games it was very noticeable everywhere but here it doesn't look as bad. Or is it just me?
Edit: I've watched a gameplay video with borders. I don't remember if the FF games were with borders only too.
Reviews said it's the same on PlayStation, wait and see to how the PC version is.
Quinton mentioned the fps being slightly worse on the switch.
This is a top-5 game for me, and one of the most impactful I played as a young teen. I've wondered for years if this would ever get a remake and it's finally here. Ordering the physical from Asia, obviously.