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Realistically, do you think Square Enix would ever consider giving Chrono Trigger an FFVII-style remake?
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To answer the question posed in the title; realistically, no. Barely anyone played Chrono Trigger.
The best you could hope for is one of those hideously ugly 3D remakes they create Ă la Secret of Mana.
The best you could hope for is one of those hideously ugly 3D remakes they create Ă la Secret of Mana.
I feel like FFVII was perfect for this kind of remake because, as much as I like it, I'm not that fond of any particular element of the gameplay. Anything they decide to do with the systems and balancing, I'm in. Chrono Trigger, on the other hand, has incredible gameplay and pacing, wouldn't be too happy with them changing it just for the sake of making it fresh.
People asked for FFVII Remake to explore that world in high fidelity, but personally if I get Chrono Trigger again, I want that specific experience of playing it.
Also what terrifies me about a Vagrant Story remake. I'm currently playing through it for the first time, and it's such a brilliant game. They'd totally ruin it in a remake. A remaster with some QoL changes would be very welcome, though.
People asked for FFVII Remake to explore that world in high fidelity, but personally if I get Chrono Trigger again, I want that specific experience of playing it.
Also what terrifies me about a Vagrant Story remake. I'm currently playing through it for the first time, and it's such a brilliant game. They'd totally ruin it in a remake. A remaster with some QoL changes would be very welcome, though.
Seriously.
Why do fans want to ruin a perfect video game?
Just make something new instead of destroying an all time classic.
they won't. chrono trigger is a beloved game but it was never a huge seller, they won't give it anywhere near the same budget as ff7r.
also it's pretty much perfect. what they need to do it port it to current consoles.
also it's pretty much perfect. what they need to do it port it to current consoles.
Square/Enix has never demonstrated that they share the widespread community sentiment that Chrono Trigger is their best and most prestigious game.
Moreover, the last thing Chrono Trigger needs is padding. One of the reasons it stands so tall is how absolutely packed it feels for how lean it really is. The additional content on DS was roughly the upper limit of expansion it could bear. If it's remade as a dazzling single-volume release, sure, I'd love to see that (in my head I'm already imagining the dynamic flashbacks of the courtroom scene), but it doesn't need to be stretched out.
Moreover, the last thing Chrono Trigger needs is padding. One of the reasons it stands so tall is how absolutely packed it feels for how lean it really is. The additional content on DS was roughly the upper limit of expansion it could bear. If it's remade as a dazzling single-volume release, sure, I'd love to see that (in my head I'm already imagining the dynamic flashbacks of the courtroom scene), but it doesn't need to be stretched out.
Maybe they should remake it. I tried playing Chrono recently and I thought it was pretty bad. Kinda sucks because I loved that game back when I played it during release. I probably should have left it alone so I could remember it being awesome.
So long as it's an HD remake with Toriyama-directed art in place of pixels, sure. Maybe.
But really, just give us Chrono Break.
But really, just give us Chrono Break.
They won't because on the business side it would be a waste of money, it won't sell enough to recoup its cost. Personally I would give anything for this to happen, i'll even take a Trials of Mana budget game for the Chrono franchise. Just give me something Square, you gave Mana, Nier, and Saga a chance, can you give Chrono another stab at least?
just checked the sales of chrono trigger it isnt bad its very good actually its comparable to dragon quest, so the chance is that it would be a dragon quest 11 scenario, a game that would sell very well in japan but few copies on the west
sooo i dont think chrono would bomb like you guys say, but it would not be very successful in the west. So should they make something like FF7 ?probably not, but should they make something similar to dq11 budget, yeah they could make money.
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So answering the thread question. No.
Answering the poll question. Yes.
Will they do? Probably not
btw looking by sales and popularity pov, FF6 could receive a 7 treatment the sales of 6 were outstanding.
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sooo i dont think chrono would bomb like you guys say, but it would not be very successful in the west. So should they make something like FF7 ?probably not, but should they make something similar to dq11 budget, yeah they could make money.
summary
So answering the thread question. No.
Answering the poll question. Yes.
Will they do? Probably not
btw looking by sales and popularity pov, FF6 could receive a 7 treatment the sales of 6 were outstanding.
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Honestly, as much as I respect Chrono Trigger for its role in my history with video games, I do think a lot of improvements could be made to it. It's one of the few games I've played through 20+ times, and I love it for how it approaches time travel is a surprisingly intuitive and interesting way. That said, I don't think the battle system is particularly well-executed, as it doesn't make sufficient use of the line- or AoE-based abilities. It needs something similar to the positioning system in the Grandia or Lunar games to really make combat more interesting. That said, while I'd like to see improvements made in this respect, I'm not so sure I trust Square-Enix to execute on those expectations in a way that I'd like.
Man, the DS additions all missed the mark on what worked about Chrono Trigger. Static backtracking sidequests, palette swap bosses dropped in with only higher stats and no fanfare, fields with a bunch of unskippable enemy encounters. Just depressing.
Hmm I don't know. Chrono Trigger has a lot of cred on the internet, but Square Enix doesn't do much with it. Rare rereleases, no merchandising or anything. I wonder if they're not aware of its legacy or if they just don't think it's particularly marketable. Maybe its popularity is confined to a small number of enthusiasts on the internet 🤷
Personally I think a fully 3D remake would be cool. I wouldn't want it to be as realistic as FF7R though. I'd want it to keep the Toriyama look. But not like DQ11. It definitely has a grungier look to it that needs a more specialized art style to do it justice. If they could make it look really close to the original art that would be awesome.
Personally I think a fully 3D remake would be cool. I wouldn't want it to be as realistic as FF7R though. I'd want it to keep the Toriyama look. But not like DQ11. It definitely has a grungier look to it that needs a more specialized art style to do it justice. If they could make it look really close to the original art that would be awesome.
I can't really pin point anything specific. I just remember I wasn't enjoying myself and needed to stop.
Nope. Square execs simply do not view Chrono Trigger with nearly the same degree of nostalgia as the fans do.
I'm bringing this thread back from the dead as the topic is timely enough to continue the discussion.
Chrono Trigger is a popular game. The original game sold really well, the DS enhanced released sold really well, too. Why wouldn't it be remade? However, I don't see a Final Fantasy VII Remake approach to this. Instead, the smarter option would be to remake the game with a Dragon Quest XI facelift. Not only do you have the framework to build from using a game that has Akira Toriyama character models, but there's this, too.
A Chrono Trigger remake that has both a 2D and a 3D mode would make the game equally accessible to veterans and newcomers.
Chrono Trigger is a popular game. The original game sold really well, the DS enhanced released sold really well, too. Why wouldn't it be remade? However, I don't see a Final Fantasy VII Remake approach to this. Instead, the smarter option would be to remake the game with a Dragon Quest XI facelift. Not only do you have the framework to build from using a game that has Akira Toriyama character models, but there's this, too.
A Chrono Trigger remake that has both a 2D and a 3D mode would make the game equally accessible to veterans and newcomers.
The answer is still "nah." Didnt they redo/re-release it on DS or 3DS and it sold kinda poorly?
This might be controversial and is definitely not MY opinion:
Chrono Trigger's artstyle is quite 'dated' and I imagine would not have the broad appeal amongst consumers in 2020 to justify the cost of such a full-on remake.
Plus FFVII is considered by many to be a legendary game in general, not just a standout JRPG. Whilst true gamers and those who experienced the game back in the day are aware of Chrono Trigger's greatness - it is nowhere near as revered as FFVII to the average joe.
I imagine if you asked 100 people on the street if they had heard of either game, the amount of respondants who recognize FFVII but not Chrono Trigger would DWARF the number the other way around.
Chrono Trigger's artstyle is quite 'dated' and I imagine would not have the broad appeal amongst consumers in 2020 to justify the cost of such a full-on remake.
Plus FFVII is considered by many to be a legendary game in general, not just a standout JRPG. Whilst true gamers and those who experienced the game back in the day are aware of Chrono Trigger's greatness - it is nowhere near as revered as FFVII to the average joe.
I imagine if you asked 100 people on the street if they had heard of either game, the amount of respondants who recognize FFVII but not Chrono Trigger would DWARF the number the other way around.
Yep I think a Trials like visual Remake would be enough for Chrono Trigger
I too would prefer a third Chrono game (more in the style of Trigger and less like Cross).
I would gladly take a AAA ground up remake, but I would rather those resources be redirected to a new entry.
The dream team would have to be involved, and I would love to see the time traveling mechanic explored even further.
I would gladly take a AAA ground up remake, but I would rather those resources be redirected to a new entry.
The dream team would have to be involved, and I would love to see the time traveling mechanic explored even further.
If they are going to remake Final Fantasy 6 or Chrono Trigger they should be remade in the Trials of Mana or DQXI style.
