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chrono cross

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

For a PS 1 game the graphics are outstanding and there's a pretty good challenge to the game.

200 Positive Votes to 10 Negative.. I think It's a WINNER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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.

some tricky parts

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I had some trouble with the shifting between worlds, but other than that, the game was wonderful. The graphics were excellent for a PSX game, and the storyline was detailed and interesting.

Good game with minor flaws

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 08, 2004
Author: Amazon User

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.

A Worthy Sequel

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

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.

The Final Fantasy VII of its time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game redefined the term RPG. Everything from the music to the ever-winding plot was nothing short of flawless, not to mention everything else that revolutionized the genre. The new battle system was based along the lines of Final Fantasy Tactics, enabling you to avoid enemies or fight them as you see fit. You can also flee from ANYBODY, even the final boss. There can also be more characters in your roster in this one game than the last four Final Fantasies combined, about forty characters.The graphics really pushed the PS1 to its limits, with not a single edgy polygon to be found. Not to mention that the story will keep you guessing. In other words, DO NOT USE A PLAYER"S GUIDE! You will regret if you do, I promise. Anyway, one of the best elements to this game is the music. I've played a lot of games, and this is definitely in the top three. If you want to see a better review, go to Gamespot.com, and see their review. Let me put it to you this way: out of all the hundreds of video games ever reviewed on their site, only four of them attained a perfect 10. This was one of them. Get this game! You won't regret it.

One of the Best RPG's Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

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.

Great game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

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.

Great RPG! Proves that even a game 8-9 Years old can still hold its own!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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...

Simply amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Chrono Cross is a true masterpiece. With an amazing soundtrack, beautiful graphics and one of the best storylines Square has ever written, Chrono Cross is one of the best RPGs out there. The gameplay is very innovative and quick to learn. Though I have heard some grievances about the element system, I personally love it. It is a fresh change from the old standard of spells that cost "MP" that most Square games run off of. In all aspects Chrono Cross screams originality and if you have played Chrono Trigger it makes the game more enjoyable. Buy this game, I am certain you won't regret it.

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