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i know why it's TEEN rated

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 15
Date: February 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game came with a Game Cube system my mom got from ebay, she said it didn't matter if it's TEEN rated (i'm only 9 1/2) so 2 days later I tried it out, it has an outstanding intro, you get to pick the name of your town and get to pick what sort of person you want, I started it and it was to hard, I didn't know what to do. THAT IS WHY IT'S TEEN RATED! So if you have a child that's under 12, don't get it, it's just to hard.

Absolutly fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

At first, I tried renting this game because I was cautious about it, not knowing if it would interest me. I was dead wrong. This game is perfect for any collection, and also recommended for Final Fantasy lovers. While it may have a different battle simulator, it is still VERY strategic, you'll have to dodge those powerful attacks from countless bosses and land cool combos to finish them off. There's also an awesome option to fuse your magics to create more powerful ones (example: fuse one fire with another fire, it'll give you a stronger fire magic attack!)

Also, another cool thing about it is the multiplayer mode. While you DO have to have 2 or more gameboy advances to play multiplayer, it is well worth it. Having the chance to defeat big bad guys with your strong buddies gives you a great feeling, if you know what I mean. There's also cool mini games you can play in the meanwhile, if you and your friends are tired of fighting for a while...

Yet another wicked thing about this game, you can choose up to 4 different characters to play as, of course they each have specific strenghts and weaknesses. Also, you can choose to be in either 8 famillies, some being blacksmith, farmer, fisherman, etc. Oh, and of course you can do up to 8 characters in one file, so you can do all 8 famillies if you so desire. You can costumise your characters with weaponry, armor, accesories to help you beat up those baddies as well!

A very excellent game, some may dislike it, some may not. For me, it's well worth playing!

not up to Final fantasy games standards

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Well as many already know FF:CC strays away from the style of the current and older final fantasy games.Which i think is horrible because they changed what we all know and love about are Final fantasy games.But ill be fair and list the pros and cons of this game.
Pros: Beautiful graphics
you get to make your own character
the sound quality was very good
Multiplayer
cons: Almost no real plot depth
lack of character development
The style of the map is kind of cheap
not much character interaction
you have to go to a diary and read what happens to your character instead of seeing it in action
Overall FF:CC is not an rpg but an adventure game that gets boring and repetitive after awhile. But if you still feel you want to play it DONT buy it rent it at least then you wont feel so cheated.

It's a Great Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: October 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Captain Jag, you obviously didn't pay attention when you said 'Oh, no, fog! ruuuuun awaaaaaay! (sarcasm)' DID YOU FORGET THAT THE FOG, WHICH IS NAMED MIASMA, WAS FATALY POISONOUS?! IF YOU WERE IN THEIR WORLD, YOU WOULD CARRY THE 'BUCKET,' WICH IS CALLED THE CRYSTAL CHALICE, OR WOULD YOU RATHER BREATH DEADLY FUMES? Seriously, it does make sense. This is a great game, just not for the types of people who barely skim the reading sections of games and go for pure action. This is an RPG, and action fans won't like it to much unless playing multiplayer(wich rocks, by the way)with an RPG fan. I speak all of this out of experience. Some of the best times I've had with my action-fan friends was when playing FF:CC. And please remember that the fog and bucket have names, you cynics!

This game is ok.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Ok when i got this game i was pretty excited. i had heard a lot of good things about final fantasy games. it wasnt all i thought it would be though. i personally dont like the fighting system and the magic is very limited and its annoying to try to cast a spell bcause you have to hold down a button, wait for the blue ring to appear then move the ring to where you want the spell to hit. the graphics are good though and you ride a caravan across four different sections of the world map trying to recover myrrh which holds off a deadly disease, miasma threatening the life of towns everywhere. a variety of things can happen along your journey. you can meet people from other tribes and you also keep track of a diary. i would advise your money for a better game.

Unexpected but Beautiful

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Many fans of the Final Fantasy series complain that this is not a "true" FF, as it lacks any amount of substantive plot, character interaction and development, and the series' overall trademark epicness. This is all true; however, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, though it may be something totally new and completely unorthodox for the series, carries the same immense quality in art, music, and gameplay that have set the Final Fantasy series ahead of its competitors.
FF:CC is indeed an "action RPG", in that it has no set battle sequences and no experience system per se, but rather seems like a much, much updated spiritual sequel to The Secret of Mana. Like Secret of Mana, it encourages (practically requires) multiplayer teamwork to defeat monsters and solve puzzles.
Therein is the game's largest downfall as well: without a friend or three, FF:CC can be a downright boring experience. However, utilizing the GameBoy Advance link system to hook up GameBoys to a GameCube, FF:CC offers a unique and rewarding multiplayer experience. Because every player has his or her own private screen, FF:CC can offer a large amount of character customization and tweaking throughout the game (weapons, armor, items, etc.) without making every player wait while one sets up his character. This allows for a depth of gameplay that is unmatched by any other cooperative console multiplayer game.
FF:CC may have little plot and character depth, but this is because it is largely an open-ended RPG. That is to say, the characters are little more than avatars representing the players, and character interaction occurs between friends playing the game. The plot is original but not very fleshed-out; it serves mostly as a vehicle for the game to proceed, and for some of the more interesting gameplay elements. One such element is the much-maligned crystal chalice system, by which every character, when moving inside a dungeon, must remain within a set (and clearly marked) radius of whichever character is currently holding the "crystal chalice", an item which repels the poisonous atmosphere of the Crystal Chronicles world (reminiscent of Miyazaki's "Nausicaä", which is coincidentally the source of certain staple of the Final Fantasy series...). The crystal chalice system, far from being an impediment to the game, rather adds a new and quite fun element to the teamwork required to succeed.
The game's artwork is exceptional, offering a rich and unique world that the player can immerse himself into. The world of Crystal Chronicles is immensely sad, almost post-apocalyptic, in that everywhere except small, isolated villages, a very deadly gas covers the entire planet. It is a testament to the game's artwork and music that FF:CC remains basically a light-hearted gameplay experience. The music itself is extraordinary, having no similarity to any other game or movie soundtrack. The composer chose an array of medieval instruments on which the soundtrack is based. The effect is superb and extremely unique.
All in all, while FF:CC may not resemble any other Final Fantasy game, an indeed be ambiguous as to whether it can be called an RPG or not, a player will not be disappointed, as long as there are others willing to play along.

A new style of Final Fantasy!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Finally! A game that you can walk around killing enemies. Unlike the other final fantasy games for PS2,you don't stand there waiting to get killed. In this game you can run around casting spells and attacking people with your weapon.
Also unlike the other PS2 FF games, you can choose a variety of charactors. There are four races that you can choose from (clavat, lilties, yukes, selkie). a clavat is ok in everything. A Lilty is good in speed. A Yuke is good in charging up focus attacks(a charged up attack that is 3x's the original attack).A lilty is good in speed but if you don't want a charater that lacks the speed of charging up spells and focus attacks,DO NOT PICK THIS CHARACTER!! A Selkie is long-ranged in his/her focus attack.
The ememies can look cool yet messed up. They usually attack you in twos or threes.
This Game is awesome. If you want a violent adventure game, get this!

Disappointing for Final Fantasy Fans

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was an extremely anticipated game for all of us Final Fantasy fans. The game however is nothing like anything we've ever seen before. Unfotunately thats not a good thing. The new gameplay, unlike the amazing battle system of final fantasy XII, is boring, difficult to use, and unproductive. The story is boring and extremely repetitive. You chase all over the world chasing after crystals and meeting some extremely cheesy characters along the way. If I were you I would rent the game (You could probably beat it in a day) and never play it again.

How can you say that yet!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 11 / 98
Date: July 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Alright, are you Japanese or something,here is a thing I can say about the Final Fantasy series, it's everchanging, lets take 7 and 10 for example, they are different, seven has it's materia system, 10 has it's newly revised battle system, and face it, you can say it's a fade just because it's different!
Okay, so having a real-time battle system may not be everyones cup of tea, buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut! That does not mean that it is a fade, I MEAN YOU CAN LINK UP AND FIGHT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AGAINST MONSTERS!
I hope your not saying it's a fade because the graphics are not as realistic as FF 10.
The new battle system gives a little more freedom, but so what, that doesn't mean it's bad!
The storyline might be a lot deeper than you think as you go through the game so don't just think the story is as bad as someguys stinky feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
The game is different, and it may not be as much of a RPG as the other FF games, but let's face it, we can just think that a new idea is bad just because it sounds bad, I mean you can cooperate with friends!
The new idea of have a portable crystal, is an awesome way to make sure yours friends don't run off on you!
Chow!

bait and switch

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 37
Date: December 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Yay, finally a ff game for the GCN. I've been waiting a long time. But wait a minute, whats that you say. A bucket! You carry around a bucket the whole game and you have to stay in the buckets magical ring or you lose health. Oh, did i mention its not even turn-based. In other words this is gauntlet with the name final fantasy tattooed on it. Don't get me wrong, I love Gauntlet, but when i want a FF game, i want a final fantasy game.
This is all speculation, who knows the game might still be cool(praying with all my heart). Also, to play multiplayer you need four gba's and four link cables. That is fantastically gay.
Give us a real GCN FF game please Square, or maybe kingdom hearts(yeah right).

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