![]() ![]() ![]() An “Extras” menu was also added, allowing the player to watch the animated cutscenes or listen to the soundtrack upon completing the game, along with a bestiary, item encyclopedia, ending log, and more. The intro and ending in particular are things of beauty, with the latter even hinting at the story of Chrono Cross. Released outside of Japan as one half of Final Fantasy Chronicles (the events of Chrono Trigger have nothing at all to do with Final Fantasy) alongside Final Fantasy IV, the big draw for the PlayStation port of Chrono Trigger was the addition of a handful of gorgeously animated cutscenes. Super NES 1995 Super NES 1995 Verdict: Play it if you can get it PlayStation (1999) It’s also worth noting that if you happen to have the Virtual Console version downloaded on your Nintendo Wii, it’s a pretty flawless reproduction of the original.ĥ Amazing FREE D&D One Shots Money Can’t Buy ![]() Yasunori Mitsuda’s iconic music remains one of the very best video game soundtracks, and the Super NES version is still the best-sounding one. The original release still looks gorgeous, with character designer Akira Toriyama’s distinctive art style lending well to the graphics. Let’s take a look at each version individually to see how they stack up. What’s the Difference? Which is the Best Version of Chrono Trigger?įour ports have been completed since the original Super NES release, but there was only one that earned the status of “definitive version” until very recently. Rather than remaster the game, Square-Enix has the unenviable task of simply not screwing it up when porting the game to different platforms. The gameplay remains accessible and the colorful graphics and lush music have held up extremely well. The problem with games like Chrono Trigger is that they don’t really require any updates to appeal to modern gamers. Here we are, a full 25 years later, and I think it’s safe to say that it lived up to those expectations and remains a beloved SNES classic that absolutely oozes charm. The product of a “dream team” of developers from both the Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy franchises, it had to live up to some almost impossibly high expectations. Tech troubles aside, Katharine had great things to say about Chrono Cross, calling it “a JRPG that has instantly captivated me with its colourful setting, mad cast of characters, stunning music and intriguing parallel worlds.” The Radical Dreamers port also brings in new HD character models, a few accessibility options, a remastered OST, and a much appreciated fast-forward option.Ĭhrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is available for £16/€20/$20 on Steam.1995’s Chrono Trigger is widely considered to be the quintessential JRPG. I quite like Chrono Trigger and I like PSX RPGs even more, so maybe now’s the perfect time to jump into Radical Dreamers. Long-awaited updates are now a tradition for the series since the original Chrono Trigger’s PC port waited four years for its much-needed patch. On Twitter, Squeenix say the update will bring “frame rate improvements, changes to the growth system for Pip, and fixes for other bugs.” Patch notes aren’t available as of now, but hopefully, the upcoming update is substantial enough to fix the majority of tech problems. At launch, Katharine’s review detailed many of Radical Dreamer’s tech issues including frequent screen-tearing, occasional input lag, and a frame rate that’s “so fundamentally borked it’s like those 22 years haven’t even happened.” Katharine wasn’t the only one experiencing problems as Radical Dreamers currently has a mixed reception on Steam user reviews, with many fans pointing to the laggy frame rate drops. ![]()
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