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Chrono Trigger DS: The |OT|
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Jigsaw said:
I dont own a ps3, but I actually assumed it was already on PSN. The reason I said 3DS because Cross hasnt been on a Nintendo platform, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to try and kickstart the series again on a new platform. Also because Id like a remake rather than a straight port.
momolicious
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Instro said:
why would fans have to buy the same game for the 3rd time to care lol
Stumpokapow said:I haven't played it on XL but I'd warn you that the FMVs are reallllly poorly encoded and that's only going to be an issue with the pixel size being bigger, so maybe encourage her to play it with the FMVs off if she's old enough that she'd understand what you mean
The FMVs weren't the best quality, but it's passable given how minor a role they play. I'm playing it on an XL right now and there is nothing that warrants turning them off (unless things like that really get under your skin). They weren't bad enough, at that screen size, to really bother me and I really doubt his daughter would care.
I always wonder if bumping an old official thread is kosher, but since the last post was from late '10, I figured this one was only *mostly* dead (i.e., slightly alive).
Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and say that I just started this again this week. This comes after a 2+ yearlong Dragon Quest marathon. I had played CT back around 2000/2001 on the SNES the last time, skipped the PS version, and finally have it again.
I'm really liking it, although it's jarring going from the unbelievably smooth DQ monster animations to the 16-bit era Square stuff, where many of their RPGs had no monster animations and very little character animation. That's OK, though... it's still great to look at, and all the little details in the art came rushing back to me.
I'm only an hour or so into it, having just went back to the past and returned to the present for the first time. I really love the pacing, and the music, although shrunk down on the DS, is still as magical as always. The overall whimsical and energetic feeling of the dialogue and characters is really welcome, too. It's something that I feel is missing from so many modern RPGs that take themselves way too seriously.
Can't wait to get lost in it again.
Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and say that I just started this again this week. This comes after a 2+ yearlong Dragon Quest marathon. I had played CT back around 2000/2001 on the SNES the last time, skipped the PS version, and finally have it again.
I'm really liking it, although it's jarring going from the unbelievably smooth DQ monster animations to the 16-bit era Square stuff, where many of their RPGs had no monster animations and very little character animation. That's OK, though... it's still great to look at, and all the little details in the art came rushing back to me.
I'm only an hour or so into it, having just went back to the past and returned to the present for the first time. I really love the pacing, and the music, although shrunk down on the DS, is still as magical as always. The overall whimsical and energetic feeling of the dialogue and characters is really welcome, too. It's something that I feel is missing from so many modern RPGs that take themselves way too seriously.
Can't wait to get lost in it again.
CrunchyFrog
Member
It's a solid port, though that's probably more due to the quality of the original game. Most of the added in-game content is atrocious, but having all the ps1 media extras, fmv's, music, bestiary, and just CT on the go is nice.
Loved going through this again a few years ago. It got me through my chicken pox, February 2009.
Still hoping this gets an official port on one of the console DD services and hopefully not just in some kind of useless FF: Chronicles PS1 PSN release, because somehow, the abysmal load times and screwed up music would be present, I'm sure.
Still hoping this gets an official port on one of the console DD services and hopefully not just in some kind of useless FF: Chronicles PS1 PSN release, because somehow, the abysmal load times and screwed up music would be present, I'm sure.
After so many Dragon Quests, it's great to play an RPG that lets me save on the world map as well as at various points in dungeons (nice to be able to use shelters, too). I took this for granted for so long throughout the 16-bit era and beyond that it was a jarring change to be so limited with the DQ games. Now I have an even greater appreciation for it.
Really enjoying it... just got to the
, and the memories this is bringing back have been wonderful.
Really enjoying it... just got to the
End of Time after finishing up with the Robo stuff
Mister Wilhelm
Member
CrunchyFrog said:
Completely agree about the added content, especially the reptite cave.
Thank you! The 16-bit era is definitely my favorite, so I tend to gravitate towards games that have the same sensibilities.Loto said:
Back to CT, right now I'm at Zenan Bridge and still having a fun ol' time. I did have a brain fart where I didn't think to go to the
chef
One thing that's really standing out (I just beat
) in this game relative to all the DQ games I played is how varied and strategic the boss battles are. Heck, even some of the regular battles require some thinking or else you get pummeled. I like that you have to think about things like battle order, what type of magic/element to use, having to really pay attention to messages that pop up, and ensuring that you time things out correctly in order to get your double and triple techs in before one or more characters get KO'd. It's pretty challenging, and you feel accomplished when you finally take one down.
Playing through this again, I can't help but weep a little bit inside that the series stopped at Chrono Cross over ten years ago.
Magus
Playing through this again, I can't help but weep a little bit inside that the series stopped at Chrono Cross over ten years ago.
Chrono Cross was a slower and less focused game than Chrono Trigger, but I wouldn't say it sucked. It certainly had one of the most stunning soundtracks of the 32-bit era, and I liked that Nobuteru Yuki did the character designs. Lots of great moments and some nice nods to the first game... way too many characters really hurt it, though, and I thought it was missing that positive, energetic vibe that made Chrono Trigger so damn fun to go through. Games sure got serious in the 32-bit era for some reason.LevityNYC said:
I agree that Square could use some sort of reset, or at least they need to take a step back and reevaluate what they're doing, particularly with their FF games. I am, however, looking forward to 3rd Birthday. Please be good!
Gully State
Member
I picked this up off Goozex last week and just wanted to chime in on how well the game holds up even in 2011. A lot of the designs in this game that wow'ed me in 1996 still floor me today. Within the limitations of what they had to work with, they managed to flesh out a game where the results and consequences of time travel are conveyed perfectly. Most games today don't even do that. Instead of a sequel, I wish the "Dream Team" that developed Chrono Trigger would come together and do another game which is probably impossible since they're all scattered at this point.
Zeouterlimits
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Why?JasonMCG said:
JaseMath
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I prefer the old translations, I like the old font used throughout (the DS version is hard to read IMO), the soundtrack is supposedly better (since there are subtle differences in the DS version) and I'd rather play it on a bigger screen with a traditional controller. I also grew up with the SNES version (the version w/o the cutscenes), so there's sentimental reasons as well.Zeouterlimits said:
Zeouterlimits
Member
Ah, righteo. Agree on some bits of the translations e.g. AntiquityJasonMCG said:
Elfforkusu
Member
The DS version doesn't have the awesome battle echo in Magus' Castle. SNES superior version confirmed!
If they bring it over for VC, I will buy it again. 100% chance.
If they bring it over for VC, I will buy it again. 100% chance.
Mister Wilhelm
Member
I liked the new translation but agree the music and font is better on the SNES.
Gully State
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Joei said:
I like just about everything better on SNES, too: colors, sound, font, etc.
I can live with the sacrifices that had to be made for the small screen, however. Having CT portable, and being able to play it anywhere is huge. So much of this game seems new to me after not having played it in about a decade.
I can live with the sacrifices that had to be made for the small screen, however. Having CT portable, and being able to play it anywhere is huge. So much of this game seems new to me after not having played it in about a decade.
Finishing up all the sidequests and rounding out all my Tech lists right now, but at only around 23 hours, I forgot how short this game is, even if you do everything. This doesn't include NG+ to get all the other endings, but I'm guessing I'll be at sub-30 hours by the time the credits roll. In this case, much like games like Uncharted 2 and SotC, it's definitely quality over quantity. It's been top-notch the entire way through.
Getting close to the end. One of the more disturbing realizations is that when I played this back in '01, I didn't complete all the final sidequests. Not gonna make that mistake this time.
And on a related note, I love that the sidequests are all quite meaningful and add a lot of depth to the storyline and the characters. This game isn't just as good as I remember... it's better.
And on a related note, I love that the sidequests are all quite meaningful and add a lot of depth to the storyline and the characters. This game isn't just as good as I remember... it's better.
Felt the same way. Not a lot of older games have that effect.ghibli99 said:Getting close to the end. One of the more disturbing realizations is that when I played this back in '01, I didn't complete all the final sidequests. Not gonna make that mistake this time.
And on a related note, I love that the sidequests are all quite meaningful and add a lot of depth to the storyline and the characters. This game isn't just as good as I remember... it's better.
Fernando Rocker
Banned
I just received my copy from Amazon. I haven't opened yet because it doesn't have the black sticker that says that the poster is included...
Is that the only way to know if the poster is going to be included?
Is that the only way to know if the poster is going to be included?
Fernando Rocker
Banned
Billychu said:
Yeah... the first run has a limited edition poster included. My local K-Mart still have those copies. I guess I will have to flip it.
MikeE21286
Member
what a nice bump....makes me want to go back and experience it all over again
I still can't beat fucking Lavos
FleaTheMagician
Member
I might have to play through this again on my 3DS just because I saw this thread. Thanks guys!
The Hermit
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MikeE21286 said:
really? RPG is probably one of the genres that I suck the most, yet I found the entire game quite easy.
SUPARSTARX
Member
Picked this up for $15. I feel like a 12 year old again.
Mister Wilhelm
Member
ghibli99 said:
No, it's not. That's one of the reasons why we'll never, ever see another Chrono game.
The DS remake sold like shit.
Baiano19 said:
The game is incredibly easy if you figure out the enemy weaknesses and grind maybe 3 times in the entire game for a little while.
The only problem I ever had was running low on ethers during my first run.
Mister Wilhelm
Member
Sarcasm said:
If you want to play CT on the go, sure.
If you're buying it for the new content, no. It's horrible.