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Would I like Crono Trigger?
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Trying to decide whether to get this for DS...
Lately I've been playing a ton of Final Fantasy XII. This is remarkable (to me) because I've already beaten FFXII. But now despite having a 360 with a ton of new games, I'm going back to FFXII because I want to unlock a bunch of stuff, find a bunch of secrets, etc. I actually like grinding in that game. I like to overlevel myself and just be "stacked" when it comes to fighting. I can do it for hours.
Anyway, I've never played Crono Trigger (never had an SNES) and I'm wondering if I'd get the same satisfaction out of it that I get out of a game like FFXII? I was actually about to get Crono Trigger yesterday until reading that it's a relatively short game (20 hours?).
Is it deep, though? And I'm not just talking about having multiple endings. I don't really care about that. I'm wondering, does it have tons of stuff to do and find? I just get the sense that it steers you through the game without much chance to break off and do your own thing. But I could be wrong.
Imagine that you don't have the nostalgia factor for Crono Trigger and imagine it as someone coming off FFXII. How does it compare?
Lately I've been playing a ton of Final Fantasy XII. This is remarkable (to me) because I've already beaten FFXII. But now despite having a 360 with a ton of new games, I'm going back to FFXII because I want to unlock a bunch of stuff, find a bunch of secrets, etc. I actually like grinding in that game. I like to overlevel myself and just be "stacked" when it comes to fighting. I can do it for hours.
Anyway, I've never played Crono Trigger (never had an SNES) and I'm wondering if I'd get the same satisfaction out of it that I get out of a game like FFXII? I was actually about to get Crono Trigger yesterday until reading that it's a relatively short game (20 hours?).
Is it deep, though? And I'm not just talking about having multiple endings. I don't really care about that. I'm wondering, does it have tons of stuff to do and find? I just get the sense that it steers you through the game without much chance to break off and do your own thing. But I could be wrong.
Imagine that you don't have the nostalgia factor for Crono Trigger and imagine it as someone coming off FFXII. How does it compare?
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The main quest can be pretty short, but it lasts more than 20 hours on a New Game. It's really more like 40+ for the main quest.
The game does steer you down a certain path. But, there's an obvious point where the game opens up, and you can try your hand at the game's great side-quests. It's not as free-form as FF XII. You have to remember that this is an SNES game, so there are technical restrictions. There aren't things like hunting marks or anything like that.
All of the side-quests relate to the plot or characters in some fashion, which I like. They actually have meaning beyond the typical almost-impossible challenge or meaningless grindfest that modern JRPGs suffer from (FF XII included...man, I hated those hunts). The side-quests are best described as meaty. There are only a certain number of them, but they're pretty damn filling.
It's been a while since I last beat it, but if memory serves, it took me 60-80 hours to do it. Then again, I did almost everything in the game.
I'm a pretty big fan of the Chrono series, so I suggest you get it. Its plot holds up even today, most likely because the game has a pretty tight focus on what it wants to be, and how it wants to tell its story. The characters are two-dimensional, but charming and endearing. They all have distinct personalities, and are mostly enjoyable to interact with. And, Magus is the fucking man.
Note: I'm talking about the original SNES version. I don't own the DS version, so I'm not sure if the new dungeon(s) are as good as the original side-quests.
The joy I get from Chrono Trigger has absolutely nothing to do with that stuff, and I doubt someone with your taste for that would find its value to be exceptional when compared to other games of its ilk.
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In my day, RPGs came with posters featuring all of the enemies, so I don't know what days you're discussing...
The extra content is a disappointment compared to the other side quests, but it adds more bosses and an extra difficulty to your first playthrough. The DS version also boasts wonderful extras like the bestiary, tech dojo (where you can see pictures of each tech you learn), movies from the Playstation version, a jukebox (the best addition), and some other neat options. A lot of the parts of CT may seem cliche by today's standards, but this game set the bar for great JRPG's to come. If you play RPG's at all, get this game.
I'd say go for it....There's tons of stuff to do..the game has 13 endings, after all!
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I fucking love this game. Also, Im at around 32 hours and Ive been at the last boss for a while now, but Im trying to finish every sidequest, get all the super equipment and all that stuff before fighting him. I tried to fight him recently (around level 50 or so) and got pretty badly destroyed, but at that time I didnt have the side quests done and also I was only doing it to show my friend something so I basically sat there while he pummeled me...
Anyways though I really love this game. Soooo much. I say get it. I would have to believe youll love it. I never got bored in the game in the whole 32 hours I have, and the combat system is fantastic, I cant believe it hasnt really been used past this game.
I played it a ton back in the day, but I will say this - It is the only old game I have EVER played that didn't feel old 10 years later. It felt new and innovative and unique. I can't say that about even my favorite games. I would suggest, without reservation, that any RPG fan would enjoy Chrono today.
When the hell do I get/learn Triple Techs? I just got to the chapter called
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There is tonnes of stuff to do, and although it is apparently short (I personally think it's pretty long), there are lots of vastly different areas, it never gets stale.
Edit: and a shit load of awesome sidequests. The better sidequests are actually better than the main quest.
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Chrono, frog, and robo should be the first triple tech you learn. As others said before, after you complete any battle with a party, any dual/triple techs they can use (with the single techs they already have) should automatically appear.
With five exceptions (for the triples).
Alright, so it looks like I've just been using the wrong party for Triple Techs. I'll switch things up...
Oh, and I'll agree about the game being fast-paced...I'm 15 hours in and haven't been able to put the thing down. Most RPGs I've played before I would get bored after about 10 hours and forget the game for about 6 months...
Which reminds me, I still need to finish FF VI.
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Chrono Trigger is a better game in almost every way
Buy it right now
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Of course, I was never a big fan of Robo because of how slow he was. And for
I would have to agree with this. Just played it for the first time ever, and its easily one of the best RPGs I've ever played. I'm considering replaying it right away... which is something I normally don't do with RPGs.
I used to love Arc Impulse to death. Crono, Marle, and Frog was my default team for most of my early playthroughs.
They were basically my standard team for the first playthrough or two. After many New Game+s I started using Crono, Frog, and Ayla. While I'm sure that everyone has their own equipment prefs, the males usually got their best weapon (Rainbow and Masamune), Haste Helms, Nova Armor, and PrismSpecs. Ayla got Prism Dress and Helm and PrismSpecs.
If I start a fresh game the equipment is basically the same since you can steal a second Haste Helm and can get Prism Dresses for all the ladies and six Prism Helms (Magus just wears his special items from a sidequest). Gold Studs for everyone (stolen, of course). Speaking of that, Gold Studs are probably one of the top three accessories in the game.
Not all, but most - there are still unavoidable non-boss triggers in certain portions of the game.
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