The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.
[Chrono Trigger] The black wind howls...
ASimPerson
Cold...... and hard.Registered User regular
Cold...... and hard.Registered User regular
So the old thread got locked, and I feel bad posting in SimBen's LP Thread because it gets everyone's hopes up. But I also want to talk about this game, so here goes.
Anyway, here's my attempt at making a decent OP. Most of you probably already know all this, so you can skip ahead.
Chrono Trigger is a RPG that was released for the SNES back in 1995. Basically, if you like RPGs at all, and you haven't played this, you're missing out. Or even if you don't like RPGs you might enjoy this. What makes CT great? This is just my opinion, of course, but:
I'm playing through the DS version right now and I have to say it's pretty cool. You can play with the stylus if you hate yourself, but even in "DS Mode" you can use the D-pad and you get the benefits of the new interface (HP/MP is displayed on the lower screen, along with a map and quick access to the sub-meenus). It's also got some extra dungeons, though the conensus from the previous thread was that one of them was a waste of time. Also, the DS version features a new translation. While the SNES translation wasn't terrible (especially compared to previous, and succeeding, Square efforts) the new one is much better, except for maybe the Mystics->Fiends thing.
Anyway, there's really no reason for you not to own this.
Edit: While I'm here, I'm changing this to a general CT discussion thread, mainly beause I just bought Chrono Cross and I've never played it before. Let the flamewars begin!
By the way, if you want to discuss that other IP Square is famous for, then head on right over here.
Anyway, here's my attempt at making a decent OP. Most of you probably already know all this, so you can skip ahead.
Chrono Trigger is a RPG that was released for the SNES back in 1995. Basically, if you like RPGs at all, and you haven't played this, you're missing out. Or even if you don't like RPGs you might enjoy this. What makes CT great? This is just my opinion, of course, but:
- An innovative battle system. While it uses the same Active Time Battle principles as its more traditional Square cousin, all battles take place in the field view and in many cases it is possible to avoid fights altogether. In other words, while there are some forced fights (usually the first time through a particular dungeon) there are no true "random battles". Additionally, the battle system allows your party members to team up to perform more powerful spells and attacks.
- An excellent soundtrack. This was Yasunori Mitsuda's first major project, and he did a bang-up job. I listen to the overworld music for 600 AD several times a day. He did all but a few tracks. The rest were done by some Nobuo guy? Yeah, I think I've heard of him somewhere before.
- A time travel story that doesn't completely suck. Okay, yes, there are plot holes, inaccuracies, etc., in general you can get through it. Maybe it's just me, but every other game I've played that dealt with time (except for Ocarina of Time) failed miserably.
- And much more!
I'm playing through the DS version right now and I have to say it's pretty cool. You can play with the stylus if you hate yourself, but even in "DS Mode" you can use the D-pad and you get the benefits of the new interface (HP/MP is displayed on the lower screen, along with a map and quick access to the sub-meenus). It's also got some extra dungeons, though the conensus from the previous thread was that one of them was a waste of time. Also, the DS version features a new translation. While the SNES translation wasn't terrible (especially compared to previous, and succeeding, Square efforts) the new one is much better, except for maybe the Mystics->Fiends thing.
Anyway, there's really no reason for you not to own this.
Edit: While I'm here, I'm changing this to a general CT discussion thread, mainly beause I just bought Chrono Cross and I've never played it before. Let the flamewars begin!
By the way, if you want to discuss that other IP Square is famous for, then head on right over here.
ASimPerson on
0
Posts
Is there a consensus on what the best use of the tabs?
If the president had any real power, he'd be able to live wherever the fuck he wanted.
Couple new end-game dungeons, a new ending, some name changes, an Arena monster battling system, and some other stuff.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/ds/file/950181/55361
A lot actually, so much that I'm probably gonna forget stuff but whatever:
So it's basically totally awesome and it's motherfucking portable!
I gave up on it after going back up that fucking mountain for the 10th time and just completed the game. I feel so angry that it's even there. What's the new final dungeon like, as I'm not even going to attempt it if its even a 10th as bad a LS.
Anyway rant over. Buy this game as its still great after all these years. Just avoid the Lost Sanctum like the plague.
I didn't know a new ending (or two / more?) were added, let alone that there was a retranslation of the game. I heard about name changes though. Might pick this up. Not a priority at all though.
I got the game for Christmas and was elated, having missed CT on the Super NES (hell, I didn't even start playing RPG's until a few years ago).
CT has been the first RPG that I haven't gotten bored with halfway through. I love everything about it.
Regarding the new dungeons: I'm probably going to ignore they even exist until I've gotten every other ending...
3DS Friend Code: 0404-6826-4588 PM if you add.
I just finished the Age of Magic and have no idea what the fuck I'm supposed to be doing.
Cleaned up graphics, the ability to take it wherever you want (chrono trigger while u poop lolol), adjusted translation and new content aren't enough?
Talk to the guy at the End of Time.
3DS Friend Code: 0404-6826-4588 PM if you add.
All he says is a dramatic speech about
Well if you want to
3DS Friend Code: 0404-6826-4588 PM if you add.
I hope its possible to do Chrono Cross at some point on DS as I never played that either.
That SNES boxart isn't actually wrong. I always though why is Marle Shooting Fire, when she's a Water person.
So if you ever play with Crono Marle and Frog, you'd know that was their triple tech.
Frog crouches for Chrono to jump off of, and Marle lights his sword up with a flickering blue and red flame.
Pokemon Safari - Sneasel, Pawniard, ????
I stopped playing because I got so fucking annoyed at having to go up and down that FUCKING MOUNTAIN so many times. So I stopped to take a break from mountain climbing.
I always assumed that was Lucca because of the red hair, fire spell and reddish outfit. I really never thought of it being Marle.
Nah, its Marle. She is wearing an extra layer of clothing for the cold. Just like Crono has a cape on for the same purpose.
The Hair is closer to Orange, and Lucca's hair is Brown isn't it?
Finally, you can see marle's standard blue pants at the bottom of the cloak.
Pokemon Safari - Sneasel, Pawniard, ????
I'm not saying it isn't. Its just the last time I really looked at the box art I was 10 years old and thought it was Lucca and never had a discussion on it after that since it always made sense in my head.
Yeah, Lucca's hair is brown, but Marle's is technically blonde. So all the pieces of the puzzle pointed to Lucca when I was a kid.
OP says a week from today (or whatever day the OP was written
3DS Friend Code: 0404-6826-4588 PM if you add.
I don't want to wait a week...!
Also, the character on the front of the snes box looks like a blonde to me.
And I certainly plan on replaying Chrono Cross immediately afterward.
(Which will get a separate thread, unless someone beats me to it)
Give them to your best people in each category. I give Strength to Frog and Crono, Magic and Speed to Lucca.
They're my trinity at the moment.
And the new translation is great. It adds a lot to the story, such as (Janus)
Lucca -
Marle -
First of all, the hair, luccas is like....purple while Marles is orange-blonde. Second. Does anyone else even see the thing holding her hair up? Does Lucca have that? No. She wears a freakin Helmet on her head. Case closed.
(if I seem agitated its probably because its a simple matter to figure out) I understand for the guy who hadnt seen the boxart in ten years and was young then, thats ok, but for others....COME OOOOOOOON.
Pokemon Safari - Sneasel, Pawniard, ????
Still, portable Chrono Trigger.
They are doing that in the DS game. I don't know if they did so in the original. You don't seem to learn techs automatically, though...
3DS Friend Code: 0404-6826-4588 PM if you add.
I'm not sure if you've played CT before, but the lost sanctum is one of the extra dungeons. It's not part of the regular sidequests. The other ones pop up right after you beat the game.
3DS Friend Code: 0404-6826-4588 PM if you add.