Chrono Cross (1999)

Developer: Square Product Development Division 3
Publisher: Square, Square Enix, Sony Computer Entertainment, Square Electronic Arts
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 136 player ratings

How it feels

A luminous, dimension-hopping journey that unfolds at a contemplative pace, inviting you to get lost in a beautifully rendered world layered with personal mystery and a vast cast of voices.

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About

CHRONO CROSS, the sequel to the SNES favorite CHRONO TRIGGER, is one of the most ambitious role-playing games ever made. There are over 40 playable characters, each with their back-story, special moves, abilities, and weapons. The story spans two discs and follows the story of Serge, a young man who is able to cross dimensions. Suddenly he is pulled between worlds, trying to figure out his own past at the same time. The graphics are bright and beautiful, utilizing the PlayStation's capabilities to the fullest. The polygonal character models are huge and detailed, and the pre-rendered backgrounds are immaculately detailed. The music is composed and arranged by Yasunori Mitsuda, and features very realistic-sounding synthesizers. The battle system revolves around Elements, which are used to grant magical powers, as well as to summon huge monsters. For anyone that wanted to see the story of CHRONO TRIGGER continue, this is your chance.

What players say

A gorgeous, ambitious RPG long overshadowed by Chrono Trigger and criticized for a sprawling cast and convoluted combat, though its acclaimed soundtrack and story have earned it slow reappraisal. It feels divisive and dreamlike, beloved and resented in equal measure.

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