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My guy, I will make one correction here You can get overleveled in Chrono Cross If you stop what you're doing and fight random battles for those extra bonus stats EVERY TIME, you can end up extremely OP. This does require you to run away from some bosses and backtrack to fight random battles every time, but you can easily end up with 500-600 HP with Serge on a first playthrough this way.
Wow, you've captured the essence of Chrono Cross beautifully in this video! If someone asked whether or not they should play CC, I'd direct them to this video.
I’m 39 and just really got into jrpgs about 4 years ago and now have a whole lot of games to get to and I always go to your channel for guidance, info and entertainment on the genre
One of my all-time favorite games. I loved it from day 1 & it was the first game I went completionit on. 3 straight playthroughs to recruit every character & I was in love. Bought the OST shortly after & listened to it ever since.
I don’t care what anyone says, I really enjoyed Chrono Cross unique story telling and music composition. It holds a dear place in my youth and followed suite with my adulthood. Thank you and great great review Derek. The feels are here to stay ❤️
This is literally my favorite game of all time. One of the few games that i can pick after years and play it casually. I'm 34 and the experience and the joy is almost the same everytime.
So this game was kind of a journey for me. Chrono Trigger is one of my favorite games of all time, but the fan reception (and my own love of CT) kind of poisoned the well. I had attempted to beat this game around 4 times over the course of 10+ years but never could get much farther than the Lynx moment. I did not like this game. Then I played it with some friends who helped me get a different perspective on this game. The visuals are gorgeous, the music is excellent, the atmosphere is top notch, but above all I love the theme of the butterfly effect. While I think that theme becomes under-explorer after a point, it was cool seeing my friend who was playing alongside me making different choices and seeing the game honor it. And when this game did FINALLY tie into Chrono Trigger I actually kind of loved it. It was messy but I actually found the connections kind of fascinating. The game is definitely a piece of art. Something that not everyone can enjoy, it was made for the creators first and foremost, but if you can understand what they are going for, you will love it. Which is a stark contrast to Chrono Trigger which is probably the most crowd-pleasing RPG ever made. But I like both now. I prefer Trigger but Cross is great.
Oh yeah also I prefer this combat to Trigger now. I kind of fell off ATB over the years because I feel like by nature it nerfed combat's ability to be truly intense and tactical. In all fairness though, CT's ATB is executed way better than any other implementation of it. I like it a lot in that game. But it definitely leaves CT feeling less unique.
One of my first PSX rpgs, I have so many good memories attached to this game! I was fascinated with the fast phased combat and visuals. What a great childhood we had!
SuperDerek, you have one of the best review formats out of all gaming channels (and I've seen many of them). You do a great job of explaining stories without dropping spoilers, and you highlight the features that are most relevant in a game by far. In our world of lots of games and only limited funds for growing the collection, your reviews help a ton.
The two Chrono games are so special. A lot of people say that Cross doesn't follow up Trigger very well, but I'd like to point out that both games deal with themes of time travel and changing history in their unique ways.
It's alright, I haven't replayed it since I first beat it. I adore the art and settings more than the story. My relationship with the game is mainly with Mitsuda's composing.
My opinion on Chrono Cross has hopped back and forth over the years, but one thing that cannot be denied is that the game is an absolute work of art. Not just the transcendant OST or beautiful, vibrant visuals, but the mood, the introspection, and the wide range of reactions and responses it gets from people. I haven't finished the game as of yet (though I more or less know the basics of the story beats), and looking back, I'm glad I waited so long, because now I believe I'm finally ready to embrace CC for what it is, and not an idea I built based on my perception of what it could be
It is the scene when i talked to original fisherman and another fisherman in arni village. He discussed about what if his decisison is bad or good and whats the result if he choose the other option. It was soo deep...
Chrono Cross is by far the most unique and beautiful game I had a joy to play as a kid. It is my favorite in the series, and doesn’t deserve the hate it gets. Great video. One day we will get the sequel to finish the series.
I played this game for the first time this year with the remaster on switch. I absolutely fell in love. This game will remain in my top 5 forever. Remaster was awesome. Imported me a physical from playasia. This game doesn't get enough respect or coverage.
Your channel is such a breath of (fire) fresh air, SuperDerek. I have been watching for several years now and have loved seeing how you have evolved the channel. HitPoint is one of my favorite podcasts now and it's always great seeing a new SuperDerek video pop up. Also, your RPG Tavern/Den (or whatever you call it) is probably the coziest place on earth with how well it encapsulates the RPGs that you cover. Keep up the great work, man. I am always looking forward to your next video.
Btw have you seen this Ghost Song game that came out. Dam it has been decades since I've been so excited by how a game LOOKS! This may be the best Metroidvania of all time! Potentially. I haven't played it yet but I did install it just now!
I am actually pretty psyched about this review. Good game. And yes please talk about the Switch port. I have been liking rpg ports to switch that have enhanced or “speedy” battle options as I have less time to grind in old school RPGs these days.
Really a great video Derek. Of particularity is how you broke down the battle system. That was my favorite part of the game, and it absolutely has never been reproduced
Love the review. I’ve been preaching for years for people to take a step back and objectively judge this game as it’s own thing, detached from their disappointment tied to expectations of a Trigger sequel that they didn’t get, and had hoped the re-release would spur more people to give it a fresh look. Sadly it seems more people just obsessed over the frame rate. Cross is one of my favorite PS1 RPGs which is saying a lot. Maybe since I played it before Trigger it was easier for me, but if you look at it objectively you’ll find an RPG that actually tried new things with it’s combat, experience & magic systems- something not enough games (especially from Square) did in that era. An all-time soundtrack. And fun, varied character designs. Some people say so many characters is a detriment as they are less fleshed out & tied to the story as a necessity, but I always loved the variety. And of course the soundtrack is an all-timer. In a vacuum, without the weight of Trigger, I feel like this would be remembered as one of the greats of that era.
I've owned this game and guide for PS1 for a while. Played it briefly a couple times. I think I'll fire it up after I finish Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete. One thing I don't like about some rpgs is too many characters. So that may bother me when I play this game. I also don't like complicated combat systems lol. Another great vid Super D!
Excellent review, Derek. This was a real treat to see when I logged into RUclips today. Chrono Cross is my favorite JRPG of all time, and arguably my favorite game of all time. The art direction, set design, and music give me goosebumps.
The music for Chrono Cross is amazing…except for that battle theme. Hearing that over and over and over every random battle just grinds at you more than actual grinding.
Thank you so much!! Chrono Cross was one of my earliest experiences with jrpgs. I played it before Trigger and loved it. The music was masterful, the huge roster of characters was unlike anything i'd ever seen, and i loved the story.
@@SuperDerek no problem dude. Super proud of you for whate your at these days. Production quality is through the roof. Also good job on the keto side me and the girlfriend were talking about you the other day! Keep up the good work. Your boi stew finally hit 1k btw! Yeet!
Chrono Cross brought to the forefront the themes and ideas I was thinking when playing Chrono Trigger. Feels like such a great extension. I thank it for it. The ending is almost enlightening.
I haven't played this game since the 90s, but I remember having a good time with it. In fact, I much prefer it over Chrono Trigger. And man, those visuals are looking crisp. I wasn't expecting the remaster to look so good. As much as I usually prefer playing games on their original hardware, I'm actually tempted to get it.
The very first time I turned the game on and heard times scar, I was instantly mesmerized and literally felt like i was transported into the world of chrono cross mentally. I beat this game many many times but I was a teenager and didn't retain any of it lol. What I know of it now is mostly due to hearing other people's experience through videos like this. This game and ff 9 are the only two games I've played through and finished multiple times.. more than 10 times each
@@ChronoMune you're trying to tell me you can remember every single line of text in every game you play? I think that kind of person is insane to memorize such useless dialogue
This is my new favorite Chrono Cross review. I'll be honest, I still maintain the game's story would be better without certain... Connections to Trigger, and instead maintained the focus on the many playable characters and their backstories, but your point about this being a "feelings" or "vibes" game, not a "how and why" game resonated with me. I'm glad to see the game get a thorough and fair review. Too many people brush it off, and many miss out on the amazing gameplay, memorable setting, unique battle system, and awesome soundtrack just because it's overblown "bad" reputation from folks who wanted Trigger 2.
I feel like it's a little unjustifiable to expect Trigger 2 out of Cross, especially at the time because there were no JRPG's that were direct sequels to the original. Other then Ys which we only got 3 games at the time, and cross came out before "kingdom hearts" and "Golden Sun". honestly if there was a Trigger 2 where would it even go without repeating Trigger? That's why I don't want a third Chrono game what would the game even be about? And most of the staff has moved on from Square.
I think one of the things that sets it apart is literally that whole battle system never trying to copy someone else and yet not trying to be stuck in the formulaic "1 action per turn" stasis we were all used to. It's like how Super Mario RPG doesn't have anything to compare it to unless you start really stretching comparisons to things like Legend of Dragoon.
One of my best friends introduced me to it when 6th gen consoles were in full swing. Chrono Cross is a masterpiece and one of my best memories of PS1 as a kid.
There are many reasons, especially as a huge CT fan, why someone may not like CC… but! I think that as long as one can separate the 2 games, they will see that despite minor flaws and grievances, CC is one of the best JRPGs ever made and is a unique experience. I absolutely love it.
Trigger on snes converted me to a hardcore jrpg gamer, so when cross released, I admittedly had heavy expectations going in. I didn't hate it, but it was just so different and I ultimately shelved it for a few years. Once i finally got around to completing cross, it quickly became one of my all time favorites. The concepts and themes it presents are up there with the xeno/saga/blade games for me.
There were only a few rpg’s I’ve always wanted to play, but slipped through the cracks in the ps1,2 Dreamcast era. Chrono Cross is near the top of my list. I’m currently about 3/4 the way through Grandia 2 (which I absolutely adore), and recently finished Front Mission 3. I remember being so disappointed not to see the cast from chrono trigger in chrono cross, so much that I missed playing it in favor of breath of Fire 3 and 4 when it was new(ish) We could only afford a few games here and there back then, and I remember making the choice.
Aside from people who either only played Chrono Trigger, or only played JRPG series where the games happen to include continuations of previous stories as well as Chrono Trigger, I've never understood why so many people hate on this game. It's one of my all time favorites, but when i originally played it, I assumed it was going to be like most JRPGs where games in the same franchise are not related at all, so if anything, I was actually incredibly surprised and delighted when I reached the point in Chrono Cross where you learn the two games had ANY form of crossover lol And definitely one of the best battle systems ever 🙂
I loved this game's music and combat. It was a bit weird to get used to at first but it grew on me. First game I can remember too that had a fast forward feature on it's new game+, made replaying it to go on the branching paths, see other endings, and collecting every unit way easier. I would almost say I enjoyed it more than Chrono Trigger. Fun fact too, the character Guile, is supposed to be Magus, but they decided not to go into that as they did not feel they could do his story justice in the sea of other characters, so they dulled his hair color and changed a few traits and just made him Guile, this explains a lot of his other traits though and he could very well still be Magus, but they left it up to the player's imagination. You should check out the mobile game "Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space" btw. It is a gatcha game, and I get it if those are not your style, but it is a spiritual successor to Chrono Trigger. It has so many references to it. Worth a shot at the very least, and the story characters are actually decent enough to make it through a good chunk of the story. I no longer have a phone that could run it, so I stopped playing but I was a good bit in and still using a team of story units and the 1 5 star I got for free. It wasn't bad as a free to play. (turns out it is now on steam, so I might get back into it.)
Update since I don't see it in the comments and didn't see a thing in the video at the time. A patch was released on all systems that fixes the framerate. 3D elements on the world map are now a solid 30 FPS (UI 60), and combat is just about a solid locked 60 (system depending and the final fight is locked 30 on the switch.)
A great game, appreciate your work and review Chrono Cross is a unique game and has a place in my heart. I could memorize the whole soundtrack it’s just sooooo goood
I love your reviews dude. I feel like you diagnosed exactly why I could never get into Chrono Cross back in the day. Cuz I was wanting Chrono trigger 2. I really like the way you dig into why trigger is a romp and that's okay but cross is not seen that way.
Absolutely agree, Chrono Cross, Dragon Quest 11s, and Octopath Traveler are probably the only Square games I have ever enjoyed. They are easily in my top 5 JRPGs.
amazing video Derek, I love your show... BTW I just saw you in an old video in Happy Console Gamer's channel, the one where they were on a panel with AlphOmegaSin, you appeared in the very end on the first row of attendees :D
Wow great Review, to me this game is superior to chrono trigger… Better music, better graphics and the characters were crazy looking!! I also still have the original stradegy guide and i used to take hours looking at it, at the great pictures it has of the characters
Thinking about all of the great rpgs that came out around this time. Its crazy that this is a game I loved so much and yet I don't think it is in my top 3 PS1 rpgs.
New script, nothing major changed though. They added things like turning off encounters, speed controls from the start (instead of hiding it behind NG+) and a new, pretty "meh" ending if you finish both Radical Dreamers and Chrono Cross. The biggest thing they added are the higher fidelity graphics, new music on the title screen, and of course the localization of Radical Dreamers itself on the cart. Not having to switch discs was pretty nice. Autosave was also pretty handy!
Chrono Cross is one of my most favorite games of my childhood, I bought it again for the PS3 and then again for the PS4 with the remaster and enjoyed it so much. My favorite characters are Serge, Riddel, Glenn, Razzly (yes, I suffer with that decision a lot), Harle and Guile. Actually, I prefer Chrono Cross way more than Chrono Trigger.
I played "Chrono cross" for the first time recently, and I did not mined the complicated story. the way the story is told is a lot like indie RPG's like "OFF by mortis ghost" or "Anodyne", the way those games tell there story is very similar. In those games you have a very nebulous goal, and a lot of inexplicable stuff happens, and you feel like your in the dark about the greater story until the end or at all. I guess I really like vague story's like that..... Also speaking of cool details you might not see in your first play through, if you bring Luccia into the fight against the 3 dragoons in Mt. pyre you get some unique dialogue.
Many years ago I was very into playing the Chrono Trigger game on the Snes. I used to like it a lot and also the FF series back then , especially FF3 (FF6). Then, the acclaimed 32 bit era came along with S Saturn and the PS . I thought we were gonna have a Chrono Trigger 2, but I somehow got disappointed because Chrono Cross was actually a new game experience. Same thing happened to me with Valkyrie and this new game called V Elysium.
Slight spoilers to those who haven’t finished the game. This games story is only second to Xenogears. The complexity is beautiful. The music is the amongst the greatest soundtracks of all time. Not just JRPGs but of ALL TIME. The story has so much existential goodness. The game didn’t hold your hand. Or make you feel like some edge lord (squall, who I love btw). This game is art. And it absolutely connects to trigger. It’s not a side story. Not even close. This games theme of sacrifice for the “one true savior who will free Shala” at the expense of so many independent lives is one I’ve never seen before in gaming. Let alone done so well. This game is for adults. For deep thinkers. This and Xenogears tell stories that transcend the scope of basic video game stories. They challenge the self. Your view of this world. What is true morality.. god I miss the days when games had even half the life 90s RPGs had 😞 Another great review man, keep up the good work!
I always loved Chrono Cross from it's launch, even though I was & still am a huge Chrono Trigger fan. I understood complaints, but even as a kid had set realistic expectations for the game. I didn't judge it as a full Chrono Trigger sequel, but rather as it's own game attempting to carry the torch of Chrono a triggers design philosophy. Which to my kid brain was to make something unique, epic & that was nothing like what other JRPGs were once all the parts come together. In that respect I always believed Chrono Cross was a great success. Sure I would've loved it to be more in line with Trigger, but realistically there's no way any game could follow up CT & not be looked down on. I do wonder if people had realistic expectations set for them prior to launch or if the game didn't include the Chrono branding, if it would've been better appreciated at the time of its release.
Tried playing the remaster, and just wasn't enjoying it. I finished it when it originally came out, but I just couldn't get into it the second time. I think it's fine as its own game, but as a sequel to Chrono Trigger it's a huge let down.
I know that as a sequel to Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross isn't good in that department but when you treat it as it's own game that happens to be set in the same basic universe of Chrono Trigger, one will see a beautiful and amazing adventure with a great soundtrack and colorful characters. I remember playing this so much in middle school because I was going through a rough time (let's just say I had made friends with someone who wasn't a really good friend...) and I kinda used this to escape from that for awhile lol plus my mom was dating/marrying a new guy who became my stepdad who she had a baby with and you can almost imagine how tough that would be on a kid ^^; But nowadays when I go back to play it, I go back to play it to enjoy the soundtrack and try different strategies against all the bosses.
I replayed this game last year and... It did not hold up. At least the music was still incredible. I might actually hate this game, but I'll listen to the soundtrack until the day I die.
3:44 While the grandfather paradox at the beginning of Chrono Trigger COULD be seen as a plot hole, there is actually a very clever and thematical coherent explanation for it. There is a RUclipsr called Lorerunner who digs deeper in this putative plot hole.
I was never the biggest fan of Chrono Trigger. I should have been, but I just preferred Final Fantasy and PC RPG's. So I didn't think the vast differences were a big deal at the time. While I have played through Chrono Trigger a few times now, and I do enjoy it, I have always preferred this one. Probably what I think is the most underrated PS1 JRPG. It is top tier for sure.
I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, O Lord, show this also to thy servant: whether after death, as soon as every one of us yields up his soul, we shall be kept in rest until those times come when thou wilt renew the creation, or whether we shall be tormented at once?" 76 He answered me and said, "I will show you that also, but do not be associated with those who have shown scorn, nor number yourself among those who are tormented. 77 For you have a treasure of works laid up with the Most High; but it will not be shown to you until the last times. 78 Now, concerning death, the teaching is: When the decisive decree has gone forth from the Most High that a man shall die, as the spirit leaves the body to return again to him who gave it, first of all it adores the glory of the Most High. 79 And if it is one of those who have shown scorn and have not kept the way of the Most High, and who have despised his law, and who have hated those who fear the Most High -- 80 such spirits shall not enter into habitations, but shall immediately wander about in torments, ever grieving and sad, in seven ways. 81 The first way, because they have scorned the law of the Most High. 82 The second way, because they cannot now make a good repentance that they may live. 83 The third way, they shall see the reward laid up for those who have trusted the covenants of the Most High. 84 The fourth way, they shall consider the torment laid up for themselves in the last days. 85 The fifth way, they shall see how the habitations of the others are guarded by angels in profound quiet. 86 The sixth way, they shall see how some of them will pass over into torments. 87 The seventh way, which is worse than all the ways that have been mentioned, because they shall utterly waste away in confusion and be consumed with shame, and shall wither with fear at seeing the glory of the Most High before whom they sinned while they were alive, and before whom they are to be judged in the last times. 88 "Now this is the order of those who have kept the ways of the Most High, when they shall be separated from their mortal body. 89 During the time that they lived in it, they laboriously served the Most High, and withstood danger every hour, that they might keep the law of the Lawgiver perfectly. 90 Therefore this is the teaching concerning them: 91 First of all, they shall see with great joy the glory of him who receives them, for they shall have rest in seven orders. 92 The first order, because they have striven with great effort to overcome the evil thought which was formed with them, that it might not lead them astray from life into death. 93 The second order, because they see the perplexity in which the souls of the unrighteous wander, and the punishment that awaits them. 94 The third order, they see the witness which he who formed them bears concerning them, that while they were alive they kept the law which was given them in trust. 95 The fourth order, they understand the rest which they now enjoy, being gathered into their chambers and guarded by angels in profound quiet, and the glory which awaits them in the last days. 96 The fifth order, they rejoice that they have now escaped what is corruptible, and shall inherit what is to come; and besides they see the straits and toil from which they have been delivered, and the spacious liberty which they are to receive and enjoy in immortality. 97 The sixth order, when it is shown to them how their face is to shine like the sun, and how they are to be made like the light of the stars, being incorruptible from then on. 98 The seventh order, which is greater than all that have been mentioned, because they shall rejoice with boldness, and shall be confident without confusion, and shall be glad without fear, for they hasten to behold the face of him whom they served in life and from whom they are to receive their reward when glorified. 99 This is the order of the souls of the righteous, as henceforth is announced; and the aforesaid are the ways of torment which those who would not give heed shall suffer hereafter." 100 I answered and said, "Will time therefore be given to the souls, after they have been separated from the bodies, to see what you have described to me?" 101 He said to me, "They shall have freedom for seven days, so that during these seven days they may see the things of which you have been told, and afterwards they shall be gathered in their habitations." 102 I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, show further to me, thy servant, whether on the day of judgment the righteous will be able to intercede for the unrighteous or to entreat the Most High for them, 103 fathers for sons or sons for parents, brothers for brothers, relatives for their kinsmen, or friends for those who are most dear." 104 He answered me and said, "Since you have found favor in my sight, I will show you this also. The day of judgment is decisive and displays to all the seal of truth. Just as now a father does not send his son, or a son his father, or a master his servant, or a friend his dearest friend, to be ill or sleep or eat or be healed in his stead, 105 so no one shall ever pray for another on that day, neither shall any one lay a burden on another; for then every one shall bear his own righteousness and unrighteousness." 2 Esdras 2:31 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
I loved Chrono Cross way more than Chrono Trigger. To me it’s the superior experience. It remains to this one of my favorite rpgs along with Legend of the Dragoons.
Hmm. I really appreciated your thoughts, but I was hoping you would go more in depth on specific scenes moments or characters that stuck with you, cuz honestly, I've always kinda hated this game and that's cuz I've always been a story and character first RPG player. I'm pretty much in the same boat as you -- I bought this game as a kid, and while I will admit my expectations were way too high, it never really did a thing for me outside of the music. Honestly, I'm not even the world's biggest CT fan either, so it's not like I was expecting it to be CT2. I think the whacky characters and disjointed story turned me off. I tried to revisit the game via The Dark Id's let's play, but even the added structure and his humor couldn't raise the game in my estimation. Still, as usual, you did a great job off describing the game and giving an overview of it. I get this is more of a spoiler-free overview/review than a deep-dive retrospective, so maybe, as with CC itself, my expectations might have missed the mark. For anyone interested in the era of RPGs, I think it's at least worth a glance. Thanks for your great content!
DBZ Tree of Might came out way back in 1990 (and had little involvement from him, since Toriyama didn't really work on most of the old movies outside of doing some designs for a couple), and both Dr. Slump and DBZ were long over by the time Chrono Cross was made. I think Toriyama was just tied up with helping Horii on DQVII.
Hmm... weird. I'll need to sort out what went wrong in my research... But I think you're right. Must have been running low on energy that night. Thanks for the correction there.
@@SuperDerek I assume the mix up might be attributed to the release date of the uncut English redub for the film, which came out around 1998. The Dr. Slump one might be due to there being another anime adaptation made in the late 90s (without much involvement from Toriyama, since he was done with the manga back in the early 80s).
Since Chrono Cross got the remaster treatment, i hope Chrono Trigger gets the remake, i would be up for either and HD2D or 3D butthe latter needs a new artist and a good graphical development team, just like how they did with trials of mana.
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My guy, I will make one correction here
You can get overleveled in Chrono Cross
If you stop what you're doing and fight random battles for those extra bonus stats EVERY TIME, you can end up extremely OP. This does require you to run away from some bosses and backtrack to fight random battles every time, but you can easily end up with 500-600 HP with Serge on a first playthrough this way.
Wow, you've captured the essence of Chrono Cross beautifully in this video! If someone asked whether or not they should play CC, I'd direct them to this video.
Thank you so much!
Nice to see you here Majuular !
Exactly what im here for
I’m 39 and just really got into jrpgs about 4 years ago and now have a whole lot of games to get to and I always go to your channel for guidance, info and entertainment on the genre
One of my all-time favorite games. I loved it from day 1 & it was the first game I went completionit on. 3 straight playthroughs to recruit every character & I was in love. Bought the OST shortly after & listened to it ever since.
I don’t care what anyone says, I really enjoyed Chrono Cross unique story telling and music composition. It holds a dear place in my youth and followed suite with my adulthood. Thank you and great great review Derek. The feels are here to stay ❤️
@CK Gaming Channel that it does indeed *tips hat*
This is literally my favorite game of all time. One of the few games that i can pick after years and play it casually. I'm 34 and the experience and the joy is almost the same everytime.
So this game was kind of a journey for me. Chrono Trigger is one of my favorite games of all time, but the fan reception (and my own love of CT) kind of poisoned the well.
I had attempted to beat this game around 4 times over the course of 10+ years but never could get much farther than the Lynx moment. I did not like this game.
Then I played it with some friends who helped me get a different perspective on this game. The visuals are gorgeous, the music is excellent, the atmosphere is top notch, but above all I love the theme of the butterfly effect. While I think that theme becomes under-explorer after a point, it was cool seeing my friend who was playing alongside me making different choices and seeing the game honor it.
And when this game did FINALLY tie into Chrono Trigger I actually kind of loved it. It was messy but I actually found the connections kind of fascinating.
The game is definitely a piece of art. Something that not everyone can enjoy, it was made for the creators first and foremost, but if you can understand what they are going for, you will love it.
Which is a stark contrast to Chrono Trigger which is probably the most crowd-pleasing RPG ever made. But I like both now. I prefer Trigger but Cross is great.
Oh yeah also I prefer this combat to Trigger now. I kind of fell off ATB over the years because I feel like by nature it nerfed combat's ability to be truly intense and tactical.
In all fairness though, CT's ATB is executed way better than any other implementation of it. I like it a lot in that game. But it definitely leaves CT feeling less unique.
The atmosphere is great, loved the time when rpg’s started on exotic island like chrono cross, ffx, kingdom hearts.
Good to have the Super Derek back for reviews and reminding us how beloved some video games are for us 🤗
One of my first PSX rpgs, I have so many good memories attached to this game!
I was fascinated with the fast phased combat and visuals. What a great childhood we had!
SuperDerek, you have one of the best review formats out of all gaming channels (and I've seen many of them). You do a great job of explaining stories without dropping spoilers, and you highlight the features that are most relevant in a game by far.
In our world of lots of games and only limited funds for growing the collection, your reviews help a ton.
Hey thank you Luke! Means a lot to hear that dude. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice message. :)
This is such a well written review Derek! I love reviews that don’t tell half the story.
The two Chrono games are so special. A lot of people say that Cross doesn't follow up Trigger very well, but I'd like to point out that both games deal with themes of time travel and changing history in their unique ways.
Chrono cross is absolutely my number 1 favorite game. It inspired the music I write on my RUclips channel!
It's alright, I haven't replayed it since I first beat it. I adore the art and settings more than the story. My relationship with the game is mainly with Mitsuda's composing.
Same. The story is trash basically and a convoluted mess but the world and music are so nostalgic to me
Fantastic overview of this game! It's really something special. There's a powerful almost, indescribable emotion behind it.
My opinion on Chrono Cross has hopped back and forth over the years, but one thing that cannot be denied is that the game is an absolute work of art. Not just the transcendant OST or beautiful, vibrant visuals, but the mood, the introspection, and the wide range of reactions and responses it gets from people.
I haven't finished the game as of yet (though I more or less know the basics of the story beats), and looking back, I'm glad I waited so long, because now I believe I'm finally ready to embrace CC for what it is, and not an idea I built based on my perception of what it could be
It is the scene when i talked to original fisherman and another fisherman in arni village. He discussed about what if his decisison is bad or good and whats the result if he choose the other option. It was soo deep...
Chrono Cross is by far the most unique and beautiful game I had a joy to play as a kid. It is my favorite in the series, and doesn’t deserve the hate it gets. Great video. One day we will get the sequel to finish the series.
I played this game for the first time this year with the remaster on switch. I absolutely fell in love. This game will remain in my top 5 forever. Remaster was awesome. Imported me a physical from playasia. This game doesn't get enough respect or coverage.
The soundtrack for this game is my all time favorite and I own multiple copies and the orchestral version. Great review!
Really enjoyed this video, Derek. I think it's definitely one of your best!
Your channel is such a breath of (fire) fresh air, SuperDerek. I have been watching for several years now and have loved seeing how you have evolved the channel. HitPoint is one of my favorite podcasts now and it's always great seeing a new SuperDerek video pop up. Also, your RPG Tavern/Den (or whatever you call it) is probably the coziest place on earth with how well it encapsulates the RPGs that you cover. Keep up the great work, man. I am always looking forward to your next video.
Btw have you seen this Ghost Song game that came out. Dam it has been decades since I've been so excited by how a game LOOKS! This may be the best Metroidvania of all time! Potentially. I haven't played it yet but I did install it just now!
I am actually pretty psyched about this review. Good game. And yes please talk about the Switch port. I have been liking rpg ports to switch that have enhanced or “speedy” battle options as I have less time to grind in old school RPGs these days.
Really a great video Derek. Of particularity is how you broke down the battle system. That was my favorite part of the game, and it absolutely has never been reproduced
Thanks for the amazing video, Derek! I really enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching, John! :)
Love the review. I’ve been preaching for years for people to take a step back and objectively judge this game as it’s own thing, detached from their disappointment tied to expectations of a Trigger sequel that they didn’t get, and had hoped the re-release would spur more people to give it a fresh look. Sadly it seems more people just obsessed over the frame rate.
Cross is one of my favorite PS1 RPGs which is saying a lot. Maybe since I played it before Trigger it was easier for me, but if you look at it objectively you’ll find an RPG that actually tried new things with it’s combat, experience & magic systems- something not enough games (especially from Square) did in that era. An all-time soundtrack. And fun, varied character designs. Some people say so many characters is a detriment as they are less fleshed out & tied to the story as a necessity, but I always loved the variety. And of course the soundtrack is an all-timer.
In a vacuum, without the weight of Trigger, I feel like this would be remembered as one of the greats of that era.
That accuracy mechanic is totally broken. I've had like 99% chance of landing a hit and an enemy will dodge like 4 times in a row lol
Great review Derek. Thanks for the time and effort.
I've owned this game and guide for PS1 for a while. Played it briefly a couple times. I think I'll fire it up after I finish Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete. One thing I don't like about some rpgs is too many characters. So that may bother me when I play this game. I also don't like complicated combat systems lol. Another great vid Super D!
Excellent review, Derek. This was a real treat to see when I logged into RUclips today. Chrono Cross is my favorite JRPG of all time, and arguably my favorite game of all time. The art direction, set design, and music give me goosebumps.
The music for Chrono Cross is amazing…except for that battle theme. Hearing that over and over and over every random battle just grinds at you more than actual grinding.
Thank you so much!!
Chrono Cross was one of my earliest experiences with jrpgs. I played it before Trigger and loved it. The music was masterful, the huge roster of characters was unlike anything i'd ever seen, and i loved the story.
Man......I just realized that opening was a recreation of that book scene from the game. Great job!
Thanks Stew! :D
@@SuperDerek no problem dude. Super proud of you for whate your at these days. Production quality is through the roof. Also good job on the keto side me and the girlfriend were talking about you the other day! Keep up the good work. Your boi stew finally hit 1k btw! Yeet!
Love your reviews Derek. I watch em all.
Chrono Cross brought to the forefront the themes and ideas I was thinking when playing Chrono Trigger. Feels like such a great extension. I thank it for it. The ending is almost enlightening.
This is a great video. Nice work.
Loved this game!! He mentioned Suikoden... any fans?!
I haven't played this game since the 90s, but I remember having a good time with it. In fact, I much prefer it over Chrono Trigger. And man, those visuals are looking crisp. I wasn't expecting the remaster to look so good. As much as I usually prefer playing games on their original hardware, I'm actually tempted to get it.
Greatest OST of all time
The very first time I turned the game on and heard times scar, I was instantly mesmerized and literally felt like i was transported into the world of chrono cross mentally. I beat this game many many times but I was a teenager and didn't retain any of it lol. What I know of it now is mostly due to hearing other people's experience through videos like this. This game and ff 9 are the only two games I've played through and finished multiple times.. more than 10 times each
That’s slightly scary that you can play a game over ten times and not retain any of it lol
@ChronoMune mostly cus the nonimportant things in life will not stick. Even if I had a good time with it, I only remember what I liked about it
@@ChronoMune you're trying to tell me you can remember every single line of text in every game you play? I think that kind of person is insane to memorize such useless dialogue
I bought that same vinyl at TGS!!
It's not as good as chrono trigger but i love this game too
The gameplay and music are some of the best for the time and it's still really good
About time you did another review!!!
This is my new favorite Chrono Cross review. I'll be honest, I still maintain the game's story would be better without certain... Connections to Trigger, and instead maintained the focus on the many playable characters and their backstories, but your point about this being a "feelings" or "vibes" game, not a "how and why" game resonated with me.
I'm glad to see the game get a thorough and fair review. Too many people brush it off, and many miss out on the amazing gameplay, memorable setting, unique battle system, and awesome soundtrack just because it's overblown "bad" reputation from folks who wanted Trigger 2.
I feel like it's a little unjustifiable to expect Trigger 2 out of Cross, especially at the time because there were no JRPG's that were direct sequels to the original. Other then Ys which we only got 3 games at the time, and cross came out before "kingdom hearts" and "Golden Sun". honestly if there was a Trigger 2 where would it even go without repeating Trigger? That's why I don't want a third Chrono game what would the game even be about? And most of the staff has moved on from Square.
I think one of the things that sets it apart is literally that whole battle system never trying to copy someone else and yet not trying to be stuck in the formulaic "1 action per turn" stasis we were all used to. It's like how Super Mario RPG doesn't have anything to compare it to unless you start really stretching comparisons to things like Legend of Dragoon.
One of my best friends introduced me to it when 6th gen consoles were in full swing. Chrono Cross is a masterpiece and one of my best memories of PS1 as a kid.
There are many reasons, especially as a huge CT fan, why someone may not like CC… but! I think that as long as one can separate the 2 games, they will see that despite minor flaws and grievances, CC is one of the best JRPGs ever made and is a unique experience. I absolutely love it.
Trigger on snes converted me to a hardcore jrpg gamer, so when cross released, I admittedly had heavy expectations going in. I didn't hate it, but it was just so different and I ultimately shelved it for a few years. Once i finally got around to completing cross, it quickly became one of my all time favorites. The concepts and themes it presents are up there with the xeno/saga/blade games for me.
I already have a physical copy of this game's soundtrack on a 3 CD set shipped in from Japan that I have had for nearly 20 years.
There were only a few rpg’s I’ve always wanted to play, but slipped through the cracks in the ps1,2 Dreamcast era. Chrono Cross is near the top of my list. I’m currently about 3/4 the way through Grandia 2 (which I absolutely adore), and recently finished Front Mission 3. I remember being so disappointed not to see the cast from chrono trigger in chrono cross, so much that I missed playing it in favor of breath of Fire 3 and 4 when it was new(ish) We could only afford a few games here and there back then, and I remember making the choice.
Aside from people who either only played Chrono Trigger, or only played JRPG series where the games happen to include continuations of previous stories as well as Chrono Trigger, I've never understood why so many people hate on this game.
It's one of my all time favorites, but when i originally played it, I assumed it was going to be like most JRPGs where games in the same franchise are not related at all, so if anything, I was actually incredibly surprised and delighted when I reached the point in Chrono Cross where you learn the two games had ANY form of crossover lol
And definitely one of the best battle systems ever 🙂
I loved this game's music and combat. It was a bit weird to get used to at first but it grew on me. First game I can remember too that had a fast forward feature on it's new game+, made replaying it to go on the branching paths, see other endings, and collecting every unit way easier. I would almost say I enjoyed it more than Chrono Trigger. Fun fact too, the character Guile, is supposed to be Magus, but they decided not to go into that as they did not feel they could do his story justice in the sea of other characters, so they dulled his hair color and changed a few traits and just made him Guile, this explains a lot of his other traits though and he could very well still be Magus, but they left it up to the player's imagination.
You should check out the mobile game "Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space" btw. It is a gatcha game, and I get it if those are not your style, but it is a spiritual successor to Chrono Trigger. It has so many references to it. Worth a shot at the very least, and the story characters are actually decent enough to make it through a good chunk of the story. I no longer have a phone that could run it, so I stopped playing but I was a good bit in and still using a team of story units and the 1 5 star I got for free. It wasn't bad as a free to play. (turns out it is now on steam, so I might get back into it.)
You enjoy this much more than i did growing up. It may be time for me to give this another chance
Nice opening scene! Awesome recreation!
Update since I don't see it in the comments and didn't see a thing in the video at the time. A patch was released on all systems that fixes the framerate. 3D elements on the world map are now a solid 30 FPS (UI 60), and combat is just about a solid locked 60 (system depending and the final fight is locked 30 on the switch.)
A great game, appreciate your work and review Chrono Cross is a unique game and has a place in my heart. I could memorize the whole soundtrack it’s just sooooo goood
literally my number one favorite, all-time jrpg ever. No game will ever take it's crown for me. Idgaf what anyone else says. I love it.
wow man that room looks amazing!!
I love your reviews dude. I feel like you diagnosed exactly why I could never get into Chrono Cross back in the day. Cuz I was wanting Chrono trigger 2. I really like the way you dig into why trigger is a romp and that's okay but cross is not seen that way.
Absolutely agree, Chrono Cross, Dragon Quest 11s, and Octopath Traveler are probably the only Square games I have ever enjoyed. They are easily in my top 5 JRPGs.
Was never able to finish it whenever I started it back in PS1,
definitely need to get it next time I order from PlayAsia.
With the latest patch, the remaster is unequivocally the definitive version of the game to play
amazing video Derek, I love your show... BTW I just saw you in an old video in Happy Console Gamer's channel, the one where they were on a panel with AlphOmegaSin, you appeared in the very end on the first row of attendees :D
We also have a video we made together called RPG Chat that was a lot of fun :)
@@SuperDerek It was fun watching that as well.
thank you both, you guys are what RUclips should be all about. ❤
Wow great Review, to me this game is superior to chrono trigger…
Better music, better graphics and the characters were crazy looking!!
I also still have the original stradegy guide and i used to take hours looking at it, at the great pictures it has of the characters
Was waiting for the book to open by itself in the intro then I would’ve been super impressed 😂 but still looked really cool
One of my all time favorites, it really is unique.
my favorite JRPG. there's a certain charm to the ambience and mystery to it.
Great video!
One of the best JRPGS I have played in my life the game is sooooo good !!!
Thinking about all of the great rpgs that came out around this time. Its crazy that this is a game I loved so much and yet I don't think it is in my top 3 PS1 rpgs.
Chrono cross is at the same time rough and beautiful, maybe the best example of what was going on in square at the 5th gen.
Were there any differences between the PS and Switch version ? I haven’t played it on the switch yet.
New script, nothing major changed though. They added things like turning off encounters, speed controls from the start (instead of hiding it behind NG+) and a new, pretty "meh" ending if you finish both Radical Dreamers and Chrono Cross. The biggest thing they added are the higher fidelity graphics, new music on the title screen, and of course the localization of Radical Dreamers itself on the cart. Not having to switch discs was pretty nice. Autosave was also pretty handy!
Chrono Cross is one of my most favorite games of my childhood, I bought it again for the PS3 and then again for the PS4 with the remaster and enjoyed it so much.
My favorite characters are Serge, Riddel, Glenn, Razzly (yes, I suffer with that decision a lot), Harle and Guile.
Actually, I prefer Chrono Cross way more than Chrono Trigger.
The music is so good for this game
always had such a hard time getting into this one.
I played "Chrono cross" for the first time recently, and I did not mined the complicated story. the way the story is told is a lot like indie RPG's like "OFF by mortis ghost" or "Anodyne", the way those games tell there story is very similar. In those games you have a very nebulous goal, and a lot of inexplicable stuff happens, and you feel like your in the dark about the greater story until the end or at all. I guess I really like vague story's like that..... Also speaking of cool details you might not see in your first play through, if you bring Luccia into the fight against the 3 dragoons in Mt. pyre you get some unique dialogue.
Both Glenn and Luccia get unique dialogue. Even better if you bring them together.
Many years ago I was very into playing the Chrono Trigger game on the Snes. I used to like it a lot and also the FF series back then , especially FF3 (FF6). Then, the acclaimed 32 bit era came along with S Saturn and the PS . I thought we were gonna have a Chrono Trigger 2, but I somehow got disappointed because Chrono Cross was actually a new game experience. Same thing happened to me with Valkyrie and this new game called V Elysium.
Slight spoilers to those who haven’t finished the game.
This games story is only second to Xenogears. The complexity is beautiful. The music is the amongst the greatest soundtracks of all time. Not just JRPGs but of ALL TIME. The story has so much existential goodness. The game didn’t hold your hand. Or make you feel like some edge lord (squall, who I love btw). This game is art. And it absolutely connects to trigger. It’s not a side story. Not even close. This games theme of sacrifice for the “one true savior who will free Shala” at the expense of so many independent lives is one I’ve never seen before in gaming. Let alone done so well. This game is for adults. For deep thinkers. This and Xenogears tell stories that transcend the scope of basic video game stories. They challenge the self. Your view of this world. What is true morality.. god I miss the days when games had even half the life 90s RPGs had 😞
Another great review man, keep up the good work!
It's a wonderful game that's really ambitious and despite some of the utterly bizarre story choices it is a fantastic experience!
I always loved Chrono Cross from it's launch, even though I was & still am a huge Chrono Trigger fan. I understood complaints, but even as a kid had set realistic expectations for the game. I didn't judge it as a full Chrono Trigger sequel, but rather as it's own game attempting to carry the torch of Chrono a triggers design philosophy. Which to my kid brain was to make something unique, epic & that was nothing like what other JRPGs were once all the parts come together.
In that respect I always believed Chrono Cross was a great success. Sure I would've loved it to be more in line with Trigger, but realistically there's no way any game could follow up CT & not be looked down on.
I do wonder if people had realistic expectations set for them prior to launch or if the game didn't include the Chrono branding, if it would've been better appreciated at the time of its release.
Cross is my favorite video game of all time.
Another great review
Tried playing the remaster, and just wasn't enjoying it. I finished it when it originally came out, but I just couldn't get into it the second time. I think it's fine as its own game, but as a sequel to Chrono Trigger it's a huge let down.
I know that as a sequel to Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross isn't good in that department but when you treat it as it's own game that happens to be set in the same basic universe of Chrono Trigger, one will see a beautiful and amazing adventure with a great soundtrack and colorful characters. I remember playing this so much in middle school because I was going through a rough time (let's just say I had made friends with someone who wasn't a really good friend...) and I kinda used this to escape from that for awhile lol plus my mom was dating/marrying a new guy who became my stepdad who she had a baby with and you can almost imagine how tough that would be on a kid ^^;
But nowadays when I go back to play it, I go back to play it to enjoy the soundtrack and try different strategies against all the bosses.
To me, Trigger is a mythology in Cross universe.
I replayed this game last year and... It did not hold up. At least the music was still incredible. I might actually hate this game, but I'll listen to the soundtrack until the day I die.
3:44 While the grandfather paradox at the beginning of Chrono Trigger COULD be seen as a plot hole, there is actually a very clever and thematical coherent explanation for it. There is a RUclipsr called Lorerunner who digs deeper in this putative plot hole.
I was never the biggest fan of Chrono Trigger. I should have been, but I just preferred Final Fantasy and PC RPG's. So I didn't think the vast differences were a big deal at the time. While I have played through Chrono Trigger a few times now, and I do enjoy it, I have always preferred this one. Probably what I think is the most underrated PS1 JRPG. It is top tier for sure.
My favorite game ever.
Nice combat explanations.
I KNOW you want that book to fly open like it does in the CC intro lol.
Always liked Chrono Cross more than Trigger.
The footage was from the original game or swtich??.. Or emulator??
All gameplay was captured from the Switch release
I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, O Lord, show this also to thy servant: whether after death, as soon as every one of us yields up his soul, we shall be kept in rest until those times come when thou wilt renew the creation, or whether we shall be tormented at once?" 76 He answered me and said, "I will show you that also, but do not be associated with those who have shown scorn, nor number yourself among those who are tormented. 77 For you have a treasure of works laid up with the Most High; but it will not be shown to you until the last times.
78 Now, concerning death, the teaching is: When the decisive decree has gone forth from the Most High that a man shall die, as the spirit leaves the body to return again to him who gave it, first of all it adores the glory of the Most High. 79 And if it is one of those who have shown scorn and have not kept the way of the Most High, and who have despised his law, and who have hated those who fear the Most High -- 80 such spirits shall not enter into habitations, but shall immediately wander about in torments, ever grieving and sad, in seven ways.
81 The first way, because they have scorned the law of the Most High. 82 The second way, because they cannot now make a good repentance that they may live. 83 The third way, they shall see the reward laid up for those who have trusted the covenants of the Most High. 84 The fourth way, they shall consider the torment laid up for themselves in the last days. 85 The fifth way, they shall see how the habitations of the others are guarded by angels in profound quiet. 86 The sixth way, they shall see how some of them will pass over into torments. 87 The seventh way, which is worse than all the ways that have been mentioned, because they shall utterly waste away in confusion and be consumed with shame, and shall wither with fear at seeing the glory of the Most High before whom they sinned while they were alive, and before whom they are to be judged in the last times.
88 "Now this is the order of those who have kept the ways of the Most High, when they shall be separated from their mortal body. 89 During the time that they lived in it, they laboriously served the Most High, and withstood danger every hour, that they might keep the law of the Lawgiver perfectly. 90 Therefore this is the teaching concerning them: 91 First of all, they shall see with great joy the glory of him who receives them, for they shall have rest in seven orders.
92 The first order, because they have striven with great effort to overcome the evil thought which was formed with them, that it might not lead them astray from life into death. 93 The second order, because they see the perplexity in which the souls of the unrighteous wander, and the punishment that awaits them. 94 The third order, they see the witness which he who formed them bears concerning them, that while they were alive they kept the law which was given them in trust. 95 The fourth order, they understand the rest which they now enjoy, being gathered into their chambers and guarded by angels in profound quiet, and the glory which awaits them in the last days. 96 The fifth order, they rejoice that they have now escaped what is corruptible, and shall inherit what is to come; and besides they see the straits and toil from which they have been delivered, and the spacious liberty which they are to receive and enjoy in immortality. 97 The sixth order, when it is shown to them how their face is to shine like the sun, and how they are to be made like the light of the stars, being incorruptible from then on. 98 The seventh order, which is greater than all that have been mentioned, because they shall rejoice with boldness, and shall be confident without confusion, and shall be glad without fear, for they hasten to behold the face of him whom they served in life and from whom they are to receive their reward when glorified.
99 This is the order of the souls of the righteous, as henceforth is announced; and the aforesaid are the ways of torment which those who would not give heed shall suffer hereafter." 100 I answered and said, "Will time therefore be given to the souls, after they have been separated from the bodies, to see what you have described to me?" 101 He said to me, "They shall have freedom for seven days, so that during these seven days they may see the things of which you have been told, and afterwards they shall be gathered in their habitations."
102 I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, show further to me, thy servant, whether on the day of judgment the righteous will be able to intercede for the unrighteous or to entreat the Most High for them, 103 fathers for sons or sons for parents, brothers for brothers, relatives for their kinsmen, or friends for those who are most dear." 104 He answered me and said, "Since you have found favor in my sight, I will show you this also. The day of judgment is decisive and displays to all the seal of truth. Just as now a father does not send his son, or a son his father, or a master his servant, or a friend his dearest friend, to be ill or sleep or eat or be healed in his stead, 105 so no one shall ever pray for another on that day, neither shall any one lay a burden on another; for then every one shall bear his own righteousness and unrighteousness." 2 Esdras 2:31
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I loved Chrono Cross way more than Chrono Trigger. To me it’s the superior experience. It remains to this one of my favorite rpgs along with Legend of the Dragoons.
Hmm. I really appreciated your thoughts, but I was hoping you would go more in depth on specific scenes moments or characters that stuck with you, cuz honestly, I've always kinda hated this game and that's cuz I've always been a story and character first RPG player.
I'm pretty much in the same boat as you -- I bought this game as a kid, and while I will admit my expectations were way too high, it never really did a thing for me outside of the music. Honestly, I'm not even the world's biggest CT fan either, so it's not like I was expecting it to be CT2. I think the whacky characters and disjointed story turned me off. I tried to revisit the game via The Dark Id's let's play, but even the added structure and his humor couldn't raise the game in my estimation.
Still, as usual, you did a great job off describing the game and giving an overview of it. I get this is more of a spoiler-free overview/review than a deep-dive retrospective, so maybe, as with CC itself, my expectations might have missed the mark. For anyone interested in the era of RPGs, I think it's at least worth a glance.
Thanks for your great content!
This could be a cool idea actually for a follow up video, maybe. :)
DBZ Tree of Might came out way back in 1990 (and had little involvement from him, since Toriyama didn't really work on most of the old movies outside of doing some designs for a couple), and both Dr. Slump and DBZ were long over by the time Chrono Cross was made. I think Toriyama was just tied up with helping Horii on DQVII.
Hmm... weird. I'll need to sort out what went wrong in my research... But I think you're right. Must have been running low on energy that night. Thanks for the correction there.
@@SuperDerek I assume the mix up might be attributed to the release date of the uncut English redub for the film, which came out around 1998.
The Dr. Slump one might be due to there being another anime adaptation made in the late 90s (without much involvement from Toriyama, since he was done with the manga back in the early 80s).
u gonna check out harvestella?
Since Chrono Cross got the remaster treatment, i hope Chrono Trigger gets the remake, i would be up for either and HD2D or 3D butthe latter needs a new artist and a good graphical development team, just like how they did with trials of mana.