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Chrono Trigger review |
GRAPHICS: The graphics in Chrono Trigger are very good for it's
time. Since there is no way to compare FMV or 3D versus 2D on the Super
Nintendo, we'll just say that the graphics are good, that's all there
is to say about this one.
Note: If you have only played this on an emulator, you haven't played
Chrono Trigger at it's best. The graphics on an emulator may be distorted
at times where there are fancy effects.
SOUND: The music in Chrono Trigger was pretty good, and the
sound effects were crisp. The music was the main thing that amazed me
in the sound category. Well worth the listen.
Note: Like graphics, the sound effects may be strange at times.
STORYLINE: Chrono Trigger has a very unique storyline, and I
liked it quite a bit. Traveling through time to kill an evil creature
is neat because since you can change history, you can change the ending,
so that adds more to the game.
ADDICTIVE FACTOR: Very addicting due to the fact that you can
play the game from the start with your old file's experienced characters.
This means there are endless ways to beat the game. You seem to be able
to choose your path in this game occasionally, which can affect your
outcome. Another addictive feature is the Technique system. I'd play the
game for a while to just learn all the techniques. And finally, there
are the mysterious black treasure boxes, pyramids (Hint, hint...), and
doors that can't be accessed until later in the game, so there is
another thing to come back for......
FEATURES AND INNOVATION: The battle system in Chrono Trigger is
unique, even though it is found in some other games (I think). You can
"see" your opponents, and when you engage in battle, the only thing that
happens is a combat menu popping up, meaning the battle takes place on
the very screen that you engaged battle in.... The technique system was
also new, whenever multiple characters learn a technique, they can
occasionally combine them into double, or even triple attacks. And one
more thing I found interesting about the battle system was the fact that
when it was one of your characters turns, and then another character was
ready, you could easily switch from one character to another by simply
scrolling left or right. I found that convienient.
OVERALL: This has been another one of my Squaresoft favorites.
I can say it just plain ol' rules. If you liked Xenogears, and have
missed out on this one, I must say you would adore this.
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