The Stuff of DreamsThe Stuff of Dreams
    

Posted on Dec 20th 2013 at 02:01:39 AM by (ReddMcKnight)
Posted under PSX, ChronoCross



NOTE: This entry WILL contain spoilers from the game. Direct yourself to another page if you don't want to spoil the game for yourself. Otherwise, read on.

Everyone who knows me knows that I love Chrono Cross. It's my favorite game ever. Lately though, people have been asking me WHY I love it so much, and just what it is that makes it the best game ever. Well, here's the story:

I can't recall exactly when I discovered this game, but I do remember how. My best friend brought this game to my attention. When he did, I didn't think too much of it. It was obviously a sequel to Chrono Trigger, which I wasn't too fond of. Then I started it up...

Right away, it's impressive opening lines and movie captivated me. I was most impressed, as the quality of the game was better than anything I had experienced since Super Mario RPG. Once I started a New Game, I was greeted with 3 Characters emerging from an elevator (after the introduction movie of course).

It started out with what was clearly some serious stuff. Then your Character wakes up, as it was actually a premonition of things to come.

Anyway, it only gets better from there, as what unfolds is the greatest story ever seen in a video game. As I played the game, I only became more impressed with it, and when I finally achieved the true ending, I cried manly tears. I was upset that it was over, but I was happy that it came to a nice, ultimately wrapped-up, conclusion.

Along with the main story, there are over 40 different characters to recruit, several side-quests, and what's more, the optional, secret boss isn't just a powerful enemy in this game, but he also has a tragic backstory that ties into the Main Story, which is something you don't see in RPGs of today.

All of this and more is what makes this game my favorite game ever, and THAT is why it's the best game ever. There are other games which have received a perfect score from me, but this one is sentimental to me, which is why no other game can top it. Me and my brother will forever debate over this and his favorite, Final Fantasy VII, but he's always going to lose. I can think of 50 reasons why this game is better than that sorry piece of game, and I will defend it until the end of gaming comes.

The bottom line is, Chrono Cross just has more heart than other RPGs. It came along at the end of what I call The Golden Age of RPGs, and ended it with a bang. As I've said time and time again, no game will ever top this one. Period.

Thanks for reading!


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You said it all, man!  Being used to Japanese gaming sequels, I didn't expect the connects to the first game near the end, and the best part is I was on the cusp of it for years and didn't know!  I bought the game new on release day, played about 70% through it, and set it down for 2008 or 2009 when I heard the Chrono Cross Retronauts podcast.  Then, armed with the knowledge of the backstory, I dug out my memory card and pushed forward.  The ending was worth it.

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