Bad news for Chrono Trigger Fans

GEC: Discuss gaming, computers and electronics and venture into the bizarre world of STGODs.

Moderator: Thanas

User avatar
The Kernel
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 7438
Joined: 2003-09-17 02:31am
Location: Kweh?!

Bad news for Chrono Trigger Fans

Post by The Kernel »

Dalton (and any other CT fans), I'm sorry to break the news to you but Square-Enix has given up their Chrono Break trademark. Details here.

It basically says that Square-Enix was never seriously working on a third Chrono Trigger game, and may never develop such a game. This may be possibly the worst news I've heard thusfar this year, so you'll have to excuse me while I go bawl my eyes out.

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
User avatar
Ghost Rider
Spirit of Vengeance
Posts: 27779
Joined: 2002-09-24 01:48pm
Location: DC...looking up from the gutters to the stars

Post by Ghost Rider »

Well that sucks.

Well still have my CT and CC(as well as FFC...hate the loading but has pretty CT cartoon cinemas).
MM /CF/WG/BOTM/JL/Original Warsie/ACPATHNTDWATGODW FOREVER!!

Sometimes we can choose the path we follow. Sometimes our choices are made for us. And sometimes we have no choice at all

Saying and doing are chocolate and concrete
User avatar
Dalton
For Those About to Rock We Salute You
For Those About to Rock We Salute You
Posts: 22637
Joined: 2002-07-03 06:16pm
Location: New York, the Fuck You State
Contact:

Post by Dalton »

Fucking son of a bitch. My sister's gonna be devastated.
Image
Image
To Absent Friends
Dalton | Admin Smash | Knight of the Order of SDN

"y = mx + bro" - Surlethe
"You try THAT shit again, kid, and I will mod you. I will
mod you so hard, you'll wish I were Dalton." - Lagmonster

May the way of the Hero lead to the Triforce.
User avatar
Stravo
Official SD.Net Teller of Tales
Posts: 12806
Joined: 2002-07-08 12:06pm
Location: NYC

Post by Stravo »

I've heard only good things about this game. Is this something I can pick up in a bargain bin and give it a whirl?
Wherever you go, there you are.

Ripped Shirt Monkey - BOTMWriter's Guild Cybertron's Finest Justice League
This updated sig brought to you by JME2
Image
User avatar
The Kernel
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 7438
Joined: 2003-09-17 02:31am
Location: Kweh?!

Post by The Kernel »

Stravo wrote:I've heard only good things about this game. Is this something I can pick up in a bargain bin and give it a whirl?
Fuck yes. Get a copy of Final Fantasy Chronicles to start you off (Playstation port of Chrono Trigger, along with Final Fantasy IV thrown in for good measure), then get Chrono Cross (another PS1 game) which is the sequel.

Best. Games. Ever.
User avatar
Stravo
Official SD.Net Teller of Tales
Posts: 12806
Joined: 2002-07-08 12:06pm
Location: NYC

Post by Stravo »

The Kernel wrote:
Stravo wrote:I've heard only good things about this game. Is this something I can pick up in a bargain bin and give it a whirl?
Fuck yes. Get a copy of Final Fantasy Chronicles to start you off (Playstation port of Chrono Trigger, along with Final Fantasy IV thrown in for good measure), then get Chrono Cross (another PS1 game) which is the sequel.

Best. Games. Ever.
Wait these are console games? Is there a PC version as I only own a battered PS1 somehwere in a closet.
Wherever you go, there you are.

Ripped Shirt Monkey - BOTMWriter's Guild Cybertron's Finest Justice League
This updated sig brought to you by JME2
Image
User avatar
The Kernel
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 7438
Joined: 2003-09-17 02:31am
Location: Kweh?!

Post by The Kernel »

Dalton wrote:Fucking son of a bitch. My sister's gonna be devastated.
I wouldn't give up total hope just yet. Considering that Square and Enix are now one company, that's twice as many people who would want to see another Chrono game (even though Enix only worked on Chrono Trigger).

The article just says that the never have seriously developed it up to this point, but from some of the comments made by Utematsu a few months back, it is clear that there is still interest in creating the game. It might take a few years, but its obvious the fan base is still there.
User avatar
The Kernel
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 7438
Joined: 2003-09-17 02:31am
Location: Kweh?!

Post by The Kernel »

Stravo wrote: Wait these are console games? Is there a PC version as I only own a battered PS1 somehwere in a closet.
No PC version, but both Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross are availibile on the Playstation. Chrono Trigger was originally an SNES game, but I still recommend getting the PS1 version since it contains extra animated cutscenes that add a lot of depth to the game.
User avatar
Stravo
Official SD.Net Teller of Tales
Posts: 12806
Joined: 2002-07-08 12:06pm
Location: NYC

Post by Stravo »

The Kernel wrote:
Stravo wrote: Wait these are console games? Is there a PC version as I only own a battered PS1 somehwere in a closet.
No PC version, but both Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross are availibile on the Playstation. Chrono Trigger was originally an SNES game, but I still recommend getting the PS1 version since it contains extra animated cutscenes that add a lot of depth to the game.
Thanks Kernel, I think I'll go dig it out this weekend
Wherever you go, there you are.

Ripped Shirt Monkey - BOTMWriter's Guild Cybertron's Finest Justice League
This updated sig brought to you by JME2
Image
User avatar
SyntaxVorlon
Sith Acolyte
Posts: 5954
Joined: 2002-12-18 08:45pm
Location: Places
Contact:

Post by SyntaxVorlon »

If its any indicator original mint copies of SNES chronotrigger go for ~$500. It's hella fun.
User avatar
Ghost Rider
Spirit of Vengeance
Posts: 27779
Joined: 2002-09-24 01:48pm
Location: DC...looking up from the gutters to the stars

Post by Ghost Rider »

Stravo wrote:
The Kernel wrote:
Stravo wrote: Wait these are console games? Is there a PC version as I only own a battered PS1 somehwere in a closet.
No PC version, but both Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross are availibile on the Playstation. Chrono Trigger was originally an SNES game, but I still recommend getting the PS1 version since it contains extra animated cutscenes that add a lot of depth to the game.
Thanks Kernel, I think I'll go dig it out this weekend
You may have to hunt down a bit for FFC(that and loading on that beast sucks)

But they are fun whimsical RPGs...so dig up that old PS1 and fire it up....if not they are at most $40-50 for the PS1 and $30 for the game(and you get another game to boot)

Cartwise...I have the orginal in good condition...so if I ever get desperate...much like many a comic....nah never will.
MM /CF/WG/BOTM/JL/Original Warsie/ACPATHNTDWATGODW FOREVER!!

Sometimes we can choose the path we follow. Sometimes our choices are made for us. And sometimes we have no choice at all

Saying and doing are chocolate and concrete
User avatar
The Kernel
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 7438
Joined: 2003-09-17 02:31am
Location: Kweh?!

Post by The Kernel »

Ghost Rider wrote: You may have to hunt down a bit for FFC(that and loading on that beast sucks)

But they are fun whimsical RPGs...so dig up that old PS1 and fire it up....if not they are at most $40-50 for the PS1 and $30 for the game(and you get another game to boot)

Cartwise...I have the orginal in good condition...so if I ever get desperate...much like many a comic....nah never will.
Gamestop has a preowned copy:

Here

It's a little pricey at $40, but well worth it since you get two classic games.

EDIT: They also have Chrono Cross Here for a reasonable $18. Well worth it.
User avatar
Shinova
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 10193
Joined: 2002-10-03 08:53pm
Location: LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Post by Shinova »

Who knows, it could've turned out bad. :wink:


And yes, get Chrono Trigger. One of the most satisying gameplay experiences given. :P
What's her bust size!?

It's over NINE THOUSAAAAAAAAAAND!!!!!!!!!
User avatar
Dalton
For Those About to Rock We Salute You
For Those About to Rock We Salute You
Posts: 22637
Joined: 2002-07-03 06:16pm
Location: New York, the Fuck You State
Contact:

Post by Dalton »

My sister has an original CT cart, and of course we both have the SNES ROM (which is legal since we have the cart). She will not part with it for any amount of money. It is a treasured object. She has Magus tattooed on her leg.

I've been considering picking up FFC, too. But yeah, CT is well worth it if you're into RPGs since it's the greatest RPG ever made.

Chrono Cross wasn't as good for me though.
Last edited by Dalton on 2004-01-13 05:09pm, edited 2 times in total.
Image
Image
To Absent Friends
Dalton | Admin Smash | Knight of the Order of SDN

"y = mx + bro" - Surlethe
"You try THAT shit again, kid, and I will mod you. I will
mod you so hard, you'll wish I were Dalton." - Lagmonster

May the way of the Hero lead to the Triforce.
User avatar
General Zod
Never Shuts Up
Posts: 29211
Joined: 2003-11-18 03:08pm
Location: The Clearance Rack
Contact:

Post by General Zod »

i only hope that they do decide to ultimately make the third installment. it'd be much nicer to see than another final fantasy. long as they don't make the mistake they did with chrono cross and put in all those characters.
"It's you Americans. There's something about nipples you hate. If this were Germany, we'd be romping around naked on the stage here."
User avatar
The Kernel
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 7438
Joined: 2003-09-17 02:31am
Location: Kweh?!

Post by The Kernel »

If you haven't played CT on the PS1, then you should certainly pick it up. The load times for the menu are bad, but the animated sequences, though a little rough, are great, as are the extra features (art and such). Particularly nice are the new animated ending sequences, but I won't give them away (suffice to say they add quite a lot :wink: ).
User avatar
Joe
Space Cowboy
Posts: 17314
Joined: 2002-08-22 09:58pm
Location: Wishing I was in Athens, GA

Post by Joe »

A few months ago I heard about SquareEnix releasing Final Fantasy Chronicles under the greatest hits label; I don't know if this is true, but if it is you'll save a LOT of money on Chrono Trigger, plus get the excellent FFIV as well.

All right, here you go.

Directly from SquareEnix.
Last edited by Joe on 2004-01-13 05:10pm, edited 1 time in total.
Image

BoTM / JL / MM / HAB / VRWC / Horseman

I'm studying for the CPA exam. Have a nice summer, and if you're down just sit back and realize that Joe is off somewhere, doing much worse than you are.
User avatar
The Kernel
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 7438
Joined: 2003-09-17 02:31am
Location: Kweh?!

Post by The Kernel »

Joe wrote:A few months ago I heard about SquareEnix releasing Final Fantasy Chronicles under the greatest hits label; I don't know if this is true, but if it is you'll save a LOT of money on Chrono Trigger, plus get the excellent FFIV as well.
Read up in the thread a bit. :P

Okay, so that everyone knows this, Final Fantasy Chronicles has a port of the SNES version of Chrono Trigger. In addition it has a number of extras including animated cutscenes (good ones, although the frame rate is low) and a ton of extras including art, bestiaries, etc. The translation is the same as the SNES (althought FF IV has been heavily rewritten).

Go here for the Gamespot review.
User avatar
Joe
Space Cowboy
Posts: 17314
Joined: 2002-08-22 09:58pm
Location: Wishing I was in Athens, GA

Post by Joe »

The thread doesn't say anything about FFC being released as a Greatest Hit for only $20.
Image

BoTM / JL / MM / HAB / VRWC / Horseman

I'm studying for the CPA exam. Have a nice summer, and if you're down just sit back and realize that Joe is off somewhere, doing much worse than you are.
User avatar
The Kernel
Emperor's Hand
Posts: 7438
Joined: 2003-09-17 02:31am
Location: Kweh?!

Post by The Kernel »

*smacks head*

I'm an idiot that can't read. :wink:
User avatar
Ghost Rider
Spirit of Vengeance
Posts: 27779
Joined: 2002-09-24 01:48pm
Location: DC...looking up from the gutters to the stars

Post by Ghost Rider »

For a greatest hit...well worth the price then.
MM /CF/WG/BOTM/JL/Original Warsie/ACPATHNTDWATGODW FOREVER!!

Sometimes we can choose the path we follow. Sometimes our choices are made for us. And sometimes we have no choice at all

Saying and doing are chocolate and concrete
User avatar
Damaramu
Jedi Master
Posts: 1449
Joined: 2002-07-06 04:09am
Location: Texas
Contact:

Post by Damaramu »

Then I guess this will be good news from me:

Final Fantasy Chronicles was indeed released under the greatest hits line.

During Christmas, I picked up a copy at Best Buy for $20.....looked at the packaging and saw the new Square Enix logo.

Go and get a copy now!! :twisted:
User avatar
Alan Bolte
Sith Devotee
Posts: 2611
Joined: 2002-07-05 12:17am
Location: Columbus, OH

Post by Alan Bolte »

[quote="Dalton"]My sister has an original CT cart, and of course we both have the SNES ROM (which is legal since we have the cart). She will not part with it for any amount of money. It is a treasured object. She has Magus tattooed on her leg.[quote]

:shock:
Pic?

I loved Chrono Trigger, and I'm not even an RPG fan. It was just good. Great music, too.
User avatar
Joe
Space Cowboy
Posts: 17314
Joined: 2002-08-22 09:58pm
Location: Wishing I was in Athens, GA

Post by Joe »

I have a CT cart as well.

Come to think of it, I'd better grab it next time I'm home. I'd hate for my mom to sell it for 50 cents in a garage sale, thinking I no longer need it.
Image

BoTM / JL / MM / HAB / VRWC / Horseman

I'm studying for the CPA exam. Have a nice summer, and if you're down just sit back and realize that Joe is off somewhere, doing much worse than you are.
User avatar
Anarchist Bunny
Foul, Cruel, and Bad-Tempered Rodent
Posts: 5458
Joined: 2002-07-12 02:08am
Contact:

Post by Anarchist Bunny »

Damn.



I like your sig Kernal.
//This Line Blank as of 7/15/07\\
Ornithology Subdirector: SD.net Dept. of Biological Sciences
Wiilite
Image
Post Reply