What's the difference between Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross?

First of all, Chrono Cross went back to random battles. There are team attacks (sort of) in the game as well, but they were not as fleshed out and easy to use compared to Chrono Trigger's. At its heart, Chrono Trigger was just a tweaked version of Final Fantasy, but one that was tweaked to RPG perfection.

Is Chrono Cross the same as Chrono Trigger?

Therefore, Chrono Cross is not a sequel to Chrono Trigger. Had it been, it would have been called Chrono Trigger 2. Our main objective for Chrono Cross was to share a little bit of the Chrono Trigger worldview, while creating a completely different game as a means of providing new entertainment to the player.

Is Chrono Cross better than trigger?

Primarily because it's a sequel to Chrono Trigger, which is more typically presented as one of the greatest RPGs of all time. Chrono Cross is generally considered to be good, but not sa good as Chrono Trigger. It does have a lot of good points though. The music is excellent.

Should I play Chrono Cross or Chrono Trigger first?

Yeah, I recommend playing ChronoTrigger first if you have both, but while the connection is strong, Serge's story makes as much since with or without the CT context. You don't necessarily NEED to, but there are a TON of callbacks to Trigger and I think it makes Chrono Cross more impactful if you do play Trigger first.

Do any Chrono Trigger characters appear in Chrono Cross?

Crono, Marle, and Lucca, three of the main playable characters from Chrono Trigger, appear in Chrono Cross, but they are neither playable nor major characters.

Chrono Trigger // Chrono Cross

Is Chrono Cross a sequel to Chrono Trigger?

It's an indirect sequel. But it's not a true sequel. It is literally a direct sequel. Chrono Trigger events influence directly Chrono Cross and it resolves plot points created specifically in that game.

How many endings does Chrono Cross have?

How many endings does Chrono Cross have? Chrono Cross has at least 11 endings, though you can only access most of them during New Game+.

Is Chrono Cross grindy?

Chrono Cross is a wonderful example of a game that doesn't necessarily reward the player when it comes to grinding. Players can't earn EXP outside of winning boss battles, which makes grinding against common enemies entirely useless.

What is the best Chrono Trigger version?

Super NES (1995)

The original release still looks gorgeous, with character designer Akira Toriyama's distinctive art style lending well to the graphics. Yasunori Mitsuda's iconic music remains one of the very best video game soundtracks, and the Super NES version is still the best-sounding one.

What is the correct order for Chrono Cross?

Chrono Cross Element Order

That order is yellow, red, green, blue, black, white, and then Chrono Cross, and the following section outlines a strategy that should help players consistently execute this requirement.

Who is the hardest enemy in Chrono Trigger?

Lavos, the antagonist and final endgame boss of Squaresoft's time travelling SNES classic Chrono Trigger, is one of the toughest foes to grace 16-bit systems, thanks to its numerous forms and vast reserves of hit points, but unusually, you can fight him much earlier on in the game if you so choose.

How many hours is Chrono Trigger game?

When focusing on the main objectives, Chrono Trigger is about 23 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 42½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Does Chrono Trigger have multiple endings?

Chrono Trigger has a variety of endings, some of which can be minutely altered depending on game events. Below you can find how to activate each ending, as well as a short summary. The extra endings require a New Game + to view.

Why is Chrono Trigger so expensive?

Chrono Trigger is an example of a trifecta: supply, demand, and quality have come together to keep the resale prices of the game much higher than most of its contemporaries. To put it simply, it's a good game, with a superb reputation, and lots of people want it.

Why is Chrono Trigger considered the best?

But there's no other game as synonymous with role-playing greatness than Chrono Trigger, a game that managed to outshine its highly regarded contemporaries and land the number three spot on our list of best games of all time thanks to its complex plot, lovable cast of characters, and ambitious technical achievements.

Is Chrono Cross still good?

But even in a no-frills package, Chrono Cross remains a great game. And the things that made it stand out initially — that complex narrative, the huge cast, the oddly compelling world — are what keep it interesting more than two decades later.

Why is Chrono Trigger rare?

Chrono Trigger is not a rare game, and the cartridge alone can be bought for twenty bucks with a watchful eye and patience. The labeling of the game as rare may simply be a ploy to attract more buyers and increase the perceived value of the game.

Is Chrono Trigger short?

These days, we often think of JRPGs as experiences that can be close to 100 hours long. Compared to them, Chrono Trigger is succinct. You can finish with the best ending (Chrono Trigger has bunch of endings you can unlock through different means) in about 20 hours.

Is Chrono Trigger a hard game?

Chrono Trigger is an easy game to recommend, not only because it's a very good game but because it's so accessible, even people who don't enjoy playing RPGs will have fun with this game. If I had to recommend only one JRPG from the 90's to people who haven't played older JRPGs, I'd recommend Chrono Trigger.

How many hours does it take to beat Chrono Cross?

When focusing on the main objectives, Chrono Cross is about 35 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 63 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Can I play Chrono Cross before Chrono Trigger?

It has returning characters and returning themes in many ways, and missing it out on them would change your experience. Cross is definitely a Trigger sequel, even more so than most sequels in the genre.

What was so good about Chrono Cross?

A major aspect of what made Chrono Cross so great was its combat system. This still rings true 22 years later with the Radical Dreamers edition. It features a slightly more complex system than its predecessor Chrono Trigger but it retains the fast-paced streamlined transition between exploration and combat.

Can you refuse kid in Chrono Cross?

*Spoilers follow* I don't know if this is common knowledge, but you can always refuse Kid. One time I played, I wondered "How long can I push Kid off before she force joins my party?" She's the second most important character after Serge, so I figured eventually it would happen.

Do I save kid in Chrono Cross?

Chrono Cross: Should You Save Kid

It is recommended that players do not choose to actively save Kid during a first playthrough, instead selecting the "I don't know" or "there's nothing we can do" dialogue options.

What is the max level in Chrono Cross?

The important thing to note about all this is that while your characters can ultimately achieve a maximum Star Level of 99, there are nowhere near enough bosses to accomplish this in a single playthrough.