Why is Chrono Cross not a sequel?

When creating a series, one method is to carry over a basic system, improving upon it as the series progresses, but our stance has been to create a completely new and different world from the ground up, and to restructure the former style. Therefore, Chrono Cross is not a sequel to Chrono Trigger.

Why is Chrono Cross so different from Chrono Trigger?

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 a worthy sequel?

As it was not a direct sequel that the vast majority had hoped for, it took some time for Chrono Cross to establish itself as a worthy story expansion and grow on fans of its predecessor. While there is no doubt that the two Chrono installments offer different experiences, they are inextricably related.

Is Chrono Cross a bad sequel?

The cliche is to say that Chrono Cross is a bad sequel, but a great game. Related: PS1 RPGs With Mechanics That Were Ahead Of Their TimeThe truth is, Chrono Cross is actually a great sequel, a great game, and it has a ton going for it.

Are Chrono Cross and Chrono Trigger connected?

Chrono Cross is absolutely a sequel to Chrono Trigger, and deals with many of the repercussions of that game - but by the same token, the actual core stories of Cross and Trigger are about as related as your average two Final Fantasy games - more a sharing of themes and ideas than anything else.

Chrono Cross is NOT a Sequel to Chrono Trigger... But it Kind of is

Should I play Chrono Cross before trigger?

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.

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.

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.

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.

How many endings did 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+.

What was the point of Chrono Cross?

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.

Does Chrono Cross have a true ending?

The first two (True and Bad endings) can be unlocked during your first playthrough (make sure to save right before the final boss on Opassa Beach and reload to get the other ending). The remaining ten endings can only be done in New Game+.

Is Lucca in Chrono Cross?

She is the best friend of the protagonist Crono and is instrumental in advancing the story multiple times. She also appears in Chrono Cross as the caretaker to one of its protagonists, Kid. Official art for Lucca Ashtear.

Why does Chrono Cross have 2 moons?

In Chrono Cross, two moons exist; the second one came into existence when Dinopolis was pulled into the Keystone Dimension. Apparently, the moon of the Reptite world was pulled with the city. It is a crimson color. The moon indigenous to the planet has strangely changed colors to pure white in the game.

What is the hardest fight in Chrono Trigger?

Lavos From Chrono Trigger Is Still One Of The Hardest JRPG Bosses. The final boss of the remake-deserving JRPG Chrono Trigger is the alien parasite Lavos. Although this boss has three stages, it's possible to skip the first one if players take certain actions to reach this point.

Can you recruit Glenn if you save Kid?

Is it possible to recruit Glenn later in the game if you choose to save Kid early on? You can only get him by using the Chrono Cross to call the characters you unlocked in another playthrough. If you chose to save Kid, you will not get the Glenn of that game.

Is it possible to save Lucca's mom?

To save her, you need to figure out that the password is her name within a time limit and somehow enter it even though there isn't a password entry screen. Lucca's mother finds herself in trouble - entering the machine's password is the only way to save her!

Who did Kid marry in Chrono Cross?

Kid and Serge would wed, while Schala searched for Janus in time.

What is the max level in Chrono Cross?

One of these is from an optional fight, so upon beating the game you will have attained either Star Level 47 or 48. 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.

What is the hardest boss in Chrono Cross?

Regarded as the toughest boss in the game, Criosphinx is a Secret Earth Dragon Boss in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers that drops the legendary Sunglasses, an accessory that boosts damage and healing output by 25%. The Criosphinx's lair can be found within a cavern of the Earth Dragon Isle in Another World.

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.

Who is Chrono Trigger wife?

Ayla (Japanese: エイラ, Hepburn: Eira) is a fictional character in the 1995 video game Chrono Trigger.

What is the best character to use in Chrono Cross?

Who is the secret boss in Chrono Cross?

Ozzie is a secret boss appearing in Chrono Cross. He fights alongside Flea and Slash at the Bend of Time in New Game Plus.