Check out the review of FF: Crystal Chronicles, and find out how Nintendo games are faring on the Japanese sales charts.
In this week's Top 30, F-Zero GX (GC) debuts at fourth place. Following
behind are Super Mario Advance 4 (GBA) and Kirby's Air Ride (GC) at fifth
and sixth place, respectively. Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire (GBA) hold on to
the ninth place after thirty-four weeks. Korokke! 2 (GBA), a game based on
a comic from Konami, slides from seven to ten. Boktai drops out of the top
ten to twelfth place in its second week. Shining Soul II (GBA) and Onimusha
Tatics (GBA) surface at thirteenth and fourteenth, respectively.
Animal Forest e+ (GC) and Jikkyo Powerful Pro Yakkyu 10 grab the sixteenth
and seventeenth spots, respectively. Mother 1+2 slips to twenty-two.
Viewtiful Joe (GC) and Made in Wario (GBA) managed to hold on to the
twenty-ninth and last spot, respectively.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was the only Nintendo game reviewed
this week. The first GameCube game from Square Enix receives a gold mark with the
score of 32 (9,8,7,8). Here are the comments from the reviewers:
"I see! Although 1 to 4 players can play, the gameplay changes
depending on the number of players. Very well thought out! By connecting
the GBA, each player's role becomes more distinct. In a way, it is as
exciting as in sports. For players that can gather enough friends, please
give the game a try! The graphics also stand out among other GC games."
"The story and world are unique like a fairy tale. Plus, the rules and
system are natural and unique. It plays like any other action RPG, but feels
very different. An interesting point is that the gameplay changes not
only because of difficulty but as well as multiple ways of playing. An
abundance of gameplay elements are in the game. The more you play, the more
enjoyable it gets."
"The one player mode feels a bit lonely as the gameplay tends to become
routine. However, the game becomes more interesting in the multiplayer
mode, where players can execute combination magic and work together to beat
the boss. The fun factor is doubled. The ability to bring your own
characters is a novel thing, but the fact that the guest cannot bring back
items from the game is a bit disappointing."
"In the multiplayer mode, allowing players to join anytime and get into
the game is a plus. Though that makes the story a bit weak. It is also
good that, depending on the number of players, the gameplay changes. There's plenty of action, and combination magic is also fun. There is more than
meets the eye."