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Title: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on July 02, 2008, 12:10:00 AM
Countdown site (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ctds/)
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Post by: Kairon on July 02, 2008, 12:15:14 AM
wow!
... I gues this means it's not coming to VC? T_T
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Post by: Adrock on July 02, 2008, 12:30:12 AM
I almost posted this earlier, but I wasn't sure if it was still a rumor. I'd personally rather have Chrono 3, but since that won't happen, I'll take anything I can, even though I already have this on SNES. Hopefully, Chrono Cross will get re-released too.
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Post by: w3stfa11 on July 02, 2008, 12:47:53 AM
This is awesome news! I haven't played CT in about 6 years. Is it really rumored to come out this year? That'll just be icing on the cake.
Btw, first post. (Hi!)
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Post by: Caliban on July 02, 2008, 12:58:42 AM
Cool. Now I will be able to legally play a copy of Chrono Trigger.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on July 02, 2008, 01:06:08 AM
I haven't played this so I want to know what the fuss is about.I need to grab a DS. Welcome w3stfa11. If you would like to introduce yourself. There is a thread in General Chat for such things.
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 02, 2008, 01:30:59 AM
I wonder if it will be like FFIII and FFIV where it is remade instead of ported.
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on July 02, 2008, 01:48:30 AM
I wonder if it will be like FFIII and FFIV where it is remade instead of ported.
I just kind of assumed that it would be, but thinking about it that would mean it's coming out years from now or Square Enix has been really good at preventing leaks.
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Post by: Mario on July 02, 2008, 02:10:19 AM
I'm not going to even care until an english release is confirmed.
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Post by: Ghisy on July 02, 2008, 04:54:54 AM
OMG, this is HUGE!!! o_O
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Post by: KDR_11k on July 02, 2008, 06:01:58 AM
I'll probably buy it either way since I never played CT before.
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Post by: RABicle on July 02, 2008, 06:05:27 AM
Im glad it's DS and not GBA. I cant trust GBA ports after the kick to the nuts that Tales of Phantasia was.
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Post by: TheFleece on July 02, 2008, 06:45:20 AM
I haven't played Chrono Trigger in years, I hope they just port the original and not release a complicated remake, sometimes 3d isn't the best way to present something and Chrono Trigger had great art that should be retained. *hopes*
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Post by: Spak-Spang on July 02, 2008, 10:02:21 AM
I loved the original Chrono Trigger. I beat it over 3 times with the new game + feature, and because of that feature and the fun story, and game play that didn't really resort to grinding too much.
That said, I don't see myself revisiting the game again. Mainly because, I don't want to go through beating the game again without all my levels I earned and items I found. That being said...I never did get to beat the game on the two hardest times to beat the game. (The very beginning with just you and the girl, and that time you had to fight the cult and the final boss.)
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Post by: KDR_11k on July 02, 2008, 11:15:32 AM
It would seem silly to release a 2D port when they have been remaking the 16 bit FFs...
That said, with this timeline, I can't help but think that all this is is a 2D port.
You know what? A straight port would actually be a-ok with me. I've played CT, but never beat it, and since this one has never been re-released for a system I own, I wouldn't mind getting the original with the awesome sprite art.
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Post by: EasyCure on July 02, 2008, 12:03:38 PM
i might think about buying this since its one of those games i missed out on that everyone raves about. I actually owned it second hand (not even sure where i got it from) but i couldnt get into it for some reason, so i gave it to my friend who was more into RPGs than i was at the time.
i'm sure he still has it but he's hard to get a hold of so i cant even borrow my own damn game. what do you guys think, should i try to get my game back from my friend, should i borrow vudu's and kill his battery ;-) or should i consider the DS release?
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Post by: KDR_11k on July 02, 2008, 01:52:04 PM
It's hudge but is it enought? Some idiot stole my lolies and all I got was this lousy quote
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 02, 2008, 02:21:09 PM
It seems FF13's bankruptcy crisis has kicked into high gear.
In order for Square to maintain funding and production on its "next-generation" Alamo, it has to pull out the Holy Grail of ports to feed off the hardcore for one last shot at financing their very own doom.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on July 02, 2008, 03:40:56 PM
Here is some more info. Http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=1394
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Post by: Ghisy on July 02, 2008, 06:50:55 PM
Oh, the lolz!!! (that was a cheap joke though...) But yeah, back on topic, according to the press release, it will be an "enhanced" port so it should be 2D! YAY for that!
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Post by: TheFleece on July 03, 2008, 01:49:20 AM
It seems FF13's bankruptcy crisis has kicked into high gear.
In order for Square to maintain funding and production on its "next-generation" Alamo, it has to pull out the Holy Grail of ports to feed off the hardcore for one last shot at financing their very own doom.
I suspect the whole theory and have for some time now. Does Square Enix have any real ideas for games? Just because the games are classic doesn't mean they have to be remade and considering FF's insane epicness it gets old and done faster than you can care. At least it's Chrono Trigger and not another FF remake.
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Post by: Chozo Ghost on July 03, 2008, 09:20:43 AM
I'll buy this. I never actually played the original SNES Chrono Trigger, so this is completely new for me. Plus, the additional touches like the dual screens and extra dungeon sweeten the deal. Hopefully if this sells enough copies it will motivate SE to make a sequel for either the DS or the Wii.
And I really think we're due for Super Mario RPG to either be remade or sequelized. So everyone on this site better get this game, because the better this one sells the more likely Square-Enix will get off their asses and give us other stuff.
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Post by: Mashiro on July 03, 2008, 09:38:02 AM
Well, CT already had a sequel, Crono Cross.
I dunno how I feel about another CT sequel. Unless they bring all the original main team members (aka "The Dream Team") back for another go at the series I would say its best to leave it alone . . . as Crono Cross did not live up to many peoples expectations.
I'm very curious if the extra dungeon will be "singing mountain" as it was never finished for the original title and it had awesome BG music and all ::fantasizes::
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Post by: RABicle on July 03, 2008, 11:34:35 AM
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Post by: Mashiro on July 04, 2008, 03:55:15 AM
Insta-buy!
Thank goodness they aren't changing it <3 the original style!
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Post by: Adrock on July 04, 2008, 02:49:39 PM
It would have been nice if Square-Enix comepletely remade the game in 2D to take advantage of the DS. CT is a 13 year old game and as such does look dated. However, I'd take straight port over 3D remake any day. I wonder if the DS version will have the animated cutscenes from the PS1 port.
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Post by: Mashiro on July 06, 2008, 01:04:32 PM
http://www.chronotrigger.jp/ (http://www.chronotrigger.jp/) now has a movie preview thing though it doesn't show off the dual screen use. ::glee:: I can't wait.
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Post by: blackfootsteps on July 09, 2008, 08:28:32 PM
I'd prefer this on VC but I've only played the beginning (emulated) so this is a buy for me.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on July 12, 2008, 03:47:10 PM
For those that want to grab this Gamestop has opened pre-orders.
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on July 13, 2008, 05:27:32 AM
What is this **** it looks like a SNES game what a gimmick for toddlers.
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Post by: AV on July 19, 2008, 01:27:01 AM
I heard great things about this but I'm not sure if its for me.
RPG I loved:
Final Fantasy IV Final Fantasy VI Super Mario RPG Super Paper Mario Mario and Luigi : Superstar Saga Zelda: Twilight Princes
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Post by: BeautifulShy on July 19, 2008, 02:39:42 AM
Um Vega Zelda isn't a Rpg. It is a action-adventure. Rpg comes in to play when you level up.
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Post by: Chozo Ghost on July 19, 2008, 05:18:42 AM
But you do level up in Zelda when you get a heart container or when you get a master sword, or whatever.
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Post by: Dasmos on July 19, 2008, 06:22:32 AM
mario is a rpg too, you level up when you get a mushroom or fire flower! you also collect coins (or exp. points) from enemies which helps you level up too!
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Post by: vudu on July 19, 2008, 10:23:36 AM
That right there tells me you should love this game. Anyone who hasn't already experienced it on SNES needs to check out the DS port.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on July 19, 2008, 12:51:27 PM
Alright you are right. What about in Madden where you during the preseason you get points for your different stats.Or Tiger woods where you can buy different clubs to affect your drive or different shoes that affect different things?
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on July 19, 2008, 04:53:33 PM
Alright you are right. What about in Madden where you during the preseason you get points for your different stats.Or Tiger woods where you can buy different clubs to affect your drive or different shoes that affect different things?
Lol, that reminds me of a few years ago when Nintendo Power did an article about how sports games were similar to RPGs because of things like that and then they got a ton of angry letters from people who didn't want to hear that.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on July 19, 2008, 05:06:26 PM
Yeah I read that as well. I didn't know that happened... I guess that would explain NP not talking about it since.
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Post by: Adrock on July 19, 2008, 07:32:50 PM
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 25, 2008, 05:38:42 PM
Tentacle Rice! Tentacle Rice! Tentacle Rice!
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Post by: vudu on July 25, 2008, 05:45:50 PM
Every single one of SE's DS games have been priced at $40. Why is this a shock to anyone?
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 25, 2008, 06:46:40 PM
Oh you know why this is dumb? I thought this was the Fire Emblem thread ;) woops
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Post by: Ghisy on July 26, 2008, 04:34:40 AM
This should be $29.95. Period.
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Post by: Galford on July 29, 2008, 01:47:54 AM
Will this version have the extra ending which links CT to CC??
I need to hear more about which extras are being included before I purchase.
Chrono Cross was an obtuse game. You either learned how it worked or it raped you. There is really no middle ground to it...
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Post by: Flames_of_chaos on August 18, 2008, 10:04:18 PM
Press release time boys!
CHRONO TRIGGER COMES TO NINTENDO DS ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008
One of the Greatest RPGs of All Time Returns This Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES (August 18, 2008) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that its highly anticipated Nintendo DS™ title CHRONO TRIGGER® will ship to North American retailers on November 25, 2008. A groundbreaking RPG that became an instant classic, CHRONO TRIGGER is set to be one of the most compelling handheld titles available this holiday season.
Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS, this newly enhanced edition maintains all of the game’s original elements and spirit while introducing portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch Screen functionality.
Originally released in 1995 on the Super NES® and subsequently shipping more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER is critically acclaimed as one of the greatest video games of all time. Praise continued to be showered upon the title at last month’s E3 2008 Media and Business Summit, with CHRONO TRIGGER receiving accolades including “Best RPG” and “Best DS Game.”
Players can look forward to a reunion with CHRONO TRIGGER’s multifaceted storyline, memorable soundtrack and exhilarating gameplay this November.
STORY
When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono’s race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.
FEATURES
* A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time * An inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda * Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills * Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world * Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual-screen presentation and Touch Screen functionality * Brand-new dungeons and an Arena mode add exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic
CHRONO TRIGGER is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ctds.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on August 18, 2008, 11:42:37 PM
I can't wait for this game!
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Post by: Adrock on August 19, 2008, 12:21:17 AM
I don't see mention of the anime cinemas from the PS1 version. Awww....
I prefer the new dungeons over the cutscenes, but I'd still rather have both.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on August 23, 2008, 06:41:16 PM
Box Art (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=53612)
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Post by: Stogi on August 23, 2008, 10:10:37 PM
hehehe
That box art is awesome! Frogman is back bitch!
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Post by: vudu on August 25, 2008, 02:27:30 PM
Why's everyone so gaga over the boxart? It looks exactly like the SNES boxart, except it's shrunk down so they could fit the whole thing in.
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Post by: Nick DiMola on August 25, 2008, 02:46:33 PM
I would've preferred them to do something new and different with the boxart, but oh well I guess its alright as is.
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Post by: Stogi on August 25, 2008, 08:10:16 PM
I've never seen the original box art.
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Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 26, 2008, 01:10:11 PM
I never realized this before, but the box art shows Marle using the wrong kind of magic.
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Post by: vudu on August 26, 2008, 02:11:31 PM
It looks like it's supposed to be Arc Impulse, but I guess Ice doesn't show up so well when your background is white.
Or I supposed it could be Delta Force and they drew Marle instead of Lucca, but that seems like a pretty big **** up.
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Post by: Stogi on August 27, 2008, 11:13:30 PM
Dude, you guys are super hardcore.
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Post by: Mashiro on August 27, 2008, 11:32:18 PM
Yeah it's the wrong move given the characters but it's been like that since the SNES release. It's artwork from Akira Toriyama (one of several) which could have been made during a time when she had fire moves or he just wasn't aware of the move sets.
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Post by: Smakian on September 01, 2008, 05:08:21 PM
Played this a little at PAX, and it was enough to know I'll buy it. I mean, it's Chrono Trigger, I'd probably buy it no matter what. The controls were solid with buttons or the stylus, it sounded good, and everything was just the way it should be. I did notice one minor graphical update- the text looked different, and the Square guy there confirmed that it's a new font. I liked it, it looked better on the small DS screen. Speaking of which, the whole thing was maybe the nicest I've seen Chrono Trigger look, small screens tend to be flattering to pixel graphics. The demo ended after I left Truce Canyon, so I didn't get to see too much, but this seems to be everything I want it to be and nothing I don't. I'm pleased.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on September 05, 2008, 04:05:00 PM
Http://gonintendo.com/?p=54949 According to this the game has been pushed back to 2009
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Post by: BeautifulShy on September 06, 2008, 07:12:52 PM
According to this it hasn't Http://gonintendo.com/?p=55054
Which do you believe is right?
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Post by: Kairon on September 06, 2008, 07:39:35 PM
Hmm... my guess is that the US is getting it in November, and that the game is just delayed a little bit more for Europe.. the way things USED to be, before Europe started getting equal (well... less UNequal) treatment.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on September 10, 2008, 11:40:34 PM
Amazon fixed the date November 25th 2008.
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 11, 2008, 12:16:53 AM
Good no date babies. I don't think I'm gonna get this now, but maybe in the future.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on September 21, 2008, 04:03:54 PM
One of the extra features is Monster Battling (http://Http://gonintendo.com/?p=56677)
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Post by: nickmitch on September 24, 2008, 12:31:46 AM
Chronomon.
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Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 24, 2008, 02:00:24 AM
Monster battling is also a standard feature in modern Dragon Quest games, and it was spun off into the DQ Monsters series.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on October 16, 2008, 05:12:07 PM
Right you are Jonny
The Arena (http://member.square-enix.com/na/features/ct/01/)
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Post by: BeautifulShy on October 24, 2008, 03:51:54 PM
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Post by: Dasmos on October 25, 2008, 10:24:57 AM
EDIT: My Bad.
Instead of following Maxi's link, getting angry that the only "pre-order bonus" visible is $5 off your next Amazon purchase, writing a post berating Maxi's "provide-a-link-with-very-little-explanation-or-description" style of posting. I'll just quote what the real pre-order bonus is, so nobody makes my mistake.
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Pre-order Chrono Trigger and receive the Chrono Trigger Orchestral Extras. The CD, containing "Chrono Trigger Theme" and "Chrono Trigger Medley," will be packed with the game. Offer good while supplies last. Promotion valid only when sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
It doesn't interest m ein the slightest, but those VGM guys would probably lap it up.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on October 25, 2008, 03:16:02 PM
yeah I should of typed to scroll down. So is anybody going to pre order from Amazon
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Post by: Adrock on November 17, 2008, 09:39:39 PM
I haven't heard much new about this so I looked it up and apparently, the (very short) PS1 cutscenes are in the game which was quietly confirmed at E3. Nice though it really wasn't a deal breaker. I made up my mind to buy this game in hopes that if enough people support the DS port, Square Enix will consider Chrono 3. If nothing else, I'll have paid $40 for a some extras added to a game I already own... which is still worth more than the $40 I was perfectly willing to shell out for Baroque.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on November 25, 2008, 02:02:56 PM
Http://rpgamer.com/games/chrono/ctds/reviews/ctdsstrev1.html ^4.5 out of 5
1up also has a review up.They gave it an A+
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Post by: BeautifulShy on November 26, 2008, 03:05:38 AM
I just thought I would let everybody know that the game is out. I am gonna get this for Christmas.Is anybody gonna get this as well?
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Post by: decoyman on November 26, 2008, 11:10:33 AM
I picked it up from Amazon, but haven't gotten a shipping confirmation yet... hopefully soon!
edit: spoke too soon! Shipping confirmation received :D
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Post by: Caliban on November 26, 2008, 11:39:36 AM
I got called to pick up my pre-order today. I will go yesterday.
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Post by: BeautifulShy on November 28, 2008, 02:40:52 PM
Eurogamer gave it a 10 (http://Http://eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=320574) Game is going to be released in Febuary in Europe.
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Post by: vudu on November 29, 2008, 04:46:14 PM
I'm not, because I've beat the SNES version at least four times (from the beginning; none of this New Game + bullshit), most recently a couple years ago.
Anyone who hasn't played this game before needs to immediately.
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Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 29, 2008, 05:47:07 PM
I'm waiting for a price drop since I bought a crazy amount of games yesterday:
Best buy: Simpsons game for 360 (9.99), Ninja Town DS (14.99). Amazon: Dead Space PS3 (29.99), Shaun White Snowboarding Road Trip Wii (29.99), Heavenly Sword PS3 (19.99), Too Human 360 (19.99) 2000 Wii Points card (17.99).
Today from Amazon I bought the Simpon's Movie for 5.99 and Personal Trainer: Cooking for 4.99. Right now I'm knee deep in RPGs and backlog so I'm waiting for a sale since I dislike buying DS games at 39.99.
And now I'm hearing Amazon might make new game deals this whole weekend and maybe Cyber Monday I need to save my cash.
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 29, 2008, 05:49:24 PM
Too Human... $20... ahahahahahahahhahaahh
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Post by: Mario on November 30, 2008, 12:05:35 AM
LOL
I'll get the game shortly even though i'm not too into RPGs
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Post by: Tybo68 on December 01, 2008, 12:41:02 AM
I bought the game even though I should have just waited. I could have gotten it for christmas but oh well. I missed out on this and most of the super nintendo RPGs because I was only a little guy back then. So far its as good as people have said it is.
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Post by: decoyman on December 03, 2008, 02:01:11 PM
I bought the game even though I should have just waited. I could have gotten it for christmas but oh well.
This pretty much sums up my anticipation level too... I coulda/shoulda waited till Christmas, but just couldn't.
I could have sworn that I played this game when I was a kid, but it all seems brand new to me now. So... wow. :D
The way it slightly twists the conventions of the RPG genre are just really satisfying. It's almost like someone who only played one or two early RPGs made this game, branching it off away from the DQs and FFs. Even something so simple as closing the curtains in "my" room in the game was unexpected and thus glee-inducing. It also seems like it can get very theatrical, reminds me in ways of FFVI so far (court room scene, in particular)... the FMVs are fun, too. I was also surprised at how little things I'd done earlier in the game came back to bite/help me later on (again, court room scene who would've known that because I helped this kid find her cat, she'd testify on my behalf later on! or because I ate some old dude's sandwich, he'd come testify against me too D: It made me think, "There are repercussions for what I do in this game... I better be careful!")
I'm just really enjoying it... can't wait to get home and put some more time into it! :D
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Post by: vudu on December 03, 2008, 02:16:55 PM
I was also surprised at how little things I'd done earlier in the game came back to bite/help me later on (again, court room scene who would've known that because I helped this kid find her cat, she'd testify on my behalf later on! or because I ate some old dude's sandwich, he'd come testify against me too D: It made me think, "There are repercussions for what I do in this game... I better be careful!")
Unfortunately, they don't matter quite as much as they seem to. Even if you're found innocent the chancellor still locks you up.
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Post by: decoyman on December 03, 2008, 03:10:36 PM
I was also surprised at how little things I'd done earlier in the game came back to bite/help me later on (again, court room scene who would've known that because I helped this kid find her cat, she'd testify on my behalf later on! or because I ate some old dude's sandwich, he'd come testify against me too D: It made me think, "There are repercussions for what I do in this game... I better be careful!")
Unfortunately, they don't matter quite as much as they seem to. Even if you're found innocent the chancellor still locks you up.
Hmm... well, I guess that's fine anyways. They'd have to find another reason for me to eventually fight a frickin' Dragon Tank! anyways, which rocked.
Ooh, something else which I thought was really cool was that the game really runs the gamut when it comes to emotions... I'm not very far, but so far I've seen everything from humor beating the dragon tank, then watching the bridge crumble, and running over the backs of the chancellor and his goons was pretty funny, or just before that where you search the unconscious guard (that Lucca just whupped to spring you from jail), it's like "You've found a med-potion!" "Actually... you've found 5!") to sadness when you're in the future and you go down into the food storage area for the people, and find the woman's husband, wrapped in his cloak and leaning against the wall, dead. The little kid when you get back is just like, "When is Daddy coming back?" :'( in spades. It's really pretty remarkable.
I'm just impressed at the game's breadth and zany unpredictability, I guess. Awesome.
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Post by: decoyman on December 08, 2008, 01:47:13 PM
... Guys... what the crap...
(and just to be safe, if you don't want spoilers, don't frickin' read the stuff in spoilers)
Crono, like, died.
=o
:'(
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Post by: bosshogx on December 11, 2008, 04:13:06 PM
haha, good comic. I actually had to pay $49.99 + tax. I think they're raising the prices back to how they used to be here in Canada. Bastards.
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Post by: decoyman on December 12, 2008, 03:00:21 PM
Agree w/ Caliban, good comic bosshogx!
I got mine for $36.99, which isn't as good as $29.99 but better (slightly) than $39.99. I did the Amazon thing w/ no tax and free shipping, and also got a 2-song soundtrack CD as a preorder bonus, all of which helped dull the sting somewhat.
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Post by: bosshogx on December 13, 2008, 05:39:14 PM
Thanks for the support. I always feel a bit guilty pimping my comic here, so I try not to link directly to the image itself.
Anyways, I haven't picked the game up yet, but plan on doing so in January. Here's hoping someone gets it for me as a Christmas gift. If not, I can probably find it cheaper online or off a friend.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: TofuFury on December 14, 2008, 12:28:43 AM
I got mine for $36.99, which isn't as good as $29.99 but better (slightly) than $39.99. I did the Amazon thing w/ no tax and free shipping, and also got a 2-song soundtrack CD as a preorder bonus, all of which helped dull the sting somewhat.
Yeah, I was going to post this earlier. I didn't even notice the soundtrack until last night (I'm not opening the game until Christmas, but took the cd out a bit early). I think it's a great deal, and worth the extra cash as long as you get the extras.
Also enjoyed the comic. It's sad that it's there, but we'll still pay for it.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Tybo68 on December 15, 2008, 02:19:11 AM
I can't remember what I paid for it but I just finished it and damn, that is one great game.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: decoyman on December 15, 2008, 08:33:13 AM
Ditto, Tybo... in fact, as soon as I was done, I set up a new game :o
I thought I was gonna get my life back once the game was done, Chrono Trigger! How dare you!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Caterkiller on December 17, 2008, 01:48:47 PM
I had the game when I was a kid. But it was a broken hand me down, that could never go past the opening. I always wondered what this game would be like. I've only been playing for 3 hours and I already see its going to be a fantastic ride.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: oohhboy on December 25, 2008, 09:05:08 PM
Now that square is in the a real mood for Re-makes of games I hope they will do it to Front mission 3. No idea why they did the first one seeing the story was actually pretty rubbish and the gameplay unrefined.
Anyone think they will try to re-make Chrono Cross and fix it?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: decoyman on December 28, 2008, 04:07:34 PM
I hope they do, oohhboy. I never got to play that one, and now I'm hungry for Chrono *.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: RABicle on December 29, 2008, 07:37:16 AM
Does anyone else rename all the characters to ones of their Friends and so forth? I do. Although I didn't rename uh, the last person to join my party, because that'd be silly since everyone was already saying his anme anyway. Totally co-incidentally I named Frog Glen
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on December 29, 2008, 01:41:04 PM
I've never renamed a character in my life. I can't even bare to name the characters who don't come with default names. In Secret of Mana I had to scour the Internet until I finally learned the characters' names from the manga. :)
I'm playing DQ IV right now and I chose to play as a girl because the default name of Sofia is loads better than the hero's name (Solo).
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: DAaaMan64 on December 29, 2008, 02:03:45 PM
I know what you mean.
Some times his name is Link, sometimes his name is Alex, once it was even DAAMAN. heh
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 29, 2008, 03:09:55 PM
I've never renamed a character in my life. I can't even bare to name the characters who don't come with default names. In Secret of Mana I had to scour the Internet until I finally learned the characters' names from the manga. :)
I'm playing DQ IV right now and I chose to play as a girl because the default name of Sofia is loads better than the hero's name (Solo).
Yes Sofia is great, but a ph instead of F is so much better!
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Post by: vudu on December 29, 2008, 03:19:40 PM
Sorry; it's not canon.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: RABicle on December 29, 2008, 11:32:07 PM
Although I possibly could've renamed Magus to Janus, I love the way his cat follows him.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 04, 2009, 10:15:46 AM
I got this last night and it is rising on my Top 10 list of games.I played 3 hours. I am enjoying it alot.I am currently in an apocalyptic destroyed world. Hopefully someone can get me out of this world soon.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 05, 2009, 04:34:09 AM
Well I'm finally out of the creepy world. Everything looks ok in my time.I also found out how that futuristic world got the way it was. Some guy named Lavos did it. Hmmm I wonder what time I am heading to next.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: RABicle on January 05, 2009, 05:23:12 AM
Maxi: Fight Lavos right away! GO on! It unlocks a different ending for you. MULTI BRANCHING STORY!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 05, 2009, 06:16:06 AM
I'm not sure how to reach him.Right now I have these times to visit.1000 A.D Leene Square,65,000,000 B.C.,2300 A.D.,1000 A.D. Medina Village, and 600 A.D. Truce Canyon. The last thing I did was go to 1000 A.D. Medina Village and went to Heckaran's Cave and beat the boss. After that I went to 600 AD and there is some Hero I am sepost to find. I can't find the King.After that I went to 65,000,000 B.C.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 05, 2009, 01:38:33 PM
Ok I found the "Hero".Not much of one. After that I went back to 65,000,000 B.C. help out a cave girl.I miss her.I got the Masamune fixed.Frog wants me to fight Magnus. Can I fight Lavos now. I am guessing I have to go to2300 A.D.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on January 05, 2009, 02:22:54 PM
You can fight him at any point in the game. I'd encourage you to try it now just for fun, but don't be surprised when you die in the first couple of turns. You're no where near strong enough to defeat him at this point.
You'll get different endings depending on where you are in the story when you beat the final boss. After you beat the game the first time you get a New Game + file so you can restart the game with your experience in tact. Replay to get all the endings.
In a New Game + you'll actually be able to attempt to take on the final boss as early as the Millennium Fair when it's just you and Marle.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 05, 2009, 04:18:40 PM
Well I beat Magnus and I got timewarped to 65,000,000 B.C. There was a fire in the woods.I guess that has Lavos doing
I read in one of my NP that Magnus can join you at some point.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on January 05, 2009, 04:21:34 PM
Yes, but you will make Frog sad.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 05, 2009, 04:24:20 PM
Is it possible to keep Frog in the group with Magnus
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on January 05, 2009, 04:26:59 PM
Yes, but he will permanently have a sad face and you will feel bad for making him feel that way.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 05, 2009, 04:37:44 PM
Thank you vudu. Yeah I can see why it would make him sad.Magnus did kill his friend and transformed him into a frog.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 05, 2009, 09:06:29 PM
Ok I went up against Lavos and I made it to the fight after the T-Rex fight.I used Chrono,Marle and Robo in all of the fights.You definately have to plan ahead because it is a gauntlet.I fought Lavos after I got kicked out of12,000 B.C.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: decoyman on January 05, 2009, 10:35:18 PM
That seems pretty good, Maxi... keep on truckin' :)
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 06, 2009, 09:30:48 AM
Ok I made it back to 12,000 B.C. and I had to sell all of my weapons and armor just to get all of the best weapons and armor. I need some money.Any places that give lots of money? Edit:I found the perfect place for experence,money, and TP.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 06, 2009, 04:09:49 PM
OK I beat Giga Gaia. That was who I made it to when I fought Lavos. After that I went to fight Lavos again. I made it past Giga Gaia. I got beat in my first few turns vs Lavos. I'll beat him soon. Is there a recommended level for the party to be at when fighting Lavos?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: RABicle on January 07, 2009, 10:13:50 AM
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Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on January 07, 2009, 02:10:36 PM
If you fail at video games, yes. ;) You can do it fairly consistently if your party is all in the mid-50s. Less if you have totally rocking equipment and items.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 07, 2009, 03:19:43 PM
Chrono is at Level 39 and the rest of my group is either 36 or 37.I'll try again when everybody is at least 45.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 11, 2009, 02:50:22 PM
All right I made it through theOcean Palace and I lost Chrono.:( I was surprised to see Magus there.Alas I couldn't beat Lavos there but I don't think you can then. I got through the Blackbird area.Now I am searching for Chrono.
I was wondering how I can get Triple Techs with my current group?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on January 11, 2009, 05:37:12 PM
I was wondering how I can get Triple Techs with my current group?
If your group is capable of any they will automatically learn them after one battle with each other. If you don't get any, none are available with the current set of known spells.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 11, 2009, 05:57:11 PM
Well everybody has all their spells and I don't have Chrono I heard that you can get some through side quests.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 11, 2009, 11:09:47 PM
Alright I got Magus and he is ten levels lower than the rest of my team.He is level 40.I'm gonna have to level him up.I am in the Black Omen where ever that is.Right now he's more of a liability than asset.All that will have to wait till after Mafia.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 12, 2009, 02:48:40 PM
Hey Maxi, it's your choice how to play the game, but you should know there are a lot of side-quests available to you right now. Continuing through the Black Omen will lead to the end of the game. (Of course, you can always go through it all again with New Game +)
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 12, 2009, 03:05:56 PM
Thanks Jonny for the tips.I'll probably level up some than get out of where I am than do the sidequests.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on January 12, 2009, 06:37:23 PM
I find it's most satisfying to complete as many of the side quests as you can the first time around. If you wait do them on a New Game + you'll likely be overpowered and breeze through them without any trouble (or satisfaction).
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 14, 2009, 12:07:40 PM
Well I got all of Magus's spells that he can learn by leveling up and I did the Geno Dome,Ozzie Fort,Fiona and the Sunken Desert and Lost Sanctum quests. I'm having trouble with the Sunstone quest.Any tips?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 14, 2009, 03:42:26 PM
For the Sunstone: Trade for three Ruby Plates in Prehistory. The Red Vest is even better if you have one from a sealed treasure chest, since it converts fire damage to health. When fighting the boss, keep hitting the small orbs until you find one that transfers the damage to the boss. Slam on that orb until he shuffles them, and then just find it again.
Another side-quest you absolutely should not miss: Talk to Balthasar in the dome near Death Peak and do what he says.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 14, 2009, 03:53:08 PM
Thanks for the tips on the Sunstone. And I talked to that person near where you are talking about. I haven't been able to get up that mountain.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 14, 2009, 06:39:00 PM
I did all of the side quests except Reserect Chrono and tackle the Black Omen.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: decoyman on January 15, 2009, 11:05:06 AM
To get the Sunstone, I pretty much lucked out in that boss battle by always finding the damage-transfer orb really quickly. Made the fight pretty easy, actually. That's a good tactic though, to use the fire-absorbing armor.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 15, 2009, 11:14:08 AM
Thanks Decoyman but I already did the sunstone quest.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: decoyman on January 15, 2009, 11:22:52 AM
Hey hey, I'm not trying to help you, so don't get touchy about it, ok?! I just wanted to comment! Can't I just comment??
;)
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 15, 2009, 11:36:11 AM
Of course.I'm sorry.Have a good day!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Sundoulos on January 16, 2009, 11:18:50 AM
I just finally got this, and I'm getting ready to play through it for the first time ever. Can't wait!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 16, 2009, 01:10:53 PM
I hope you enjoy it Sundoulos.:)
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: decoyman on January 16, 2009, 03:33:19 PM
Hey hey, I'm not trying to help you, so don't get touchy about it, ok?! I just wanted to comment! Can't I just comment??
;)
... Haha, oh wow, even with the winky-smiley-face denoting the fact that I was joking around/mock-upset, I still sound like a jerk here. Sorry Maxi. Sometimes you just shouldn't say things on the Internet that you might in real life (where you have "real" facial expressions and verbal intonations that make it clear if you're joking or serious).
But yeah, Sundoulos, enjoy the game. It's a good 'un!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Sundoulos on January 19, 2009, 10:55:19 PM
Thanks, I'm enjoying it thus far.
I just got to part where I found Robo in 2300 A.D. The music sounds oddly, but hilariously familiar.
Did I just get Rickrolled by my DS?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 19, 2009, 10:58:39 PM
I like the music in that area it fits the time perfectly.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on January 20, 2009, 02:25:28 PM
Is anybody else picking this up from Amazon this week? On sale for $29.99 w/free shipping. I picked up a copy. I couldn't help myself.
I picked it up AT LAUNCH. So that makes me better then you cheap people. :-P
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 27, 2009, 07:26:02 PM
I picked it up near launch.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on January 27, 2009, 07:27:00 PM
I've beaten it on SNES 3 or 4 times, so I'm better than all of you put together.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 27, 2009, 07:29:42 PM
I knew that was coming. I'm still trying to complete the game.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 27, 2009, 07:35:19 PM
Well since buy.com apparently got my order of a 13 month xbox live card for 29.99 back to their warehouse and them refusing to shop it back to me and Amazon having chrono trigger for 29.99, I ordered Chrono Trigger :).
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 27, 2009, 07:57:58 PM
I've beaten it on SNES 3 or 4 times, so I'm better than all of you put together.
I played the PS One version!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: NWR_Lindy on January 27, 2009, 10:01:00 PM
I've never even played it! Well, I have technically. I rented it back when it first came out and watched the intro. Then I put in Super Mario RPG, which I also rented with it that weekend, and never had a chance to get back to it - since I played SMRPG for four days straight until I beat it.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on January 28, 2009, 03:22:49 PM
I paid over $70 for it on the SNES. So there!
Dang it. Why can this forum warn me when someone's posted something while I was writing, but not warn me that there's an entire page of posts I didn't notice?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: NWR_Lindy on January 28, 2009, 08:43:17 PM
Dang it. Why can this forum warn me when someone's posted something while I was writing, but not warn me that there's an entire page of posts I didn't notice?
I attribute this directly to the change in site management.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: decoyman on January 29, 2009, 04:02:52 PM
... I rented it back when it first came out and watched the intro. Then I put in Super Mario RPG...
Actually, it looks like you really HAVE never played it, technically or otherwise. :D
/stickler
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2009, 02:59:18 AM
Ah Yeah I got Chrono Back! Now I'm going to kick The Black Omen out of existance
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2009, 04:55:53 AM
Beat the Dark Omen.All I have to do is beat Lavos final forms and I will of beat the game.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2009, 08:39:07 AM
Yes I beat Lavos!
The ending I got was I am at the Fair in 1000 A.D and I'm walking around.Lots of lights and everyone is going back to their own time.Marle kissed Frog.Robo future is changed.He might not exist in his time.Chrono's mom went through the gate!The King gave Marle Nadia's bell.There are Fireworks.The Epoch is traveling around the world and time.It shows everybody in their respective times.It shows the earth and there was a star that went by and it says The End. Chrono and Marle got married.Frog is his normal self Ayla becomes married.Luca finds a baby. The ending I got is Ending No. 01 Beyond Time.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2009, 10:25:56 AM
Got ending No. 03 The Dream Project.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on February 06, 2009, 11:37:18 AM
The ending I got was I am at the Fair in 1000 A.D and I'm walking around.Lots of lights and everyone is going back to their own time.Marle kissed Frog.Robo future is changed.He might not exist in his time.Chrono's mom went through the gate!The King gave Marle Nadia's bell.There are Fireworks.The Epoch is traveling around the world and time.It shows everybody in their respective times.It shows the earth and there was a star that went by and it says The End. Chrono and Marle got married.Frog is his normal self Ayla becomes married.Luca finds a baby. The ending I got is Ending No. 01 Beyond Time.
Part of that ending makes no sense based on your reports so far. Anybody know whether they were too lazy to do multiple FMV endings based on things like whether or not you broke Frog's curse?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on February 06, 2009, 01:49:39 PM
I was thinking the exact same thing as UPB.
Maxi, did Magus join your party?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2009, 02:30:26 PM
Vudu yes he did. UPB I added what I saw in the Movie at the end.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 06, 2009, 02:53:45 PM
Ok I figured out what I did. Once you beat the game once.You get that FMV video.I would guess that that FMV shows how everything would be if you corrected everything. After I beat the game twice I didn't get that FMV.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 23, 2009, 04:39:43 AM
Well I just got Ending No.05 Good Night. I beat Lavos after I made it to the End of Time. This is my third time beating it. I beat it this time with Chrono,Robo, and Lucca
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on February 23, 2009, 02:30:16 PM
Keep it up! Don't stop until you get them all!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on February 28, 2009, 01:12:49 AM
Another time I beat it.I beat the game with Chrono,Frog, and Lucca.I beat it after I gave the Masamune to Frog.I got Ending No.9. The Oath.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: AV on May 26, 2009, 10:16:28 AM
I am seriously enjoying this game. Excellent story, great characters and quick battle system. This is a true gem.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on May 26, 2009, 07:54:24 PM
It is a great game. Right now I am playing through Majora's Mask.Once I am done with that I'll get back to this.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: AV on May 26, 2009, 09:29:25 PM
it's sort of funny. I just went to 1999 and fought lavos or whatever. I think I'm only halfway into the game and I lasted pretty well. I was like this boss is taking forever and than I died and saw that horrible ending.
It's cool to last a long time when your obviously not ready, but the battle was epic. I used up all my potions and waters and two members died and only one remained. He hit her with an epic hit that took all her life plus 5.
I learned the hardway to not fight him yet.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: AV on June 03, 2009, 10:02:06 PM
i just beat the game. Lavos is a bitch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is an excellent game.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 03, 2009, 10:07:03 PM
Now do it 12 more times.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: AV on June 04, 2009, 10:13:36 AM
It is one of my Secret Shame games: I have never played it, personally. I have watched it be played, but never experienced it firsthand.
Thoughts? Anything I can do to avoid frustration? Am I gonna have to grind like I did in DQIX?
Nah, this is one of those games where the best of players can actually win every fight with a little bit of luck, even if they avoid all experience points. Actually, I did the same once, winning the wallet in the arena, and keeping it equipped the whole way through. I did use the last character to join you in my party, though, which is slightly unfair, because there's a big level gap between said character and the whole party, but still, it's possible.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: nickmitch on September 14, 2010, 02:27:38 AM
I was actually in the same boat as you, Hal. I played the DS version and it blew me away. Your characters all kind of level up even if they're not in the party, just not as fast, so no one really gts left behind. There's a lot of sidequests towards the end that offer good level up opportunities, if you need it.
But it's like thatguy said, you never really need to grind. Each fight just takes a little strategy. Once you find a working one, it'll work across the board.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Sundoulos on September 14, 2010, 09:12:45 AM
There are some character combinations that work better than others, simply because they open up dual and triple tech combos. Those are fairly easy to figure out, though.
I think there were a couple of times that I had to do some grinding, but it certainly wasn't often.
You probably already know this, but there is a point in the game where you'll lose one of your characters. You may have to end up resorting to a FAQ in order to figure out how to to get him/her back.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger
Post by: broodwars on September 14, 2010, 10:44:56 AM
It is one of my Secret Shame games: I have never played it, personally. I have watched it be played, but never experienced it firsthand.
Thoughts? Anything I can do to avoid frustration? Am I gonna have to grind like I did in DQIX?
Just go with the flow. Chrono Trigger is one of the best-designed RPGs I've ever played, maybe the best. The only time you ever grind is if that's what you want to do (or if you're planning on running through the Black Omen at the end of the game, and the sidequests take care of most of that). Just sit back and enjoy the game, because it is a masterpiece.
If you're looking for advice, though, the Crono-Marle-Lucca trio is probably the best balanced in the game so you can't really go wrong going with that trio when the game allows.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Halbred on September 14, 2010, 12:48:36 PM
Played a helluva lot of it last night and stopped right after the trial scene, which was surprisingly tense! I kept wondering what the witnesses would see, and I almost want to start a new file and not do ANY of that stuff to see how the trial sequence turns out!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: vudu on September 14, 2010, 01:30:18 PM
If you're looking for advice, though, the Crono-Marle-Lucca trio is probably the best balanced in the game so you can't really go wrong going with that trio when the game allows.
Screw that. Crono-Frog-Robo for the win.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Sundoulos on September 14, 2010, 01:40:40 PM
If you're looking for advice, though, the Crono-Marle-Lucca trio is probably the best balanced in the game so you can't really go wrong going with that trio when the game allows.
Screw that. Crono-Frog-Robo for the win.
This.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: broodwars on September 14, 2010, 02:42:51 PM
If you're looking for advice, though, the Crono-Marle-Lucca trio is probably the best balanced in the game so you can't really go wrong going with that trio when the game allows.
Screw that. Crono-Frog-Robo for the win.
I never cared much for that pairing. Frog's not as good of a healer as Marle, and Robo's not as good of an attacker as Lucca (plus, Lucca and Marle can inflict pretty punishing Dual-Attacks with the Antipode series when you aren't healing). Actually, come to think of it Robo was probably my least-used character overall, behind even that character.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: that Baby guy on September 14, 2010, 03:16:45 PM
Except Frog and Robo can both do party healing, which Marle can't do alone. Lucca gets some strong magic, though, but she doesn't have the versatility of being able to heal like Robo and Frog do.
Personally, I like Crono, Ayla, and Robo, especially if you use Magic Capsules to up Robo's magic stat to increase his healing ability. Ayla is incredibly strong, can charm, and has a pretty good, but limited shadow magic attack.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: broodwars on September 14, 2010, 03:22:43 PM
Except Frog and Robo can both do party healing, which Marle can't do alone. Lucca gets some strong magic, though, but she doesn't have the versatility of being able to heal like Robo and Frog do.
True, but iirc (unfortunately, I don't own the DS version anymore to check) Marle is the only character with Revival magic, and Lucca can do some pretty devastating (though, granted, random) damage with her sidequest weapon.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: that Baby guy on September 14, 2010, 03:29:33 PM
Crono gets revival magic, as well, and revives are very, very cheap. Marle's revive is better, yes, but you're more likely to not die with the other characters in your party.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 14, 2010, 03:40:05 PM
I like Crono-Frog-Lucca, with Frog Flare. But then, after 20 or so New Game Pluses, you don't actually need healing, and you have thirty megalixirs anyway. I was abusing New Game Plus over and over to try to max out every character's stats, but that eventually got boring.
For the regular game, Crono-Marle-Lucca makes sense for all around utility, but the girls can't dish out much damage without using up all their MP, and you have to save it so Marle can heal because otherwise she's useless, so the fights becomes tedious. That's why Frog and Robo have healing abilities, too: so you can use more interesting characters without giving up a healer.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: nickmitch on September 14, 2010, 07:54:42 PM
If you use Haste, the Chrono-Marle-Lucca strategy works great. The extra time you save gives you th opportunity to use items and recover MP.
I liked experimenting with strategies during the sidequests at the end. It made me start to like Robo as a character.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Kytim89 on September 14, 2010, 08:07:08 PM
I actually have this game for the DS and have completed all side quests, but I can never beat Lavos any time I try. I would really like to see a 3D remake of this game with a similar graphics style to that of Kid Icarus for the 3DS would be nice. Oh, and a true sequel starring the original cast would be nice as well.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: TJ Spyke on September 14, 2010, 08:14:59 PM
I think you already know another remake is not gonna happen anytime soon, this one is less than two years old and still seems fun.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Adrock on September 15, 2010, 12:38:22 AM
A Chrono Trigger remake seems far less likely but it's not like there's no precedent for this. Square Enix has re-released Final Fantasy IV 2541768283568 times, namely Final Fantasy IV Advance on GBA in 2005 which I believe was a port of the 2002 Wonderswan Color remake and a complete 3D remake on DS in 2007.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: nickmitch on September 15, 2010, 09:00:02 PM
I think you already know another remake is not gonna happen anytime soon, this one is less than two years old and is amazingly fun.
Fixed.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Halbred on September 15, 2010, 09:15:47 PM
I just found Robot (that's what I named him), and we're investigating an abandoned factory. I'm not really sold on the combat system. It's similar to the Penny Arcade games (I'm sure this where it's from) but it seemed slower in the PA games...gave you more time to breathe.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: that Baby guy on September 15, 2010, 09:19:58 PM
You can slow things down in the menus, and open up a menu to pause time if you choose the "Wait" battle option.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Halbred on September 19, 2010, 07:40:45 PM
I just got the Musamura...thing. I don't know where to go next and it's driving me crazy! Frog still won't help me.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: broodwars on September 19, 2010, 08:55:26 PM
I just got the Musamura...thing. I don't know where to go next and it's driving me crazy! Frog still won't help me.
Did you reforge the Masamune by taking it to Melchior (which will also require a long trip to the prehistoric period if you haven't done that quest yet)?
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Halbred on September 20, 2010, 01:59:31 PM
No...I guess I'll go back to the dinosaur days now. I was avoid that area becaus the first time I went in there, some gargoyle thing messed my sh*t up.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: broodwars on September 20, 2010, 02:10:45 PM
No...I guess I'll go back to the dinosaur days now. I was avoid that area becaus the first time I went in there, some gargoyle thing messed my sh*t up.
Yeah, if you take the Masamune back to Melchior, he'll tell you that he can't repair it because he needs a mystical rock that only existed in the prehistoric days. That's your clue to go there. I'm not sure you can do that quest before Melchior tells you about it, though.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: Halbred on September 20, 2010, 02:33:49 PM
Oh! I don't even know where Melchoir is...I'll traipse about the Dark Ages until I find this man.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: that Baby guy on September 20, 2010, 02:35:57 PM
Wrong time period, sorry!
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: broodwars on September 20, 2010, 02:36:18 PM
Oh! I don't even know where Melchoir is...I'll traipse about the Dark Ages until I find this man.
Actually, he's in the Present Day, on the island that's home to friendly monsters IIRC. One of your portals at the End of Time should lead there.
Man, Square needs to release CT on the virtual console. I'm starting to forget stuff again, and I'm not buying a DS again.
Title: Re: Chrono Trigger DS
Post by: BeautifulShy on June 01, 2011, 12:32:51 AM
Finally started playing this again after not being able to find my DS since November. Got the 4th ending just now where you have to Beat Lavos after you return from 600AD for the first time after saving the queen and Marle but before going to the end of time.You only have Chrono and Marle for the fight.The ending is when you return to present time and everyone sounds like a frog. Apparently Frog and Queen Leene got married and well you can imagine the results.
