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Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
Released On: Apr 7, 2022
74
4.9
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 39 Critic Reviews
74
59% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
28% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
8% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 39 Critic Reviews
74
59% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
28% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
8% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
When Chrono Cross first came out in ’99, it proved divisive for not simply following in the footsteps of Chrono Trigger. In retrsospect, it cuts closer to its predecessor than it got credit for back then, not necessarily in style or game design, but in the way it pushed the boundaries of the genre and the stories that videogames can tell. That it still feels unique and even subversive, more than 20 years on from its first release, is proof its timelessness. And for a large part of the world for whom The Radical Dreamers Edition will be the first chance to (officially) play Chrono Cross? Well, they’re in for one hell of a ride.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is a very special bundle that brings to life one of the most beloved games from the era of the first PlayStation. The problem here is that this is a title, like many others of the 32-bit generation, did not age very well. It has a lot of quality of life improvements, and though the characters look beautiful it feels old. Of course, reviving Radical Dreamers was the best decision Square Enix ever made.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 52 User Ratings
4.9
42% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
10% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
48% Negative
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 52 User Ratings
4.9
42% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
10% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
48% Negative
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
The update 1.01 really improved the game and now it's a true remaster. Now every negative review is outdated. I hope everyone can enjoy this game one more time.
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PlayStation 4
Despite a few framerate issues I thoroughly loved replaying through this masterpiece! I like the remastered soundtrack a lot. And the story, worlds and characters were all great to return to
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PlayStation 4
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is a remaster that should have happened years ago, and I’m so glad that the JRPG classic has finally received the respect it deserves in the modern landscape. You seldom see it discussed alongside other genre greats in the mainstream zeitgeist, but perhaps that perception will change now Serge’s iconic adventure is available on a selection of platforms with myriad improvements. Not all of its changes are for the best, but are easy enough to accept when the underlying game is still so masterful.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition brought back a lot of lovely memories and thankfully, Chrono Cross is still a great RPG all of these years later. The fact that you get an officially translated Radical Dreamers is rather peachy, too.
Here we enter a particularly difficult case to judge: is it worth playing Chrono Cross these days? Absolutely. Is this faulty port worth buying at its launch price? It depends. It's a shame the remaster turned out this way, but Chrono Cross is still a gem even after all these years.
Playing Chrono Cross was both better and worse than I expected, and I’m glad to have a better understanding of what all the fuss has been about after all these years. I wouldn’t place it in the rare tier of games I’d recommend to positively anyone, but if you’re someone with a deep affinity for this genre, it’s a risk-taking riff on a classic that’s still got surprises to spare.
Parts of Chrono Cross really haven't aged well, but it's still a charming, characterful JRPG that evokes feelings of the genre's golden age on PS1. It's a game that deserves better than The Radical Dreamers Edition, which, at least at launch, is a dreadfully poor remaster. Crippled by frame rate issues, it beggars belief that a title from 1999 could run this badly on modern hardware. Unless you're desperate for the nostalgia, we strongly recommend waiting to see whether Square Enix releases a patch to improve the package on PS4 and PS5 before buying.
A classic game that no RPG lover should miss.
My save data was corrupted back in 2001 so this was the best time ro give it another chance.
I loved it! The backgrounds could be betyer but the gameplay, story and music is as good as always
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PlayStation 4
I guess I don't know how I feel about this game. Growing up, I loved it. It looked great on a CRT. Ran great on the ps1. Everything about this game was incredible.
Fast forward to 2022 and the hype for me at least was very real. I downloaded it immediately, started it up and my first thought was "they couldn't have at least cleaned up the FMVs?". My excitement dwindled a little bit but carried on. I start playing it and it's going alright, liking it for the most part...then I noticed **** there input lag? Why isn't it reading me pushing the x button to attack quicker? What's going on with this awful frame rate drop? My expectations of this game vanished. Do I still love the game? Yes. I'm playing on the ps5 so it's not like it's a 1st gen ps4 (even though it should run just fine on that too). But am I EXTREMELY disappointed that they couldn't at least clean up the FMVs and make sure the frame rate was steady and there was no input lag? Absolutely.
Pros - Nostalgia, soundtrack, great jrpg, story line
Cons - not cleaned up like I figured it would be, input lag like crazy, severe frame rate drops.
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PlayStation 4
This is one of my top three J-RPGs. When I saw the announcement for this re-release I cried. This is how much it means to me. I was stoked about the new features even if they are barebones. I knew I was going to play this again and I knew I was going to complete all achievements. I owe that to this game. The only thing that could have soured my experience would be performance issues...
Low and behold they do that one thing. I cannot fathom how this got through. It's game breaking at its worst. Experience-ruining at its best. What did you do to my baby? 4/10 - below average.
(Without the performance issues - namely a stable 60 frame rate - it would have been a homerun.) 9/10 at least.
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PlayStation 4
The low score reflects a bad cash grab port, trash performance on my PS4 and 5 even worse graphics that look like a tub of Vaseline was smeared allover the screen. This game was great back in the day but unfortunately even if this was a great port the core gameplay just doesn't hold up anymore. I'd personally avoid but if you must play use a PS1 or Emulation and you will have a much better experience.
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PlayStation 4
Deprimente o que fizeram com esse jogo...
Seria melhor deixá-lo na nostalgia mesmo.
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PlayStation 4
Summary CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION is a remaster of "CHRONO CROSS". The 3D models have been upgraded to HD, new illustrations have added, and all kinds of new features are now included. Additionally, the game that formed the bedrock of the story, "RADICAL DREAMERS - Le Trésor Interdit -", is included in this edition. CHRONO CROSS...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
Initial Release Date: Apr 7, 2022
Developer:
- Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
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