Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition

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  • Summary: The Return of a Masterpiece

    FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES is back and more beautiful than ever on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, fifteen years after the classic original. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition follows a young group, known as the Crystal Caravans, as    The Return of a Masterpiece

    FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES is back and more beautiful than ever on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, fifteen years after the classic original.

    FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition follows a young group, known as the Crystal Caravans, as they embark on an epic journey to search for myrrh, a precious and rare liquid needed to cleanse and maintain a crystal protecting their world from the deadly gas, miasma.

    Team up with faraway friends to take down fearsome foes! Enlist comrades to your crystal caravan in an online multiplayer mode for up to four players.    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 40
  3. Negative: 6 out of 40
  1. Worth Playing
    Aug 27, 2020
    80
    A fun little hack-and-slash. The nostalgia of playing on a GBA might not be there anymore, but there's a lot of adventure packed into a small package. Its biggest flaws are that it doesn't feel particularly inimitable nowadays, and the multiplayer is almost a must. If you're looking for a relaxing way to beat down some baddies with your friends, Crystal Chronicles gives you everything you might be looking for — without having to shell out for four portable systems.
  2. GamingTrend
    Aug 26, 2020
    75
    Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is an almost great update on the original. While the game itself is still fantastic and the new content is fun, the online only multiplayer leaves a lot to be desired in terms of quality and features.
  3. IGN Spain
    Aug 29, 2020
    70
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was never the best Final Fantasy. We can't even say that it was the best spin-off of the series. However, it was and still is a very special and magical game. And it offers a more than remarkable cooperative experience. Back in the day, the limitation of having to use multiple GBAs for multiplayer was a handicap for many. The current problem is that the online of this remaster does not quite solve it, putting obstacles through an absurd progression system. Despite everything, it is still a very fun and addictive title. As a remaster, I could be more careful.
  4. CGMagazine
    Aug 27, 2020
    60
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition falls short in its single player department and even more so when it comes to multiplayer. It’ll be a nostalgic trip for some, but not one that I can promise is worth taking.
  5. XGN
    Sep 15, 2020
    60
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered is a better take on the GameCube classic from 2003. The game does a few things better, like the multiplayer. Still, there are enough obstacles for the game to be really fun. The chalice restrains you from moving freely and the multiplayer still feels outdated. In terms of graphics there were steps taken but the game still looks like an old game, only in HD. For fans this is a must by because of the new things added, but newcomers better skip this caravan.
  6. RPGamer
    Sep 22, 2020
    50
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered presents players with an enjoyably short yet not overtly memorable single player experience with enough restrictions and issues to multiplayer matchmaking that only the most dedicated of fans will want to overcome. In an attempt to bring the game to a wider audience with a less cumbersome barrier of entry, Square Enix has over-complicated the experience once again.
  7. IGN
    Aug 26, 2020
    30
    Dated design, clunky multiplayer systems, and unacceptable load times make playing Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition a terrific chore.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 10 out of 18
  1. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this spin off game in the series.
  2. jkgericke13
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    I love it. Never wanted to play online so all the co-op issues are a non issue to me. I've had a great time in the 15+ hours I've played solo.
  4. GanymedeJupiter
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    As a singleplayer game it's flawed but functional. Combat is very basic, the story isn't great, and the game wants you to play the same dozenAs a singleplayer game it's flawed but functional. Combat is very basic, the story isn't great, and the game wants you to play the same dozen dungeons over and over. However, the art direction and music are phenomenal, and it's an exceedingly comfy fantasy game. The broken multiplayer is a missed opportunity, but the core game is actually a decent remaster.… Expand
  5. Sultanayaz
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    I had big hopes for this game since i haven't played the original, i was excited for the multiplayer and the dungeons, levelling up myI had big hopes for this game since i haven't played the original, i was excited for the multiplayer and the dungeons, levelling up my character and farming materials to create my equipments. But unfortunately, the game was dull, boring and even the multiplayer was not that special. This game game should have been remade, not remastered… Expand
  6. EsperOne
    Aug 28, 2020
    3
    The names Square Enix, Squaresoft and Final Fantasy used to be synonymous with quality.

    This remaster is just the latest evidence that things    The names Square Enix, Squaresoft and Final Fantasy used to be synonymous with quality.

    This remaster is just the latest evidence that things have long since changed.    … Expand
  7. Vetalja83
    Sep 1, 2020
    2
    where is the platinum trophy?This feels like a quick cashgrab.what a disappointment
  8. Pommelz
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Actually, I wanted this game for years, and even with the multiple delays I was still very exciting without even a bad word. If it would beActually, I wanted this game for years, and even with the multiple delays I was still very exciting without even a bad word. If it would be released half a year later, I would still be fine with it.

    First things first, I played this game when I was 12-14 with multiple friends, and it was great. The only downside of the GCN version was the hard setup with one link adapters and one GBA per player. It was really hard to get all that equipment as a child, but it was still doable and me and my friends enjoyed it so much.

    I was really looking forward to the switch release, and since I live with 4 flatmates, this was the perfect time to relive this moment. I mean, the game is a cooperative experience, the gameplay alone is okay-ish but the magic is missing. Even the design is clearly for multiple players. Okay, I gathered my people really excited to finally enjoy FFCC on the switch many many years after the original, to figure out there is no more local multiplayer. Even during the singleplayer start there's something missing, usually it would show all the characters, but it's only you alone. We discussed if we should get the game for the other switches(everyone has one) but after doing research, we decided against it, because you can only invite friends for dungeons and can't really travel together. The game is about travelling together and to live adventures with your friends, both was executed poorly.

    Honestly, Square Enix, I had so high hopes, and I am so heavily disappointed. I bought your games for years over and over, and you still didn't learn after other poor remakes to listen to your audience. I will never do the same mistake again, I would consider this remake as disappointing as warcraft 3.

    I'd rather enjoy my memories than go back to the remake, even doing the hassle with multiple emulators would be more enjoyable for me than this game.    … Expand

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