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Chrono Trigger Site Debuts in Japan
Posted by Owen Good at 1:45 AM on July 7, 2008
Hi everybody. Lots of you tipped us off to the countdown at Chrono Trigger's Japanese website. Technical difficulties over here, compounded by the short weekend, meant I couldn't get advance word out to you in time. But there's the screenshot above, with two seconds left, to prove I was watching!!!
The site has now transitioned to a flash movie introducing the various characters in the game. FYI, the North American Chrono Trigger DS site still has the clock ticking, but no countdown yet.
Chrono Trigger [Square Enix]

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eclipsegryph
Posted 2:11 AM 7/7/08
@DaiMacculate: "Also, frankly the people who work there now are NOT WORTHY to make serious updates to this game."
Don't you think that's a bit pretentious of you, mate? I mean, we're simply talking about a video game here, not "The Odyssey". It's a fantastic game, and certainly deserves high accolades, yes, but to imply that developers have to climb some sort of arbitrary worthiness scale before they are able to work on specific game titles is nothing more than fanboy rantings at their worst.
eclipsegryph
Spoony Bard
Posted 2:10 AM 7/7/08
@Arsenicberyllium: You people are NEVER happy.
For crying out loud they're bringing Chrono Trigger back FINALLY. And if FF games are any indication, this won't be the last time they do it.
...
Just think about it.
Spoony Bard
(俗・ ) Grey Gecko
Posted 2:08 AM 7/7/08
Nostalgia is kicking my spine...
But wait, so it is going look exactly like the SNES version?
I was expecting at least a little of graphical update...but oh well! whatever!
(俗・ ) Grey Gecko
DaiMacculate
Posted 2:04 AM 7/7/08
@Arsenicberyllium: You expect FAR too much from Square Enix if you thought we'd get anything more than what we're getting.
Also, frankly the people who work there now are NOT WORTHY to make serious updates to this game. Its a masterpiece, and as such it needs only minimal restorative work, not a repainting.
DaiMacculate
Himiko
Posted 2:02 AM 7/7/08
why isn't there an europe splashpage dammit >_<
good there are imports hehe
and i want screenshots!!
Himiko
Arsenicberyllium
Posted 1:59 AM 7/7/08
Maybe I'm just bitter, but this is the worst way they could have brought us the game.
True, a direct port is kind of nice, but why not give us something better other than the most minimal of updates in order to cash in on our nostalgia?
Arsenicberyllium
PsycheE
Posted 1:56 AM 7/7/08
I saw the video. Now are they splashing SNES screens for nostalgia?, or is it showing off gameplay from the DS iteration?.
Either or, As soon as I heard the music; I wanted to decimate the wall in front of me. I didn't think much of it a week ago when I heard the news.
I just imagined the reiteration of Chrono Trigger on a 400 inch screen in Times Square. I was hoping it would not be translated till the next console generation.
PsycheE
Goron2000
Posted 1:52 AM 7/7/08
1-4 players can't wait
Goron2000
AllOfUsAreLost
Posted 2:39 AM 7/7/08
I would so very play an RPG based on the Odyssey.
Especially if it took the same amount of real-time that the book spans, and had a fun combat system.
AllOfUsAreLost
sean09
Posted 2:37 AM 7/7/08
So you got my tip.
sean09
Trunks
Posted 2:36 AM 7/7/08
You know, I was incredibly excited, I was really digging the trailer, until this:
[trunks.fireball20xl.com]
They've got sprite layer problems? Jesus christ Squeenix, clean up your shit! I'm going to shit bricks if I fight Lavos and spores have big black borders behind them. >:(
Trunks
Bonus-Round
Posted 2:36 AM 7/7/08
All I need is Chrono Trigger, FF6 and SSF2 or SFA3 on the DS. Killer Instinct DS wouldn't hurt either!
Bonus-Round
Astrofox
Posted 2:34 AM 7/7/08
Hmmm releasing the original again? How much will it be?
Not that I do it myself but many people are playing this game right now on PSP and PC.. does DS do snes too?
A 2D/3D (replacing mode 7 sequences) update could be the game that makes me get a DS, but as it stands... I'm not sure this is really a big deal sadly :(
Astrofox
epionx111
Posted 2:32 AM 7/7/08
i dunno. since FFVI is coming out in nice 3D, I'm actually expecting a 3d re-make. I mean if it was on the PSP it would've been revamped like FFI-II did. I already have it on emulator on both... I want a reason to buy the DS version, lol.
epionx111
Dyvid
Posted 2:32 AM 7/7/08
I hope they do polish the graphics instead of just a direct port. In this day and age it's just dumb to expect gamers to be happy with just scraps from the table but still charge them the same price as the dinner.
Hopefully they give the game the same treatment as the did with the PSP's FFI and FFII in terms of graphics and sound, same spirit style but cleaned up to remove all the wrinkles and make it look more crisp.
Dyvid
Arsenicberyllium
Posted 2:31 AM 7/7/08
Sheesh...What the hell is wrong with some of you? ( Namely, wild homes is non-canonical here.)
It's a game. Plain and simple. It's not the messiah, and it's not the pinnacle of gaming.
It's just a really good RPG.
Arsenicberyllium
thezman
Posted 2:29 AM 7/7/08
Sometimes it's just best to preserve the greatness of old school games.
I mean, wouldn't you rather have this original 16 bit art rather than some horrible looking PSX-quality 3D characters and muddy textures?
There's no reason to update this game, really.
thezman
thezman
Posted 2:25 AM 7/7/08
@gdf: If this release doesn't make it to Europe, then Square Enix should SERIOUSLY DIAF. You guy already missed out on both the SNES and PSX releases. There should be no reason why they wouldn't.
Additionally, I disagree with those not down with the direct port. Because the game hasn't even reached most Euro-gamers, I think a direct port is perfect. Plus, I'd rather they don't add a bunch of unnecessary stuff that completely unbalances a character or two... or half-assed endings or new quests that, in the end, deter from the fantastic core gameplay.
I mean, they really should release a direct port for a handheld before they worry about doing a remake or updated version.
Personally, I think the game is super fantastic as is. Sure, maybe some HD art by Akira-what'shisface would be sweet... but not necessary. The game looks great for a 16 bit game. And on a DS screen, it'll look just fine.
thezman
bakura
Posted 2:24 AM 7/7/08
Make chrono cross after or another baten kaitos please Monolith !
bakura
wild homes is non-canonical
Posted 2:24 AM 7/7/08
@eclipsegryph: No, he's right. Trigger is not just something that's casually tossed about by Square Enix. This isn't Dragon Quest. It's not the Mana series, which they've been making sequels to for years. This isn't even Final Fantasy VII, which they've been happy to turn into everything from snowboarding mobile phone games to PS3 tech demos to motion pictures. Trigger represents probably the greatest 'dream team' that Square Enix ever assembled. And considering that S-E's best current talent-- Kitase and Nomura-- are currently nuts-deep in work on the Fabula Nova Chrysalis project, they couldn't even have their best people work on this. For quite a few RPG fans, this IS The Odyssey. Square-Enix have been quite content to not only not touch the series for years, but the protect the game's legacy from unwanted support from the community-- they've shut down many community-based projects to keep Trigger alive.
Their own actions have unintentionally served to illustrate the point-- this isn't just another RPG. This is one of the highest achievements in our pastime's history. And no, not just any schlubs should have the right to resurrect it.
wild homes is non-canonical
crice
Posted 2:22 AM 7/7/08
Quite frankly, I wouldn't care if it's a direct port. Just gimme Chrono Trigger on the go :(
crice
Absent Blue
Posted 2:20 AM 7/7/08
This is the reason they didn't bring any of their games to VC: so they could make you pay full price for them instead. A direct port is a rip off. Everyone would pay out the ass for a better looking Chrono Trigger, Square ought to know best when they C&D'd everyone that tried to do so. But years of waiting and even a teaser site later and what do we get? Same shit, different platform.
They'll make gobs of money anyway without having to spend a dime and that's what they'll do until they run themselves into the ground. If they could have given the same treatment to the less popular FF games they gave a make-over they would have.
Thanks but no thanks, Square. I want to play this on a big screen anyway... with a nice nearest-neighbor pixel interpolation on a large resolution maybe... yeah... and a 360 controller... Suck it, Square.
Absent Blue
francoamerica
Posted 2:20 AM 7/7/08
@DaiMacculate: Do you seriously think they will directly port it? They could have done that for GBA. They will do the same sort of thing they have been doing for final fantasy. That's been working out pretty well for them. And I don't think they are doing a bad job either.
francoamerica
gdf
Posted 2:18 AM 7/7/08
All I'm hoping is that this comes to Europe. Think of us here, would you?
Then again, I'm looking for a decently priced import copy now so it won't really effect me lol.
gdf
majatt
Posted 2:18 AM 7/7/08
@eclipsegryph:
While a little extreme I don't think he is far off. Bring back the original in as much of its glory as possible if it sells then they have incentive to try to recreate its goodness.
Nice it up and screw it, but people buy it anyway I don't want to see what they would come up with afterwards.
majatt
Blackbeltdude
Posted 2:16 AM 7/7/08
If they aren't going to update the graphics, I would have rather have had it on the VC so I could play it on a much much larger screen. Of course, I guess these might not be shots of what the DS version will look like, since there's no indication of two screens there.
E3 can't get here fast enough!
Blackbeltdude
NeoNess
Posted 2:59 AM 7/7/08
@outofmind23: It might be considered a spoiler to some to know he's playable.
NeoNess
outofmind23
Posted 2:56 AM 7/7/08
After seeing the entire trailer did anybody notice they did not include a character? They are missing Magnus. How could they not include him in the trailer.
outofmind23
thezman
Posted 2:52 AM 7/7/08
And again.. to all you bitching about the lack of an update...
This game has NEVER been released in Europe. All the eurogamers that have been dying to play this will more than likely, FINALLY get the chance.
And it's only fair they get to play the original version.. while the rest of the world simply gets the first portable iteration. Simply making this game portable is justification enough to re-release , IMO. And the fact that they can finally take it to Europe is just something that has been long over-due.
And seriously... once you get the game on the tiny DS screen, do you think you'd really notice sprites looking that much better?
And a 3D DS iteration would probably just look like shit... so I'd seriously prefer a direct port.
thezman
the_answer
Posted 2:49 AM 7/7/08
come on, an updated graphics wouldn't hurt. i'm not asking for a complete overhaul - just cleaner sprites, smoother animation & some anime cutscenes. think Street Fighter II HD. that's not asking too much, when i can play the same game anytime right now on an ipod.
the_answer
pandafresh
Posted 2:49 AM 7/7/08
its cool, but i just dont understand how multiplayer is gunna work...oh well, the ps1 port wasn't that good (it was the same basically but there were load times and sound was off) i dont expect much here either. i dont even have a DS yet...
pandafresh
wild homes is non-canonical
Posted 2:44 AM 7/7/08
@Arsenicberyllium: Woah there, friend. I'm not claiming it's the Messiah-- although if you think Jesus and Gautama Siddharta don't like to get down to Chrono Trigger you're a bit nuts-- but I am going to say that Square-Enix's long protection of the series does make it stand apart from the rest of their library. And I think most people would probably agree that from a 'dream team' standpoint, yes, the Chrono Trigger group would be the best assembly of talent Square's ever had. I don't think anyone would really desire a 3D DS remake unless Toriyama himself was providing the character models-- he's shown with DQIX that even the DS can push his designs very, very nicely. I don't think we want to see just any scrubs making a sequel. Even Trigger's big three-- Uematsu, Sakaguchi, and Toriyama-- haven't been involved in anything as great since, thought Uematsu's work remains wonderful. It's possible that it's something that can't be replicated, and maybe couldn't even by the big three themselves. After all, Square-Enix pretty much ruined the promise of the Mana series.
Just because we'd rather not see what's arguably the greatest RPG of all time get sullied by a bunch of new guys, doesn't mean we're elevating it beyond what it is. I said, to some of us, this game IS The Odyssey, and I meant that. But I'm not saying it's going to be everything for everyone. Your mileage will vary, and your perspective will be different. Cope with that, and cheers!
wild homes is non-canonical
thezman
Posted 2:43 AM 7/7/08
@Dyvid: Well, they're not really doing that. They're re-releasing in a portable form, which they have yet to do. Additionally, it'll only cost $25-35 bucks. When CT was released it was over $90 for SNES.
I think it's fucking stupid that in this day and age, gamers STILL put so much stock into bullshit aesthetics. The game looks great in it's 16 bit iteration. Actually, it's fucking impressive how good it looks given the limitations of the time.
Of course, this doesn't make dick to you, cos even ugly-ass muddy PSX-quality textures are an improvement in your mind.
thezman
gdf
Posted 3:26 AM 7/7/08
You know, maybe it's just aiming to test the waters, to see if there'd be a market for more in the series, especially in Europe.
gdf
excel_excel
Posted 3:26 AM 7/7/08
@thezman: Damn right, this isn't like Final Fantasy IV which has already been released on GBA and is getting a 3-D makeover.
I'm getting goosebumps man, Chrono Trigger is Square at their ruddy best! and to all those bitching, don't you realise this could mean a next-gen Chrono Trigger sequel could be on the way?? It might be happening right now
excel_excel
MajoraVoodoo
Posted 3:23 AM 7/7/08
@Defenestrated: +1
I can't decide if this is reason enough to buy a DS. Or I could buy a PSP and just run the CT rom on it...... decisions, decisions!
MajoraVoodoo
Yukito
Posted 3:21 AM 7/7/08
Honestly people, don't you guys think we Europeans deserve a Chrono Trigger that's as close to the original as possible. DS can pull some nice 3D graphics, but this is the sort of game I want to first play in 2D.
Yukito
Bururian
Posted 3:19 AM 7/7/08
I've been wanting a portable CT for a good many years now.
Now I can multitask and play this game. It's a wonderful thing.
Bururian
thezman
Posted 3:10 AM 7/7/08
@outofmind23: Maybe cos they were showing all the normal, playable characters... while Magus is really a secret character that you choose to accept or kill.
I mean, a month or so ago I was talking with a dude at work who'd played and love CT, but never even knew you could get Magus because he'd chosen to kill him each time.
thezman
Defenestrated
Posted 3:09 AM 7/7/08
@outofmind23: Might be because he's an optional character that may or may not join your party.
Or, you know, conspiracy.
Defenestrated
MetaKz
Posted 3:46 AM 7/7/08
Hopefully they do clean up the 2D a little bit. If they don't I will feel used because I am compelled to buy the game. Square was smart to stick w/ a way to charge more than vc/live/psn prices, because they know we can't help ourselves. I am a little hurt by that too, but I have to be greatful we are even getting something.
Agh, I would sooooooooooooo love to play this on a large screen! Oh well, there is always emulation or something.
I'm glad they haven't decided to make a new Chrono game, cuz as others have said, it probably wouldn't end up very good. I've seen children/heroes/dawn of mana, and I feel for all the mana fans out there :(
MetaKz
UltimatePancakeSensation
Posted 3:43 AM 7/7/08
I most intrigued by the fact that after the video, the "specs" or whatever you might call them say that the game will be 1 to 4 players...
UltimatePancakeSensation
Dyvid
Posted 4:17 AM 7/7/08
@Syril: It's was the artwork released with the original SNES title, think I still have the map. Anyway, if you google Chrono Trigger Images I'm sure you can pull them all up.
Dyvid
Dyvid
Posted 4:15 AM 7/7/08
@thezman: Well dumbass, since I already own the PS1 version as well as Chrono Cross why the hell would I spend the extra $30 for a game I already own. Same reason I didn't buy FF rereleases on the GBA but got the ones on the PSP. I ALREADY OWN THE ORIGINAL SHIT!
@excel_excel: I too hope this is the kick start that gets the Chrono Trigger Series going again.
Dyvid
excel_excel
Posted 4:14 AM 7/7/08
@EmeraldDragon: It might happen! Releasing the game on DS perhaps to see how well the game sells today and to make the Chrono Trigger brand more well known. Square-Enix should comission an anime series, ala Blue Dragon, only difference is Chrono Trigger would be way more popular
excel_excel
Foreign-Contaminant
Posted 4:13 AM 7/7/08
They still make games for DS =0
Foreign-Contaminant
Syril
Posted 4:09 AM 7/7/08
What's with all the cool looking artwork during that video? I've never even seen that before. Was it in the Japanese manual or something? Does anyone know where I can find it?
Syril
EmeraldDragon
Posted 4:02 AM 7/7/08
@excel_excel:
Oh you tease, making my fangirl heart flutter with your pretty words. New Chrono Trigger, what a thing to say.
EmeraldDragon
DigitalHero
Posted 3:57 AM 7/7/08
Glad I already own this game. You won't get me buying it again I mean Square-Enix. Nice try.
DigitalHero
Lyrai
Posted 4:43 AM 7/7/08
@NeoNess: I'm sorry, but the statue of limitations on SNES games was over a decade ago. You don't get to bitch.
Lyrai
thezman
Posted 4:43 AM 7/7/08
@Dyvid: My point was to look beyond yourself and think of what this release meant to new, young and European gamers... instead of ignorantly blaming Square-Enix for an easy cash-in.
thezman
francoamerica
Posted 4:43 AM 7/7/08
According to the info at the end, the game is going to have new stuff for the two screens as well as other added "fun things". my translation is pretty weak, but they aren't very descriptive at all.
francoamerica
Fox
Posted 4:43 AM 7/7/08
@DaiMacculate: Why would that be expecting far too much? They did the same thing with the Final Fantasy's on the DS.
Fox
SirFenwick
Posted 4:41 AM 7/7/08
I just want a PS3 Sequel... Hopefully the sales of this title will lead to one.
SirFenwick
i_9
Posted 4:33 AM 7/7/08
I for one don't give a fucking hell if they just draft up a direct port or patch things up from the previous version. I'd prefer a direct port, less chance of hindering the original experience - though not by much, as people just tend to spam propaganda as far as that goes.
As someone before me said, just porting it to the DS and releasing it out to the current generation of gamers is way more than enough to justify a re-release. I remember when it was originally released was back when - and I didn't care then, as I hardly do now. But I know a ton of people who have never even heard of Chrono Trigger, much less played or seen it. This is an easy mega cash-in for SquareEnix and hell, I'm probably going to get around actually playing it this time around.
Seriously, stop whining.
i_9
mascot1063
Posted 4:32 AM 7/7/08
@EmeraldDragon: you cant change his style, since it was the style that was there since the beginning.
mascot1063
mascot1063
Posted 4:30 AM 7/7/08
@Trunks: ROFLCOPTER! AWESOME! See, this is one thing I hate about SquareEnix. They dont check there shit before porting it. Remember the shitty music in FF6 PS1? The fuck ups on the sprites when Terra was talking to the Esper in FF6?
mascot1063
Lackshmana
Posted 4:29 AM 7/7/08
I am glad there are people who say silly things like...
"its better that they just give us a port instead of 3D graphics that would probably just look bad."
That way I know that when I save my money and don't buy a cheap port of an SNES game, that someone else will be foolish enough to do it for me. That way the game still has a chance to succeed in spite of the rip off it is.
Maybe it'll do well enough to convince Square not to hate the series so much.
Also, just gonna throw this out there...
How about the possibility that a 3D remake for the DS could actually look REALLY GOOD. I know, crazy right?
Lackshmana
EmeraldDragon
Posted 4:27 AM 7/7/08
@excel_excel:
An anime series would be cool, so long as they stop useing the Dragon Ball artist. His style is getting old in a big hurry.
EmeraldDragon
smuckersisgood
Posted 5:11 AM 7/7/08
@Cridia: I really couldn't care less if they changed anything or don't change anything. All i want is portable chrono trigger and if thats all i get then fine im completely satisfied. And dont worry about flaming i think those are all very valid concerns. But i'll bet that there are plenty of folks like myself who could give two shits if its 2D, 3D, or the same game that released on snes as long as its chrono on the go.
smuckersisgood
smuckersisgood
Posted 5:06 AM 7/7/08
@beril: Im pretty sure he worked on Chrono Trigger, but Mitsuda was the main composer. (at least according to wiki, and we all know how reliable that is *sarcasm*)
smuckersisgood
Cridia
Posted 5:05 AM 7/7/08
Well, although I do not think that a 3D version of the game would work (not with the graphical abilities of the DS, 3D would only have the opposite effect on the style they established years ago), I do think they should have at least updated the game.
No matter what anyone might say; 2 frame animations are outdated. The music so far seems outdated. Dont get me wrong, I did like the original soundtrack as it contained the first tracks I actually wanted to listen to, but they should at least remaster the whole thing and not making it sound like some old SNES game. If they are going to put a straight port on it; let them at least make it a good one instead of a lame cashin.
For all those who think that "now everyone is going to experience a legendary RPG", that may be so, but the opposite might also be true. Fact remains that there are a lot of RPG players who entered later on when 3D was the new magic word. They might not like a game that used to be innovative back then, but is now nothing but "tried and true". Sure, back then it was new, refreshing and awesome, right now it isn't and nostalgia is one of the main drives why everyone likes the game so much. Don't get me wrong, I am one of those who think the game was great (and I also played the game when it was released on the SNES). I just do not like to get my opinion clouded by nostalgia.
Okay, I know for sure I might have offended a few, so start flaming away.
Cridia
beril
Posted 4:56 AM 7/7/08
@wild homes is non-canonical: Uematsu didn't work on Chrono trigger; the music was written by Yasunori Mitsuda. I believe the Dream Team was Sakaguchi, Toriyama and Yuji Hori, the creator of Dragon Quest.
beril
DarthWind
Posted 4:53 AM 7/7/08
That was pretty awesome, I gotta make sure to go buy another DS b4 that baby comes out (I sold my old one 4 bills)
DarthWind
beril
Posted 4:46 AM 7/7/08
I don't see why people expect or want a graphical upgrade; Chrono Trigger is still one of the best looking games ever.
While I actually like the style in the DS remakes of FF3/4, it just wouldn't work for CT; CT has too much style and graphic splendor to begin with. Also remaking CT would be a lot bigger project than the FF games; there's tons of animations, special moves and interactions between the characters that need to work in 3d, and a lot more unique environments.
beril
Recoil
Posted 5:33 AM 7/7/08
@Bluetribal: There's just something special about owning the physical game instead of playing it on PC, plus this time it's portable. I think people are also excited because it shows that Square Enix still care about Chrono Trigger.
Recoil
smuckersisgood
Posted 5:30 AM 7/7/08
@Jorw: Hell its not even a remake, its a port, and im excited because its portable thats all.
smuckersisgood
Jorw
Posted 5:27 AM 7/7/08
Why are people so excited about this? It's just a remake, not a sequel.
Jorw
Bluetribal
Posted 5:21 AM 7/7/08
I don't see why I would want to play this on a handheld if I can play the original.
Not sure what's the big deal for Europe either. So it wasn't released here, but since when does that mean it limits you from actually playing the game?
Bluetribal
Recoil
Posted 5:52 AM 7/7/08
Concerning enhancements and such, I'm glad they've stuck with the original 2D graphics. But that doesn't mean they can't polish it a little. How about adding more frames of animation to at least the main characters, to make it look smoother? And a completely new recording of all the original tunes, without the limitations of the SNES hardware, would be nice too.
Recoil
RuneX21
Posted 5:51 AM 7/7/08
@DaiMacculate:
I hate to disagree, but I have to. Ive seen every ending atleast twice, Ive bought every rendition of the game and im about as big of a fan as the game as you can get.(hell, ive memorized the script for the bulk of it)Yet, I can honestly say I wont be buying it again unless they update it. Sure I have a DS, and love the game, but I also have a psp that plays the emulated version just fine as well as multiple copies for the SNES and PSX.(yes, multiple as im kinda crazy about collections) Ive also beaten cross many times, although I think its not as good as the original. Point is, they really do need to provide us with something new, atleast reworked music and the graphical reworking they provided with DQ4(I think it was 4, cant say for sure as ive just seen screenshots)
RuneX21
Solertia
Posted 5:45 AM 7/7/08
Best. Game. Ever. This brings a tear to my eye. I have Final Fantasy Chronology (Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger, my two favorite games of all time), but who cares?! I'm getting this too.
Solertia
Dyvid
Posted 5:42 AM 7/7/08
@thezman: I understand that but the point I'm making is it's so easy now adays to get a rom and emulator then play the original title. Is that legal or right, no but that's the downloadable internet these days. SE could also just release the copies on Virtual Console, PSN, and XBOX Live instead of remaking it.
If you are going to go through all the trouble of redoing a game for the DS to include touch screen you should just go the extra mile and do it right. The gameplay and story would remain the same but the graphics and music would be touched up to enhance the experience of people who played this back in the 90's and those that haven't it won't ruin the game experience for you because it's all new to you.
P.S. I don't want a 3D version either and not even sure if I wanted FFIV remade 3D on the DS. SE really needs to consider working with the PSP alittle more in terms remaking 3D or do a clean up job just like FFI and FFII.
Dyvid
bialia
Posted 5:36 AM 7/7/08
@smuckersisgood: that's right- they both did. i've got the old japanese ost set from back in the day on cd. mitsuda did the majority of the work. uematsu did a handful, and they both were credited for a few.
mitsuda's contributions tend to be my favourite ones for this game. i adore chrono trigger's soundtrack. it is easily some of my favourite music ever. and i've got a wall of vinyl in my living room. ;)
bialia
dipsetboy17
Posted 6:06 AM 7/7/08
an snes in your hand.a masterpiece i call the nintendo ds lol
dipsetboy17
Trowble (XBL/PSN)
Posted 6:04 AM 7/7/08
Any news related to Chrono Trigger gets my noodle going. I just can't tell if the eventual success of this release will lead to a sequel either in the Chrono Trigger universe or the Crono Cross universe.
Trowble (XBL/PSN)
Thanatos-
Posted 6:49 AM 7/7/08
If it is a near direct port i hope they port the PSX version with all the movies. Never got to play that one.
Thanatos-
PrivateJ0ker
Posted 6:47 AM 7/7/08
Well, the great news about this is is that it is probably just the beginning of Chrono Trigger franchise games. In an article when this was intially announced, they stated something to the extent that Chrono Trigger was "one of their most valuable franchises."
What if they started a Chrono Trigger series, similarly to how they now do Final Fantasy, only it turns out to be the greatest J-RPG series ever made?! :))
PrivateJ0ker
wicko
Posted 6:45 AM 7/7/08
@smuckersisgood: You know what else is portable? Emulators.
wicko
JohnnytheFuture
Posted 6:44 AM 7/7/08
Looks like it'll be released in Japan, Winter 2008.
JohnnytheFuture
NeoNess
Posted 6:39 AM 7/7/08
@Lyrai: The hell you talking about?
I was speaking in general terms. I've been through the game countless times.
NeoNess
SVxM
Posted 6:35 AM 7/7/08
It is my chance to get into this RPG. Can't wait to try it! But, first, I need a DS! :D
SVxM
ittekimasu
Posted 7:12 AM 7/7/08
a bit dissapointed that they haven't upped the graphics at all.. maybe they are snes shots and they are saving them for e3..
ittekimasu
ohhello
Posted 6:53 AM 7/7/08
gimme chrono break.
ohhello
smuckersisgood
Posted 7:36 AM 7/7/08
@wicko: Yeah but id rather have it on my ds. i dont have a psp and i dont mess with ds emulators. I have a snes emu on my macbook, but i wouldnt call that portable. Anyways for a game like chrono trigger i wouldnt feel right unless i purchased it.
smuckersisgood
Hellion86
Posted 8:03 AM 7/7/08
I beat this game ONCE...No thanks.
Hellion86
FrankxThexTank
Posted 7:53 AM 7/7/08
@RuneX21: i think you're lying. You know you'll buy the DS version to sit with the rest of your collections as will i.
FrankxThexTank
Foxstar Sixtail
Posted 8:13 AM 7/7/08
@excel_excel:I dunno, they wrapped it up pretty damn good after Cross. What they need to do is release Radical Dreamers, but I seriously doubt it would hold up at all or be worth the effort in translating and porting.
@ohhello:Chrono Break is as dead as a follow up to Driving Type Emotion S. And you know it.
@RuneX21:So then it's okey to avoid buying the best version? The PSX release was shit mate.
@Dyvid:You missed the add-ins they are going to put with it, didn't you?
@DaiMacculate:Holy crap dude, I love me some Trigger, but you need some codeine or something to settle down.
@Absent Blue:Hi, you must be new. A SE rep said like..12 months ago, on HERE that "We are not fans of releasing our games as Downloadable Titles, we prefer if we are going to bring a title back to the market to instead re-release it on a system."
@outofmind23:Because unless you pay attention, you will miss him completely. He's not a automatic main party character.
@DigitalHero:Cool. I'll be calling you out if I see you in any future DS Chrono threads then, because you've stated your intent to not buy it.
Foxstar Sixtail
smuckersisgood
Posted 9:08 AM 7/7/08
@gr8asianman: Yeah i could care less about movies really, but the ps1 version was the first time i played trigger and the load times pissed me off so much that i couldnt finish the game.
smuckersisgood
gr8asianman
Posted 8:56 AM 7/7/08
@Thanatos-: Yeah the movies were the only thing that made me play the PS1 version. There should be no issues with load times with the DS version.
gr8asianman
matthewbennion
Posted 6:58 PM 7/7/08
I really don't agree with all this going back to gaming roots via retro rubbish flying around at the moment. Its just a cheap/lazy ass attempt at making money off the back of an old very good game simply by using its old attributes such as the game art, etc to make the development costs cheaper...
I agree with the vast amount of people who say don't touch a classic. I'm more pished at the fact this game will be 30 quid no doubt if it comes out here in the UK. This game should be on a budget line as its already been released once...
matthewbennion
DaiMacculate
Posted 10:57 PM 7/7/08
@Foxstar Sixtail: First off, you're reading far too much into 4 lines of text there. You should have seen the 3 comments I wrote and didn't post, because I thought they looked like an attack on the poster I was responding to, and that was NOT my intent. When I said he expects two much, I was referencing the fact that all the SQE RPGs for SNES (that we got in the USA) have gotten 2D direct ports first, with the 3D remakes coming later on. There may still be a CT 3D coming in the future, but it won't be this year like they're talking about for this game.
Second, I don't want them to mess with this game, its that simple. The last time they tried, Chrono Cross, it was thoroughly disappointing. If they want to reassemble the original team to the greatest extent possible and try a REAL sequel I'd be interested in that, but the remake does not need anything more than polish, and of course the intriguing wireless mode might add something as well.
Thirdly, some of us don't LIKE the 3D treatment they've used in the FF remakes and the upcoming DQ4, I'll always prefer 2D art to 3D in CT, barring a much more thorough HD graphical remake on another console, which Square has repeatedly shown they are unwilling to undertake. The other alternative would be a port with redrawn HD sprites and backgrounds, ala SSFTHD Remix, but again that is a TON of work.
Everybody here willing to see [insert current gen SQE game you're looking forward to here] delayed another 6 months or a Year just so they can rework the graphics of CT and splinter the Chonro Trigger fan base in the process? Think that makes sense for SQE financially either? You're welcome to your opinions if so, but that doesn't stop me from disagreeing, vehemently.
DaiMacculate