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DarkNight_DS on 08 May 2008

You guys should stop with the pirating talk. There is no need for that discussion on here.

I'd suggest looking through a few more small stores or a flea market to see if you can get the game for less money somewhere else. I played the game through twice as a kid on rentals from Avondale video. It's a great game. Some things were cooler then others though and I remember I didn't like the first ending I got so I played through it again to see another ending which was considered the best but still wasn't anything special.



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jkimball on 08 May 2008

It looks fantastic on the PSP.



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mesoteto on 08 May 2008

its a great game ......completely threw me for a loop when the ....well don't want to do spoilers



 

Garcian Smith on 08 May 2008

I'll have to take a different opinion than most of the above posters. I first played Chrono Trigger about a year ago, and after a few hours, I found I had to force myself to play it. The battle system is basically the exact same "ATB" system used in the SNES and PS1 Final Fantasy games, which you may like or dislike. I, personally, can't stand it, because it actually manages to be slower than your usual "Press X to attack" battle system. Instead, you have to WAIT to press X to attack. Exciting. The story, while a cut above your average JRPG story (which isn't saying much), is nothing to write home about, and basically boils down to (without spoiling anything) your usual "Great Evil rising up to Destroy The World, and Only One Mute Spiky-Haired Hero Can Stop It." With time travel.

On the plus side, it IS one of the most attractive games on the SNES, and the various locales that you visit are pretty cool. It's interesting to see how the game world developed through the ages, and it's obvious that the developers put a lot of detail into that particular aspect. I just wish there were an intriguing game behind it all.

So, I'd really recommend that you nab a ROM somewhere first and play through the first hour or so to see if you like it before plunking down so much money.



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sc94597 on 08 May 2008
DarkNight_DS said:
You guys should stop with the pirating talk. There is no need for that discussion on here.

I'd suggest looking through a few more small stores or a flea market to see if you can get the game for less money somewhere else. I played the game through twice as a kid on rentals from Avondale video. It's a great game. Some things were cooler then others though and I remember I didn't like the first ending I got so I played through it again to see another ending which was considered the best but still wasn't anything special.
I know piratings bad , but with it being hard to find games, not buying online, pirating is the only solution if you want to play the game. It's not like they are losing money either. Now if they released it on the virtual console that would be a different case, and I would be against the piracy.

 



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Words Of Wisdom on 08 May 2008
sc94597 said:
DarkNight_DS said:
You guys should stop with the pirating talk. There is no need for that discussion on here.

I'd suggest looking through a few more small stores or a flea market to see if you can get the game for less money somewhere else. I played the game through twice as a kid on rentals from Avondale video. It's a great game. Some things were cooler then others though and I remember I didn't like the first ending I got so I played through it again to see another ending which was considered the best but still wasn't anything special.
I know piratings bad , but with it being hard to find games, not buying online, pirating is the only solution if you want to play the game. It's not like they are losing money either. Now if they released it on the virtual console that would be a different case, and I would be against the piracy.

 


Considering the OP has seen the game in question for sale in a store, I don't think your argument has any relevance in this thread.


On topic:  I think the real question is whether Chrono Trigger is worth $70 to you at this point.  If you're the type of gamer that can pick up Final Fantasy VI or Secret of Mana today, play them, and still have fun... it's worth considering.  If you can't stand ATB battle systems or sprite art offends you, maybe it's not. 

I have played through Chrono Trigger a lot and gotten all 13 endings.  It is also one of the best games of the SNES era in my opinion.  If you like retro-gaming, it's worth your time.  Only you can decide if it's worth the price though.



LNRT on 08 May 2008

Thanks for the advice everyone. I talked to the people at the store and they replace the batteries in their old games themselves so I don't have to worry about it craping out on me.