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Chrono Cross: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Chrono Cross (1999): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Chrono Cross (1999) is a role-playing (rpg), turn-based strategy (tbs), adventure video game developed by Square Product Development Division 3, available on PS3, PS1, PSP. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 85/100 on IGDB.

What is Chrono Cross about?

CHRONO CROSS, the sequel to the SNES favorite CHRONO TRIGGER, is one of the most ambitious role-playing games ever made. There are over 40 playable characters, each with their back-story, special moves, abilities, and weapons. The story spans two discs and follows the story of Serge, a young man who is able to cross dimensions. Suddenly he is pulled between worlds, trying to figure out his own past at the same time. The graphics are bright and beautiful, utilizing the PlayStation's capabilities to the fullest. The polygonal character models are huge and detailed, and the pre-rendered backgrounds are immaculately detailed. The music is composed and arranged by Yasunori Mitsuda, and features very realistic-sounding synthesizers. The battle system revolves around Elements, which are used to grant magical powers, as well as to summon huge monsters. For anyone that wanted to see the story of

Key details

Chrono Cross was released in 1999 and supports single player. Platforms: PS3, PS1, PSP. Developer: Square Product Development Division 3.

Should you play Chrono Cross?

With a 85/100 aggregate score, Chrono Cross ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Chrono Cross?

Chrono Cross is a role-playing (rpg), turn-based strategy (tbs), adventure game by Square Product Development Division 3, released in 1999.

What platforms is Chrono Cross on?

Chrono Cross is available on PS3, PS1, PSP.

Is Chrono Cross good?

Chrono Cross has an aggregate score of 85/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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