A well orchestrated, beautifully done sequel worthy of following a classic masterpiece.
I was caught completely off guard with this sequel to Chrono Trigger as soon as the game started. With a completely different battle engine and magic system, I was skeptical with how well it would meet to my expectations. After many hours, and a fantastic time, I can easily say this game is in the ranks of the elite.
The story begins with a young boy named Serge who lives in a small town called Arni Village. At a place called Opassa Beach, you are suddenly whisked off into a parallel dimension where you find that not only did you die ten years ago, but many people and places have evolved differently. Throughout the game, you will gather many members to your team and learn how the two parallel worlds are intricately connected and how they are related to the story of Chrono Trigger.
The battle engine is simple to use for beginners, but to actually learn how to effectively manage attacks, elements, levels, and field effects takes a little more effort. The monsters are of fair strength and the game does well to make it difficult to not be caught off guard with a fatal attack at least once in the game. The element magic system is different than any other magic system I've ever used and is therefore uncomparable. There are no levels to make magics more powerful, however, each characters receives slots throughout the game to place more and more elements in, and each slot has a different strength the corresponds with how powerful the element is and will be. It's rather hard to explain but works well with the game. There are no random battles anywhere in the game and many battles can be avoided if you wish, but it isn't recommended. Like Chrono Trigger, the monsters physically walk around on the screen and if you run into one, you are thrust into battle. Unlike Chrono Trigger, battles take place on a separate screen like in the Final Fantasy games, and there is a post battle screen to discuss what items are received and any skills gained.
The graphics are simply amazing. This game was released later in the the Playstation's existance, so graphics are top of the line, as can be expected from Squaresoft. The game is filled with a recurring theme of bright and colorful landscapes and creatures that make for a pleasant experience. Effects during battle are done well, especially all of the summon elements and Level 7 and 8 elements.
The music is amazing. If I could give this game an 11 for sound, I would. I couldn't easily think of any music comparable to this even for games in the current generation. Yasunori Mitsuda is a musical genious. Every single song in the whole entire game is enjoyable, memorable, and well done. Every song could be stuck in your head at one time or another and that is a good thing. The soundtrack should definitely be considered as sold if you play this game. It's irresistable.
In conclusion, the game lived up to any expectations that I may have had before playing the game and my expectations were pretty high. After just beating the game, I'm already feeling the need to play all the way through again. It's easily one of my favorites of all time could easily be yours or anyone else's.
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