Greetings all, this is my first post, so I will try to make it as worthy as possible.
Forgive me if this has been reiterated time and time again, but I figured it would be right to discuss a series that has forever been one of my favorites: The Chrono series, rather the series spawned by Chrono Trigger.
If you did not already know, the previous picture is one that was actually in the original Chrono Trigger, but a bug within the game kept it from being viewed, except by experienced romhackers.
Anyhow, consider this: Does Square-Enix have plans to continue this series? Chrono Trigger was a game loved by many, and in my eyes is considered one of the best I have ever played. Sure, as an RPG, it wasn't the most difficult of it's time, but there seemed to be a certain magic to it. The fact that it was considerably larger than most games (but not the largest, I believe Tales of Phantasia and Star Ocean were larger) and had a rather unforgettable cast. In my opinion the characters of this game were unforgettable, even the more annoying are a breath of fresh air compared to games out now (I'm looking at you, Final Fantasy XII, shut up Ondore).
Undoubtedly, Squaresoft did have the wisdom to make a sequel, and though it wasn't the finest received, it is in my personal opinion that the game is several notches above certain aforementioned RPGs that I do not care to bring up again. Yes, there were many characters, truly quantity over quality, but even then, there are memorable characters within the game that did the series justice.
Perhaps I am asking too much? Surely a continuation of the series may not prove fruitful, but as I recall, the remakes to the SNES Final Fantasies on the Game Boy Advance (and the upcoming Final Fantasy IV for the DS certainly looks pleasing) were fine releases. Why not do the same with Chrono Trigger?
Am I opening up old wounds? Should this topic be dropped? I would like to hear others thoughts on this matter, and thanks to all who have read my nubile attempt at sweet sweet discussion.
Very well written, well thought out post! I agree with you completely. We, the fans, deserve a sequel to Chrono Trigger. I want to see a true sequel too with a story that's enjoyable like the original - not a convoluted story like the one found in Chrono Cross. Give me a handful of characters that we can get attatched to, not an endless amount that have as much depth as kiddie pool.
At the very least I would like to see a remake on the PS3. Imagine classic moments such as Frog slicing a mountain open with the Masamune to make your way torwards Magus's castle, only with update graphics and sound. Would that not be the most amazing thing ever? <-- Rhetorical question - the answer is YES!
Oh, I gotta point out that I still have the Chrono Trigger cartridge with the box as well! Kudos man.
Dear Nintendo,
Put this and other Square games on Virtual Console.
Love, Necros
P.S. Did you get that thing I sent ya?
Oh snap you're here.