Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition brings a PS1 classic to modern consoles for the first time since its release in late 1999. Reviews of the remake are now emerging ahead of its April 7 release on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Whether you’re an old-school Chronocross fan or want to try it for the first time, here’s what reviewers are saying.
Being a remastered release, many of the reviews for the Radical Dreamers Edition are unrated – including that of GameSpot, which concludes that “Chrono Cross in 2022 feels like a game lost in time “, but that the re-release still has value as a time capsule.
- Spiel: Chrono Cross: Die Radical Dreamers Edition
- Plattformen: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PC
- Entwickler: Quadratisches Enix
- Veröffentlichungsdatum: 7. April
- Preis: $20
Die Bewertungen für den Remaster von Chrono Cross scheinen derzeit gemischt, wobei die Rezensenten hin- und hergerissen sind zwischen dem Loben, wie viel vom ursprünglichen Spiel erhalten geblieben ist, und dem Kritisieren, wie wenig tatsächlich für die Neuveröffentlichung aktualisiert oder verbessert worden zu sein scheint. Das Spiel hat derzeit eine Gesamtpunktzahl von 77 auf Metacritic.
GameSpot – Keine Punktzahl
„Dieser Museumsaspekt ist wirklich das, was Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition am meisten anspricht. Chrono Cross ist ein ungewöhnliches Spiel aus einer ungewöhnlichen Ära, gepaart mit einem Spiel, das viele von uns im Westen noch nie zuvor gesehen haben. Einige Teile von Chrono Cross ist zutiefst seltsam und einige seiner Ideen funktionieren nicht, aber das galt für viele RPGs, die in dieser Zeit entstanden sind. Auf diese Weise ist es ein Spiel aus seiner Zeit, das uns mit einigen modernen Annehmlichkeiten präsentiert wird Das hilft mir, seine liebenswerte Kuriosität zu schätzen. Vielleicht schaffe ich dieses Mal ein paar neue Erinnerungen.”– Steve Watts [Full review]
Kotaku – No score
“I played Chrono Cross on the Switch OLED (where the colors really pop) a few hours now and am as in love with the game itself as ever. I’m less than impressed with the way barebones have been updated and repackaged for the new decade. The big additions are higher resolution imagery, an option to turn off enemy encounters, and Radical Dreamers, a 1996 mini visual novel that bridges the events of Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross and is now officially localized in English for the first time. It’s something Chrono fans like me have longed for, and it’s nice to finally be able to experience the retro artifact, although with Chrono Trigger, available on PC and mobile, still not on Switch, it’s incomplete feels.– Ethan Gach [Full review]
Press Start – 8/10
“With the inclusion of Radical Dreamers and the handy quality-of-life stuff, there’s definitely good reason to check out this Chrono Cross re-release if you’re a longtime fan or curious JRPG enthusiast. It’s not all good, the visual update oscillates wildly between pleasant and puke-making for you, but all the more present This game is better I think.”– Kieron Verbrugge [Full review]
Eurogamer – Recommended
“Cross often feels like a visitor from a parallel dimension itself – the sequel to an acclaimed RPG that in practice is more of a companion piece reminiscent of PS1’s Final Fantasies, but is a very different beast on the battlefield. It’s a compelling epic that mixes sadness, whimsical, and touches of cosmic angst without somehow falling into farce, and while the combat system can be a tad annoying, coming to terms with it is part of the adventure. The remaster isn’t dazzling effort, but the revival of the game in any form is something that needs to be celebrated. I’m excited to read the reactions to this from players who jumped into RPGs after the demise of the Chrono series.”– Edwin Evans-Thirlwell [Full review]
Nintendo Life – 20.06
It’s a shame that with the release of Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition, we probably won’t see a full remaster or even a full remake of this underrated gem for a long time while we’re left with a slightly disappointing version on Switch that doesn’t go much beyond a port. Regardless, the portability of the Nintendo console and the inclusion of Radical Dreamers still make this the best and most convenient way for fans and newcomers alike to play the 22-year-old classic and its pseudo-prequel. It’s a good game and the ease of access to it is a blessing – just don’t go into the remaster effort with anything more than modest expectations.”– Lowell Bell [Full review]
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