It seems to be on track for its upcoming release this holiday season, and it will definitely be a hit for both veteran gamers who fondly remember the title as well as new gamers who never got the chance to experience the original. Exact details as to how this mechanic will work are scarce, but one would hope an additional mode will be available for drop-in multiplayer that doesn't require too much commitment.Īs far as we've heard, Chrono Trigger is pretty far in development, and the English translation is coming along nicely. In addition to the single-player mode, it has been confirmed that there will also be Wi-Fi support for up to four players. The X button will be used menus, the A button will be your action key, and the B will be used for dash. Aside from that, the control structure remains very similar to the original.
The shoulder buttons are probably what will take the most getting used to and are employed for changing menu pages (either left or right) or can be held to run away from battle.
crap, was it Final Fantasy Anthology, or Chronicles that had Chrono Trigger and FF4 on it I think that had a PS3 / PSP / PS Vita release digitally, and I think the two games are separated like the other collection was (the one that had FFs 5 and 6 on it. Speaking of the controls, they aren't exactly the same as the SNES controls you might remember, but for the most part, they're close enough. Sure they weren't playing it on PS3 or Vita I think. But if you don't, you can keep the stylus firmly in its slot and play the game just fine with the standard button controls. If the mood strikes you, however, you will be able to use the stylus to move your character around and to select menu items. It definitely wouldn't be a DS port without some type of touch screen functionality and at least this one is minimal, and most importantly, optional. In addition to the dual screen option, there are also new control choices as well. Although the standard version of the game uses both of the DS screens (the second screen just shows a map), there is an option to turn off the second screen and play it exactly the way you remember it. There have been no visual upgrades, and purists will probably rejoice at how faithfully their favorite game has been ported over to the DS. Everything you knew and loved from the first offering will be here, from the chunky sprites to the funky music. It is because this game worked so well 13 years ago that the new DS version will be an almost exact replica of the original. With 20 different ending scenarios possible, this game really set the standard for non-linear gameplay more than a decade ago. Universally hailed as a masterpiece, Chrono Trigger tells the heartfelt story of one boy's quest to save a beautiful girl, which becomes an epic quest across time to save the world. One that arguably changed the face of gaming and made an incredible impact on the industry: Chrono Trigger. But for the first time, the DS is getting a remake of one of the most influential games in RPG history. With the end of the millennium soon being twenty years ago, nostalgia for the twentieth centurys last decade is starting to kick into high gear. Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VI and more RPGs from the 90s have yet to receive remasters but they need them. From classic NES and SNES standards like Final Fantasy III and the upcoming Kirby Super Star, to overlooked gems like Shiren the Wanderer. 10 RPGs From The 90s That Still Need A Remaster. chrono cross was more like a spinoff from chrono trigger, and is more llikely to get a remake because it was pushed sinced day 1 to be accepted as a 'chrono franchise game', while ct was kept in the 'old classics box we wont touch' No, stop saying. JBy now we've seen that the DS is a great vehicle for remaking old games. the question has always been and willl always be why chrono trigger doesnt get a proper remake.