FF: Crystal Chronicles

[MaxBuster]

Just want to know how many people have already reserved a copy of the game. Everything about the game looks great, only need to wait for 2 more weeks.

[epeon]

this FF is with real time fighting system right?
instead off that lame "turn based" shit

[Allos]

So far I've seen it get average ratings. The problems are supposedly a lack of character development (storywise and somewhat physically), and that damn bucket that prevents you're people from splitting up. Really, that is the worst idea anyone has had in a game.

[Firocket1690]

The main problem IMO is the need for a few GBAs to be linked ...

If I remember correctly, the normal GC controller doesn't work with FF:CC because it needs a screen.

I've personally been thinking about this as well. Since one of the screens (GBA) are going to be the map. Shouldn't that one be played on a Game Boy Player on a seperate TV so it'll be easier for everone to see ?

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P.S. didn't reserve yet, prolly no need. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Auronius]

I think you can play it with a normal controller in single player, but for multiplayer you need GBAs.

Oh yeah, I reserved it.

[monkeyfist]

me thinks it'll be layme. the bucket, and the fact that when you access your magic on your GBA your GC character is pretty much a sitting duck, and the fact you have to 'combo move' to do any good magic

[DeathCheese87]

Have any of you considered the essence of teamwork? Splitting up isn't really the best alternative.

I've heard its great fun with three or four people. And come on, who DOESN'T have a GameBoy?

[Outrider]

Now trying to do LAN Mario Kart... that's nigh-impossible. But I'm gonna try it one of these days. (Though only my roommate owns it.)

Honestly, I just see FF:CC as PSO but not online and with Final Fantasy characters. I'm looking forward to it (again, my roommate buying it) but I don't know if I'll get it myself.

Oh, and as far as I'm concerned, it's a sequel to FFIX. Or prequel. Whatever.

[Allos]

On 2004-01-26 14:00, DeathCheese87 wrote:
Have any of you considered the essence of teamwork? Splitting up isn't really the best alternative.

I've heard its great fun with three or four people. And come on, who DOESN'T have a GameBoy?



But who has 4 of those GC connector cables? And think of how much that bucket limits gameplay possibilites. This game is basically Gauntlet with an FF skin set.

[DeathCheese87]

You get one free when you preorder it. Me, I was a retard and got one just for the SA2:B to SA chao garden whatnot.

From what I understand/have read, you can drop the bucket and do whatever you please. Its just that the team can't progress anywhere without someone carrying it.

And I don't think there are tons of enemies to smash. I read an import review, and the reviewer said that instead of massive hordes that are easy to beat, its just a limited number of enemies that are pretty tough.

I dunno, I might rent it.

[Allos]

You can drop it, but you have to stay within its limits. But basically yes, it's still a hack n' slash.

[Outrider]

Which eliminates needless split-screen and adds a bit of strategy to what would otherwise be mindless hack n' slash. Personally, I have no real problem with the bucket, but obviously I can't pass judgement until I play it.

[MaxBuster]

From what I've seen so far, I think this game will be pretty good. I really enjoyed the old Mana series and is expecting this game to be somewhat alike. Just 2 more weeks and I'll be able to give it a review. I'm just worried that I won't have enough time to play both this game and PSO.

[Allos]

8/10 EGM, 7/10 Game Informer. Good, but nothing revolutionary. As I suspected the bucket was problematic, the GBA connectivity is tacky, and the feel of FF is dulled by the lack of cinematics, characters, etc.

[Skett]

I actually dislike Final Fantasy for trying movie-like and moving. That is one of the reasons why Crystal Chronicles sounds like fun.

Even if isn't great, at least it will hold me over until Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes and Tales of Symphonia arrive later this year.

[Auronius]

Thank you skett, you just nailed my feelings on the last few FF's and why I look forward to this.

[Daethwing188]

The main problem IMO is the need for a few GBAs to be linked ...

If I remember correctly, the normal GC controller doesn't work with FF:CC because it needs a screen.

I've personally been thinking about this as well. Since one of the screens (GBA) are going to be the map. Shouldn't that one be played on a Game Boy Player on a seperate TV so it'll be easier for everone to see ?



P.S. didn't reserve yet, prolly no need.


actually the controller is for 1 player of u want multi action u need the gba's.... as for the gameplay it's supposed to be like a 5.5/10 and the graphics are to dominate all else...

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[Daethwing188]

oh yeah but i got it reserved n e way (1 more week yay-a)

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[Bradicus]

Anyone on this site that complains about character development in this type of game... needs to be shot. I think that the GBA multiplayer thing could have been the best thing to happen to the gc... if everyone had three friends with GBAs and link cables. Each player gets a portion of the info needed to navigate effectively. This would establish team roles for everyone. Still, i would need to go buy two more cables.

I played PSO for over a year by myself, offline. I think i can handle CC.

PS- I like the bucket idea http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Daethwing188]

Anyone on this site that complains about character development in this type of game... needs to be shot. I think that the GBA multiplayer thing could have been the best thing to happen to the gc... if everyone had three friends with GBAs and link cables. Each player gets a portion of the info needed to navigate effectively. This would establish team roles for everyone. Still, i would need to go buy two more cables.

I played PSO for over a year by myself, offline. I think i can handle CC.

PS- I like the bucket idea

Yeah that's probably wat the company was thinking... and i have a feeling that the NDS will use the second screen instead of the gba...

Later... http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_ak.gif

[BogusKun]

Best thing to do was buy the GBA and link cables for PSO when mini-games first came out. This prepare me for the unexpected... when FF:CC was actually coming to GameCube.


Thank GOd.

[Daethwing188]

Best thing to do was buy the GBA and link cables for PSO when mini-games first came out. This prepare me for the unexpected... when FF:CC was actually coming to GameCube.


Thank GOd.

Damn right.... but if u reserve the game then you get a free cable.

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[Allos]

On 2004-01-26 19:50, Bradicus wrote:
Anyone on this site that complains about character development in this type of game... needs to be shot. I think that the GBA multiplayer thing could have been the best thing to happen to the gc... if everyone had three friends with GBAs and link cables. Each player gets a portion of the info needed to navigate effectively. This would establish team roles for everyone. Still, i would need to go buy two more cables.

I played PSO for over a year by myself, offline. I think i can handle CC.

PS- I like the bucket idea http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif




You wanna go at it Brad??? http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[Outrider]

On 2004-01-26 19:50, Bradicus wrote:

I played PSO for over a year by myself, offline. I think i can handle CC.




Amen.

[BogusKun]

On 2004-01-27 10:55, Daethwing188 wrote:

Best thing to do was buy the GBA and link cables for PSO when mini-games first came out. This prepare me for the unexpected... when FF:CC was actually coming to GameCube.


Thank GOd.

Damn right.... but if u reserve the game then you get a free cable.

Later... http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_ak.gif



I know, I got that letter in the mail from Nintendo of American, too. HAHAHA!

I'll reserve and give to my cousin who has a GBSP.

[Daethwing188]

On 2004-01-27 15:22, BogusKun wrote:


On 2004-01-27 10:55, Daethwing188 wrote:

Best thing to do was buy the GBA and link cables for PSO when mini-games first came out. This prepare me for the unexpected... when FF:CC was actually coming to GameCube.


Thank GOd.

Damn right.... but if u reserve the game then you get a free cable.

Later... http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_ak.gif



I know, I got that letter in the mail from Nintendo of American, too. HAHAHA!

I'll reserve and give to my cousin who has a GBSP.



Ya i know i got like 4 of them all to me...

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[punkrazza]

http://www.angelfire.com/pro/psoimpulse/copy_of_index.html

that site is a good forum for ffcc and its got pso stuff too...

[Black000Moon]

I am not gonna reserve this! (looks like a good game though) probably rent and try it out caring that crystal chalice looks annoying(what u all are calling bucket) me I've never really been a ff fan (ps1 and ps2 less). But looks like its worth a try...

[trunkszero]

so this game is a gc game that you control with a gba or is there a gc game you have to buy too?

[Daethwing188]

so this game is a gc game that you control with a gba or is there a gc game you have to buy too?

u mean GBA game? well no it's a gc game and u control stuff with the gba linked with the cable nintendo can't seem to stop bothering me about http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_argh.gif N E Way i'm still hoping it'll be good.

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[Miso]

is the battle system real time?im considering reserving...