Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time

 DS
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. Destructoid
    40
    Avoid it. The few glimmers of enjoyable action simply aren't worth the hassle.

Awards & Rankings

40
#40 Best DS Game of 2009
33
#33 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
18
#18 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 3, 2023
    7
    Another off-shoot from the Final Fantasy family tree, this is an attempt to blend RPG with platform style arcade adventure and it works prettyAnother off-shoot from the Final Fantasy family tree, this is an attempt to blend RPG with platform style arcade adventure and it works pretty well. Yet another very nice looking game with side quests that play like mini-games that are more Crash Bandicoot than Zelda. Again hardcore RPG enthusiasts will probably be dismayed at its diluted form but it's pretty good fun for those of us who aren't too precious about our adventuring.… Full Review »
  2. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this spin off game in the series.
  3. Tyrant719
    Apr 23, 2020
    4
    Did they even give a second look at the god awful layout and controls of this game? Finally Fantasy has been crap since 10 when it caved intoDid they even give a second look at the god awful layout and controls of this game? Finally Fantasy has been crap since 10 when it caved into the casual losers who suck at turn-based and want that horrible Kingdom Hearts style, instead. Much less thought and a lot more camera problems; sounds like a good idea to me Square...this is why I won’t be buying the 7 remake. Stupid games ruined what used to be REAL RPGs.… Full Review »
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