Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

 GameCube
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 228 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 192 out of 228
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 228
  3. Negative: 9 out of 228
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  1. Signas501
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is a different approach to the famous RPG series of final fantasy. Letting the player decide your attributes and slowly build up your strengths throughout the game. Keeping the player constantly on their toes, fighting new, giant creatures and bosses. Hinting you about up coming things through several other crystal caravans.
  2. AidanP.
    Feb 17, 2004
    10
    What I enjoy about this game is that it isn't turn based like the previos Final Fantasy games.
  3. RustyS.
    Feb 2, 2004
    10
    If you have 3 friends and all four of you have game boy advances, this game is a must have! If you will not be able to play it mutliplayer... this is not like any other final fantasy.
  4. FrancoS.
    Mar 8, 2004
    9
    I don't what you people are talking about. This game is pretty hot!
  5. KyleB.
    Mar 8, 2004
    10
    This game is AWESOME!!!!!!!
  6. HandKWright
    Jun 20, 2004
    10
    Great brilliant action packed game cant wait for more!
  7. DarianB.
    Sep 5, 2005
    10
    Its incredible how the critics dont like this game. they must be trolls or something. this game rocks, and unless youre a trool too and have no friends, buy it... the multiplayer doesnt get much better.
  8. William
    Feb 15, 2004
    10
    Forget what they say about single-player mode. Give it a try. It's a different type of game from the other FF's, but I think it's awesome how they combined elements of FF with a real-time fighting system. Wonderful game.
  9. alex
    Feb 16, 2004
    8
    I've played secret of mana and sword of mana i loved them both and this reminds me a bit of them. If you enjoyed those games give it a shot, i did and didn't regret it.
  10. Averyalfonzo
    Feb 20, 2004
    5
    Not bad not bad CRAP!!! well the multiplayer version is actually pretty good other wise noted HORRIBLE!!!!
  11. RyanM.
    Mar 20, 2004
    9
    First of all, why the hell would anyone want to use their gba as a controller and tons of stupid cords when you could easily use a regular gamecube controller. Single player is boring, and multiplayer has one of the worst concepts ever. Why does Nintendo think connectivity is good? It's innovative, but so stupid. With that said, the gameplay for this is fun. There's a lot to do, First of all, why the hell would anyone want to use their gba as a controller and tons of stupid cords when you could easily use a regular gamecube controller. Single player is boring, and multiplayer has one of the worst concepts ever. Why does Nintendo think connectivity is good? It's innovative, but so stupid. With that said, the gameplay for this is fun. There's a lot to do, a wide variety of characters to use and it's a enjoyable experience. It's a different turn for square, but they have to drop the whole connectivity idea. have fun going out and buying your 4 gba's and 4 cables. … Expand
  12. ReddL.
    Mar 5, 2004
    10
    This is a great game once you figure it out. You can play almost endlessly. My "caravan" played it from about 9 at night to 10 in the morning the next day.
  13. EricL.
    Apr 29, 2004
    9
    I don't like ff games but i liked this one, they're on the right track, finally.
  14. Sam
    Aug 4, 2004
    9
    I mean this game good and all but the gameboy advance thing is stupid.
  15. ScottH.
    Apr 26, 2005
    8
    I thought this game was only good when played in multiplayer, but unless you feel like going out and buying 4 GBAs and 4 cables then i wouldn't bother.
  16. MarkM.
    Mar 15, 2004
    9
    Although i've only played it in single player - I'm hooked! In comparison to the PS FF games, this isn't too similar, but a great game in its' own right! I would have liked a deeper story-line, but this is the best game i've played since Metroid Prime.
  17. Laguna
    Mar 27, 2004
    10
    Hey, the rate game thing isnt hi enough 4 me to rate this...anyway when i heard of this game, i didnt like the cube, cause of several things, but i would now try to get a cube, even just for this game..ITS WORTH IT.
  18. MikeG.
    Mar 31, 2004
    9
    This game rocks! One of the best multiplayer experiences of all time.
  19. EMILIO
    Jun 5, 2004
    10
    Es muy bueno y entretenido aunke todavia no lo probe en 2 playersss¡¡¡¡
  20. MikeK
    Aug 29, 2005
    9
    You people are idiots. You don't each have to go out and buy 4 GBAs in order to play this game! Considering how many people already OWN a GBA, all you need is your own GC, GBA, one copy of the game, and your own link cable, which isn't too unreasonable, and everyone else brings their own GBA! Simple.
  21. Ibaku
    Feb 13, 2004
    10
    Ready yourself for epic fun.
  22. K.Y.
    Feb 13, 2004
    10
    I love this game.
  23. MaoriYelir
    Feb 16, 2004
    9
    This game is an awsome party game, that brings the table top D&D fans to the GC for hours of fun! The music and graphics blew me away, and the game is just plain addicting. How ever, the single player aspect just doesn't feel right with out your friends, however it is still pretty good.
  24. JuanjoseA.
    Feb 16, 2004
    8
    I think the game deserves a 8 because it has a good music and graphics.
  25. TombreakaB.
    Feb 17, 2004
    10
    It ceemz great!
  26. Ransom
    Feb 21, 2004
    8
    I really like this game, but it has two downsides; 1. You need three-four friends and three-four GBAs to really enjoy this game 2. There's no story. There are times where you think they might give you some kind of plot but they never follow up. Over all though, the fun of casting massive spells/hacking away at enemies with friends does make this game worth the buy.
  27. PeytonE.
    Feb 25, 2004
    10
    This game is alot better than Halo!!! It's the best rpg I've ever seen.
  28. SamP.
    Mar 24, 2004
    9
    This game gets better as you go along, the only thing this game is missing is a killer story, but there story does evolve a little towards the end.
  29. theshonen8899
    Apr 25, 2011
    8
    I loved playing this back with my little brother. Can't see the single-player being very fun but the multiplayer was awesome, just like Zelda Four Swords.
  30. Alderan77
    Apr 10, 2011
    10
    such a nice game... i remember spending dozens of hours playing it with my friends back in the days, it was a really unique game that was able to merge rpg with multiplayer in an engrossing way, and the game boy advance feature was very handy at times
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#21 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#9 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#9 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    It simply feels more natural to select attacks, items and suchlike on the smaller GBA screen, and actually do the combat and exploration on the main TV screen - while there's even an added element of gameplay from the fact that each player gets a different map on their GBA.
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  2. Village Voice
    80
    As with any role-player, there's a mess of shit to track: money, spells, elements, keys, letters, artifacts, trades, treasures, ailments, weapon parts, and your favorite foods (I like star carrots!). The multiplayer concept, like the game's pastoral setting, is much more elegant.
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  3. GMR Magazine
    80
    The level of satisfaction you derive from Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles correlates directly to whether you look at it as a poor man's Final Fantasy or as the best damn game of "Gauntlet" you've ever laid eyes on.
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