Final Fantasy Chronicles

 PlayStation
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 200 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 171 out of 200
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 200
  3. Negative: 20 out of 200
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  1. GamecubeLover
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    i think this was the last final fantasy on the PS1 and if it is it is VERY perfect but it is overshadowed by other popular final fantasy games but it is still perfect.
  2. Tallulah
    Dec 16, 2016
    10
    Chrono Trigger and FFIV together is (was) an absolute must have when they released. The Chronicles opened them both up to a larger audience of newer RPG fans.
    They are both absolutely must plays. I played CT on the SNES so I knew going it what it was. I had not played FFIV until this, so I was happy I was finally able to.
    FFIV pulled no punches and casuals easily could get beat into    Chrono Trigger and FFIV together is (was) an absolute must have when they released. The Chronicles opened them both up to a larger audience of newer RPG fans.
    They are both absolutely must plays. I played CT on the SNES so I knew going it what it was. I had not played FFIV until this, so I was happy I was finally able to.
    FFIV pulled no punches and casuals easily could get beat into submission. That said if you're an RPG veteran you will learn and adapt. Chrono Trigger is just a great, basic, nuts & bolts RPG. Everything is superb.
    While both of these are not at the top of my list anymore they were at the time and still demand the respect as what RPGs should be. Both are must plays.    … Expand
  3. JonathanC.
    Nov 2, 2001
    10
    I love to play rpg's. I have played all the Final Fantasy games and many other rpgs that I love. Up until a couple weeks ago, I had never played Chrono Trigger. I just finished beating it. It broght me to tears, it was incredible. Another Squaresoft masterpiece!!
  4. BrettY.
    Mar 27, 2005
    10
    I think that Chrono Trigger is AWESOME, but my personal belief is that u should purchase FF:C for FFIV. I am the biggest FFIV fan ever, this is the greatest package ever!
  5. BenB.
    Aug 26, 2001
    10
    These games are classic and are a must-have for any hard-core RPG gamer. The old skool graphics may turn graphics geeks off, but the plots and new features more than make up for the loading times that were non-existent in the SNES versions that the games first came out on.
  6. ArnoldT.
    Sep 12, 2001
    10
    These are arguably the best games around!!
  7. JeffM.
    Nov 4, 2004
    10
    If FF7 had never been made Chrono Trigger would reign as king, along with it's son Prince Chrono Cross. I loved this game, it had one of the best musical scores of any game out there, it had great characters & a wonderful storyline, I particularly liked Magus.
  8. ChronoTrigger
    Sep 26, 2004
    10
    Chrono Trigger is the best game evr. Then you add in FFIV and extra features. RPG goodness.
  9. AndrewE.
    Jul 14, 2001
    9
    These games were really good. I bought it for Chrono Trigger and played it first. Since I play it on my PS2 I can't really say anything bad about it. Except in FF4 some of item names have changed and the dialogue makes it look a bit cheesy. Chrono Trigger, however, has no glitches and has new amazing animated cutscenes that are great.
  10. MuguG.
    Jul 25, 2001
    9
    "Chrono Trigger" is like the best game ever made, and I remember saying 'wow' at the graphics way back then, and "FF4" was arguably just as good. If you have never played them before you should probably try it, and for the hardcore gamer who remembers it although its changed a little, its for the better!
  11. DavidS.
    Apr 28, 2002
    10
    Tinkering with Final Fantasy IV's dialogue has transformed one of the Super Nintendo's most cherished role playing games into a classic.
  12. BasilZero
    Jul 1, 2015
    9
    Game: Final Fantasy Chronicles
    Genre: RPG
    Developer: Squaresoft System: Playstation (PSX) Total Score: 93/100 Value Score: 9.3/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Everything that made the original Final Fantasy IV great +The hard type    Game: Final Fantasy Chronicles
    Genre: RPG
    Developer: Squaresoft
    System: Playstation (PSX)
    Total Score: 93/100
    Value Score: 9.3/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Everything that made the original Final Fantasy IV great
    +The hard type difficulty of the original Japanese version on SNES is implemented
    +Includes Bestiary, Sound test and cutscene viewer for Chrono Trigger
    +Includes animated cutscenes for Chrono Trigger
    +Comes in 2 discs which is great for collectors

    Cons
    -Saving/Loading times due to the porting job from FFIV SNES data to FFIV Chronicles PSX data
    -No New In-Game Content    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Best PS1 Game of 2001
14
#14 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001
13
#13 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2001

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PSX Nation
    98
    A true blast from the past that earns classic status in this reviewers eyes. Please do yourself a favor and live or relive some of the finest moments in videogame history.
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  2. IGN
    94
    Chrono Trigger alone would get a 10 here for its multiple endings and End Game+. Then you add in FFIV...
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  3. GameZone
    92
    Good RPG’s are few and far between and while those addicted to eye-candy might not be as interested in these titles, they are fantastically addictive while maintaining a good plot and well-established battle systems.
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