Final Fantasy Chronicles is a compilation that includes Final Fantasy IV, and another Square production, Chrono Trigger, released for the Sony PlayStation. Both games were ports of titles originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Although both games differ little from the original versions in terms of gameplay, graphics and sound, a number of additional bonus/extra sequences are included, including art galleries, bestiaries and full motion video cutscenes.
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How about them loading times :/
I first got to play both of these games on the PS1 through this collection. They both play well, but have predictable loading problems due to being on an PS1 disc. FF4 plays the same as the SNES version, and only features some extra FMV cutscenes. Chrono Trigger, however, got a lot of extra features: a music player, movie player, bestiary, and a move compendium.
Both games are timeless classics, but there are better ways to play FF4. The extras included in CT were eventually added in later versions, but I prefer the gradual unlocks in this version, rather than completing the game first.
Both games are timeless classics, but there are better ways to play FF4. The extras included in CT were eventually added in later versions, but I prefer the gradual unlocks in this version, rather than completing the game first.
This was my introduction to both of these wonderful games.
I originally borrowed this from a friend in 7th grade, to play Final Fantasy IV at his request. Funnily enough, I got distracted by Chrono Trigger and played that through to completion first. I did get to FFIV though eventually. :)
Ironically though, this is by far the worst version of Chrono Trigger you can play anywhere. The load times are absurd when comparing them to any other version on the market.
From what I recall, Final Fantasy IV on the PS1 still holds up though, and didn't have the insane load times that CT had.
At the end of the day, this still contains 2 amazing JRPGs, albeit with all the other remasters in the last 20 years, you should play them elsewhere now.
Ranking on this one is a bit bias as to my original experience - for a more comprehensive review of CT/FF4, see my SNES reviews for them.
I originally borrowed this from a friend in 7th grade, to play Final Fantasy IV at his request. Funnily enough, I got distracted by Chrono Trigger and played that through to completion first. I did get to FFIV though eventually. :)
Ironically though, this is by far the worst version of Chrono Trigger you can play anywhere. The load times are absurd when comparing them to any other version on the market.
From what I recall, Final Fantasy IV on the PS1 still holds up though, and didn't have the insane load times that CT had.
At the end of the day, this still contains 2 amazing JRPGs, albeit with all the other remasters in the last 20 years, you should play them elsewhere now.
Ranking on this one is a bit bias as to my original experience - for a more comprehensive review of CT/FF4, see my SNES reviews for them.
The four stars are entirely for my favorite version of FFIV. The CT port is ruined by bad load times.
I remember being hyped for the collection as i never played either game. Must have watched the trailer on a playstation demo disc like 100 times. Put over 100 hours on this version of CT too. Cant imagine doing that today with the crappy load times.