Sure, you can say FFVII or even FFVI is ‘better’, but such a take, would fall within the ‘subjective’ nature of game rating. To be fair, just like Chrono Cross before it, there isn’t a good argument that can be made against the game.
NER’s take on the game’s ranking: Final Fantasy IX is not only Top PlayStation game, but it also won our “best” Final Fantasy award (even though my favorite remains FFVII). Final Fantasy IX was also the last of its kind as traditional Final Fantasy. Given that Final Fantasy X broke up the ‘Original’ Final Fantasy template. It was the most polished PlayStation 1 Final Fantasy, and it would earned the highest rating of any Final Fantasy game to date. Final Fantasy IX was praised for it characters, excellent translation, incredible visuals, fantastic music, and simple character progression system. It ditched the futuristic ‘steam punk’ settings of the series’ three previous entries.
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Surprisingly though, it was the lowest selling title amongst the trio of PS1 FF games that scored the best with said professional game reviewers.įinal Fantasy IX brought a close to the PlayStation era of FF games by taking the series back to its ‘fantasy’ medieval roots. So, it is no surprise that all three games scored extremely well with critics everywhere.
Final Fantasy VII was the JRPG to finally breakthrough the mainstream masses, and it brought about the JRPG boom that we enjoyed during the late 90s and early 00s. Final Fantasy IX (2000) – Metascore: 94 Final Fantasy IX had some of the best writing in the series, and some truly memorable characters.įinal Fantasy was the biggest name in JRPGs during the PlayStation 1 era. I have no issues with its ’94’ rating, and its consequential high ranking. While the game doesn’t posses the replay-ability of the first title, one could make a strong case that no other traditional JRPG does either.Ĭhrono Cross is also (probably) the only game on this list that appealed to only a certain segment of the gaming population (the RPG hardcore), and yet, it managed to score highly with a diverse group of critics. The music is some of the best, if not the best, that the PS1 had to offer within the genre, and the combat system was very refreshing within the constraints of a turn-based system. There are strong references to the previous game for those who first played the SNES classic. The game is not a direct sequel to the beloved Chrono Trigger, but it is a sequel nonetheless. However, if I stand away for moment and objectively analyze Chrono Cross, there is little to complain about the game. We have games like the Legend of Dragoon, who have been largely panned by critics (including myself) and yet, the game has large and loyal following of fans. The enjoyment of a particular game is largely a subjective matter. But, can I really argue against the critics here? No. Did I enjoyed other JRPGs of the era more than Chrono Cross? Yes. NER’s take on the game’s ranking: I fully agree.
Square Enix has yet to revive the Chrono series, and perhaps (given the company’s current track record) it is for the best. Incredible music, fantastic artwork, and an innovative combat system make the game one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. As such, then it is no surprise to see a JRPG make to the near top of the list here.Ĭhrono Cross was the much awaited sequel to Chrono Trigger, and while it disappointed some fans (by not being a true direct sequel to the SNES classic), the game was rightfully great. The 90s decade is generally considered as the golden era for Japanese Role-Playing games. Chrono Cross (2000) – Metascore: 94 Chrono Cross was an incredible game, and an unforgettable experience. Sony’s debut console managed to snatch the console market right out of Nintendo and Sega’s hands with its large and varied catalog of great games and Squaresoft’s incredible J-RPG lineup.īut which of its games did the critics like the most? We have compiled a list of its 5 best critically rated titles, and our NER take on whether these titles deserved their ranking or not. The PlayStation is the machine that made gaming ‘cool and hip’ during the mid to late 90s.
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