Chrono Cross and...

So I'm right about to order Chrono Cross since it looks awesome and I've heard from a number of people on forums talk about it but on amazon I need to order another game for the free shipping to make a purchase just over $25...

So I have thought about Legacy of Kain: Defiance, FFVIII, or similar classics... What would you recommend for classic games either PS1 or PS2? I was really little when all these games came out so I figure there are others more familiar with classic games around $20. And I know many still have and kept their colection. Thanks!

Legend of dragoon was an awesome PS1 gameKingFrostman

Really? I noticed it on Amazon in the "similar items" section but gamespot gave i a pretty ragged review

Anything other than Xenogears is a travesty.Melkari

unfortunately its not on amazon.. must be hard to find

I have't played Defiance. But I can vouche for Chrono Cross and FFVIII. You can't go wrong with either. They have some great stories.Solid_Cobra

yeah thats what im thinkin

play nightmare creatures......................................... GET IT!her0carn

never heard of that... have to look it up

I think at this point so far it would be either FFVIII or... well, I can't find Legacy of Kain Defiance on amazon sadly... maybe another one in the series... that nightmare creatures looked ridiculous.... lol

any other thoughts?

Anything other than Xenogears is a travesty.Melkari

QFT To bad it goes for $70 on eBay:cry: I might have to bite the bullet just to play it again.... unless it gets released on the US Playstation Store *crosses fingers*

[QUOTE="Melkari"]Anything other than Xenogears is a travesty.Choco_Taco

QFT To bad it goes for $70 on eBay:cry: I might have to bite the bullet just to play it again.... unless it gets released on the US Playstation Store *crosses fingers*

yeah that sucks... I wouldn't mind having chosen that game

ff8 or 9 definately fyi shipping is damn fast from there, the two orders i put in both arrived in two dayslinkin_guy109

dang... thats awesome

Chrono Cross is one of the more mature themed games I've played.

It can be light-hearted at times as well, but overall the story behind it is epic.

It plays with time travel and alternate timelines.

It changed my life. (lol)

IMHO, Chrono Cross > Kingdom hearts 1 & 2.

They're great games in their own rights, but Chrono Cross is just great in many, many others.

Yeah, you can't go wrong with Chrono Cross. A really great RPG. Does the 2nd game have to be a rpg? Vagrant Story is a fun action-RPG. Klonoa 2: Door to Phantomile is a sweet plattform game.Joystick_n_hand

No not at all... pretty much anything... like I said I woulda got Legacy of Kain: Defiance if amazon had it...

But yeah I'm pretty much already getting Chrono cross I'm just trying to figure out a second game scianix-Black...

Ok, good :lol:

In that case, I'd go with KH 1 or 2.

Since those are the only ones you've mentioned so far that are any good. (IMHO)

Definatly Chrono Cross, one of my fav rpgs. I know you are set on getting it just saying it is really good.

And I say Final Fantasy VIII for the second game. I just has a different feel than the other ff's I have played, and it is great. Or maybe Kingdom Hearts, if you didn't beat 1 I recommend you get it first.

Chrono Cross and FFVIII are both good games though i didn't see what was so great about Chrono Cross, i would check out Star Ocean 2 unless you have a PSP. Parasite Eve is a really good game. As for Legend of Dragoon, i thought it was a good RPG when I played it, but retrospectively it was just mediocre.

games I would recomend:

Star Ocean 2 (PS1)

Parasite Eve (PS1)

Psychonauts (PS2)

Sly Cooper (PS2)

Legend of Legaia (PS1)

Xenogears (PS1) if you can find/afford it

FFXIII or FFIX (PS1)

Here are few gems in PS1 and PS2

Grandia - Doesn't have great story, but interesting story which is fairly light-hearted compared to most RPGs out there. Has one of the best battle system in the genre, and has nice charm with the visuals unlike 3D sequels.

Lunar 1 and 2 - Remakes, but aged well even without fancy graphics. Another light-hearted RPG.

Final Fantasy VII - Perhaps most famous RPG of all time, and best recieved RPG of all time, and all for good reason.

Xenogears - Unfortunately, this game is incompleted game, but still worthy of praise

Shadow Hearts series - rather unknown RPG series, but very unique game as it is based on modern era. Starting with Koudelka, this is excellent RPG series

Suikoden series - It has ups and downs, but first, 2nd, and fifth installments belongs among the best.

Final Fantasy Tactics - the story is among the best.

Persona - Very unique game, and it's not for everyone, but it's worth mentioning

Breath of Fire IV - Unfortunately, this one went under the radar thanks to unimpressive Breath of Fire III. Breath of Fire III ended up being in Shadow of Final Fantasy VII and the game itself was overrated by many reviewers, which easily set the franchise up for major disappointment. Breath of Fire IV has good pacing, interesting level design, interesting story, and good character design and should be more appreciated.

Vagrant Story - Tad overrated, getting perfect scores in Famitsu. Excellent game, but on short side. Very good visual presentation which still looks impressive, even in HD era, thanks to excellent directing of Matsuno.

Final Fantasy X-2 - I hate how this game gets major bashing because fans are disappointed thanks to their set expectation and is unable to see it for what it is. FFX-2 is supposed to be more of Doushinji. More of fan fiction, which is why the game had multiple endings and non-linear gameplay.