Since releasing onto Playstation 22 years ago, fans have been patiently waiting for Square Enix to revisit the beautifully written tale of Chrono Cross in some way. Fortunately, according to some pretty exciting news revealed during the Feb. 2022 Nintendo Direct, long-time fans of the beloved game won’t have to wait much longer—Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Editionis coming to the Nintendo Switch onApril 7, 2022.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is a remaster of the 1999 Playstation classic, complete with a newlyenhanced soundtrack and graphics. There will be some new features available, such as theability to turn off enemy encounters. This remaster evenincludesRadical Dreamers, a text-based adventure based on Chrono Cross’s origins, meaning you’ll be able to experience the story in its entirety.
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The story of Chrono Cross follows Serge, a teenage boy who becomes swept up in astory of parallel worlds and inter-dimensional threats. While attempting to uncover the truth of his past, Serge will gain many different allies to help him in his journey, each with their own rich backstories and motivations. There are a total45 playable charactersin Chrono Cross, meaning you’ll have plenty of options for forming the perfect team.
Chrono Cross deals with the adultthemes of death, loss, abandonment, and identitycrisisin a way that doesn’t feel exhausting while still allowing for the full weight of this emotional story to be felt. If you’ve been looking for a game with compelling storytelling and a wide assortment of complex characters, be sure to pick up Chrono Cross when it makes its way to theNintendo Switch onApril 7!
Looking for more information about what games were announced during the Feb. 2022 Nintendo Direct? Be sure to check outAll games shown at the February Nintendo Directhere at Pro Game Guides.
