Hospital: Ffix Or Chrono Trigger

xist 02.03.13	IX is the worst of the three PSX Final Fantasy's and you should play the DS version of Chrono Trigger, so i'd say play Vagrant Story instead.
Cygnatti 02.03.13	chrono trigger easily
Rev 02.04.13	Chrono Trigger
cliiint 02.04.13	how could this not be an easy decision after playing chrono cross
demigod! 02.04.13	Chrono Trigger. i haven't played FFIX but Chrono Trigger is barrels of fun
Trebor. 02.04.13	FFIX is the best game ever
Oceanus 02.04.13	If it's the psx version of Chrono Trigger, I'd pass because of load times, etc. FFIX is probably the best FF, even if FFVI is my favorite. Both are incredible games.
toxin. 02.04.13	dude xist is wrong FFIX is fucking awesome I haven't finished it but FF8 omg so contrived and such a shit battle system. FFIX has a sorta slow paced battle system but awesome everything else just play both
Vespiion 02.04.13	Both Seriously though, if you haven't beaten FFIX, do it before you judge the entire game.
Crymsonblaze 02.04.13	Chrono Trigger is by far the better game but the PSX version's load time are indeed the suck I guess FFIX, even though I'm not especially crazy about it
Ecnalzen 02.04.13	FFIX is pretty great. You should get Chrono Trigger on something else if you can, like the DS or on the Wii virtual console. I read the PSN version is a direct port of the PS1 version, which comes with some slowdown in certain areas and surprisingly long load times before battles. Its not a horrible inconvenience, but it is pretty annoying. The DS one is def the best, while the Wii one is a direct port of the original SNES version.
jeremologyy 02.04.13	Chrono Cross. (is better. but they're both awesome).
foxblood 02.04.13	IX is by far the best final fantasy, don't listen to these plebs chrono trigger is incredible and a must-play too, although chrono cross is infinitely better
Trebor. 02.04.13	You're Not Alone oh man
toxin. 02.04.13	Treb, have you heard this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhD8iCf5QyY Around ~5:00, it has a fucking awesome breakdown into Vamo alla Flamenco. I'm still pissed though that he did with a trumpet and not a flamenco style classical guitar but I'll settle. The only problem is it's missing a few of my favorite themes (boss battle, You're Not Alone iirc, Rose of May).
Trebor. 02.04.13	will watch
ConcubinaryCode 02.04.13	get both... be sure you have a couple days off though
InFiction 02.04.13	Chrono Trigger, there's no question. FFIX is good, but Trigger is just a better game in every possible way.
Apollo 02.04.13	FF7 end thread
Hospital 02.04.13	I've beat FF7 bro, and im so confused after reading this shit. Chrono Trigger has bad load times cus of the port? is it so severe that I should just choose another game? i've always been able to get engulfed in the worlds of final fantasy and I want an RPG that will provide that kind of experience. One I can't put down , ya know? FF7 was that game but FF8 was not. I've played most of the Tales games as well. How is secret of mana? Legend of dragoon? I've played Grandia games but not the first one. I only have 9.99 cus I bought 2 20$ PSN cards and I got MK9 and now I can't decide on another game. ffs
Oceanus 02.04.13	FIX is an amazing game with a soundtrack to match. I'd definitely recommend that. If the only Chrono Trigger you can get is the psx/psp version, I'd pass. The load times seem significant to me, at least (maybe because I've experienced the game without load times, I dunno). Secret of Mana is okay -- I know that many people consider it an all-time favorite, but I'm not one of those.
toxin. 02.04.13	Hospital, if you can "get into" FF9, it might very well become your favorite. Like there are definitely minor things to nitpick, but if you're looking for a game to get into, I think 9 might be the best at doing that. I'd go with FF9 mainly because like everyone else said, the PS port of Chrono Trigger blows, so you might as well find another way to play it
Ecnalzen 02.04.13	Yeah, its from the original ps1 port. It went from a cartridge to a disc based game. When you get in a fight, you don't get a loading screen that takes you into a fight like a lot of rpgs do, it happens right there on the map. So when it got ported to a disc based game, it causes a loading time before each fight where the screen freezes up for a few seconds instead of just instantly happening. Since you have never played the original, it might not bother you tho. When they released it on the PSN, they did a direct port of the ps1 version and didn't fix any of the inconsistencies that came with disc based version.
Ecnalzen 02.04.13	Talking about chrono trigger, btw. Hopefully that makes more sense for you, hospital.
Keyblade 02.04.13	chrono
ncguitar 02.04.13	I haven't played the SNES Chrono Trigger yet (only the beginning), am I missing out much? I mean, after Seiken 3, few RPG's have catched my attention.
Ecnalzen 02.04.13	It was kind of the definitive RPG back in the day for me. It was my second one after Mario RPG on the SNES. I love it. It is possible it might not seem like anything to crazy or special now, but it was fantastic back when it was released. I think it was the one that started the whole 'active turn based system', like FF7 and IX did (possibly 8 too, but I forget), as well as the Grandia series.
Hospital 02.04.13	Thanks everyone, i've decided to go for FF9 since I love 7 and 10 so much. I was originally opting for Chrono Trigger but everywhere I read says bad things about the loading for the PSN version. i'll pass and opt for ff9 =p
kris. 02.04.13	anyone who says ffix is the worst psx ff game is a fucking moron ffix is one of the best games ever made end of story
AngelofDeath 02.04.13	Chrono Trigger is easily the better game, but I don't know how the ports are. Legend of Dragoon and Secret of Mana would honestly be pretty strong choices, too, though.
xist 02.07.13	Quoting Kris - "anyone who says ffix is the worst psx ff game is a fucking moron ffix is one of the best games ever made end of story" ..... You've made my day. IX, with it's dull storytelling, uninteresting characters (bar Vivi and maybe Steiner), ridiculous conclusion (ALIENS I TELLS YA!) and final boss who was never even mentioned in the entire game really makes one of the greatest games ever obviously. Combined with the fact there's no challenge at all (even Ozma is a pushover compared to other optional bosses) and that it has the most tedious minigame of the PSX games (Chocobo Hot and Cold is terrible), i think that regarding IX as one of the best games ever made is illustrative of someone who starts name calling without an explanation. Good job.
foxxxythnksustnk 02.07.13	wow might have to buy ffix now thx xist
Cygnatti 02.07.13	vivi is the only reason for me to love xi
JustJoe. 02.23.13	Chrono Trigger.
tragic.details 02.23.13	I've only ever played Chrono Trigger but I've heard good things about FFIX. Get both.
WhiteOwl 02.23.13	Hospital, good decision. FF9 was the first FF i played through and even though i agree with some points like the annoying andro-villain Kuja and the final boss being a total filler, it's still my favorite FF. I simply loved IX's colorful world, the music, the learning of abilities, the dialogues...A beautiful game. Chrono Trigger is a must-play as well of course...
toxin. 02.23.13	"vivi is the only reason for me to love xi" god dude a) ix b) no vivi does rule though best part of ix @whiteowj yeah necron ok, don't rly get the hate for Kuja beyond hating the fact that he's pretty androgynous which shouldn't be a bad thing inherently
SIMBOLIC 04.03.13	FFX > all /thread
toxin. 04.03.13	bro ur missing an I before the X
Ecnalzen 04.03.13	Agreed. One FF rules them all.
SIMBOLIC 04.03.13	no im not FF10
DirEnRefused 04.03.13	Why you autists need to rank shit is beyond me. FF6 - 10 are all sick games. @ OP: Play both.
toxin. 04.03.13	i blame having to rank shit on my autism
captaincrunch11 04.03.13	Chrono over EVERYTHING
toxin. 04.03.13	virgin.
demigod! 04.03.13	Chrono over EVERYTHING [2]
toxin. 04.03.13	virgin.[2]
WashboardSuds 04.03.13	ix is a gorgeous game, its not my personal favorite but some would consider it theirs. chrono trigger I still haven't beat but it's pretty incredible too "FF8 omg so contrived and such a shit battle system." I disagree now, but the first time I played through it I would have said the same thing. the draw/junction system is kind of an acquired taste I think
demigod! 04.03.13	dude you play FF and call me a virgin wheres the logic in that
Gwyn. 04.03.13	"FF7 end thread" lol OP: Chrono
toxin. 04.03.13	"dude you play FF and call me a virgin wheres the logic in that" dude how does me being a virgin affect you being a virgin exactly
toxin. 04.03.13	hep, ff3 is worst one i've played beyond the job system it was just bad
WashboardSuds 04.03.13	"dragon quest > FF" I still haven't formally gotten into dq yet. I have 8 but I haven't played it in a long time. also, ff3 is retardedly hard
kingsoby1 04.03.13	this is not even a question, chrono trigger is top 5 best games ever made
toxin. 04.03.13	ff3 isn't so bad if you just grind a lot. the ending is fucking dumb tho, over an hour and you can't save and trigger might be top 5 but ff9 is top 1!
kingsoby1 04.03.13	ff9 is probably barely top 100. great game though. ff6, 7, and 10 are my fav ffs
toxin. 04.03.13	i mean i played it for the first time when i was like 8 and you just lose yourself in stories so much more easily when you're young. and it's held up well enough that even when i play it now it's just as great (and any faults i do notice, i.e. sluggish combat i can ignore) i love 10 too, idk i played 7 a few years ago and got bored after a bit and quit. haven't played six though because i'm prejudiced against 2-d but i prob should give it a shot anyways
demigod! 04.03.13	i thought you were calling me a virgin for liking CT more
toxin. 04.03.13	no i was calling you a virgin for saying chrono over everything including sex, females, etc it was facetious tho
kingsoby1 04.03.13	2d > 3d
demigod! 04.03.13	CT > most video games better? :p
demigod! 04.03.13	i play a few but they're pretty pleb. more of a platformers/rts/fighter guy.
demigod! 04.03.13	I THINK FALLOUT 3 IS A PRETTY GOOD GAME but Diablo 2 would make my top 5 games ever, does that count?
Cygnatti 04.03.13	mario kart is sweet. I FINALLY learned how to drift liberally.
kris. 04.03.13	lakes only enjoys the most obscure roguelikes
CaptainHadouken 04.03.13	have not played either in a very long time.
toxin. 04.03.13	"better? :p" no i can't make jokes about that :\| mario kart is easy shit if you can drift properly you can even avoid blue shells with some consistency
WashboardSuds 04.03.13	lol roguelikes. shiren the wanderer always kicks my ass
PayneTiger777 04.03.13	FFIX was my favorite out of the PS1 FF games. The story is great and the characters are very likable (except for one). It goes back to the old school FF style. The only thing I didn't like about it was the final boss and how he played into the story.
Ecnalzen 04.03.13	Chrono series>dragon quest>final fantasy All are fun tho.