Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Reviews
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered brings back a beloved GameCube classic for a new generation, and while the game is virtually the same, new additions to the core experience make for an amazing remaster.
The burning rage that creeps from the embers of the oceanic volcano. Each of these spaces left me emotionally entranced and affected. That isn't something games evoke in a visceral manner for me anymore and I am not sure it's something I will experience again in the near future.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was already a wonderfully unique and challenging title when it originally released, but the Remastered Edition brings that all to the table with even more plus the ability to finally play with friends online.
Overall Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles is a fun little hack-and-slash. The nostalgia of playing on a GBA might not be there anymore, but there's a lot of adventure packed into a small package. Its biggest flaws are that it doesn't feel particularly inimitable nowadays, and the multiplayer is almost a must. If you're looking for a relaxing way to beat down some baddies with your friends, Crystal Chronicles gives you everything you might be looking for - without having to shell out for four portable systems.
It’s just all so captivating and lovely, rising above small annoyances or shortcomings to prove why it has been held up as a classic for so long.
The epic Caravan campaign is more enjoyable than ever on current-gen consoles, and fans of the original Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles should definitely check out the freshly remastered version.
Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is an almost great update on the original. While the game itself is still fantastic and the new content is fun, the online only multiplayer leaves a lot to be desired in terms of quality and features.
As someone who remembers playing the original Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, I’m surprised about how well the game holds up after more than a decade and a half. Admittedly, some aspects of its visuals and mechanics feel dated and schlepping around on bucket duty can be a pain. Overall, however, the game remains fun to play, especially when doing so with other people thanks to its new online features and crossplay. Pick up the free "Lite" edition if you want to try it out first.
The only standout aspect of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition is the new multiplayer accessibility, while the additional content hardly justifies its status as a remaster.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition offers an entertaining adventuring experience that can be enjoyed when played solo or with friends – it’s just a shame that the process of playing online with others is so finicky in design. Boy, did it make me miss the glory days of being able to play in local multiplayer, even IF the free ‘Lite’ edition of the game is a delight. If you can look past that though, you really are in for a fun time with Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. It can be guilty of keeping its gameplay mechanics feeling simple in design, but there’s something so charming about its adventure that it’s easy to find yourself completely hooked in, especially if you’re already a fan of Final Fantasy. Add three friends into the mix and you’ll quickly find that it offers something a bit special…. just make sure you’ve got the patience to keep setting up online dungeon runs.
It cannot be denied that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered has a repetitive and monotonous gameplay, but it knows how to make up for it with a fairly effective reward and progression system that keeps us playing. The multiplayer mode, while fun, has several optimization and matchmaking problems that make the experience not as pleasant as it could be. Even so, a highly recommended game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is the sort of game that you play to wind down with after a long day. It's not very demanding or challenging yet the adventures within remain memorable, charming, and ultimately rewarding.
Quotation forthcoming.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was never the best Final Fantasy. We can't even say that it was the best spin-off of the series. However, it was and still is a very special and magical game. And it offers a more than remarkable cooperative experience. Back in the day, the limitation of having to use multiple GBAs for multiplayer was a handicap for many. The current problem is that the online of this remaster does not quite solve it, putting obstacles through an absurd progression system. Despite everything, it is still a very fun and addictive title. As a remaster, I could be more careful.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is perfect for those who want to preserve the original game, but have too much elements that are aged badly.
Review in Italian | Read full review
It's just that you can really tell how old Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is. There's some good stuff here and it is definitely a piece of gaming history that should be honored and remembered. It just doesn't compare to more modern conveniences in cooperative RPGs, and things like needing to constantly create new lobbies or make sure you have a certain number of party members can hold you back.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is a fun experience, although its transition to the current generation has been fraught with problems. Its history and combat are simple but pleasant, but the remastering is not the most impressive and multiplayer suffers from a series of confused and unnecessary ideas that limit what can be taken from it.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
A disappointing remaster that removes more than it adds, but this is still a charming and fun game, even if its sheen has been dulled.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition carries with it many hours of action dungeon crawling and loot collecting. It’s a Final Fantasy game where the story is centered around the player’s actions and how they take on the many trials thrown their way. This is a game created for multiplayer, so the lack of local offerings hurts it a great deal, but the online features are their to group up with friends and create your own adventure.
As Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition stands, it is an upgrade from the original, but sometimes for the wrong reason. The lack of local play is an odd decision, considering the original thrived on it, and especially when so much thought and execution was put into the online multiplayer aspect of the title this time around. The fighting system probably won't win over most fans of the series or of the original 2004 title, but the charm of the original game is still intact through this edition's exploration and treasure discovery. In the end, this game still contains some fun aspects of its original gaming intentions, but only if you can see through its faults.