![]() ![]() Puzzles appear to be on the light side (i.e., match the key to the similarly shaped lock), and climactic boss encounters await you at the end of each mission. Luckily, the combat is smooth and fun-you've got three-hit weapon combos (a la Phantasy Star Online), charge-up attacks, and real-time versions of familiar FF magic spells. At the game's outset, you (and up to three comrades) assume the roles of Crystal Caravan members Ciaron, Lu'ge, Cyadd, and Hias- four young heroes sworn to rescue the world from diabolical smog by finding powerful magic crystals.The adventure unfolds in a series of missions across fields, cities, and dungeons, with you and your companions swinging swords and casting spells against hordes of enemies all the while. Forgoing the heavy plot, sullen heroes, and turn-based combat typical of the series, Chronicles is a multiplayer action-RPG that's meant to appeal to a much wider audience.That's not to say Chronicles lacks a gripping story line, but it definitely takes a backseat to the action. It's hard to predict how fans of the PS1 and PS2 RPGs will react-Crystal Chronicles barely resembles the 10 previous proper FF titles. 'I think people will find the game to be quite different from all of the Final Fantasy games we've seen up until now,' explains Producer Akitoshi Kawazu. The famous RPG series finally returns to the Nintendo party after years of absence, but Crystal Chronicles might not be the same glittering homecoming queen everybody expected. ![]()
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