jaytalks
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We've heard a lot of different third party character discussed. Many from a little company called Square Enix. And out of all the characters discussed, I have yet to see a thread for the greatest RPG hero of the SNES generation (and perhaps any generation for that matter). There's been a series discussion for his game, but not for the lead protagonist himself. The game itself has often been called one of the greatest games of all time. And that hero's name is...
Crono for Smash 4!
He's very, very, very unlikely to make it in the game for variety of reasons, most of which you probably already know. His series hasn't had a release since 2000. Square Enix and Nintendo have not been best buddies for awhile. He hasn't starred in a game since 1995. All these are true.
But much like the RPG heroes of his time, he responds to those concerns with no words. And resumes the fight. He never gives up, and neither should any of his fans. He's overcome death itself (with the help of his friends), so likelihood will not stand in his way either.
What is
and who is Crono?
Chrono Trigger is a SNES RPG developed by Square that was released in 1995. Created by something of a "dream team" of designers, Hironobu Sakaguchi (creator of Final Fantasy), Yūji Horii (creator of Dragon Quest), and Akira Toriyama (Creator of Dragon Ball). The team also included Nobuo Uematsu, Kazuhiko Aoki, Yasunori Mitsuda, and Masato Kato, among others. The game is about a group of heroes from different eras in time coming together to prevent the end of the world. Revolutionary for its multiple endings, different battle system, and characters, the game has been hailed as one of the greatest games all time, coming in 2nd in IGN's Readers' 2006 and 2008, 3rd in Gameradar's 2012 ranking, and made it onto TIME's and Gamespot Greatest Games of All Time lists. Crono's own popularity is unmatched. He has regularly ranked among the top characters in Gamefaqs Annual Character battle, even making it to the finals, only to be beat out by Nintendo's protagonists. The game's also available for Playstation, PSN, iOS, Android, and DS. So if you haven't played it yet, there are plenty of ways to play it today.
Crono is the silent protagonist of the game. The game takes place in 1000 AD, when Crono is seventeen years old and is friends with an inventor named Lucca. At the Millennial Fair (celebrating 1000 years of the Kingdom), Crono bumps into a girl named Marle at the fair. They become quick friends and go off to enjoy the fair together. Keeping a promise to Lucca, Crono helps Lucca test out the Telepod, in spite of its possible danger. An eager Marle asks to try it as well. However, when Marle tries it, she becomes lost in time. Crono follows after her, beginning his epic journey to save the world.
Crono's Style:
Based on his techs in the game. His element in SNES english version was Lightning. In the Japanese version it was Heaven. In the DS english version, it is Light.
Crono wields katannas as his sword of choice, contrasting all current Smash veterans. He also holds his sword much differently, wielding it with two hands over his shoulder. Most of his attacks will use two handed strikes. Like many lead protagonists, he is very well balanced as a character within the game. He is agile and quick, and specializes in running in, damaging the opponent, and running out.
Special Moves:
Special Neutral: Wind Slash. Crono slashes his sword along the ground, shooting out a shockwave that hits his enemies. It does little damage but can stun the opponent.
Special Side: Cyclone: Crono leaps and then spins around with his sword. It can continually be done to rack up damage, but doing for too long make Crono dizzy so he stops.
Special Up: Cleave: Crono jumps in the air very quickly, leaving after images behind him. And then he strikes his opponent with a broad slash, with electricity clearly present on his blade.
Special Down: Lightning II: Crono sheathes his sword and raises up his hands. He hovers a bit, and unleashes a lightning shockwave all around his body. Afterward, he goes back to the ground and takes out his sword. He can be hit when preparing for the move, interrupting the move.
Possible Final Smashes:
Luminaire: Crono puts away his sword, and raises his hand in the air. He hovers, and a large sphere of energy forms around him. The sphere goes down, knocking all opponents who were inside or around it into oblivion.
Delta Force: Chrono slashes at his opponents to start the move, whoever gets caught will almost be guaranteed to be ko'd. Marle and Lucca appear on stage. Lucca appear in the background of the stage, while Marle appear opposite of Crono Crono, Marle, and Lucca rise up in the air. Making a triangle of energy between each other, the triangle reaches up to the top of stage. So anyone above is also knocked out. The triangle flashes red (for fire), blue (for whater), and yellow (for lightning). It knocks the opponent after it turns yellow. It disappates and Marle and Lucca vanish from the stage both via a time warp (gate).
Reasons for Crono for Smash 4:
If you are looking for a Square Enix representative, look no further. One of the most popular characters in gaming, he's Square Enix's most popular non-Final Fantasy character (look at his standing at the gamefaqs character battles). And the other two more popular Square Enix characters (Cloud and Sephiroth) have made all their major appearances on a playstation. Chrono Trigger is one of the greatest games for the SNES. It's one of the last great games for the system, and arguably its greatest RPG (between it and FF6). Chrono Trigger will be forever known as SNES classic, and its most definitive version appears on the DS (with cutscenes, accurate translations, an extra dungeon, and one final ending that ties it to its sequel).
Aside from that, there is not many retro characters in need of more of a revival than Crono. His series is legendary, but has been looked over by its owners. Crono fits right into Smash's frantic style and matches up quite well with iconic counterparts like Link, Mario, and Mega Man. His legend and legacy is directly tied to Nintendo, and there is no better way to represent that than his presence in Smash.
Chrono Trigger Stage Ideas:
Millennial Fair: It's a celebration of the Kingdom's 1000 years. Come join in the festivities. There are tents for the various activities such as betting on the race or playing one of our games. But it's too busy for right now to join in those. However, Lucca's experimental telepod is exhibit you can visit.You can try it out, but I've been hearing it's been malfunctioning, especially the right one. It might take you to the other side, or it might take you and your friends some other place very, very far away... Some place not so nice...
Here's it's theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWKTcaxmqdU&list=PL21BAA7C6EDEB63A3
And the theme to the secret part of the stage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVOg1muoAko
The End of Time: A solid one platform stage perfect for competite fighting. There is just one light post, and a man name Gaspar waiting for you at the end of time. Be careful to not be too loud, as you might wake Gaspar up. On the left side there is just a normal square platform where the stage ends, but on the right side, there appears to be a bunch of stairs that also end at time's abyss. You better get comfortable; there's nothing to do at the end of time other than fight!
End of Time Theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIhfs7Fw-vE
Chrono Trigger Assist Trophy:
Frog:
He's a very loyal team member and will wait for you to take the lead. He'll follow the player who lets him out, and wait for them to attack. If the player successfully hits an opponent. Frog will follow through and stick his tongue to the opponent. He will use his tongue to bring the opponent closer, and hit them with a quick slash that can knock them out of the stage (based on Slurp Cut).
Chrono Trigger Item:
Chrono Trigger - It's an egg, so you should treat like an egg. Don't drop it until it's ready to hatch. if you do, nothing will happen. After a certain amount of time, the egg will glow, meaning it's ready to hatch. It can recover all your health if you throw it underneath you. Or you can throw it at your opponents, and unleash the ravages of time on them, possibly knocking them out.
Chrono's Victory
Chrono Trigger Music
Some of my favorite tunes from the game that would really add to the game. This list is very personal, but I would love any suggestions.
Chrono Trigger Main Theme: The game's main theme, as well as Chrono's theme.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-s-VQBoUdc
Wind Scene - Hauntingly beautiful, this theme plays on the overworld for 600 AD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ejTIgXexyg
Battle Theme - This theme makes me want to fight someone, which is perfect for Smash.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeHw-8kYIW4
Frog Theme - Captures the essence of Frog's heroism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YsAyO9oW00
Magus Confronted - Starts with a eery wind sound and then goes straight to awesomeness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7VVSJynYjM
Time's Scar (Chrono Cross) - The most beautiful video game intro music ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J46RY4PU8a8
To Far Away Times - Ending this list with showing how Chrono Trigger pushed the limits of 16 bit music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1qbVI9iTBU
shinhed-echi's suggestions for music
The ones not in mine:
1. World Revolution (Or a Lavos medley)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojQAmkL2NXc2. Magus' Theme
6. Legendary Battle Theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULvRkyu0KPI
7. Robo's theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEOSLHZwKwM
8. Chrono Cross' Battle Theme (MGS4 and Sonic 06 got represented in Brawl despide not appearing on a Nintendo system)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRkqWdE_Nd0
9. Corridors of Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNzYIEY-CcM
10. Video Games Live Chrono Medley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgu0Yfzqi-M
Although an unlikely character, anyone with any sort of loving for gaming can see his potential. He should take his rightful place along with other gaming icons in Smash 4.
Riders of the Chrono Bus:
jaytalks
Hong
qDMP
ToothiestAura
shinhed-echi
the smash nerd
Added: Crono Support Icon.
Credit to Frostwraith.
And here's two from me:
Crono for Smash 4!
He's very, very, very unlikely to make it in the game for variety of reasons, most of which you probably already know. His series hasn't had a release since 2000. Square Enix and Nintendo have not been best buddies for awhile. He hasn't starred in a game since 1995. All these are true.
But much like the RPG heroes of his time, he responds to those concerns with no words. And resumes the fight. He never gives up, and neither should any of his fans. He's overcome death itself (with the help of his friends), so likelihood will not stand in his way either.
What is
and who is Crono?Chrono Trigger is a SNES RPG developed by Square that was released in 1995. Created by something of a "dream team" of designers, Hironobu Sakaguchi (creator of Final Fantasy), Yūji Horii (creator of Dragon Quest), and Akira Toriyama (Creator of Dragon Ball). The team also included Nobuo Uematsu, Kazuhiko Aoki, Yasunori Mitsuda, and Masato Kato, among others. The game is about a group of heroes from different eras in time coming together to prevent the end of the world. Revolutionary for its multiple endings, different battle system, and characters, the game has been hailed as one of the greatest games all time, coming in 2nd in IGN's Readers' 2006 and 2008, 3rd in Gameradar's 2012 ranking, and made it onto TIME's and Gamespot Greatest Games of All Time lists. Crono's own popularity is unmatched. He has regularly ranked among the top characters in Gamefaqs Annual Character battle, even making it to the finals, only to be beat out by Nintendo's protagonists. The game's also available for Playstation, PSN, iOS, Android, and DS. So if you haven't played it yet, there are plenty of ways to play it today.
Crono is the silent protagonist of the game. The game takes place in 1000 AD, when Crono is seventeen years old and is friends with an inventor named Lucca. At the Millennial Fair (celebrating 1000 years of the Kingdom), Crono bumps into a girl named Marle at the fair. They become quick friends and go off to enjoy the fair together. Keeping a promise to Lucca, Crono helps Lucca test out the Telepod, in spite of its possible danger. An eager Marle asks to try it as well. However, when Marle tries it, she becomes lost in time. Crono follows after her, beginning his epic journey to save the world.
Crono's Style:
Based on his techs in the game. His element in SNES english version was Lightning. In the Japanese version it was Heaven. In the DS english version, it is Light.
Crono wields katannas as his sword of choice, contrasting all current Smash veterans. He also holds his sword much differently, wielding it with two hands over his shoulder. Most of his attacks will use two handed strikes. Like many lead protagonists, he is very well balanced as a character within the game. He is agile and quick, and specializes in running in, damaging the opponent, and running out.
Special Moves:
Special Neutral: Wind Slash. Crono slashes his sword along the ground, shooting out a shockwave that hits his enemies. It does little damage but can stun the opponent.
Special Side: Cyclone: Crono leaps and then spins around with his sword. It can continually be done to rack up damage, but doing for too long make Crono dizzy so he stops.
Special Up: Cleave: Crono jumps in the air very quickly, leaving after images behind him. And then he strikes his opponent with a broad slash, with electricity clearly present on his blade.
Special Down: Lightning II: Crono sheathes his sword and raises up his hands. He hovers a bit, and unleashes a lightning shockwave all around his body. Afterward, he goes back to the ground and takes out his sword. He can be hit when preparing for the move, interrupting the move.
Possible Final Smashes:
Luminaire: Crono puts away his sword, and raises his hand in the air. He hovers, and a large sphere of energy forms around him. The sphere goes down, knocking all opponents who were inside or around it into oblivion.
Delta Force: Chrono slashes at his opponents to start the move, whoever gets caught will almost be guaranteed to be ko'd. Marle and Lucca appear on stage. Lucca appear in the background of the stage, while Marle appear opposite of Crono Crono, Marle, and Lucca rise up in the air. Making a triangle of energy between each other, the triangle reaches up to the top of stage. So anyone above is also knocked out. The triangle flashes red (for fire), blue (for whater), and yellow (for lightning). It knocks the opponent after it turns yellow. It disappates and Marle and Lucca vanish from the stage both via a time warp (gate).
Reasons for Crono for Smash 4:
If you are looking for a Square Enix representative, look no further. One of the most popular characters in gaming, he's Square Enix's most popular non-Final Fantasy character (look at his standing at the gamefaqs character battles). And the other two more popular Square Enix characters (Cloud and Sephiroth) have made all their major appearances on a playstation. Chrono Trigger is one of the greatest games for the SNES. It's one of the last great games for the system, and arguably its greatest RPG (between it and FF6). Chrono Trigger will be forever known as SNES classic, and its most definitive version appears on the DS (with cutscenes, accurate translations, an extra dungeon, and one final ending that ties it to its sequel).
Aside from that, there is not many retro characters in need of more of a revival than Crono. His series is legendary, but has been looked over by its owners. Crono fits right into Smash's frantic style and matches up quite well with iconic counterparts like Link, Mario, and Mega Man. His legend and legacy is directly tied to Nintendo, and there is no better way to represent that than his presence in Smash.
Chrono Trigger Stage Ideas:
Millennial Fair: It's a celebration of the Kingdom's 1000 years. Come join in the festivities. There are tents for the various activities such as betting on the race or playing one of our games. But it's too busy for right now to join in those. However, Lucca's experimental telepod is exhibit you can visit.You can try it out, but I've been hearing it's been malfunctioning, especially the right one. It might take you to the other side, or it might take you and your friends some other place very, very far away... Some place not so nice...
Here's it's theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWKTcaxmqdU&list=PL21BAA7C6EDEB63A3
And the theme to the secret part of the stage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVOg1muoAko
The End of Time: A solid one platform stage perfect for competite fighting. There is just one light post, and a man name Gaspar waiting for you at the end of time. Be careful to not be too loud, as you might wake Gaspar up. On the left side there is just a normal square platform where the stage ends, but on the right side, there appears to be a bunch of stairs that also end at time's abyss. You better get comfortable; there's nothing to do at the end of time other than fight!
End of Time Theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIhfs7Fw-vE
Chrono Trigger Assist Trophy:
Frog:
Chrono Trigger Item:
Chrono Trigger - It's an egg, so you should treat like an egg. Don't drop it until it's ready to hatch. if you do, nothing will happen. After a certain amount of time, the egg will glow, meaning it's ready to hatch. It can recover all your health if you throw it underneath you. Or you can throw it at your opponents, and unleash the ravages of time on them, possibly knocking them out.
Chrono's Victory
Chrono Trigger Music
Some of my favorite tunes from the game that would really add to the game. This list is very personal, but I would love any suggestions.
Chrono Trigger Main Theme: The game's main theme, as well as Chrono's theme.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-s-VQBoUdc
Wind Scene - Hauntingly beautiful, this theme plays on the overworld for 600 AD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ejTIgXexyg
Battle Theme - This theme makes me want to fight someone, which is perfect for Smash.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeHw-8kYIW4
Frog Theme - Captures the essence of Frog's heroism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YsAyO9oW00
Magus Confronted - Starts with a eery wind sound and then goes straight to awesomeness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7VVSJynYjM
Time's Scar (Chrono Cross) - The most beautiful video game intro music ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J46RY4PU8a8
To Far Away Times - Ending this list with showing how Chrono Trigger pushed the limits of 16 bit music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1qbVI9iTBU
shinhed-echi's suggestions for music
The ones not in mine:
1. World Revolution (Or a Lavos medley)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojQAmkL2NXc2. Magus' Theme
6. Legendary Battle Theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULvRkyu0KPI
7. Robo's theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEOSLHZwKwM
8. Chrono Cross' Battle Theme (MGS4 and Sonic 06 got represented in Brawl despide not appearing on a Nintendo system)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRkqWdE_Nd0
9. Corridors of Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNzYIEY-CcM
10. Video Games Live Chrono Medley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgu0Yfzqi-M
Although an unlikely character, anyone with any sort of loving for gaming can see his potential. He should take his rightful place along with other gaming icons in Smash 4.
Riders of the Chrono Bus:
jaytalks
Hong
qDMP
ToothiestAura
shinhed-echi
the smash nerd
Added: Crono Support Icon.
Credit to Frostwraith.
And here's two from me:
