If this game gets a remake, the mechanics need a good overhaul. I just finished the OG on my little retro handheld, and gameplay-wise it was nowhere near the RPG I finished before it, Chrono Trigger.
The platforming segments are tough, and layering jumps between isometric 'depths' don't help. Depending on where you are, you might get sent back frustratingly far.
The strategy element isn't there either. There's no Pokemon-style intuitive logic for you to plan your attacks with, so you just guess the bosses' weaknesses. There's only two healers, and of the two only one is capable of group healing. Item-based healing comes at an expense since your inventory is capped. I ended up using a physical attack focused approach, since magic in general is weak, unless you're spreading out your fire(yes I am aware of timing and I always get the sprinkly gargly sound on all my attacks)
Thanks to the cheat of the times the Quicksave I was able to probe the bosses and levels with little risk. Making the game more enjoyable.
So yeah...get all that stuff stamped out, and we'll have a great remake on our hands.
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If this game gets a remake, the mechanics need a good overhaul. I just finished the OG on my little retro handheld, and gameplay-wise it was nowhere near the RPG I finished before it, Chrono Trigger.
The platforming segments are tough, and layering jumps between isometric 'depths' don't help. Depending on where you are, you might get sent back frustratingly far.
The strategy element isn't there either. There's no Pokemon-style intuitive logic for you to plan your attacks with, so you just guess the bosses' weaknesses. There's only two healers, and of the two only one is capable of group healing. Item-based healing comes at an expense since your inventory is capped. I ended up using a physical attack focused approach, since magic in general is weak, unless you're spreading out your fire(yes I am aware of timing and I always get the sprinkly gargly sound on all my attacks)
Thanks to the cheat of the times the Quicksave I was able to probe the bosses and levels with little risk. Making the game more enjoyable.
So yeah...get all that stuff stamped out, and we'll have a great remake on our hands.