Chrono Trigger remake Hail Mary pass
by Christopher Grant 
{ Dec 12th 2005 at 9:30PM }
To be filed under "saw this coming." Following in the footsteps of the ill-fated Chrono Resurrection project, the totally unrelated other attempt to port Chrono Trigger to the PC using a 3D engine fell last May to the very same beast: a cease and desist from Square-Enix. Now they have released a large pack containing concept art, 3D renderings, screenshots and more. If you're one of the apparently large group of people that really wanted to see this RPG classic updated, head over and work yourself up into a teary mess over what could have been. Me? I may just fire up the superlative Chrono Cross one more time.
Update: if interested there is a petition hoping to get permission to do this up legit.
[Thanks, Jonathan]
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Zero_ @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
Chrono Trigger was such an awesome game. If Square ever does remake it, I will personally swear my utter allegiance to Square.
And wasn't it Square-Enix who filed the C&D letter?
Back_lit @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
@1, yes, I don't know why JS says it was SONY though O_o
Best purchase I ever made was CT for $5 ;)
Propagator4 @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
Yes it was Square-Enix. I was part of the group. Now we're working on a petition to have Square redo it themselves, since they wont let any of us touch it. Check it out:
http://vizzed.com/ctremake/
Tim E @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
Those screenshots from the other remake looked like a commercial game! Man I hate sony!
Wingzero @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
is it go to be on xbox or the Nexts Generation consoles
Wingzero @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
is it go to be on xbox or the Nexts Generation consoles
Ritchie Nolasco @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
Chrono Trigger is best being re-released on Xbox 360 in my opinion. There are so many Xbox fans who missed a lot on RPGs (as a result of PS2 getting almost all of them) plus the fact that there are many new gamers who never played it.
CT also happens to be part of a recently published article.
Hit the link below!
http://www.xbox365.com/news.cgi?id=GGPrGruGii12090729
Zero_ @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
It's neither. It's a fan made project for the PC, and got shut down by Square-Enix. I must admit, I was really, really looking forward to this remake. Oh, and Propagator, the link to the Chrono Symphonic OC Remix link, it's down.
Toast @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
I'm not up on my history, have there been any noteworthy re-releases? Square has teased with the FFVII remake but have not delivered, and now they are shutting down this Chrono remake. Are they not wanting to remake games because they want to respect what they created and leave it in that time frame, or do they just think that the revenue streams from these projects won't be there?? (most people clamoring for a remake are the hardcore minority)
Also, if it is all about money...
I am assuming that these guys were remaking the game for nothing (or very close to it) So wouldn't it make sense for Square to soak them up for peanuts and then turn around and sell their work for millions?
Trett Johnson @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
We should all write them letters talking about what happened with that Kings Quest game, and how something like what happened there could benefit both parties.
Zero_ @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
"Are they not wanting to remake games because they want to respect what they created and leave it in that time frame, or do they just think that the revenue streams from these projects won't be there?? (most people clamoring for a remake are the hardcore minority)"
Quite the contrary actually. Square -remade- Final Fantasy I and II(Previously, never released in English) on the GBA titled "Dawn of Souls" with a ton of extras, and lead to great success. They recently (As in, a few days ago), released a remake of Final Fantasy IV (Final Fantasy II to those in the states) for the GBA with a ton of extras as well, and has scored remarkably rave reviews (8.3 on Gamespot is fairly good). So Square, can really remake games.
Merus @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
What happened there was that VUG weren't doing anything with the KQ license, hadn't for years, and didn't see any harm in giving a license for the use of characters with an original work.
This project, excellent as it may be, is basically ripping off Square-Enix's IP. They revisit their old IP constantly with the Final Fantasy series, so if there's enough interest Square Enix may consider pushing through the considerable legal problems to think about a remake.
No, seriously, I'm thinking the Chrono series is a dead license. Fan projects would best be served by emulating the Silver Lining team and doing a sequel, set in the same world and sharing similar sensibilities to the two Chrono games, and then getting permission to use the characters from whoever actually owns them. Even if one gets refused, you've still basically got a full game that you can change slightly and actually release.
TaiZ @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
They will probably opt to make a quick buck by releasing a slightly updated version for the Revolution's download service. That, or a GBA remake seem most logical to me.
Toast @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
Zero, I remember seeing the re-release of those old FF games, but i never actually played them. From what I understand, they still held the same dated graphics. I am wondering if there are inhibitions in taking a game and giving it a complete face lift (presumably higher development costs, but how much more can it be, and given the sales of the anthologies wouldn't it be off set??)
Zero_ @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
"From what I understand, they still held the same dated graphics"
Nah, they have GBA-esque graphics. They still retain the somewhat chibi feel, with brither colours and obviously, more details than their 8-bit counterparts.
Propagator4 @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
Zero-
Chrono Symphonic is a project we support, so we're keeping the link up on our site to get it publicity. However, it hasn't launched yet. Stay tuned.
Ian @ Dec 18th 2005 9:13PM
Chrono Trigger was my all-time favourite RPG on any system (aside from MMORPGs, but those were more addictive than GOOD)
Damn, when was it released... 10+ years ago? and I still have that one song pop into my head every few months... Yearnings of the Wind.
It would kick SO much ass if they would allow a remake or remake it themselves.