FINAL FANTASY CHRONICLES
Official Title  Final Fantasy Chronicles
Common Title  Final Fantasy Chronicles
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-01360 & SLUS-01363
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  RPG 

Developer  Squaresoft.
Publisher  Squaresoft.
Date Released  29 June 2001
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-01360
DISC 2

SLUS-01363
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-01360 SLUS-01363
Media Disc ID N / A N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
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( .bin / .cue )
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( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

A re-release in much the same vein as Final Fantasy Anthologies, Final Fantasy Chronicles bundles two of Square Soft's most beloved SNES RPG titles -- Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger -- in this PlayStation release.

Released late in the SNES system's lifecycle, Chrono Trigger documents the adventure of a young boy named Crono and his misadventures through time. During the Millennial Fair, Crono meets and quickly befriends a woman named Marle. While visiting Crono's inventor friend Lucca however, Marle is inadvertently sent into the past and Crono and Lucca must set off after her. Dubbed the "Tech System," the game allows characters to combine elemental attacks in order to produce Double and even Triple Techs; powerful offensive and defensive techniques. New Tech skills can be learned as the character increases in level.

Unlike Final Fantasy IV, battles in Chrono Trigger are not initiated at random, allowing players to avoid enemies (who are in plain sight) as they see fit. New animated cutscenes have been included as part of the update, as well as an Extras Mode that houses any additional extras unlocked by attaining one of the game's twelve different endings. A Theater, Music Box, Art Gallery, and Bestiary are just some of the options available, allowing players to view unlocked movie and ending sequences, listen to music from the game, view stills of the main characters, and read up on monsters, bosses, and techniques.

Features:

* Features two of Squaresoft's best loved RPG titles: Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger
* Added extras such as FMV and animated cutscenes have been included for each title

* Unlock hidden extras such as ending cinemas, music tracks, character listings and more

FINAL FANTASY IV, known in the US as Final Fantasy II, follows the exploits of Cecil, a Black Knight and former leader of the Red Wings who questions the orders of his king and is demoted because of this. From here, he embarks on a journey that will span worlds and decide the fate of the entire kingdom.

Battles are turn-based, but introduced to the series is the Active Time Battle (ATB) concept, which forces players to be quick with their decision-making because, despite the turn-based nature of the title, enemies can attack at brief intervals. The player's party can consist of as many as five people at one time and throughout the adventure, characters will leave and join up with the party.

The characters themselves are divided into classes and possess specific attributes and skills. Kain, for example, is able to use a jump ability in battle while Rosa wields white magic. Known as the "Easytype," the original US release excluded particular items, abilities, and spells, all of which have been restored for this release, dubbed "Hardtype." As part of the update, new FMV cutscenes are interjected throughout the game.

CHRONO TRIGGER: Another classic from the day! Chrono Trigger came out a few years after FF4, so it’s graphics are a lot better. Some of the spell effects even attempt to put a little 3D into the game. Akira Toriyama, of Dragonball Z fame did the character designs.

Mostly all the enemies animate and walk around freely during battle, so it’s a little more interesting than FFs British soldier approach. The sound effects are a bit off from the original but not enough for me to really complain about. The music is also slightly off compared to the original, but not as much as another remake (FF6 again…grr). The soundtrack is an awesome work by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears and Chrono Cross). Nobuo Uematsu also worked on a few of the tracks.

In Chrono Trigger, Chrono must follow princess Marle's teleportation through time and locate her before an intergalactic parasite arrives to destroy the world. The original game, also on the PlayStation for the first time, was one of the first nonlinear role-playing games. The decisions that players make during the game will point them toward one of more than a dozen possible endings.

This new versions retain the authentic Japanese SNES stories and characters while updating their graphics and adding new full-motion video sequences and other features.

* New full-motion video sequences
* Authentic story and characters
* Assorted new features
* For 1 player

  Manufacturer's description:

IT'S ABOUT TIME.

When these games came out, they defined what adventures should be. Since then, they have become the most popular and sought-after titles in history. Now you can experience the re-release of two complete, classic games, enhanced with all-new cinemas and features never before seen in the U.S.

FINAL FANTASY IV was previously released as FINAL FANTASY II, but has been completely restored with new magic, monsters, items, CG cinemas, and added features.

Chrono Trigger is a re-release of the original game. This time-travelling prequel to Chrono Cross™ is enhanced with all-new animated scenes.

  Features:
Third person perspective
  • 2D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Medieval Fantasy, SCI-FI, Futuristic, Prehistoric & Time traveling themes.
  • Number Of Players  1-2 Players
    Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
    Compatible Controllers Tested
    ( Official Gamepads Only )
     Standard Controller ( Digital Controller Compatible only )
    Compatible Light Guns
    ( Official Light Guns Only )
     None
    Other Compatible Controllers
    ( Official Controllers Only )
     None
    Special Controllers Included Or
    Supported ( Official Only )
     None
    Vibration Function Compatible  No
    Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
    Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
    Emulator  ePSXe v.2.0
    Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL2 GPU Core 2.0.0 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 5 (GLSlang Files (gpuPeteOGL2-slv/slf))
    Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.2.0.0
    CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
    Game Pad Plugin  N / A
    Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
    Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

      NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
     

     FINAL FANTASY IV CONTROLS:
      Move character - D-Pad 
      Cancel / Dash - Circle Button 
      Main menu / Increase quantities by multiples of ten in shops - Triangle Button 
      Confirm / Talk / Examine / Ride vehicles - X Button 
      Escape from battle - L1 + R1 Button 
      Change character displayed onscreen - R1 Button 
      Pause game - Start Button 

     CHRONO TRIGGER CONTROLS:
      Move character - D-Pad 
      Cancel / Dash - Circle Button 
      Main menu - Triangle Button 
      Character exchange menu / Time gauge screen - Square Button 
      Confirm / Talk / Examine / Enter buildings - X Button 
      Escape from battle - L1 + R1 Button 
      Operate time gauge / Operate item screen - R1 or L1 Button 
      World map - Select Button 
      Pause game - Start Button 

     

     FINAL FANTASY IV GAMESHARK CODES:
      Infinite HP Character 1 -  
    300D1007 000F
    300D1008 0027

      Infinite HP Character 2 -  
    300D1047 000F
    300D1048 0027

      Infinite HP Character 3 -  
    300D1087 000F
    300D1088 0027

      Infinite HP Character 4 -  
    300D10C7 000F
    300D10C8 0027

      Infinite HP Character 5 -  
    300D1107 000F
    300D1108 0027


     CHRONO TRIGGER GAMESHARK CODES:
      Infinite HP Character 1 -  
    80023F30 03E7

      Infinite HP Character 2 -  
    80023EB0 03E7

      Infinite HP Character 3 -  
    80023E30 03E7


     
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     NTSC-J:
    • Final Fantasy IV [SLPM-86028]   
       
    • Final Fantasy Collection Anniversary Package [SLPS-01945~7]   
       
    • Final Fantasy Collection [SLPS-01948~50]   
       
    • Chrono Trigger [PSOne Books] [SLPS-91446]   
       
    • Chrono Trigger [Ultimate Hits] [SLPM-87374]   
       
     ASIA:
    • Chrono Trigger [SCPS-45446]   
       
    • Final Fantasy Collection [SCPS-45388-90]  - 
       
     PAL:
    • Final Fantasy Anthology [SCES-03840 & SCES-13840]   
       

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