Chrono TriggerandFinal FantasyVI;two JRPG juggernauts that have become extreme favorites for fans all over the world, there aren’t a lot of games that would be able to contend with these two fantastic entries of the genre. Nonetheless, there have been many debates over which game is the best, with some preferring one over the other.
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Although it is an incredibly close call with each point changing depending on whom one asks, this article will attempt to showcase which game is better based on one interpretation. Here are the five ways thatChrono TriggerbeatsFinal Fantasy VI. Likewise, there are also five waysFinal FantasyVIbeatsChrono Triggerin some areas.
10CHRONO TRIGGER: The Sprite Animation
Starting this off isChrono Trigger. Going off small here, what is really impressive about bothFinal Fantasy VIandChrono Triggerwas that they both had immaculate sprite work that makes them both quite impressive. However, withChrono Triggerthey offer up a little more when it comes to the overworld sprites.
Everyone within the cast has a very specific movement that makes them all stand out from each other. What’s more, they also have unique animations whenever they stand still or if they are doing dialogue. WhileFinal Fantasy VIdoes this as well in certain instances,Chrono Triggerdoes it just a little better.
9FINAL FANTASY VI: The Steampunk Aesthetic
Final Fantasy VI, just like many other games within the series has quite a unique aesthetic. What makes it stand apart compared to the other games before it was that it wasn’t completely full fantasy.
Instead, the game opted to go for a more steampunk setting with magic being a dying art. This allows for a setting that is able to stick to a lot of players minds over the duration of the entire game.
8CHRONO TRIGGER: Time Travel
One of the elements ofChrono Triggerthat makes it incredibly memorable is the time travel elements of the game. By travelling all throughout time,Chrono Triggerallows the player to go through a variety of eras.
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Eras that are similar to a standard high fantasy setting, to the future that is far, far into the future. This really does add to the variety of places that the game takes the player and it is why the game was so memorable by many people.
7FINAL FANTASY VI: Deeper Customization
Final Fantasy VIhelps to offer a lot when it comes to the gameplay variety of the series. Predating the materia system that was seen in its sequel,Final Fantasy VIoffers a magicite system. Also known as the crystalized remains of the Espers, this allows thecharactersto utilize magic whether through shards or equipment.
Not only that, but the character equipment that they wear does a deep effect on the stats of the characters. All of this combined with some Espers teaching characters certain abilities and it makesFinal Fantasy VI’scustomization to be quite distinct.
6CHRONO TRIGGER: Akira Toriyama’s Characters
For the world ofChrono Trigger, the team opted to go for the art style of Akira Toriyama, the legendary mangaka is responsible forDragon Ballas well as the art for theDragon Questseries. His expressive and fun artistic direction allows for the characters to stand out, whether it’s by their expressions or by the weapon styles.
But outside of that, each of the characters has a very distinct personality and design approach which fits considering the time travel story that the game tries to tell.
5FINAL FANTASY VI: The Story Is More Epic
This is probably one of the most difficult points to make with any JRPG – especially if they are amongst the greats of its genre.Final Fantasy VIandChrono Triggerboth have incredible stories and both are also told incredibly well. At this point, it really is a matter of preference.
However,Final Fantasy VI’sstory is still one of the grandest tales to be told. With over a dozen of characters stories to tell, it is also one of the richest. AlthoughChrono Triggerhas an incredible time travel story,Final Fantasy VIjust beats it by a hair. But really, this is a matter of preference.
4CHRONO TRIGGER: It Has Better Gameplay
BothFinal FantasyandChrono Triggeruse the turn-based system differently, with the former perfecting theactive time battle system. That being said,Chrono Trigger’sgameplay system has become quite recognizable.
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For example, rather than taken to another screen, battles happen right as players encounter an enemy. That’s because enemies appear on the screen rather it being a random encounter. Not only that, butChrono Triggeralso has a unique cooperative tech system which allows for combination techniques.
3FINAL FANTASY VI: Nobuo Uematsu’s Music
TheFinal Fantasyseries has no shortage when it comes to amazing music tracks. Composed by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu, the tracks onFinal Fantasy VIis nothing short of impressive.
That isn’t to say thatChrono Triggerdidn’t have any music that wasn’t just as good, butFinal Fantasy VIhas quite a lot of amazing tracks that just barely beats outChrono Trigger. Songs such as the overworld theme or the final boss theme Dancing Mad are just some of the many notableFinal Fantasy VIhits.
2CHRONO TRIGGER: It Has Multiple Endings
One of the aspects that makeChrono Triggersuch a memorable series is multiple endings that the player can potentially obtain if they reach a specific prerequisite. This allows the fans to have a lot of content as well as plenty of replay value.
This also makes the game more fun, as it offers a lot when it comes to what exactly happens with each ending. Will the ending be good or will it be bad? Is it tragic or is it silly? All of this helps to make the player have an even bigger connection to the characters they play with.
1FINAL FANTASY VI: Everything About Kefka
With every JRPG, there is always a great threat that encompasses the entire game. Whether it’s an incredibly strong villain likeSephirothor an absolute force of nature like Lavos fromChrono Trigger. But regardless, it seems the one that resonates with almost everyone isKefka, the villain ofFinal Fantasy VI.
A complete jester, Kefka is nothing but an absolute evil and conniving character. His unpredictability helps add to the absolute madness that pervaded the majority ofFinal Fantasy VI’sstory. This helps makes the final fight against him all the more impactful.
