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About CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is a remastered single‑player RPG that revisits the original’s dual‑world story with upgraded visuals and audio. Over 40 party members appear as Serge journeys across parallel timelines to prevent his own death.
The edition adds HD 3D models, refined illustrations, higher‑quality music, and a suite of quality‑of‑life options such as auto‑battle and adjustable screen resolution. It also bundles the 1996 audio‑novel version of Radical Dreamers, letting players experience the story that inspired Chrono Cross.
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HD visual upgrade
All 3D models have been converted to high definition, and character illustrations have been refined. Players can toggle between the new and old versions of these assets, though the switch also changes the font and background filter together.
The background music has been upgraded to higher quality, and the game now supports changing screen resolution, allowing clearer presentation on modern displays.
- Compare scenes before and after toggling to notice visual differences.
- Use higher resolution for sharper detail on larger monitors.
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Battle enhancements
Chrono Cross retains its innovative turn‑based battle system, now supplemented with features that make combat easier, such as an auto‑battle function and options to switch enemy encounters on or off.
These enhancements do not alter the core turn‑based mechanics but give players control over encounter frequency and automate actions when desired.
- Turn off enemy encounters for a smoother story experience.
- Enable auto‑battle during repetitive fights to save time.
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Radical Dreamers audio novel
The edition includes "RADICAL DREAMERS - Le Trésor Interdit -" as an audio‑novel format, presenting an alternate story of three thieves—Serge, Kid, and Magil—in a parallel world.
Originally released in 1996 and hard to access, this version lets players experience the narrative that formed the basis for Chrono Cross without needing the original game.
- Listen to the audio novel before playing Chrono Cross for narrative context.
- Note character differences between the audio novel and the main game.
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Font and background filter toggle
A single toggle switches between imitation pixel font and HD font, while also changing the background filter. The three elements—models, illustrations, and font/filter—are linked and cannot be toggled separately.
This unified switch lets players choose a retro or modern aesthetic with one setting change.
- Select the pixel font for a nostalgic look.
- Choose HD font for clearer readability on high‑resolution screens.
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Input options
The game supports full controller use as well as a Keyboard Only Option, allowing players to choose their preferred input method. No timed input is required, making the experience accessible to various play styles.
These options are independent of each other; the presence of controller support does not imply additional controller‑specific features.
- Try the keyboard option if you prefer precise menu navigation.
- Use a controller for a more console‑like feel.
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