Released on the April 7th 2022, was the remastered version of the classic RPG – Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. Originally released in 1996, this edition features everything we loved about this RPG, but now with refined character illustrations, updated 3D models, and much more!
Our team of PC experts here at Overclockers UK has decided to give you a complete rundown of everything you can expect in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. Along with some of our top gaming PCs that are perfect to play this remastered classic.
Classic RPG Action Remastered
The same, beloved storyline from the original game returns in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition.
Players take control of 17-year-old Serge, who has found himself trapped in an alternate universe after his drowning ten years before. Team up with Kid, and embark on a journey to uncover the truth of these two different worlds and find the Frozen Flame. All whilst, trying to escape the grasp of Lynx, who is determined to find Serge and use him for a darker meaning.
In the remastered version, Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition, players can enjoy the nostalgic feeling of the original, but with better, enhanced features. All the 3D models have been upscaled to HD with more refined character illustrations. Plus, with higher-quality background music, you’ll be transported back to 1996 and can immerse yourself in your adventures across two parallel universes. Upgrades to combat and battles will make fighting your enemies a lot easier, along with the ability to switch enemy encounters on and off.
In addition to all of this, developers have made more quality-of-life upgrades to the game to ensure it is compatible with modern-day hardware. Now, players can change the screen resolution and switch between pixel and HD fonts.
However, fans of the beloved 1996 game and graphics can toggle between the old and updated versions of the models and illustrations.
Is Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition a PC Exclusive?
This remastered version of Chrono Cross is available to play on PC, PlayStation 4, XBOX One, and Nintendo Switch.
Official PC System Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 3210 or AMD A8-7600 | Intel Core i3 3210 or AMD A8 7600 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4GB available space | 4GB available space |
| Additional Notes | DirectX compatible sound card and requires 2GB VRAM | DirectX compatible sound card |
Top Gaming PCs to Play Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
Refract Gaming Jade Pre Built PC
- Pre built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
MSI Stealth 16 Gaming Laptop
- 16.0” QHD+
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Intel Core i7 13700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
OcUK Gaming Kestrel PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware specification
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and AMD Radeon RX 6600 GPU
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 250GB and 500GB M.2 SSDs
Your Thoughts?
Are you just as excited as we are about this remastered version of Chrono Cross? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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