The latest Chrono Trigger modification and by far, the most original and inventive, the Chrono Trigger Coliseum has been released by JP and Cory. The Coliseum, a battle arena located in 2300 A.D., allows players and fans of the game to spend time battling three different ladders of monsters to gain experience and "battle points," which can be redeemed in the arena for good prizes. Three modes of difficulty are available -- easy, medium, and hard -- and each ladder can be tried with both a full paty or a single member. You read correctly; you can solo these ladders, choosing a single party member at will to fight -- even Magus! The action spans three rooms, each utilizing a pulse-pounding battle theme to set the mood. Each set of monsters consists of seven battles, each harder than the first. The hard difficulty is particularly difficult, though the battle point rewards are much higher. Additionally, to support the needs of earnest fighters in the coliseum, a shop and kitchen exist.
The Chrono Trigger Coliseum is nearly flawlessly integrated with the main game, meaning you can play a normal game of Chrono Trigger without any noticeable changes aside from the Coliseum itself. You can visit any time after the Factory dungeon is cleared to pick up items and test your skills; a substantial prize awaits for those who can beat the hard difficulties with party and solo modes! The perfect place to test your might, the Coliseum offers a new challenge to old veterans and breathes new life into the renowned battle system of Chrono Trigger. It is also arguably the most complicated event hack of the game to date, serving as indisputable proof that the Temporal Flux editor indeed has unlocked countless opportunities for reshaping the game. Rounding out the experience of Trigger with a battle arena, it is one of the most unique RPG modifications to date, and will endure long hours of skill testing and might building.
Before you download the hack, we have good news: the Chrono Compendium is hosting a competition to see
who can beat both party and solo modes on the hard difficulty first! The competition is called 'Heir to the Masamune'; if you're eager to play through the Coliseum, waste no time and try the Hard difficulty! If you think you can take it, enter in the contest and compete to become the 'Heir'! Only ZSNES and extreme determination are needed! You can find all the details at
http://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Heir_to_the_Masamune ! The winner will receive a special forum rank on the Compendium, and will be posted on the contest page henceforth! Additionally, after the Heir is chosen, other entrants who beat Hard on both Party and Solo modes will be judged by their time and level to be posted on two scoreboards. This means that even if you miss obtaining the title of 'Heir', you can still do a better performance by beating hard with lower levels than he or she did, or beating it with a faster time. Start your engines!
Before you download,
PLEASE make a note to read the readme, as important information is contained within. Also, don't miss the contest! We will find the true hero! Now, sate your battling desires, and good luck!
Chrono Trigger Coliseum DownloadAdditionally, don't miss a new feature describing the history of the Coliseum and providing a special interview with its creator JP!
Spotlight on the ColiseumI'll see you at the Coliseum! Happy hunting!
