Hi, loved the demo finished it in 2 hrs.
I would say its very well done, but its very easy to get used to everything.
1. I think what would be nice is firstly use the same artwork from CT!!! No offence, but the new artwork just isn't the same as toriyama's stuff, and I think it's the charm of the original CT style artwork that contributed to the whole CT feel. The new artwork, although very well done, is of a completely different STYLE...
2. If you're running the whole Crono getting violent point, I think you should have the other characters comment on that.
3. Try not to get too bogged down by the Chrono Cross subsequent storyline. It's important not to answer all the threads in explaining how CC came about, but leave up a few loopholes for fans to think up their own interpretation of stuff. That made CT famous didn't it?
4. NEW Techniques/alterations of weapons animation when you buy new weapons? I suppose it'll be too much to ask, but it'll be nice to see firstly the CT cast at level 30/40 or so having defeated Lavos, and developing new techniques? Obviously, the monsters will have to be much harder than the ones already in the demo to make up for the logical levelling up. Contrarily, you can introduce NEW characters at low levels who will contribute hugely to the plot in the future, if say one of the CT guys die in an unforceful plot-line way. I'm sure you guys are competent to make new technique animation using some pixel software. It'll take time, but I'm sure it'll be worth it!
Again, just some tall-order type recommendations from me.
5. STORY - I like the story, but at the same time, too much Belthasar conversation. The CT cast needs to be driven by some OTHER threat besides the impending problems of the Guardia/Porre invasion. I think it'll be a good SIDESTORY (The Guardia/Porre thing) but the MAIN storyline needs to be much more universal than that, and with a good bit of history to go with it. What I loved about CT was how all ages mingled together, and how history was explained and the EXPLORATION! Now that is something I loved about the Zeal Kingdom. So maybe brush up on some ancient religious/philosophical/novel inspired literature and incorporate it -- the fans will DEFINITELY LOVE IT!!!
6. You know I would actually pay for this if you did all of the above. I think the CT/CC cross over was shockingly terrible, that the CC storyline somehow shoved Schala into the whole plot forcefully and yet leave Magus completely out of it. It just doesn't make much sense. If CE is done well, it will firstly get Squeeenix's attention and hopefully get Kato to write a legendary and logical storyline to explain things for US, rather than having the fans create our own storyline. Ultimately, i want to see the pros do it well, but you guys have just as much passion as them and the only thing lacking is of course funding. lol. Keep up the good work!!!!
7. Finally -- dialogue. Perhaps more dynamic dialogue? I like to get to know the CT characters (and maybe new party members?) more. Since Ayla is out of the picture, maybe a new character? Or if Glenn becomes a sort of part-time party member later, perhaps someone to replace him as well? I hated how CC shoved 40 characters into our faces and ask us to develop our own storyline, cus that way it was WEAK for all 40, rather than STRONG storyline for say 7 characters or so.
That's it!! Well done zeality and the rest of the guys. I enjoyed those 2 hrs, and I reminisce to the times when I first beat CT, hoping a worthy sequel is made. If you guys shake Squeenix enough w/ your effort, I'm sure the millions of people who appreciated CT in their day will appreciate your work even more.
