"Time's Scar" (Chrono Cross) First Listen Reaction | True work of art!

My first time hearing Time's Scar from Chrono Cross! I was blown away by how great this is. The opening movie combined with this song just got me pumped up! I feel lucky to have come across this song!
Composer: Yasunori Mitsuda
Original Video (please show their channel some love): • Chrono Cross Opening HD
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[@khatharrmalkavian3306]

Chrono Cross is, in fact, one of the greatest games of all time. It's not perfect, but most of the complaints were from people who wanted it to be Chrono Trigger 2 instead of just letting it be what it is.

[@Reynegrotravelz]

Facts

[@PAINNN666]

Game itself some times have a identity dissorder. As not trigger 2 it's better but not much

[@gillium4013]

Absolutely one of the GOATs for RPGs. Compelling story, endearing and complex characters, beautiful hand drawn art, and many previously unheard of things in video games, like full orchestral OST, new game+ feature, multiple endings based on choices in game, dozens of recruitable characters with unique abilities, and one of the most fun and inventive forms of turn based combat ever.

[@PAINNN666]

@@gillium4013 Yeah. It's Chrono Trigger

[@Kajichuu]

This game /can/ be Chrono trigger 2 if you dig deep enough with the lore but i do believe it stands on it's own, just a shame this went unnoticed by many. Who knows, maybe we'd see Chrono break by now.

[@Asmodean1111]

Scars of Time... god this brings back some much to mind from the early 2000s... Still one of the great songs to just enjoy even without the game.

[@2dat115]

Yeah i was like 11 playing this for the first time thinking this is the sequel to chrono trigger omg so epic

[@AywrenSojourner]

When this game first came out, I remember just leaving the intro screen running because it would loop that FMV and song as long as you didn't click a button. I was just so impressed by it. :) I picked up the remastered version for the Nintendo Switch last month and need to sit down with it eventually. Too many games to play, but this was a goldie!

[@enomiellanidrac9137]

The lost art of making a game intro that makes the player hyped to play the game. Cultivated during the 16bit era it flourished during the PSX time before reaching a plateau during the PS2 time and then slowly fading away in later generation.

[@rjenyawd]

Even if a few people aren't fans of the gameplay or the game itself as a whole (especially in comparison to its predecessor, Chrono Trigger ((considered to be one of the most beloved rpg's of all time))), there is NO denying that this game's musical score is impeccable. Its atmospheric, lush, and beautifully crafted. I will unabashedly call it one of (if not THE) best video game scores of all time.

[@skyraker7489]

Cross was a fantastic story, but suffers from having originally been advertised as a sequel to Trigger. It takes place chronologically later (sort of) but it is very much it's own game. The combat system is not the greatest, but the world design and lore is phenomenal, all the music is amazing, and I'm super glad they gave it a remaster to let others experience it more reasily. The story in particular is very poignant, especially with the true ending which is alluded to in the title animation. It is very much worth a play or watchthrough and the music remains some of my favourite of all time to this day.

[@teshtishtoshtesh3218]

Seconded. It's a good game that suffers for being a "sequel". Would have been better as a separate thing. Even so, the soundtrack is top tier music. Not just game music, either. Mitsuda is brilliant. (His work on Chrono Trigger is excellent as well.)

[@MJG206]

@@teshtishtoshtesh3218 It was its own thing til someone decided to shoehorn in CT stuff to make it a sequel. Ive read that it was never intended to be a CT game.

[@ad33861]

This song was so epic. I still have such fond memories.

[@benjaminrosiek5007]

time's scar is a great piece, maybe a little short. but the game's end crawl song "radical dreamers" may be one of the most beautifully sad songs to appear in video games.

[@deathstinger13]

it definitely is. And it's even moreso when you know what the lyrics are, as well as understand the context of what you're seeing during the end credits

[@dio7288]

Chrono Cross / Chrono Trigger are forever one of the games with the best soundtrack of all time. Please give Corridors of Time a listen, and also Shala's Theme

[@ExaltedUriel]

This song is, without exaggeration, my favorite composition, period.

[@SolitarySaturn]

It is really great!

[@pablofsi]

Sometimes I revisit this song and cry just after hearing only the first first notes... Deep down I know why but people who know won't tell or can't.

[@spectator10]

I am so in love with this song. It's also known as "Scars of Time", perhaps better than "Time's Scar". I had the opportunity to play this game on PlayStatiom 1 before, unfortunately I was too young to go through with the complexities of the game. This Japanese composer was truly talented to be able to create a song like this. It is truly fantastic!!

[@finito6818]

Wild Arms opening cinematic Into the Wilderness is another good one to listen to.

[@SolitarySaturn]

I will add it to my list! Thanks for checking out the video :)

[@SalKhayer]

Lol your reaction is the first one I've seen on the interwebs that reminded me of my first time listening to this when I first played this game at the ripe old age of 12. I say that because this was the peak of gaming to me. Storyline, characters...all of it. Beautiful. Yasunori Mitsuda is a hero for this soundtrack. The whole Chrono Cross OST is absolutely epic.

[@DayleDiamond]

Thanks to whoever recommended Time's Scar. It's a favorite of mine as well!

[@Subxenox15]

The game is actually incredible. The ONLY reason it got shit was because people at the time wanted a Chrono Trigger sequel, and they got a standalone/alternate reality game instead, so didn't even give it a chance! This was before Steam and pirating, so people just didn't buy the game to see for themselves...I've replayed it over 10 times over the last 20 years. It's by far one of the best games I've ever played, if not THE best. Let's just say it's the only game where I finished playing it, and after it was over, I went into a spiral of depression for like 3 days straight. I couldn't believe that was it, it was over, no more...lol

[@thegravegardener]

My most favourite game of all time.

[@skeeterb2006]

I've played that game so many times, and I'm always given chills by the intro music. It's an awesome game where you can gather up to 44 other teammates, but the team gathering is done through several playthroughs to get them all. I loved the story though.

[@HowlingMad86]

In Fact, the Game is the same Masterpiece like the Intro Soundtrack. It was my first imported Game 22 years ago.. From time to time i still cover the song with my Instruments.

[@sensuscommunis2526]

You're wrong. It definitely IS the greatest game of all the time. The same goes for soundtrack.

[@JohnnyLeven]

I downloaded the Chrono Cross soundtrack from Napster back in the day, and this song (and others from the soundtrack) got me to buy a PSOne and Chrono Cross.

[@blockraven22]

Scars of time is probably the most well known videogame song of people that don’t play it lol. There’s a great live version I always listen to on youlaila1 post. I think it was a Boston orchestra that performed it. Also the game was great, but it was a little all over the place. I think were around 30 characters, so it was hard to connect to the characters compared to Chrono Trigger. There’s another song I enjoy called “dream of another shore” which is similar to “rivellon” of divinity 2. They are both the music to the open world map mode of their game.

[@nerosmith2578]

Chrono Cross is one of the greatest games of all time, tastes may differ, but it has a lot of uniqueness together with the aspects that made PS1 era JRPGs so endearing (memorable settings and characters, pre rendered graphics, great OST, turn based battles) it even aged really well due to not having random encounters. The criticism "it's not a direct sequel to Chrono Trigger!" is extremely silly, while I also love Trigger, if games could only do direct sequels, a la Hollywood; FINAL FANTASY wouldn't be a thing, they would all be like the first and we wouldn't have VI, VII, IX, Tactics etc. The game may not be able to give all its dozens of character the same screen time, but what's there is good and there are plenty who do get a lot of characterization. Luckily in more recent years that "criticism" has lost steam and more people are enjoying the game for the first time or rediscovering it. And yes; Time Scar is top tier, this sequence has a beautiful payoff in the game's true ending too.

[@froozeralt]

I hate that criticism, because it IS a sequel. It literally takes place 10 years after Trigger.

[@SeraidenAF]

The game is a lot better than what people say. It has it's borks, but a lot of the hate for the game came from people expecting it to be Chrono Trigger 2, a direct sequel/same playstyle etc... which it very much wasn't. It was it's own, beautiful, slightly flawed thing and ended up my favorite RPG of all time.

[@froozeralt]

I mean, it IS a direct sequel. Literally. People that claim otherwise clearly haven't played it.

[@SeraidenAF]

@@froozeralt when I say direct sequel of what people wanted, I meant same playable cast etc. Which I am personally glad it didn't do.

[@easycheesypeas]

The orchestral (Video Game Orchestra / IGC) performance of this is also absolutely incredible (the solo is wonderful, and they all clearly love vibing to the music).

[@SolitarySaturn]

I’ll will have to check it out!

[@DreamerTrain]

no its not, they change it and leave it unrecognizable

[@CelticBotansDigitalArt]

I totally second it, I love it that they made an "extended version" out of it (not sure about what the other person down here said though, they might not like that version, and that's alright, but saying it's "unrecognizable" is a huge stretch, lol). That one is probably my favorite cover of Time's Scar, just behind the Symphonic Symphonies' version in the Chrono Trigger/Cross Suite

[@easycheesypeas]

​@@DreamerTrain Totally fair enough, I get it - it's a wonderful track and they went places with it. I love it as a piece by itself, not because it's a one for one reproduction.

[@deathstinger13]

if you want more from this same artist, Yasunori Mitsuda, check out Chrono Trigger and Cross's full OSTs(including Trigger's orchestral version), along with the story and music album they collaborated with Masato Kato on, Kirite. And another album worth checking out is Sailing to the World.

[@mikeVnana]

This song still hurts me so much to this day. As mentioned it’s not the perfect game but the soundtrack has so much feeling it’s timeless for me

[@regalpanda4224]

There's no such thing as a perfect game. No game has ever come close to that title. Chrono Cross is easily one of the greatest RPGs of all time.

[@regalpanda4224]

I don't care what anyone says. Chrono Cross is one of the greatest RPGs of all time.

[@hisownsidekick]

As a huge Chrono fan, you ain't wrong.

[@bryancholak7327]

It is so good, and the music...... It's just not trigger.

[@reiheavens5519]

ITS THE BEST! I had a PS1 I love ChrononCross and FF Tactics

[@PikaLink91]

The moment you said "I hear it's not the greatest game of all time", while opinions are subjective, I couldn't help but imagine the angry mob who would heavily disagree xD

[@SolitarySaturn]

haha yeah someday I will play it and form my own opinion. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@PikaLink91]

@@SolitarySaturn You’re welcome. Also the game is sort of divisive, in the sense that some prefer Trigger, others Cross, and both swear by their opinion.

[@froozeralt]

I am part of that mob. LOL.

[@TarundiMC]

I still call it Scars of Time because it sounds better to me. That was the fan translation of the title before the official OST called it Time's Scar. Time's Scar just doesn't roll off the tongue as well. It's been like 20 years and I'm still (very mildly) upset about the translation, haha. I've never played it (meant to pick up the remaster the released I think last year but never got around to it) but I've always loved the sound track.

[@chrismcmeekin9943]

Chrono Cross is fantastic rpg and the only reason you have heard otherwise is because it's technically a sequel to one of the most beloved games ever made, and as a sequel it didn't live up to the expectations that people had for it. To be honest I think they should have titled the game "Scars of Time" and when you find out in the end that it actually takes place in the same world as Chrono Trigger it would be a mind blowing revelation. Also, I might jumping out the window here but I think Chrono Cross has the better ost, in fact I think it's Yasunori Mitsuda's second best score behind Xenogears. Chrono Trigger was his first score as a fledgling composer working under Nobou Uemtasu, and it has really strong, memorable themes, but the music in Chrono Cross has so much more depth, atmosphere, and emotional impact, to me anyway. You might hear a song like this and think well I doubt the rest of the ost could be that good, but it is, and it's even better after having played the game.

[@rubenordonez6114]

I can recommend watching the intro to lunar silver star story for the Playstation 1

[@keonigarcia7605]

Who ever told you is not the or one of the greatest games either hasnt played it or didnt understood it.

[@user-kd3iv6iz5d]

amazing kickasss

[@Null_Experis]

Chrono Cross is a fantastic game, and is a sequel to an even better game called Chrono Trigger that was released on the SNES,n the 90s. If you like RPGs, i highly recommend them. They both have fantastic music. If you'd like to hear some music from Chrono Trigger, the titular song Chrono Trigger that plays during the title screen eyecatch is great and showcases the main theme of the game. Another great one is Corridors of Time, or Undersea Palace. Just realize that these are 90s game songs and will sound fairly electronic due to the limitations of the time.

[@SolitarySaturn]

I love the sound of 8-bit and 16-bit music so no worries there. In some ways it is almost more impressive what they were able to accomplish with the hardware limitations they faced. I will for check some of these suggestions out on the channel :)

[@rjenyawd]

"Secret of the Forest" from Chrono Trigger is also a great one to look at and dissect. Some really good and interesting movements and techniques in there that really showcase Mitsuda (the composer) 's style and ear.

[@rjenyawd]

.... My favorite Chrono Trigger track though is the epilogue piece : "To Far Away Times" which, like all the best finale epilogues, is an emotional collection of the game's leitmotifs and nostalgic movements.

[@froozeralt]

Cross is better. People just don't like it because it isn't just Chrono Trigger 2.

[@enzoloveless132]

The game was great, the OST was a masterpiece. The only problem it has is to be released as a sequel (can't blame them, the Chrono logo is superb), same with the anime.... both unrelated to Chrono Trigger (the original game)

[@MrInuhanyou123]

To clarify, chrono cross is a great game. But it was not received well because it was so different from its prequel chrono trigger

[@SolitarySaturn]

Thank you!

[@yongkysiaw6597]

It's not just that. The story was all over the place with hard terminology and stuff. Reminds of ffxiii the way they tell the story.

[@froozeralt]

@@yongkysiaw6597 Wrong. It is LITERALLY that. Also, the story isn't "all over the place". You just don't like the way they tell it.

[@yongkysiaw6597]

@@froozeralt clearly not just me. As deep as it is, chrono trigger delivers the story better and simpler.

[@froozeralt]

@@yongkysiaw6597 Nope. Cross is better. Also, simpler does not mean better.

[@jesusalessio1662]

Yup like a lot of people say on here the ones that don’t like it is because they are sour about not getting chrono trigger & that’s why they make all these complaints. The game & the art is beautiful, I haven’t played chrono trigger so when I play it I want to see what people are talking about cuz I’m a rpg freak

[@leenacrono]

Chrono Cross is one of the greatest RPG game of PS1 dude 😂😂 But I really like your honest review 👍❤️

[@volbia12]

It's a good game, with amazing music and some great characters. It's biggest flaw is sadly that it's the sequel to what many consider the greatest RPG of all time, and while it's a good game it just can't compare to Chrono Trigger.

[@michaelcrow6943]

The game is awsome who ever said it wasn't good is lying dude.

[@tats_sacs]

This is one song that no cover or orchestral version could beat the original. Other one would be opened way from shadow of the colossus.

[@chinopuertorico]

❤ I'm currently playing this on the Nintendo switch. F the haters. It's a master piece. The whole OST is amazing. You'll get lost in that world. You should play it.

[@Fealnographs1]

i loved the game

[@MJG206]

Chrono Cross is a fine game when its not compared to the far better Chrono Trigger.

[@froozeralt]

"Chrono Cross isn't the best game of all time" I'd call that a lie. I've played Trigger twice. I've completed Cross 83 times. Nuff said.

[@rhythmandacoustics]

Love the game. People who hate the game hate it because of an association with Chrono Trigger. The two games are different games but there are some very minor similarities. It is like Final Fantasy, in which every Final Fantasy is different. Love the combat of this game. Very unique.

[@froozeralt]

Nope. It's a direct sequel that takes place 10 years after the events of Trigger. It's NOT like the FF games which are entirely different worlds (with a few exceptions). It is literally a sequel.

[@rhythmandacoustics]

@@froozeralt not according to Square

[@froozeralt]

@@rhythmandacoustics Wrong. The game LITERALLY SPELLS IT OUT. IT IS A DIRECT SEQUEL. GET OVER IT.

[@jofez27]

Not sure where you that from but Chrono Chross is one of the greatest PS1 games ever!

[@AaronPICAR]

The best part of Chrono Cross is the score. From Times Scar to Radical Dreamers it is gorgeous. Chrono Trigger is the greatest game of all time ever

[@ShoRyuGuile]

May I recommend Amiss Abyss from Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze 👌

[@SolitarySaturn]

Thanks for the recommendation! Would love to check that out on the channel soon. Stay tuned! :)

[@xxProjectJxx]

A lot of people say Chrono Cross is a great game, but a bad sequel. I feel the opposite. I think it's a bad game, but a great sequel. I think Chrono Cross follows up on Trigger's themes beautifully, and the game is at its best when it's focusing on expanding the world Trigger established. But the experience of _playing_ Chrono Cross is tedious and slow. The character writing, with few exceptions, is generic and lifeless. The ending feels utterly disconnected from what the player has done throughout the game, and the story often feels more concerned with being philosophical rather than being a strong narrative. That said, Cross has beautiful music. Cross's OST is one of the all time greats.

[@teshtishtoshtesh3218]

Well above average game that suffers a bit for being a sequel which means mangled expectations and kludgy connections. Brilliant soundtrack, though, for both games. This and "Radical Dreamers" are still in my favorite collection of music. The Supershigi/MoonbowMusicMovie collaboration on the latter is gorgeous, well worth a listen.

[@Andlekin]

One of the all-time greats. Unfortunately the game was a big mess. It was a sequel to the critically acclaimed Chrono Trigger. The original game is a true gem, and has great music in its own right.

[@SolitarySaturn]

I checked out Schala's theme recently on the channel and loved it. Excited to hear and see more from both games!

[@doscuramenos]

Actually, Chrono Cross's story is brilliant, unfortunately a little/kinda ruined by some poor elements of playability/gameplay..

[@nihilisticadventure]

Excellent insight. Except you are wrong on this- Chrono cross IS the greatest game of all time.

[@nerosmith2578]

That's the spirit!