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Metacritic 9413+

Chrono Cross

Sony Interactive Entertainment|1999RPG

LumiScore

72/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

60/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Engage with your child about the game's story and characters to foster deeper understanding and discussion. Encourage them to articulate their strategies and solutions to puzzles. Monitor play sessions to ensure a balance with other activities.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
30
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)60/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Multiple female characters with names talk to each other about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discussing the game's narrative can help children process complex themes and improve their comprehension. Collaborative problem-solving can further enhance their critical thinking skills.

What your child develops

Chrono Cross offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through its complex storyline and puzzles. Players will develop strategic thinking as they manage their party and combat encounters. The game also enhances reading and language skills through its extensive dialogue and descriptions.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~42hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Chrono Cross (クロノ・クロス, Kurono Kurosu) is a 1999 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation video game console. It is the successor to Chrono Trigger, which was released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.