SquareSoft
Noah’s Barks pages relating to video game company SquareSoft.
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Chrono Cross
‘Chrono Cross’ is the love-it-or-hate-it sequel to one of the most acclaimed RPGs of the 16-bit generation. What makes it so controversial? (read more)
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Final Fantasy VII
‘Final Fantasy VII’ (FF7) defined a console generation, but do those qualities still shine bright today? (read more)
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Chrono Trigger
I’m late to the party with SquareSoft’s classic 16-bit JRPG. Will I still be able to love ‘Chrono Trigger?’ (read more)
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Live-A-Live
‘Live-A-Live’ is probably my favorite 16-bit RPG, and certainly is one of the most unique. Choose between seven protagonists across different time periods and experience various gameplay gimmicks, narrative stylings, and the consistently remarkable music of Yoko Shimomura. (read more)
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Front Mission
Localized for the first time in this port to the Nintendo DS, what did English countries miss out on with Squaresoft’s strategy RPG game, ‘Front Mission?’ In my opinion: a highly flawed, frustrating game. (read more)