The gameplay is just so deep in Chrono Cross. All the impressive enemies and rendered backgrounds are in real time and are expertly textured. The characters themselves are outstanding and are surprisingly close to the prerendered versions for the Playstation. Each background and character has a distinct, bright and colorful style. The graphics are first-rate and cannot be topped by any RPG yet.
Sound effects are varied and always suit to the situation at hand.
Musically, Chrono Cross is brilliant. Each track is powerful and moving, and the soundtrack could likely be many players' favorite part of the game. While all the songs are new and unique, the influence of Chrono Trigger can definitely be felt, because it is composed by Yasunori Mitsuda. One of the finest compositions in video game history. Chrono Cross is a masterpiece, plain and simple.