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At one point, the disc format felt unstoppable.
After phasing out vinyl records in the 80s, it came for video game cartridges in the 90s.
Many studios opted to go with the PS1 for its FMV capabilities and CD audio.
Sometimes classic titles remain lost on discontinued consoles.
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Yet even a 700MB disc was not enough.
If a studio was truly going big on the PS1, it would put the game on multiple discs.
At the halfway point, you have to swap discs regardless of which character you’re playing.
The game’s visuals are impressive, as the flashlight realistically lights up sections of the pre-rendered backgrounds.
With its survival horror-style exploration and slow SRPG combat, Koudelka may feel alienating at times.
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The gameplay continues even while FMVs are running, giving the impression that the high-quality backgrounds are in motion.
As was expected of Square by this point, the game came on multiple discs.
Chrono Cross’s FMVs are rather short and sparse in comparison to Final Fantasy titles.
However, the game itself is huge, spanning over 50 playable characters and two dimensions to jump between.
The extra disc space also allowed the game to house Yasunori Mitsuda’s incredible soundtrack.
The game is held up as an example of video games as art.
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However, Xenogears still managed to pull off its magnificent plot with finesse.
There was no sequel, but Xenosaga served as a spiritual successor.
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Due to its massive scope, Final Fantasy 7 came on three discs.
The CD format was, in fact, the main reason Square abandoned Nintendo in the first place.
When the game came to PS1, it was on two discs despite the sparse FMVs.
This may be down to how the game content itself is stored: Disc 2 features some bonus dungeons.
Old designs are reimagined as 3D models, while the story perfectly blends fantasy with sci-fi.
Zidane’s adventure boasted the series' most detailed FMVs and environments yet.
It’s no wonder the game came on four discs.
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