Perfect Chronology also has additional side quests that deepen the characterization of several supporting characters, making them more multidimensional and integral to the plot. She also extends the lore of the game by providing historical tidbits after completing specific quests, making the world feel more developed - something that I thought was lacking in the original. Firstly, Nemesia’s characterization is a refreshing contrast against Radiant Historia’s somber cast. Moments after watching its final scenes unfold, I revisited the original ending and claimed that this was my canon resolution.īut beyond my ending woes, Perfect Chronology also has some redeeming qualities that elevate certain aspects of the story. It wraps things up too neatly and includes villain redemption sequences that feel rushed and underdeveloped. Regrettably, this extra chapter replaces this emotionally impactful ending with something forgettable. Not only did it fit the plot’s murky overtones, but it also artistically embodied the unpredictable nature of the future and life in general. One of the things that made the original truly memorable was its ambiguous yet hopeful conclusion. Nevertheless, I still managed to complete them all, believing that the additional chapter would be satisfyingly rewarding. Apart from the Prophet Noah sub arc, many of the alternate worlds were unnecessary fillers that simply prolonged the main storyline (as if it wasn’t long enough already). Possible History is nothing more than a large side quest comprised of 27 smaller ones - or what I like to call “sub side quests.” Many of them are monotonous fetch quests with a few mini-boss battles sprinkled in between to provide some variety. The artifacts play an instrumental role in unlocking a supplemental chapter not found in the original version.Įven though it cohesively resolves many of the loose plot threads in the original narrative, the new content is fairly mediocre. The primary objective in this timeline is to gather these strange relics referred to as artifacts for Nemesia, an easygoing historian who is conducting research on the ancient empire that once ruled over the land. Possible History is not a conventional timeline but an outlying dimension containing a multitude of parallel worlds that explore different possibilities and outcomes.
Perhaps the most anticipated change in Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is the inclusion of an exclusive sub history, aptly named Possible History. Traveling between two alternate realities, Stocke must rectify the past in both timelines to pave the way for a more promising future. In order to restore peace among the chaos and prevent the world from being completely desertified, Stocke utilizes the power of the White Chronicle - a mysterious tome that bestows time traveling powers to its wielder.
With the continent gradually transforming into a desert wasteland, two of its nations find themselves on the verge of war for control over the few arable lands remaining. Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is a remake that irons out many of the original’s wrinkles but also introduces new blemishes that dampen its remarkability.įor those of you who are newcomers, Radiant Historia follows a young man named Stocke, a skilled Special Intelligence agent who unexpectedly finds himself tasked with saving the world. But the question remains: is it worth traveling in time again? Ultimately, yes but with a caveat. So when Atlus announced they would be remaking it with a brand new scenario, I was skeptical but also curious to see how it would affect the original story, if at all. Not only were its time traveling mechanics scintillating, but almost every other facet of the game was exceptionally executed. I mean Radiant… Radiata… it’s an honest mistake, right? Then again, this mistake led me to discover one of the most underrated gems in the DS library. Several years ago, I bought Radiant Historia thinking it was somehow connected to Radiata Stories.
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