I like Chrono Trigger better because it doesn't take itself so seriously so lets all join a root beer chugin' contest!

Having said that, I understand why people don't care for Cross in the same way that alot of people don't care for a Michael Bay film. The story is more about the event and the adventure more than the individual characters. Serge, Kid, Lynx and Harle are all very well developed but everyone else is just along for the ride and are not fleshed out because they do not play a significant role in the story. Some would say that this is a flaw but I say it is reality.

Not everyone on every adventure will play a significant role. I moved to a new house and signed a lease. My friends are just along to help me and the Mrs. move in. Sure we order pizza and everyone tells stories but that was about me and the Mrs. and not my friends even though they were there the whole time.

Not a great example but it is the best I could do off the top of my head. Sometimes friends are just along for the ride. People get caught up in the events of the times whether they like it or not. As much as I love Xenogears, I don't want to play through a story that large and involving all of the time and I actually appreciate the care free nature of Chrono Trigger and to a lesser extent, Chrono Cross.

Also, Chrono Cross has the best soundtrack hands down. Nothing can compete, especially in game where the same themes and songs are remixed to reflex the opposing world. Home World and Another World play off of each other with the distinct moods that each bring to the table. It is an ambitious soundtrack that hits on all marks without fail.