Chrono Trigger

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9.1

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  1. Xelbart
    Apr 25, 2019
    9
    The best RPG ever. It is almost a perfect game. Good times for the genre then.
  2. MatveyShirshik
    May 1, 2019
    10
    So it is an interesting game that it doesn’t even compare with the Final Fantasy. Very cool storyline. Characters are gorgeous and spelled personality. There are a lot of bosses in the game and there should be different tactics. This game is revolutionary for 1995. 13 endings, 13 endings, Karl. In general, 10/10.
  3. Cronno
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    One of the best RPG games of all time great story awesome characters development deserves a remake version hope some here in the future nothing bad i can say of this game recomiend for all people who want to get acquainted in the rpg gaming
  4. DVitreous
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    El juego te lleva a través de diversos escenarios y eras, es decir, el viaje en el tiempo es su mayor recurso. Debo decir que cada diseño en este apartado es muy bueno, la historia tiene diversos finales, no te fíes porque dicen que está sobrevalorado. Sinceramente, el apartado sonoro y el extra en está versión vale completamente la pena.
  5. nachoespoz
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    parto diciendo que es el mejor rpg por turnos de la snes, de los mejores trabajos de square y que ademas es de lo mejor que tiene la snes.
    solo tengo elogios para este juego, posee un sistema de combate muy bueno con hartas posibilidades que invita a probar distintas alternativas, los personajes son únicos en combate y las combinaciones que se logran son magistrales, también estoy contado    parto diciendo que es el mejor rpg por turnos de la snes, de los mejores trabajos de square y que ademas es de lo mejor que tiene la snes.
    solo tengo elogios para este juego, posee un sistema de combate muy bueno con hartas posibilidades que invita a probar distintas alternativas, los personajes son únicos en combate y las combinaciones que se logran son magistrales, también estoy contado a mugus quien pese a ser opcional es de los mejores y un pecado no usarlo cuando tienes la opción de usarlo. se agrade todas las decisiones que tuvieron en este apartado.
    otro punto fuerte son los jefes que son retadores y creativos, nunca te aburrirán incluso cuando lo enfrentes en una segunda partida. agradezco también la decisión de poder ver a los monstruos en el camino una lastima que en final fantasy no siguiera su ejemplo.
    la música es de lo mejor que he escuchado en juego alguno, sin mencionar los gráficos que te hacen sentir que son perfectos pese a las limitaciones de la consola.
    la historia es un punto fuerte aquí, no es compleja pero si puede ser enredada algunas veces, el juego demanda que estés atento a los detalles y sepas atar cabos.
    se tocan ideas nuevas e innovadoras ( para la época) como lo es el viaje en el tiempo, una idea muy arriesgada ya que conlleva el continuo cuidado de no contradecirse así misma pero chorno trigger supo usar el concepto de los viajes en el tiempo sin marear al jugador y con mucha inteligencia, es como si fuera un rompecabezas que vas poco a poco armando.
    tal vez el único punto flaco, es chrono nuestro protagonista en cuestión, quien no habla cosa que no arruina el juego para nada, pero deja la sensación que fue una idea absurda se perdió la posibilidad de conocer a chrono y darle una motivación real.
    un juego brillante y adelantado a su época, destinado a ser un juego que marca época y que enseña como deben ser los siguientes juegos de este genero. se lo recomiendo a cualquiera.    … Expand
  6. Enima
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    The culmination of years of Japanese magic poured in a small cartridge. A literally timeless Masterpiece, far beyond any word that could describe it.
  7. Solaris123
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    one of the best games the world has seen, along with FF 7 and Xenogears, Witcher 3 is boring compare this beauty game.
  8. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Best game so far. Not the best version of it, but still the best game! Try Snes version!
  9. Kivian
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    Played in my childhood at 8 years old without really knowing what i was getting into and never manage to pass the third scenario, then i forgot about it and remember it 10 months ago so i give it a try and now at my 20s is my favorite game, even for today standards the development of the history is so amazing, is a masterpiece that will only grown in you with time.
  10. JOHN_FGT_1993
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and easily the best JRPG, if no RPG, out there. And also easily one of the best games of all time with one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard in a video game. This game aged REALLY well and the way it tells the story is beautiful. 10/10
  11. SAEAS
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
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  12. DarkFireUmad
    Oct 9, 2020
    8
    Como un RPG tan bueno, pero tan bueno, tenga una historia bastante normalita y unos personajes mediocres... La mecánica de viajes en el tiempo está muy bien implantada en el gameplay (sobre todo en las misiones secundarias) pero luego en la historia no tanto.
  13. Lance_Kalzas
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chrono Trigger... What else can be said about one of the best jrpg with 16 endings and six unique worlds? You MUST pass this game!

    There is an original on SNES and a bunch of emulators for this console, but I didn’t say that, ok?    … Expand
  14. bancandrei
    May 15, 2020
    10
    This is the best RPG of the 16-bit era. Didn't have the chance to play it when it came out, but it still holds up, and fits very well in the scene of retro releases. Probably the pinnacle of JRPGs. It has a few surprises up it's sleeve, and more than a few very familiar elements of the genre.
    It does start out fairly linear but it opens up rather quickly and it definitely is an adventure    This is the best RPG of the 16-bit era. Didn't have the chance to play it when it came out, but it still holds up, and fits very well in the scene of retro releases. Probably the pinnacle of JRPGs. It has a few surprises up it's sleeve, and more than a few very familiar elements of the genre.
    It does start out fairly linear but it opens up rather quickly and it definitely is an adventure worth experiencing.    … Expand
  15. BisounoursBleu
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Une histoire haletante, menée par un chara design et une DA, plus globalement, géniale, et sublimée par des musiques aux couleurs pertinentes et toujours apropriées.

    Le jeu est porté par son ambiance, sa qualité d'écriture, mais aussi par son système de combat qui pousse à l'expérimentation. On ne s'ennuie jamais, on a toujours quelque chose à faire, même 20 ans après sa sortie, le    Une histoire haletante, menée par un chara design et une DA, plus globalement, géniale, et sublimée par des musiques aux couleurs pertinentes et toujours apropriées.

    Le jeu est porté par son ambiance, sa qualité d'écriture, mais aussi par son système de combat qui pousse à l'expérimentation. On ne s'ennuie jamais, on a toujours quelque chose à faire, même 20 ans après sa sortie, le rythme endiablé de cette course à travers les âges n'a pas à rougir des productions ultérieures.

    La difficulté bien dosée vous force à adapter votre tactique à chaque combat, on notera cependant que le grind permet de rouler un peu trop facilement sur le jeu moyennant des séances de farm rébarbatives certes, mais qui restes trop peu punitives pour l'avantage fourni.
    La rejouabilité du titre est excellente, il vous est en effet demandé d'effectuer plusiseurs choix cruciaux au cours de votre premier playthrough, qui vous conduiront vers une des 13 fins disponibles. Oui, 13 ! Faire et refaire l'aventure en NG+ est un plaisir dont on se délècte pour découvrir toute la richesse que le jeu nous offre.

    Chrono Trigger mérite sa répuation de légende du JRPG et la meilleur façon de l'expérimenter est incontestablement sur DS, si tant est que vous arriviez à mettre la main dessus.

    Pour ces raisons, et car trouver le jeu ne devrait pas être une quête en soit, je lui accorde la note de 9/10, mais tkt fréro tu seras toujours dans mon coeur.    … Expand
  16. Zeoz
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Chrono Trigger is the first game I've played for a long period when I was a kid, and of course one of the best RPG game I've ever played in my life! I remember when I first played this game, it was every morning, everybody sleeping and there I was, playing this gold piece for the last 2 weeks... This game taught me to appreciate good stories, and that's the reason I decided to start newChrono Trigger is the first game I've played for a long period when I was a kid, and of course one of the best RPG game I've ever played in my life! I remember when I first played this game, it was every morning, everybody sleeping and there I was, playing this gold piece for the last 2 weeks... This game taught me to appreciate good stories, and that's the reason I decided to start new ones after finishing it.… Expand
  17. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Solid JRPG with a terrific story, locations and characters, good side quests, not breaking action, pumping and the main villain. Not a memorable protagonist. Great soundtrack.
  18. Teaman
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    An old JRPG ported in NDS version. Although the old RPG games are mostly not user friendly, this one is playable enough even in our age.
  19. Addposer
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    To be honest, i´ve played the snes version. This game is a masterpiece like no other, musics, graphics, mechanics, its all in there in a perfect form limited to the hardware/tecnology of its time.
  20. meop
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Must play.

    Simply put, one of the best games of all time. Not simply of RPGs, but all video games. Astonishingly good gameplay, story, and replayability.
  21. Trashpanda25
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I'll start by saying this is one of my favorites of all time. I played it years ago when SNES was in it's prime. The game holds up on DS and even on the steam version where I'm currently playing jointly with my wife who is also loving the experience. The DS version added an extra dungeon that felt unnecessary but also not intrusive. Across the various versions there are some smallI'll start by saying this is one of my favorites of all time. I played it years ago when SNES was in it's prime. The game holds up on DS and even on the steam version where I'm currently playing jointly with my wife who is also loving the experience. The DS version added an extra dungeon that felt unnecessary but also not intrusive. Across the various versions there are some small translation differences but they don't bother me much- it's largely the same game.

    The story is not simple, but it feels simple it's easy enough to understand but the game has a couple of terrific twists that keep you guessing. There is also a suprising amount of optional content and side quests that really enrich the game and add more depth to the characters. In my younger years I was suprised how technical the game seemed to be both with these side quest options (especially later in the game) and the combat, including dual combo's and triple techs was amazing back in the day and is still super fun today. I'm shocked more games havn't adopted this style of RPG to be honest.

    The character development was great in it's prime and still very much holds up. The characters each have personalities and animations that draw you in. The sprite like style of the graphic holds up much more than I thought it would over the years... again it was well done in it's prime and still looks solid today. The music is amazing and iconic in my opinion and I can hum most of the major themes by heart (i've enjoyed the re-imagined versions and chrono symphonic is a great listen for long time fans.)

    Spoilers. It's an adventure across time but the ways that you change the timelines felt very significant back in the SNES days and they still do a good job of being solid gameplay mechanics. There arn't any real puzzles but you have to navigate the world in different areas and times in order to gain access to the story and eventually side quests. This game is wholesome, complex, fun, and replayable for die hard fans. I play it about once every 5-10 years at this point. It's my favorite RPG. :)    … Expand
  22. EmCza
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    It’s clearly one of the best jRPG game. Like all jRPG games it’s very simple and have very repetitive gameplay, but despite this, the game stands out from all other jRPGs. In this whole gameplay repeatability typical of jRGS, it is characterized by overall simplicity that makes playing pleasant.
  23. doproyee
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    the best JRPG game that i've ever played. still absolutely enjoyable in modern days.
  24. r3giment
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    I never had the pleasure of playing this game when I was a kid. I got to play it on my DS for the first time in 2019. And just WOW. A masterpiece of a JRPG. The graphics hold really really well compared to other SNES JRPGs of the time.
    Not going to review the story. It's been like 25 years guys. The game is a 10/10 okay?
  25. soahknam
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    This is the game of my life, the reason why I like video games and why I consider them art, I played it in the days of snes when I was 10 years old and at that time it was the perfect game, which to date I consider that . I beg for a remake of this masterpiece

    Story : 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 10
    Visuals: 10

    Personal Score: 10+ a master piece !!
  26. lucky_mouse
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    Truly remarkable that two decades and a half after the original release of this game, we still see many of the tropes presented in it in the JRPGs of our time. That tells how much of a classic this game is.
    The game shines storywise. The major plot is interesting to follow, but it also doesn't outshine the side stories and character developments of each member of our colorful cast. The    Truly remarkable that two decades and a half after the original release of this game, we still see many of the tropes presented in it in the JRPGs of our time. That tells how much of a classic this game is.
    The game shines storywise. The major plot is interesting to follow, but it also doesn't outshine the side stories and character developments of each member of our colorful cast. The moments of peril are exciting to witness, and the emotional bits will leave you with deep feelings. There are also some plot twists that remain a novelty to this day in regular JRPG storytelling, which is guaranteed to take the player by surprise.
    The graphic part also still holds up to this day to Pixel Art standards, thanks in great part to the character and world designs, making each person you meet and place you traverse memorable. Also, the concept design by manga legend Akira Toriyama is also an immense plus to leave everything oozing with style.
    Unfortunately, the experience suffers in regards to gameplay. While the fights manage to still be visually enjoyable with the dynamic movement of the characters, the interactivity per se is not much, and the whole thing might get repetitive when it comes to facing regular monsters. Also, navigating certain areas sometimes can be frustrating due to the limited movement on the overworld. Lastly, the pacing of certain moments with a heavier focus on the story might leave you that feeling of "Okay, can I play now?".
    In conclusion, despite the design flaws of its time, Chrono Trigger still manages to be a great game and a real classic, as well as really deserving of the remake treatment that many old games are getting in these modern times.    … Expand
  27. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    This game's way ahead of its time.

    The Good - interesting to hear monsters talking. Their dialogue is pretty amusing. - being able to replace party members at any time is very convenient. Party members that are on the sidelines also scale in level, which is good because when you want to switch them in they won't be super underleveled. - there's not too many buffs and debuffs    This game's way ahead of its time.

    The Good

    - interesting to hear monsters talking. Their dialogue is pretty amusing.

    - being able to replace party members at any time is very convenient. Party members that are on the sidelines also scale in level, which is good because when you want to switch them in they won't be super underleveled.

    - there's not too many buffs and debuffs which I personally like. It has the basic ones, which makes the game not too shallow and not too deep. Games like FF have so many buffs and debuffs, sometimes I lose track of them and it just get a little confusing.

    - the battle animations are phenomenal for its time

    - it's nice that they wrote dialog for each character so the cutscenes will still fuel organic no matter who you have in the party.

    - I like the fact that KO'd teammates have 1 HP after battle. This way I don't have to waste a revive on them

    - debuffs don't stick after battle. Don't have go into menu just to heal after. Saves time.

    - really interesting enemies. Like snakes that absorb each other.

    - before pokemon did the trainer line of sight battles, Chrono trigger did it. Those eye balls in the time egg chapter, you have to wait til they close their eyes if you want to avoid them. The rats in proto dome in lab 32, you have to dodge rats to not get stuff stolen from u.

    - moving around during text box is great. Allows freedom to check out the area or leave without having to mash to the end.

    - the menuing is very very fluent and informative, without being over complicated.

    - button remap is really nice. Allows full customization.

    - music is awesome

    - Chrono trigger was way ahead of its time. With the battle system, with the menu layout, with wild encounters, with interesting environments interactions, and enemy types. And even story structure, the whole time travel aspect actually worked out pretty well, with surprises like magus being that kid from zeal, and being able to resurrect Chrono, and all those other characters that's came to the future whom you meet later on in the past. for a piece of media, not even just a video game, this was very innovative.

    - different dialogue lines depending on who's with the party during cutscene

    - seeing the game over scene after losing to lavos invokes a certain feeling.

    The Bad

    - it's difficult to see the difference between second floor and first floor. As well as corridors that are behind walls. I know the SNES is quite primitive, but I still feel they could have done a better job. Maybe they could have added better Shadow sprites.

    - I wish Chrono had dialogue. Mute protagonists can work but I don't think they did it well here. The other characters have plenty of dialogue, but they don't really interact with Chrono directly. When they refer to Chrono they say it in the way as if he isn't there. So most of the interactions in the cut scenes of the party makes it seem like Chrono is like a ghost. Which in turn makes me feel like a ghost. Mute protagonist is supposed to make you feel like you are in their shoes, and I am in the shoes of an empty husk. Link is an example of a mute protagonist done well. Other characters refer to him directly, and he does have to do nuisances like facial expressions, physical reactions.

    - I felt they could have used maybe just a set of different variation of the reaction sprites. There's literally only one suprise sprite. Sometimes the char seem like they are overreacting cause the sprite is so dramatic.

    - I couldn't go back to kingdom of zeal to get black rock, meaning eternal darkness tech was lost to me forever. I hate not being to back track to important things. I can understand an aesthetic item being missable, but not an item that allows me to learn one of the strongest spells in the game. Missed forever. After zeal fell, the Blackstone should still be attainable either somewhere else, or logically, I should be able to travel back in time, back before zeal fell, to attain black rock.    … Expand
  28. yertre
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    I see why people love this game. I don't like JRPGs, or RPGs in general, but this game is something special.

    I think what's really impressive is how well this game holds up even in 2018. I don't want to spoil ANYTHING, so I'll just recommend this game if you can even remotely stand turn based combat.
  29. TwoPeopleDown
    Feb 17, 2021
    0
    I hated every second of it. Why do people like this game so much? Everything is simplified to the point of being the literal, utilitarian definition of what makes a mechanic. To see people call it polished is very surprising.
  30. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Often cited as the greatest JPRG ever made, Chrono Trigger is one of those rare instances where that level of praise is justified. Made up of a "dream team" comprised of the creators of both Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger offers a fantastic story, amazing soundtrack, and one of the best turn-based battle systems in any RPG. Though, the real stars are its time-travelingOften cited as the greatest JPRG ever made, Chrono Trigger is one of those rare instances where that level of praise is justified. Made up of a "dream team" comprised of the creators of both Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger offers a fantastic story, amazing soundtrack, and one of the best turn-based battle systems in any RPG. Though, the real stars are its time-traveling mechanic, as well as the origin of New Game+ mode -- allowing players to replay the game as many times as they wish with carry over stats and equipment, as well giving them a chance to discover a multitude of different endings.

    Furthermore, while the story may not be quite as deep or intricate as the best of the Final Fantasy, Persona, or Xeno franchises, Chrono Trigger's narrative is executed to perfection -- offering loads of charm and wit, twist and turns, and wonderful characterization from beginning to end.

    To this day, Chrono Trigger remains a truly special game.    … Expand
  31. SaganT
    Sep 10, 2009
    9
    Chrono Trigger is an amazing game with bright ideas for originally coming out for the SNES. Traveling through all of the different times of the world, and running into the creatures and characters is very entertaining. Made by the dream team (creators of Final fantasy and Dragon Quest) Chrono Trigger's greatness is contributed by its timeless game play on the D.S. It is the must have Chrono Trigger is an amazing game with bright ideas for originally coming out for the SNES. Traveling through all of the different times of the world, and running into the creatures and characters is very entertaining. Made by the dream team (creators of Final fantasy and Dragon Quest) Chrono Trigger's greatness is contributed by its timeless game play on the D.S. It is the must have title for the D.S.… Expand
  32. Xiru
    Jan 21, 2009
    8
    Don't get me wrong, this game is awesome. I mean, it's Chrono Trigger. As a port, however, it's decent at best. I personally only found the new screen layout and the touch menu buttons to be useful. The new side-quests were only a bunch of dungeon crawling sessions (without the plot elements which made the original dungeon crawling sessions good), while the new touch Don't get me wrong, this game is awesome. I mean, it's Chrono Trigger. As a port, however, it's decent at best. I personally only found the new screen layout and the touch menu buttons to be useful. The new side-quests were only a bunch of dungeon crawling sessions (without the plot elements which made the original dungeon crawling sessions good), while the new touch control scheme was atrociously bad. If you love RPGs and never played this game before, buy it. If you played it before, buy it because it's friggin' handheld Chrono Trigger. But don't expect to be amazed by the new content.… Expand
  33. BenR.
    Feb 14, 2009
    9
    Chrono Trigger is one of THE best RPG games I've played on D.S since Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. The storyline is great and some of the monsters are just plain weird! I think the graphics could be a bit better and the monsters could be a bit harder. Overall, I think Chrono Trigger is one of the best RPGs EVER!!!!!!!
  34. OdinAesir
    Mar 21, 2009
    10
    O melhor RPG feito com 3 MB para o SNES, sai com os acréscimos de Movies do Play One + alguns extras e qualidade, transformando em um jogo de 83,8 MB para NDS. Posso falar que CT é o melhor jogo para alguém que nunca entrou em um RPG começar a apreciar histórias de heróis que salvam o mundo de ser destruído usando a estratégia doO melhor RPG feito com 3 MB para o SNES, sai com os acréscimos de Movies do Play One + alguns extras e qualidade, transformando em um jogo de 83,8 MB para NDS. Posso falar que CT é o melhor jogo para alguém que nunca entrou em um RPG começar a apreciar histórias de heróis que salvam o mundo de ser destruído usando a estratégia do jogador nos combates.

    Técnicas Duplas e Triplas, o sonho de ver elas novamente em outros RPGs, a possibilidade de viajar no tempo e mudar os acontecimentos.

    Além dos eventos obrigatórios para terminar o jogo, existem as side-quests opcionais que dão novos itens, acrescentam histórias aos personagens e geram os diferentes finais.

    Este é o Melhor RPG para o melhor video game portátil.    … Expand
  35. DaveH
    Jul 4, 2009
    9
    I enjoyed playing the original Chrono Trigger years ago and was satisfied with the port to the DS. It's the same great story as the original with a few tweaks to the dialogue. The combat is the same as the original with a few abilities renamed. I disagree with anyone who says the combat is boring because when the game was created the combat was fast paced and blew Final Fantasy I enjoyed playing the original Chrono Trigger years ago and was satisfied with the port to the DS. It's the same great story as the original with a few tweaks to the dialogue. The combat is the same as the original with a few abilities renamed. I disagree with anyone who says the combat is boring because when the game was created the combat was fast paced and blew Final Fantasy titles for the SNES out of the water. Also, don't be misled by people saying it's the same game. Even though the extras were noticeably removed from normal game play and seemed like the grindfest of an MMO, in the end they did provide connections between this game and the sequel. I highly recommend fans who have played the original and Chrono Cross to invest into buying the game as well as people new to the series.… Expand
  36. AndrewC
    Nov 26, 2008
    10
    Simply the best game of all time, and this is its perfect edition. What more could you want? Even if you hate RPGs it's worth playing.
  37. Anditheway
    Dec 10, 2008
    10
    This game does everything right times 10. Some people are a little pissy because SquareEnix was calling it a remake and it really is just a port of the PS1 version minus the load times + 1/2 a new dungeon. For me, its just another excuse to play the best game in the world for the 500th time. In this modern world of 4 disc 200 hour + RPGs, all these companies could learn a thing or two fromThis game does everything right times 10. Some people are a little pissy because SquareEnix was calling it a remake and it really is just a port of the PS1 version minus the load times + 1/2 a new dungeon. For me, its just another excuse to play the best game in the world for the 500th time. In this modern world of 4 disc 200 hour + RPGs, all these companies could learn a thing or two from Chrono Trigger.… Expand
  38. RavenWolfx
    Dec 2, 2008
    9
    I love this game. I owned it for the SNES and PS1 re-release and played it for hours, beating it several different times with different endings. I could go on for a long time telling you how great this game is, but I'll leave this to the basics. New Game + should be in every RPG and this is one of the first to impliment it (as far as I know). This game has around 12 different I love this game. I owned it for the SNES and PS1 re-release and played it for hours, beating it several different times with different endings. I could go on for a long time telling you how great this game is, but I'll leave this to the basics. New Game + should be in every RPG and this is one of the first to impliment it (as far as I know). This game has around 12 different endings. Extra features have been added to this like a new dungeon and new items. There is also an updated translation. This is an amazing RPG and I hope they re-release Chrono Cross also. The downsides are few, but the main one is that it is easy. Especially on New Game +, this game needs a Hard mode or something. The animated cutscenes that were added in the PS1 version are still here, but in my opinion, lame. While classic, the cover art is still wrong since Marle (the girl pictured in the pinkish coat) is using Fire Sword with Chrono even though Marle uses Ice magic. This is the original art on the SNES case, so... yeah... Anyway, get this game.… Expand
  39. StevenA
    Nov 1, 2009
    10
    This game is an SNES masterpiece. Now, I get to enjoy it on the go, with bunch of extras and goodies to entertain me. I hear that the difficulty was toned down in the DS version, but that didn't bother me. I sitll had a blast. Absolutely one of the best games out there. It was very revolutionary for its time. In today's standards, its still very unique and to play it on the This game is an SNES masterpiece. Now, I get to enjoy it on the go, with bunch of extras and goodies to entertain me. I hear that the difficulty was toned down in the DS version, but that didn't bother me. I sitll had a blast. Absolutely one of the best games out there. It was very revolutionary for its time. In today's standards, its still very unique and to play it on the Nintendo DS makes all the more unique. The graphics for the DS aren't anything revolutionary, but I'm not one to criticize a game for its graphics. The story is amazing, the gameplay is very fun, the music is beautiful and the replay value is extreme. A definite pick up to the RPG fan.… Expand
  40. JustinM
    Jan 14, 2009
    10
    Seems people are mostly upset about the fact that, at its heart, the game is still a port and it's full-price. The reason for this, my friends, is because Chrono Trigger now goes on eBay for over a hundred dollars at the very least. I myself first played the game on a ROM, and truly, using PC controls or even a gamepad doesn't cut it. The extra side-missions are great, the Seems people are mostly upset about the fact that, at its heart, the game is still a port and it's full-price. The reason for this, my friends, is because Chrono Trigger now goes on eBay for over a hundred dollars at the very least. I myself first played the game on a ROM, and truly, using PC controls or even a gamepad doesn't cut it. The extra side-missions are great, the cutscenes aren't really my style but they flesh things out well, and the music box lets you listen to some of gaming's greatest compositions whenever you like. The arena fell quite short, and I too was hoping for something involving co-op, but disregarding that it is a brilliant game with one of the greatest stories in RPG history and a depth that has sunk right into gamers since its first release. And personally, I'm glad they didn't decide to "juice up" the game by adding the DS's low-poly 3D capabilities; retro graphics seem to flesh out characters better by having us focus on dialogue rather than flamboyant body movements. It's worth the forty dollars if you are a fan of RPGs, a fan of stories worth novels, of quotably controversial philosophy, or simply the roots of some aspects of gaming that made it what it is today that in my opinion need to be rediscovered by our graphics- and gameplay-oriented developers in modern times.… Expand
  41. WillT
    Dec 28, 2009
    8
    Definately one of the best RPGs on the DS and SNES but not compared to other consoles, a must have though, but not a game for everyone
  42. HexenM
    Oct 29, 2009
    10
    This is the best RPG of all time.The gameplay is a the best. The movies are way ahead of their time. The music is the best and the fights are cool. The game gets you hooked to the very end......
  43. Tim
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    Chrono Trigger makes a triumphant return on the Nintendo DS. While the new monster arena may be lackluster, and the new dungeons not quite up to snuff, the new DS battle control scheme makes the gameplay as slick as ever, and the other extras included in this port make it a worthwhile release of one of histories favorite adventures.
  44. Rob
    Dec 2, 2008
    8
    I've a few choice words about this "remake". The graphics are still SNES quality, and other than... Tacked-on touchscreen controls (why do I have to double-tap every selection during battle? Doesn't that defeat the purpose? Even the Pokemon DS game has better touch controls than that) Animation sequences that add nothing to the game (they feel like nothing more than a throwback I've a few choice words about this "remake". The graphics are still SNES quality, and other than... Tacked-on touchscreen controls (why do I have to double-tap every selection during battle? Doesn't that defeat the purpose? Even the Pokemon DS game has better touch controls than that) Animation sequences that add nothing to the game (they feel like nothing more than a throwback to an FMV-happy PSX era which ironically dates the game even more than the sprite-based graphics) An uninspired monster battle arena (a tired genre which even the reviewers hate and has little to do with the main storyline) ...it's practically a direct port. For this, you to pay a premium $40 pricetag for a 10+ year old game that most people have played to death. When Capcom released Resident Evil Wii it was a 2-year old game came improved controls, every feature available AND a cheaper price. I LOVE playing Chrono Trigger on a handheld, and I LOVE having the top screen menu-free during battle, but the only reason this game gets insanely-perfect reviews is a decade's worth of fanboy deprivation.… Expand
  45. EdgarV.
    Dec 3, 2008
    10
    There is not much new stuff to say about Chrono Trigger DS, people have already seen it, played and loved it... Once again the greatest game of all time returns on a perfect edition that brings the best RPG elements of the last century to the tweaks of the current one. Overall, a game that has no equal and that finally will be accessible even for the PAL territories... a must play!
  46. okamiandchronotriggerlover
    Dec 9, 2008
    10
    Truly the most beautiful thing on the DS this year. this is my favorite game. it has very addicting combat. if you have never played this game, then get it NOW. its even better than final fantasy. i found the monster battle arena feature to be really fun. :D you cant beat the classics, especially when it comes to this.
  47. Guy
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    I picked up this game about a year ago and I'm still getting a lot out of it. The original 16 bit graphics hold up really well, the gameplay is a blast, the story is epic, the level of content is enormous and it's a great RPG in general. If you're looking for a first RPG, go with one of the Mario and Luigi games, but if you've played an RPG beforem pick this little gem I picked up this game about a year ago and I'm still getting a lot out of it. The original 16 bit graphics hold up really well, the gameplay is a blast, the story is epic, the level of content is enormous and it's a great RPG in general. If you're looking for a first RPG, go with one of the Mario and Luigi games, but if you've played an RPG beforem pick this little gem up. Now, because of the recent $20 price drop, anyone who finds any joy whatsoever in an RPG has absolutely no excuse not to pick this title up.… Expand
  48. PaoloJ
    Feb 16, 2009
    10
    Well, like many others, I picked up this game because I missed it the first time, and heard it was stupendous and magical ...And they were very much correct;well, to me at least. Chrono Trigger has aged well, and holds up even to today's best titles. I love how Chrono Trigger has a focus on exploration. There are caves, forests and castles to be explored in the different time eras of Well, like many others, I picked up this game because I missed it the first time, and heard it was stupendous and magical ...And they were very much correct;well, to me at least. Chrono Trigger has aged well, and holds up even to today's best titles. I love how Chrono Trigger has a focus on exploration. There are caves, forests and castles to be explored in the different time eras of Chrono Trigger. You may explore the Dark Ages, the Future and Prehistoric eras, with a few other eras in between. Throw in some hidden items, secrets, and treasures for motivation, and you've got an amazing exploration experience. Chrono Trigger has some action too, to add some excitement to your adventurous mind. There are no random encounters, and the battle system is deep, but easy to get into. If you're familiar with the Final Fantasy series, Chrono Trigger will feel very familiar to you. CT runs utilizes a modified version of the ATB. You'll encounter ghouls and goblins, robots and mutants, dinosaurs and knights and many more. The boss fights are enjoyable and exciting, and the more important boss fights are just plain epic. Three of my favorite boss fights ever happen in this game. The music in CT is just phenomenal. There are many different tunes to fit the mood. They give each time era a different vibe, and represents them well. The background music is memorable and catchy, while the battle themes set you up for a huge climactic fight. Listen to a few tunes on Youtube or something, I'm sure you'll be impressed. Chrono Trigger's soundtrack is what they make it out to be, it's fantastic. This game is old, and the graphics are certainly showing their age. They still look good though; it's certainly one of the prettier DS games. Chrono Trigger was a technical masterpiece during it's time... but is still an amazing artistic piece today. The different time periods look great, and it's easy to tell one from the other, and the locales you'll visit are just beautiful. Those with a strong imagination could probably image themselves in these epic landscapes. The characters in CT are colorful, and give off an indescribable charm. The characters just somehow make you feel younger. I don't know how, but they do. Each character has a distinct personality, and have an interesting past to uncover. My favorite character is Frog, a loyal knight to the Kingdom of Guardia. Chrono Trigger has a now very overused story, but it's still very interesting today, because of it's unique method of story telling; time travel. Each era is different and have many different problems to solve, but they all connect at one point. Each era is like a puzzle piece; you'll have to fit them together to find the big image. There are only two things I disliked in the game. Number one, the easy-ish difficulty, and number two, the the bland and repetitive extras introduced in this port. In conclusion, you must play Chrono Trigger. It's an amazing RPG, and is widely considered to be one of the best games ever. It's one of the best games I've played, and has taken top spot for favorite RPG. There's a good chance for it to become one of yours. 10/10 Recommended 110%. Note: Chrono Trigger is without a doubt one of the best games I've played, but don't let that boost your expectations to ridiculous heights. Come into the game with lower, more realistic expectations, so there's a good chance of having zero disappointments. That said, enjoy the game.… Expand
  49. ChronoT
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    This is my favorite game if u dont trust me on this being one of the top 10 games of all time then take it from these pple: Game Pro - 5/5 Eurogamer - 10/10 Nintendo Power - 5th best game ever Dengeki - 8th best game ever 2nd place IGN top 100 list 2006/2008 2nd place gamefaqs tpo game 2007 3rd place gamefaqs top game 2004 4th place IGN top 100 2002/2003 5th place gamespot.com top game This is my favorite game if u dont trust me on this being one of the top 10 games of all time then take it from these pple: Game Pro - 5/5 Eurogamer - 10/10 Nintendo Power - 5th best game ever Dengeki - 8th best game ever 2nd place IGN top 100 list 2006/2008 2nd place gamefaqs tpo game 2007 3rd place gamefaqs top game 2004 4th place IGN top 100 2002/2003 5th place gamespot.com top game (they only have one list total) 6th place IGN top 100 2005 28th on Famitsu by writers but by readers 5th ever (famitsu is the biggest game magazine - JPNESE) best ds game from gamefaqs.com ALSO BEST MUSIC OF ANY GAME - UNIVERSAL AGREEMENT!… Expand
  50. EvinJ
    Apr 12, 2009
    9
    A great game, by all means. I haven't played the original, so I can't compare the two, but the game is amazing for the DS. The graphics, though aged, still appear new and fresh on the handheld system, and the music immerses you in a whole new level. FIghting is fun and interesting, but one thing that disappointed me was the repetition. Combat against regular enemies is as simple A great game, by all means. I haven't played the original, so I can't compare the two, but the game is amazing for the DS. The graphics, though aged, still appear new and fresh on the handheld system, and the music immerses you in a whole new level. FIghting is fun and interesting, but one thing that disappointed me was the repetition. Combat against regular enemies is as simple as mashing the 'A' button to attack, and does not get very complicated unless you are fighting bosses. The game makes great usage of side quests, and before finishing the game, you can take on a load of other small quests. Another feature Chrono Trigger offers is the Pet Arena, a fun feature that has no effect on your actual game. You get a pet, teach it attacks, let it evolve, similar to Pokemon, and duel it out with the computer. Another thing Chrono Trigger seems to lack in is the multiplayer function. It lacks something like a co-op storyline, which would be a fun addition, but nevertheless, this game is definitely one of my favorite.… Expand
  51. David
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    Chrono Trigger is one of the best, if not THE best RPG's of all time. It is the game that made me love RPG's and about the only game that I can play and beat over and over again.
  52. DaveJ.
    Nov 26, 2008
    10
    One of my all time favorite games. The DS has not disappointed, if anything it has actually added to the greatness of this title. 1 down, 1 to go... someone needs to make Techmo Superbowl XBLA!
  53. BriceAchaume
    Dec 27, 2008
    10
    Those who critic this game, saying it's not a REAL good game, are just not enough RPG fans as they'd like to be. Or they are just too weak to go far in the game ;)
    This game is a masterpiece, it's just amazing ! The story is really captivating, battles are more and more interesting, graphics are sooo beautiful... this is a nearly perfect game ! A must buy for every person    Those who critic this game, saying it's not a REAL good game, are just not enough RPG fans as they'd like to be. Or they are just too weak to go far in the game ;)
    This game is a masterpiece, it's just amazing ! The story is really captivating, battles are more and more interesting, graphics are sooo beautiful... this is a nearly perfect game ! A must buy for every person who declares himself/herself as a gamer.    … Expand
  54. ALTPL
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Solid piece of art with great artwork done by Toriyama and one of best SNES-era music.
  55. Garathiel
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best JRPG of all time ... nothing else to say.
    If you played some other titles of the genre, Chrono Trigger is going to be better ...for sure.
  56. TRIPLED
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Still an absolute classic on every level. One of the first games that displayed video games can be works of classic art. Soundtrack is still one of the greatest ever, excellent art style, engaging story and adventure. A must play for fans of the JRPG genre.
  57. TheGoodGoat
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A classic way ahead of its time. Likeable characters, one of the best stories ever and arguably the best turn based mechanics of all time. The art still holds up. One of the best rpgs of all time
  58. Mravalach
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    O melhor RPG de todos os tempos! Excelente em todos os quesitos, história, jogabilidade, trilha sonora. Uma verdadeira obra prima.
  59. Irorieh
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest RPGs of all time, with a couple of little bonuses along the way exclusive to the DS port. Its arguably the best version, and best way to play the game overall. Beautiful, just beautiful.

    Chef's kiss.
  60. ThomasRyan
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que joguei , ótima história cm ótimos personagens e jogabilidade e um perfeita trilha sonora
  61. Sinmaker
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Information:

    . The original game is from 1994. There are N versions for various platforms that are just adapted versions of the original with almost no changes. . The review is based on what was possible at the time of release. So, you can't demand better graphics for a 1994 game. Historical time matters. --> Positive points: . If a piece of entertainment uses time travel that    Information:

    . The original game is from 1994. There are N versions for various platforms that are just adapted versions of the original with almost no changes.
    . The review is based on what was possible at the time of release. So, you can't demand better graphics for a 1994 game. Historical time matters.

    --> Positive points:

    . If a piece of entertainment uses time travel that means the authors are insecure about the plot. But Chrono Trigger manages to do an excellent job even appealing to time travel.
    . its gameplay has become the standard for decades of future RPG-s due to the fact that it was very good for the time of release.
    . CGI in game is awesome.
    . Art design
    . Good side quests.

    --> Negative points:
    . Used time travel, so inevitably has some holes in the plot.    … Expand
  62. hector_bcn98
    Jun 3, 2023
    8
    No es que no se disfrute, pero le vendría tan bien un remake... Sería histórico.
  63. tsschindler
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    8/10, still relevant jRPG experience, which can be a good starting point to explore other classic games of the genre.
  64. Mileynia
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    This simply is one of that games that establishes the pinnacle of a genre and you know it’s gonna be difficult to surpass. Great gameplay, brilliant graphics and colors, funny characters and techniques. Yasunori Mitsuda as a composer delivers it as always and great story on top of that. Hope to see the dream team composed by Sakaguchi-Toriyama-Horii once again in my life.
  65. ApolloHeinrich
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores JRPG de todos los tiempos, gameplay, historia, personajes, música, todo esto es una gran compilación de elementos que hace este juego inolvidable. Un clásico atemporal.
  66. SaberHazari
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    The game is pretty linear in terms almost everything but if someone tells me linear stories or games can't be amazing I'd straight up points towards Chrono Trigger... I loved almost everything about the game, story, characters, gameplay, visuals and especially the soundtrack... Yasunori Mitsuda really did a brilliant job in chrono trigger.
  67. FrodoTBaggin240
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Absolute master piece. No random enemy encounters being a great thing. Also the music and development of the characters makes the experience whole. Definitely a must play!
  68. Spookikoo
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing this game lacks is the hero's story. He doesn't really have one : he's a swordsman whose friend is Lucca.
    Apart of that, I've never seen a game so perfectly done. It just hasn't bad points. It's just the best JRPG ever made.    … Expand
  69. dalyw
    Sep 29, 2021
    9
    One of the greatest games ever made and one I often go back. The art style is incredible and the game play deep.
  70. Granfino
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Chrono Trigger é  um rpg excelente. Seu charme principal, na minha opinião, é o sistema de skills que estimula o jogador a trocar periodicamente de personagem, a fim de aprender novas skills. A dificuldade do jogo está no ponto ideal, pois permite o jogador moldar estratégias durante a batalha, antes da morte. A história é ótima. A duração é ótima. O fluxo da história é tranquilo, e asChrono Trigger é  um rpg excelente. Seu charme principal, na minha opinião, é o sistema de skills que estimula o jogador a trocar periodicamente de personagem, a fim de aprender novas skills. A dificuldade do jogo está no ponto ideal, pois permite o jogador moldar estratégias durante a batalha, antes da morte. A história é ótima. A duração é ótima. O fluxo da história é tranquilo, e as batalhas são rápidas. Durante o jogo, enquanto o jogador precisa seguir a história conversando e batalhando, deve se preocupar com skills e novos itens. Existem baús  escondidos pelo universo do jogo. Repetir eventos é um ponto negativo, e  Chrono Trigger erra nisso quando acrescenta uma nova sidequest na versão do DS. Esta sidequest é muito repetitiva. Não acrescentou nada no jogo, só estragou um pouco a experiência.
    O humor de um jogo pode torná-lo mais atraente. No caso de Chrono Trigger o humor é forte nas raras ocasiões que aplicado. Senti falta de mais minigames no jogo.    … Expand
  71. spiderconker
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    o primeiro rpg que joguei (tirando pokemon) e provavelmente o melhor a sua historia é fantastica o jogo tem varios finais diferentes os lugares onde o game se passa são muito marcantes os personagens são muito bons fazendo voce se importar com todos as musicas são extremamente boas uma das melhores trilhas sonoras dos games a pixel art é muito bonita, não é um rpg cansativo, toda hora voceo primeiro rpg que joguei (tirando pokemon) e provavelmente o melhor a sua historia é fantastica o jogo tem varios finais diferentes os lugares onde o game se passa são muito marcantes os personagens são muito bons fazendo voce se importar com todos as musicas são extremamente boas uma das melhores trilhas sonoras dos games a pixel art é muito bonita, não é um rpg cansativo, toda hora voce ta fazendo algo interesante 10/10 otimo game recomendo a quem ja jogou rpgs e pra quem nunca jogou é uma otima porta de entrada… Expand
  72. Kqwhi
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I don't know where to start from the story to the character development and the soundtrack, everything in this game is perfect. This in my opinion is the best game ever, its a timeless classic. I would rate this higher, but a 10 is the max.
  73. albericegames
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Primeiro RPG da história com finais diferentes, feito pelo time dos sonhos, este jogo tinha que ter remake/remastered para PS5 com certeza, e quase que uma obra perfeita este game.
  74. Elronas
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Que locura de juego, como es posible que la gente olvide a veces la grandeza de este juegazo la 0stia.
    Que barbaridad, que despiporre.
  75. Crono243
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This game has such a great story! The combination of this and the game play, make it possibly one of the best rpg games ever made.
  76. Culex
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    The music, the art, the story, the characters, the gameplay, 9.99999. That's for the ORIGINAL game and the PS1 with the nice FMVs. But the new area in later versions is really disappointing and extremely boring/mediocre. Don't waste your time on that. You're welcome.
  77. Yaacgold24
    May 10, 2022
    10
    This is the best J-RPG of all time. No doubt. People who didn't like it, I can do nothing.
  78. JetStreamAce
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    Una obra maestra, uno pensaría que al ser un remake bajaría la calidad a comparación del producto original. Es una joya que todo amante de los RPGs debería probar por lo menos una vez.
  79. Krikeyfan
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This is one, if not the greatest RPG of all time. I have now idea why anyone would give it less than a 10. The story is amazing, the music is fantastic.
  80. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  81. KhronosXD
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    The best game I've ever played. The characters are super charismatic making them memorable, the visuals and the graphics combine a lot with the context of the narrative, the soundtrack has aged very well and especially the main story, with time travel at all times make the game itself a very interesting and exciting.
  82. Pitusa
    May 1, 2023
    10
    This game is the first rpg that I managed to complete 100%, being a very charming and amazing experience. I grew attached to the characters as the story progressed, their gameplay was revolutionary for the time and still very unique at its core. The freedom to direct where to end the story is a way to motivate us more to complete it 100%. In short, a very complete and great game, whichThis game is the first rpg that I managed to complete 100%, being a very charming and amazing experience. I grew attached to the characters as the story progressed, their gameplay was revolutionary for the time and still very unique at its core. The freedom to direct where to end the story is a way to motivate us more to complete it 100%. In short, a very complete and great game, which deserves the title of best RPG game in history. The version of "Nintendo DS" is the maximum display of affection for the franchise, it is the one that further expands and embellishes its beautiful popularity, the best version to play the game and fall in love with the title.… Expand
  83. starocean23
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Jogo incrivel!!Muito bom historia cativante, graficos muito bonitos e coloridos para a epoca.
  84. tonberry_ftw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    An essence of JRPG along with FF6, FF7, FFX. Those four are just untouchable JRPG masterpieces.
  85. Stocke
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    It really good, i understand that many people wouldn't like it but for JRPG fans it a must play
  86. PhoneTheo
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    one of the best RPGs of ALL time. If not, THE best. It's a great DS port of the original with a few newly added additions that is definitely worth the experience and price tag all over again.
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Universal acclaim - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. GamePro
    100
    Regardless of whether you played it already or are new to the series, you owe it to yourself to check out this amazing title. [Dec 2008, p.97]
  2. Nintendo Power
    90
    Despite my criticisms, Chrono Trigger is an amazing adventure and a required purchase for ardent fans and anyone who's never played the game before. [Holiday 2008, p.82]
  3. IGN
    88
    The game is virtually unchanged in its core, having a new script re-write, but retaining the visuals, music, character designs, interface styles, and options of the source material. At the same time, Square Enix also ensures that this is the definitive version of Chrono Trigger out there, as the game comes complete with every option you could ever want for touch vs. button control, two or single screen display, or game pacing and difficulty.
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