CHRONO TRIGGER®

This is the archetype of the JRPG genre and the most well-balanced game I have ever played. It is the perfect entry-point for anyone with an interest in this type of game. It conceals the more tedious parts of other JRPGs and highlights the potential the genre has for story, character and ludonarrative gameplay. The charming visuals and memorable character designs and the impeccable score round the experience up into a perfect storm.

Hats off to the Dream Team.

I was born in 2001, into a family with three older brothers. Naturally as a kid, a boy looks up to his older siblings, wants to play the games they play, watch the movies they watch and do anything to be like them and belong. And I remember them talking about this TV-show I only knew by name and by the character designs I saw when I would rummage through the old toys of my brothers. That show was one of the most influential anime in history. It was Dragonball. Unfortunately, I would never see a single episode of it, even to this day.

When Akira Toriyama died on March 1st, 2024, I read through hundreds of posts of people sharing how much the man and his works meant to them. And I couldn’t relate. I have never seen, read or played anything made by Toriyama. I didn’t feel the same grief. I knew the man was influential, I just never realized how far the inspiration derived from his life’s work reached. Toriyama-sensei’s fingerprints are ubiquitous in the stories, worlds and adventures I and so many of us grew up with and were raised by. Now that I know that, I have nothing but respect and admiration for the man. I came to realize how much of a loss his death really is.

Whenever an artist passes, the words of love and admiration pouring out intrigue me and I take it as an incentive to explore their work, to really dive deep into what made them so special. And oftentimes, this leads to me falling in love with a portfolio of genius. This game is my first real engagement with media created (in part) by Toriyama-sensei. And I am wholeheartedly enjoying every second of it.

Rest in Peace, Akira Toriyama. Thank you for all you’ve given to us all and leaving the world a place more rich in ideas and memories.

The greatest RPG every made, replayable, music is unforgettable, story is unique, brought to you by the same artists that created Dragonball & Dragonquest. Second only to FF7 in legendary status.

nostalgia! My favorite RPG ever. I remember sharing this game with an unknown person in town that wwould keep renting the one and only SNES copy our local video store had. He/She and I got everyone to max level and beat it several times. Fond memories.

The story is straightforward and interesting, but the gameplay is just so extremely dull (compared to modern JRPGs), finishing the game itself is a feat (see achievements %).

The only challenges/gimmicks the game can throw at you are:
1. stat-check
2. invun to damage type
3. element vulnerability
4. target selection

It is cool for a time-travel themed title to have endings for different outcomes, whats also cool is you can just look them up online :^)

The best RPG by far! I hope one day Square Enix do a remake/remaster of this game, just like Dragon Quest.

The game is great, but this port is buggy. Sound cuts out randomly, and your character will spontaneously stop running regularly, forcing you to open the settings and switch the default back to "Walk", then over to "Run" again. It really sucks the fun out of a game to constantly have to fiddle with settings to make the game useable.

The greatest Final Fantasy game of them all. The Dream Team does not disappoint and this is the pinnacle of any Square game out there even today -- I love the way this game play even though the original SNES version is just as good, I recommend this for any kind of turn based RPG fan out there. RIP Akira Toriyama

First time truly playing it in 2024 and it's amazing. I can absolutely see why it's considered one of the best games ever made. Cannot recommend it more highly.

I remember when people hyped up this game as the 'best JRPG of all time' and I thought 'surely its not the best there's so many games in the genre'

This is the best JRPG of all time.

After finishing it, this game was a very satisfying 25 hours. One thing I like about it is how it doesn't put down the plot or the pacing with meaningless side content. Every quest feels thought out, matters, and has some meat to it.

Initially, I didn't really like the combat. I like turn-based games, but this felt very simple in the beginning. Attack, use team techs, oh i got hit lemme heal and repeat. But the game manages to find it's groove later on with interesting enemy types and boss design, and the sheer amount of combo moves your party can do.

And then there's everything else. Art and character design, the soundtrack, the story, this game feels so simple but it's done with the most amount of care. This game shows that simplicity in RPGs is a lost art, which was one of the key considerations in this game.

Anyways I won't glaze any longer. Go play the game if you haven't.

Una obra Maestra absoluta, gracias Akira Toriyama y Square por esta obra de arte, he disfrutado cada segundo de este hermoso juego.

Great game, zero crashes. Your PC is garbage.

Still good since I played it 20 years ago? Surprisingly. . . YES. I was expecting it to have aged horribly, but it's just timeless, apparently.

VERY STRONG RECOMMENDATION: A Classic

pretty enjoyable, unique combat system, immersive story. hard to put down once you pick it up

One of the best JRPG I've ever played. Holy shit. This aged like fine wine. And the Toriyama artstyle only makes it better.

Chrono Trigger, a legendary RPG that has captivated gamers for decades, has returned, more stunning than ever. This remastered edition is a love letter to classic RPG fans, offering a nostalgic journey through time and space.

I personally enjoyed this game so much that it's on my favourite RPG Games list!

The game's iconic time-traveling narrative remains as compelling as ever. As you explore different eras, from prehistoric times to a distant future, you'll encounter a diverse cast of memorable characters, each with their own unique personalities and motivations. The intricate plot, filled with twists and turns, keeps you engaged from start to finish.

The combat system, a blend of turn-based and real-time elements, is both strategic and exhilarating. The ability to manipulate time adds a layer of complexity and tactical depth to every battle. The game's beautiful pixel art visuals have been lovingly restored, bringing the world of Chrono Trigger to life with stunning detail.

While the core gameplay remains faithful to the original, the remastered version offers a number of quality-of-life improvements, such as faster load times and enhanced visuals. These enhancements make the game more accessible to modern audiences without compromising its classic charm.

Chrono Trigger is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate players of all ages. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the series, this remastered edition is a must-play.

Played the heck out of the SNES original when I was a teenager. Re-downloaded Steam for the first time in like 4 or 5 years just to play this - one of the BEST jrpg's of all time!

What a masterpiece. Visuals are still spectacular. The music is amazing and the combat system is still one of the best in JRPGs. I remember playing this so many years ago and it lives up to both the hype and nostalgia.

Unfortunately this game will randomly crash on you.
This is a game where you cannot save anywhere at anytime either.
At it's price when you can easily emulate the game without these issues, it's completely unacceptable.

I loveeee Chrono Trigger so much and as such I will keep playing this BUT I won't recommend the steam release. The game crashes randomly, (the autosave makes this not as bad as it could be, but I did have to redo a rather challenging boss fight again because the game crashed immediately afterwards.). I can not explain how much I hate the anime cutscenes, it really breaks immersion, and I HATE THE CRONO CHARACTER DESIGN IN THE ANIME VERSION!! HE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THAT AND IT MAKES ME SO MAD. At least on the DS version, I was able to turn off cutscenes but that's not an option in the steam version. The menus have been changed, which is fine for readability, but it does irk me sometimes, especially because the health bars around the characters are not pixel perfect. Also the over world sprites are wrong ;-; . (the pendulum in the beginning is ridiculous as well. Its just a crudely made 3d model and it doesn't make any sense. There are no 3d models anywhere else in the game so far smh) Anyway I know I'm being nitpicky but I am disapointed in this game. Played too many hours now to return it, and I'm fighting a cold, so I'll stick it through at least one ending XD .
If the game stopped crashing, and I would be given the option to remove anime cutscenes, I would probably recommend this version.
I hope yall have a wonderful day!

This was probably the first JRPG I ever played and finished. I have nothing but fond memories of this game. Even my mom would just watch me play it and tell me she enjoyed the story.
In terms of story, game play, and time travel mechanics, everything was executed quite nicely. There's no need to grind and you can just go through the game and enjoy it. I'm not quite a fan of the additional content's quest design though.
Overall, despite this game being released in 1995, it still holds its own even today and is definitely one of the best JRPGs of all time.

Played from start to finish with no issues.
Only annoying thing was music restarting after every battle.

Just completed this masterpiece after 40 hours. I'm on to New Game+ now to get another 40 in. CT holds up so well. At first I was hesitant about the pixel graphics due to it being older, but it really grew on me and now I only want to play 2D JRPGs now. This is a top shelf RPG, do not hesitate to play!

the story and art stand out despite its ages but for me the gameplay is way too easy. i am not saying that i want it harder but i just wish that the gameplay is engaging rather than feel like clicking. mobs fight become a chore but i do love the boss fights with its quirks.

fantastic game. timeless. inspired a whole generation to dream and make games.

abysmal port. runs poorly on the steam deck. there's workarounds like setting cores to 3 using power tools, but frankly unacceptable to even need to do that as a user. maybe one day square enix will make good pc ports.

The game played perfectly well on the Steam Deck, i just kept the character and ships name as default names.So i didn't have the issue of inputting names via an external keyboard.

A classic example of what a good RPG ought to be like. What else needs to be said?

A true classic, very possibly THE true classic JRPG, of the SNES era. Unique character designs by Toriyama Akira, amazing soundtrack, and intricately-layered storyline are all pluses, and its dozen or so game endings give it massive replay value.

Chrono Trigger is one of the best JRPGS of all time that i recommend it to those that have never played Final fantasy or any JRPG before, it is such a incredible game.

Perfectly balanced. Never feels too difficult. Turn-based combat doesn't penalise those of us with slow reflexes.

Chrono Trigger still stands tall as one of the greatest games of all time that has shaped the turn based JRPG genre even to this day. The art style of the late Akira Toriyama shall always remain a classic. The turn based gameplay is very high adrenaline, the music composition is outstanding and memorable.

Link to my full review: https://youtu.be/VI-5qWBrt5E

It's a classic, even though the Steam version is/was a bit unstable for me. I cannot recommend it enough, honestly! Fun game, many choices, many endings.

Completely in love with the details of this game! From story-line, music, to the art and animations, it is truly a game worth playing even in 2024. A timeless masterpiece!

Simply a darn good RPG. It is really not that special, I love it more for the icon it is, for the memories it brings back from childhood, for how it inspired other game creators. It's a giant on it's own, a forgotten giant belonging to Square Enyx dusty moldy basement, fated to die an unremembered death.

Unforgettable. Brilliant soundtrack, gripping story and humorous writing. Don't be fooled by the pixels. This is a timeless masterpiece. Pun intended

Classic SNES era JRPG with an amazing soundtrack as well as cool character art. Great replayability with over 10 endings and some of them are are pretty unique. I like that you can draw parallels to actually history a very small amount. 10/10 literally my fave game of all time.

Its likely my favourite game of all time. I own the actual cartridge, and have to say the actual SNES cartridge plays a lot smoother, however there is nothing really wrong with this. The only part of the game which seems to be kinda rough is the save system. Have to stand at just the right spot to be able to save, and the audio on saving is not the same as the original game, which is a bit odd. But this is just extremely nit-picky from a guy who have beat the SNES cartridge more than 10 times start to finish.

A must play for anyone calling themselves a gamer. An absolute SNES cult classic from '95, created by masters of their craft. Hailed as one of the best JRPGs ever, it is easy to pick up, follow the story along, enjoy the character writing, whilst simultaneously shredding random encounters and facing challenging bosses.

Note that I have lost my save file following a PC crash with the game being open.

What happened to Square after this? This was way ahead of it's time and honestly better turn base combat and story than most/all of it's predecessors.

I'd be happy to update my review and recommend this port of Chrono Trigger. There's nothing wrong with the content, the UI is fine for what it is, it's cheap and overall a decent way to play a classic. But the diagonal judder is simply a horrendous bug that Square apparently has no intention of fixing. I can't even begin to guess why, but whenever your character moves diagonal in any direction, they're missing frames of animation which makes them look jittery. What compounds this issue is that the camera follows the character's movements, meaning any time you move in those directions your entire screen is shaking furiously. This may not be a dealbreaker for you, but it makes me nauseous and I have serious problems actually trying to play the thing. If it ever gets fixed, I'd have no problem saying this might be the definitive version of Chrono Trigger.

Fun to play. Good story line. Lots of items and equipment upgrades. Numerous tasks to complete, some optional. Multiple endings to view with new game plus feature. Can overpower the game after a few times through using new game plus which allows you to keep most of your stuff. Can complete the game at low levels with the best items and equipment.

Great game

lazy port

some graphics are updated, some aren't, and that leads to a wildly inconsistent visual experience.

I mean it's functional, but literally all they had to do was sell us the SNES version but they had to go and fuck it up.

please add the arena of ages back to the game there is no point not to add extra content especially when you kept the omen in

Nice, the game is very diverse in gameplay, but it's rather for kids and not for mature

My favorite game of my entire life, this is the best game in every single type of games and genres

I am playing it on Steamdeck. It works good, mostly.

Sometimes the anime videos freeze and you have to restart the game (have had that happen a few times). THANKFULLY, they have an option to resume your game (as opposed to loading your last save) that makes this a little less painful.

I played the original when it came out on Super NES, and while nothing can replace playing it for the first time... playing it again as an "old man", it still holds up today.

I would love a remaster in the new 2D style (like Octopath Traveler or the Dragon Age game), but if you are looking to play this for the first time or play it again this is a worthy port.

Highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a god-tier classic RPG experience. Bought the game blindly due to the reviews / soundtrack and it does well in various fields including but not limited to the characters, story, soundtrack, enemies, and battle system. One thing that makes it stick out from other RPGs is the time travel feature, it's cool when you have to time travel to different eras to solve problems and see actions actually have good / bad consequences for different time periods. Another thing is that Chrono is an absolute gigachad throughout the story for various reasons, I'll leave it up to you to find out why.

Only minor downsides include high enemy encounters when backtracking through certain areas, could've done with some sort of item that prevents encounters with low level enemies. Another that can be really tedious is the game being vague on telling you what to do to progress through certain parts of the game, it's cool figuring it out but had to resort to the google sometimes.

I wouldn't let this deter you from playing the game though. Just wish I had played this sooner on my DS back in the day although I'm glad I got to experience it today.

The best rpg of all time. Nothing beats this classic. Now updated and on Steam. The new animations are fun, but the classic story and gameplay are timeless. Played it for hundreds of hours back on my old SNES, and again on the PS1 remake, and for nostalgia sake I bought this one on Steam. Just started a new playthrough and the memories came flooding back.

New players to this masterpiece need to forgive some of the dated graphics, but once you get used to the retro look, you are in for a great game. It is AWESOME!

This is the worst version of the game. Buggy, slow, laggy, and clunky. Only get this if you're an ultra-fan like I am and want to beat every version of it.

One of the all time greats. If you love JRPGs, this game is for you, no question. Great characters, great music, great gameplay. Akira Toriyama art and Yasunori Mitsuda music that has stuck with me since 1995! Possibly my overall favorite game.

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So, thumbs up as in it's decent enough, or thumbs up as in buy it?