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Chrono Trigger is a JRPG game published by SquareSoft (now Square Enix) and originally released for the Super Nintendo in Japan on March 11, 1995 and in North America on August 11, 1995. It was later ported to multiple platforms over the years thanks to its cult classic status: This includes the PlayStation in Japan on November 2, 1999 and in North America on June 29, 2001; the Nintendo DS in Japan on November 20, 2008, North America on November 25, 2008, Australia on February 3, 2009, and in Europe on February 6, 2009; i-mode in Japan on April 25, 2011; iOS worldwide on December 8, 2011; Android devices in Japan on December 22, 2011 and everywhere else on October 29, 2012; and most recently on Steam on February 27, 2018. It is the first game in the Chrono series, and is followed by less successful sequels Radical Dreamers: Nusumenai Hōseki in 1996, Chrono Cross in 1999, and the apparently canceled Chrono Brake first trademarked in 2001.

Description[]

Below is the official description off of the Steam page:

The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…

CHRONO TRIGGER is the timeless role-playing classic developed by the ‘Dream Team’ of DRAGON QUEST creator Yuji Horii, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, and the creators of FINAL FANTASY. As the story unfolds, embark on a journey to different eras: the present, the middle ages, the future, prehistory, and ancient times! Whether you're a first-time player or a longtime fan, this epic quest to save a planet's future promises hours of enthralling adventure!

As the definitive version of CHRONO TRIGGER, not only have the controls been updated, the graphics and sound have also been revamped to make your adventure even more fun and enjoyable to play. To complete your journey, also included is the mysterious ‘Dimensional Vortex’ dungeon and the forgotten ‘Lost Sanctum’ dungeon. Meet the challenges presented to you and long-lost secrets may be revealed...

Features[]

  • Active Time Battle Version 2: During battle, time will not stop, and you can enter commands when the character's gauge is full. The enemies' positions will change as time passes, so choose your actions based on any given situation.
  • ‘Tech’ moves and combos: During battle, you can unleash special ‘Tech’ moves, including abilities and/or magic and characters can combine these abilities to unleash all new combo attacks which are unique to them. There are over 50 different types of combos that you can execute between two and three characters!
  • Experience the 'Dimensional Vortex' and the 'Lost Sanctum' dungeons:
    • The Dimensional Vortex: a mysterious, ever-changing dungeon existing outside of space and time. What wonders await you at its center?
    • The Lost Sanctum: enigmatic gates in prehistoric and medieval times will lead you to these forgotten chambers. Meet the challenges presented to you and long-lost secrets may be revealed...
  • Graphics and sound: While keeping the atmosphere of the original, the graphics have been updated in higher resolution. As for the sound and music, under the supervision of composer Yasunori Mitsuda, all songs have been updated for an even more immersive gameplay experience.
  • Comfortable controls: Whether you play with a gamepad or a keyboard, the controls have been updated for a more pleasant gameplay experience.
  • Autosave: In addition to saving at a save point or choosing to quit from the menu, your progress is saved automatically while traversing the map.

Plot[]

A chance encounter amid the festivities of Guardia's Millennial Fair in Leene Square introduces our young hero, Crono, to a girl by the name of Marle. Deciding to explore the fair together, the two soon find themselves at an exhibition of the Telepod, the latest invention by Crono's longtime friend Lucca. Marle, fearless and brimming with curiosity, volunteers to assist in a demonstration. An unanticipated malfunction, however, sends her hurtling through a rift in the dimensions. Taking hold of the girl's pendant, Crono bravely follows in pursuit. But the world into which he emerges is the one of four centuries before. Journey to the forgotten past, the distant future, and even to the very End of Time. The epic quest to save a planet's future makes history once again.

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