Chrono Trigger
Groundbreaking JRPG featuring time travel across seven distinct eras, developed by the 'Dream Team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest), and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball). Known for its multiple endings, active battle system, and absence of random encounters.
Platform
snes
Year
1995
Genre
Role-Playing (RPG)
Developer
Square
Controls
About This Game
Revolutionized RPGs with its New Game+ mode, allowing players to restart while keeping progress to discover 13 different endings. Features combo techniques where party members combine attacks in dynamic battles.
The first RPG to feature animated cutscenes on SNES, with artwork by Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama. The legendary soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda and Nobuo Uematsu is considered one of gaming's greatest scores.
Praised for eliminating RPG frustrations - no random battles, visible enemies on maps, and streamlined menus. Its time-travel narrative structure influenced countless later games across all genres.
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