Chrono Trigger is an all around perfect game that gives you a satisfied feeling after playing it
+Unique battle system
+Probably the best story in a SNES game
+Addicting
+Multiple endings
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Chrono Trigger is one of the best games ever and probably in the top 3 for best SNES games. I'm not the biggest fan of RPGs and I know other people who aren't RPG fans really either and we all agree Chrono Trigger is amazing. It's a unique RPG that even RPG haters would like. It's pretty linear which I personally like cause I hate RPGs where you don't know where you're going, but Chrono Trigger has a good linear system but has the occasional moments where you have to think to go somewhere.
The storyline in Chrono Trigger is one of my favorites in a video game. It's like reading a book or watching a movie but more interactive. Without giving away anything too much the main story involves the main character Crono as him and a girl he meets Marle see Crono's friend's invention whose name is Lucca, and it sends them back in time. After series of events, you find out this alien Lavos is going to lead an apocolypse in the future and it's up to Crono and the friends he meets on the way to save the future. Sure the story sounds good but not great, but trust me I'm being very, very, very vague and there's many details that make the story much, much, much more interesting and really sucks you in.
The gameplay of this game is just excellent. It's a mix of turn base RPGs with an active meter determining when you get to attack. You can also do techs which are basically special attacks and magic. The thing that makes Chrono Trigger's battling so unique and fun for people who hate RPGs is, you can do double and triple techs where you and other allies do dual or tri attacks that do a lot of damage. It's fun and very cool to see all the different kinds of attacks and certain enemies/bosses you need to use certain moves that harm it more. Also, all the enemies are on screen or most enemies, so there's no random battles which is great. There's an occasional random battle here and there, but they're not common. The fighting the game is all around awesome and never boring.
Graphics and audio is also excellent. Graphics are great, not the best on the SNES, but they're still charming and very good which showcases the SNES' capability. The audio is awesome too. I mean, there's a great mixture of music. The Prehistoric age has very upbeat music which really sets the mood. The Futuristic age is all depressed and gloomy and the music really gives you the empathy of the atmosphere. Also, the battle sequence music is catchy too, and I find myself humming it here and there. Sound effects also great from Crono's sword slashing, to Magus' Dark Bomb magic spell. Overall, Chrono Trigger doesn't disappoint in the sound and graphic area.
The great thing about Chrono Trigger is, not only is it fun to play the first time, but also it's just as fun to play after you beat it. Features like the new+ game (which is where you start a new game with all the stats and items you had from your other game) and the 14 different endings you have in the game just all make it worthwhile to play again and again. I just beat the game yesterday, and I'm already on planning on playing again after I beat my Secret of Evermore file, Super Mario RPG file, and Secret of Mana file (which I will review all when I beat them).
There's very few criticism for Chrono Trigger however. It's criticized for being easy for an RPG. While I kinda agree with that statement as it isn't difficult and it's not challenging like the first Final Fantasy where you have no idea where to go, but the game has some hard boss battles and isn't too easy that makes it boring to play. Also, people criticized it for being too short. Well I don't really agree with that, because it's a SNES game and I spent almost 21 hours on it (including 6 out of the 7 side quests) which I think is a good amount of time. I beat this game in 8 days exact which is good for a SNES game considering I spent 3 days where I played non-stop. Overall, the VERY few criticisms Chrono Trigger receives, takes abosolutely nothing away from the playing experience of the game.
Overall, Chrono Trigger is one of the SNES' finests. The game is highly addictive and is very fun. The only drawback about the game is, you're gunna have to spend around $40 for this game is good condition which is a little pricey. Although, the price of new games are even higher than that, and I think this game can compete with the new games, so don't be hesitant to pay the extra money for a SNES game, it's worth your money. Also, if you have a DS, I recommend this, I don't know if it's any worst or better than the SNES version, but I'm positive you won't be disappointed. All in all, Chrono Trigger is a must have, an ABSOLUTE must have for you SNES collection.