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Chrono Trigger
Original console: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
Developer: Square (now Square Enix)
Release year: 1995
An unforgettable journey through time
Chrono Trigger isn't just a classic RPG; it's a timeless masterpiece. Developed by a legendary team known as the "Dream Team," which included Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest), and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball), this title defined a standard of quality that still inspires developers and players alike.
🕰️ A story that transcends eras
Chrono Trigger's narrative begins with a seemingly simple premise: a young man named Chrono attends a fair and ends up involved in a teleportation experiment gone wrong. What follows is an epic adventure that jumps between different periods in history: Prehistory, the Middle Ages, the post-apocalyptic future, and more.
Each era is perfectly designed and full of nuances. The ultimate goal: to stop the arrival of Lavos, a cosmic entity that threatens to destroy the world. The game deals with themes such as destiny, redemption, and sacrifice, without falling into clichés, striking a balance between the epic and the emotional.
⚔️ Revolutionary Gameplay
Chrono Trigger's combat system is an evolution of classic turn-based combat. It uses a system called Active Time Battle 2.0, which adds dynamism and strategy by allowing combination attacks between characters (the famous double and triple "Techs"). There are no random battles: enemies are visible on the map, which improves the pace of exploration.
Progression is fluid, without the need for excessive grinding. Additionally, the decision system offers multiple endings (more than 10), which was revolutionary at the time and still amazes today.
🎨 Unforgettable Art and Music
Akira Toriyama's character designs give the game a distinctive and endearing aesthetic, with sprites full of life and expression. The environments are stunningly beautiful, with incredible detail for a SNES game.
The music, composed by Yasunori Mitsuda and Nobuo Uematsu, is simply masterful. Songs like "Corridors of Time," "To Far Away Times," and "Battle with Magus" elevate every moment with impressive emotional power.
🔁 Replayability and Legacy
Chrono Trigger was one of the first games to implement New Game+, allowing players to replay with previous stats to discover new endings and secrets. Its legacy is so strong that it has been re-released on multiple platforms: PS1, DS, mobile, and Steam, always remaining one of the highest-rated RPGs of all time.
🏆 Conclusion
Chrono Trigger isn't just one of the best JRPGs in history: it's a magical experience that blends narrative, gameplay, music, and art almost perfectly. Despite being released in 1995, it remains as enjoyable as the first day, and its influence can be felt in dozens of subsequent titles.
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