CHRONO TRIGGER® Reviews

Admirable port in that it adds native widescreen but dear god the pixel scaling is bad, it's nearest neighbor and jitters like hell at the higher framerate so there's a ton of visual oddities, this game really deserves a final fantasy 1-6 style pc port

Really enjoyed this classic; as an RPG lover, I heard this was a must-try, and I must say old is gold. That lovely pixel art and the classic "save the princess" paired with an active battle system which breaks the traditional RPG style – this is just another game that you will play and just immerse yourself in. But don't let this game fool you. Chrono Trigger does not hold your hand; you will find some battles difficult, and you will strategise, but don't let that distract you from what I like to call "a classic RPG". The reason I am not recommending this game is because at the end of the day, what worth does a good game hold if the game is not in a playable state? This game crashes for me at certain intervals, and looking at other reviews, I am not the only one. Buy at your own risk.

An unforgettable mix of time-travel storytelling, charming characters, and an amazing soundtrack. This version is the definitive way to experience a timeless classic on modern hardware.

Played for 5 hours, the game is now corrupted and will not allow me to move the character. Not worth all the trouble the game gives you.

The OG of role-playing needs a port that doesn't freeze enough to make it unplayable. Great game but get it on super-nes.

The game is really great, but the port is so buggy and barely useable after ~5 hours of play that I had to use an emulator to finish the game... Not recommended.

Unequivocally one of (if not THE) best games/JRPGs of all time. If you somehow haven't played this, just go in blind and experience the magic. The sound track is also the GOAT video game soundtrack. I wish I could erase my memory of this game and play it over again. I played the original SNES version back in the day and it really left a mark.

Works good on Steam deck. This game is from an era when JRPGs weren't the boring copycat games they are today. This game is actually fun and it's hard to stop once you start. It's not overly difficult, it's not too long, and you'll never be bored. It's time to play it if you haven't yet.

One of the most perfect video game i've ever played in my life and an influential role model for video game medium.

After having this game on my radar, it was finally time to pull the trigger on this much beloved retro classic. I had not expected this game to be as good as it was and it’s very easy to understand why it is so loved within the gaming community. This is most likely the oldest game I have enjoyed this much, it really was so ahead of its time in so many ways. The story starts very strong and within about 15-20 minutes I was invested in saving the princess and bringing her home, little did I know that was just the beginning of this whirlwind, time-traveling, action-packed adventure. I had no idea how detailed and layered this game was. It has blown my mind to learn that there are 13 unique endings and I loved the ending I had (BEYOND TIME ENDING) which was achieved as a natural playthrough. All of the characters are memorable and so lovable in their own ways. My only complaint was that I could not use them all at the same time! I did find that I got lost a lot towards the end, all too often would I miss an NPC’s slight hint on the next location and would be relentlessly scrolling through guides, especially on the last side missions before taking on the big bad. Thankfully with Google at my side it was not an issue but how people worked out this stuff back in the day I WILL NEVER KNOW. The biggest enjoyment from this game was the combat. I can honestly say that Chrono Trigger has the best example of turn-based combat in any game I’ve played. This fast-paced, synergy moveset with wonderful little combat animations just gave me life and made it so much fun from beginning to end. It was difficult to keep up with at times but overall it proved a good challenge without making me sweat too much. I really liked how each boss was almost a problem to solve, it wasn’t just a case of hit big thing, make big thing fall, it was how you approached each boss that was important. Hitting those triple synergy moves with that much damage was never tiring and felt that each character brought their own strengths to the group which meant it never got boring. The game is so full of charm and whimsy with a phenomenal soundtrack and wonderful anime cutscenes. I can honestly say I enjoyed every minute of this game and look forward to returning for some more playthroughs in the future. If you are a fan of a good story and turn based combat, do not sleep on this game like I have for so long. Whilst it hasn’t squeezed its way into my top ten it is most definitely one of the best games I have ever played. I highly recommend this one.