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Chrono Trigger turns 21! - A retrospective
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HerroRygar
Member
This game still holds up. Once in a lifetime project, for sure.
First jrpg I ever played. One of my personal favorite games of all time too. It was such a creative change of pace with games when back then I was only interested in platforming and beat-em ups. I still remember how baffled I was at the game when my friend showed me. Semi-turned based rpgs were such an incredibly bizarre concept to me at the time.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Although it wasn't my favorite RPG for long (got supplanted first by Lunar: Eternal Blue and then later by Atlus' PS2 SMT+spin-off lineup), it was quite the revelation when it came out. Fantastic graphics for the time, great pacing, fun premise, and amazing music.
Raging Spaniard
If they are Dutch, upright and breathing they are more racist than your favorite player
My favorite game of all time! Done a bunch of fanart for it over the years too 
I think what sets it apart is that you get a true feeling of collaboration from everyone involved. If it had been the brainchild of one creator, it wouldn't have been as well rounded a game as it ended up being. A true masterpiece that holds up incredibly well today.
I think what sets it apart is that you get a true feeling of collaboration from everyone involved. If it had been the brainchild of one creator, it wouldn't have been as well rounded a game as it ended up being. A true masterpiece that holds up incredibly well today.
brandonh83
Banned
Wow that stuff is phenomenal.
Jesus Christ I need to play this game again. The soundtrack is absolutely astounding.
I wouldn't mind going through and actually getting some alternate endings. I honestly only remember getting two
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Is tracking down the DS version possible these days?
I wouldn't mind going through and actually getting some alternate endings. I honestly only remember getting two
(the standard kill-lavos-at-the-end-of-the-game ending, plus the one you get for crashing the Epoch into him)
Is tracking down the DS version possible these days?
Later Alligator
Member
that is really cool. i played through this last year and enjoyed it!
Wow. The actual length versus what most people remember just goes to show how little filler there is in this game and how memorable it is.
OricWindstar
Member
Haha, I use this picture for reference on Deviantart all the time! Great work.
HomerSimpson-Man
Member
I hadn't played this game since the late 90's and I'm currently playing through the DS version for the first time on my 3DS, just reaching 12000BC with the floating islands; the visual design, story, battles, music, pacing, just about everything, eludes an infectious charm to it that makes the game not age.
This game is fantastic and it existence seems to be that the stars aligned to get all those talents to come together and make this classic masterpiece.
On that note, 21 years.... damn I feel old!
This game is fantastic and it existence seems to be that the stars aligned to get all those talents to come together and make this classic masterpiece.
On that note, 21 years.... damn I feel old!
Raging Spaniard
If they are Dutch, upright and breathing they are more racist than your favorite player
Thats awesome! Its been like, 13 years since I drew that, now I feel old lol
Fancy Clown
Member
I should probably play this game maybe
HomerSimpson-Man
Member
My favorite game of all time! Done a bunch of fanart for it over the years too
I think what sets it apart is that you get a true feeling of collaboration from everyone involved. If it had been the brainchild of one creator, it wouldn't have been as well rounded a game as it ended up being. A true masterpiece that holds up incredibly well today.
That's some boss work man!
An as always Frog Glenn is superior Glenn.
The best thing about Chrono Trigger is that 4 hours in you've already seem a bunch of awesome and memorable stuff. Dat pacing.
Square2015
Member
Not sure why this isn't in the OP, this is the public unveiling in '94, this must be before the 32mb upgrade check out how different it looks:
http://youtu.be/oyo_AXQLIdI
Select "English translation by..." for the best subtitle translation.
http://youtu.be/oyo_AXQLIdI
Select "English translation by..." for the best subtitle translation.
My favorite game of all time! Done a bunch of fanart for it over the years too
Holy shit dude, that's some AMAZING art! Do you have a bigger version of the first one?
Raging Spaniard
If they are Dutch, upright and breathing they are more racist than your favorite player
I doooo but unfortunately its not for public consumption (its bigger if you open it in a new tab tho)
DiipuSurotu
Banned
I quoted it in text form, but I gave up linking individual sources because most of them are chock-full of scans ^^' That video does appear on GlitterBerri's website and the Chrono Compendium though. All the sources are on the Chrono Compendium, including over 50% that I can't read because they have never been translated into English.
And yeah this was before the memory upgrade.
DiipuSurotu
Banned
sorry double post
Chip N Chance
Member
Im in a weird boat in that i played this game on the DS for the first time. Even still i think its one of my favorite games of all time. And thats not nostalgia talking since i was a adult. This game really does hold up as being one of the greatest achievements in gaming. Im not the biggest rpg guy, but the fact that you can see people before you fight them, and not just some random battle is what drew me in. It never felt disconnected in any way. Even the time travel felt fluid and right. Ive only beaten it once though. Maybe one day when the time is right.
Ive even made the cast of chrono trigger out of perler beads. Just thought id share.
Ive even made the cast of chrono trigger out of perler beads. Just thought id share.
God of Gamblers
Banned
The best Corridors of time arrangement. Better than the original IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-OcM6EoXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-OcM6EoXM
Holy shit! That's so cool.
I still prefer the original, but I cannot deny that cover/arrangement is great
This seems like as good a thread as any to ask this question. I've actually never played Chrono Trigger. I've always wanted to, but just never got around to it for one reason or another. I want to play it now, but there's a bunch of different versions, and I actually have access to all of them. So, which version is the best way to experience the game now?
First post nailed it. There are probably many games that beat Chrono Trigger in individual categories like game size, visuals, controls, etc. But this game does nothing wrong. Beyond that, it pulls the user in like nothing else. I think the big reason is the theme. It feels like an agreeable hybrid of Tolkein and future scifi, with a distinctly western fantasy flair but designed by Japanese artists. When you put so many contrasting elements together, they typically clash and you're left with a mess. This was proof of concept that synergy is possible, that even though there are different sides, the coin is the same: a fantasy game.
I don't know if I want a Chrono 3 unless some of the OGs are on it, but I do know that I hope SE considers doing a Chrono remake after FF7R sets sales records.
E_Darkness
Member
I bought it as soon as it came out in Europe. Actually I didn't know about Chrono Trigger, at all. So I just got a game for my DS because the guy looked like Goku.
One of the best games I ever played on my DS.
One of the best games I ever played on my DS.
I bought it last year online for cheap. I think they overshipped it or something.
I'm glad the franchise is dead to be honest. Modern SE simply cannot make a game of that caliber anymore. Remake or otherwise, they would absolutely destroy what was magical about it.
I would say the DS version. It's a good route too go if you end up playing Chrono Cross as well since they added a few things here and there to bridge the gap (though you will probably still finding yourself asking how these games are related since they are very different).
I would say the DS version. It's a good route too go if you end up playing Chrono Cross as well since they added a few things here and there to bridge the gap (though you will probably still finding yourself asking how these games are related since they are very different).
Later Alligator
Member
DiipuSurotu
Banned
Welcome to 17 years ago, bro.
They're trying their best to, though, with Project Setsuna. That game was made with a limited budget, but they said right from the start that they want to make Setsuna a trilogy. Hopefully the second and third games get more ambitious in scope.
I'm sure he is well aware.
I've been burned by just about every SE game after the PSX era. I think all the limitations prior to that really helped the genre.
timetokill
Banned
The fact that I love this game so much despite the Toriyama artwork really speaks to how incredible it is.
Thanks, @Hinzel. Yeah, if the DS extras aren't that great,I might just stick with the original version. It's actually a bit cheaper, since I'd be getting the Wii VC version.
DiipuSurotu
Banned
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
Damn I'm feeling old. One of the best games ever for sure.
GinoFelino
Member
Currently playing it for the first time, imported DS version.
Thanks for the great post, OP.
Thanks for the great post, OP.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
The wii VC version is definitely the way to go, unless you just really love handhelds. Like he said, there really isn't any special added material in the ds version. The ds version is still pretty good though. Just no one play the playstation version.
Worldshaker
Member
I got this game in November of 1995 for my 10th birthday. My brother picked it up knowing how much I liked Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior. It has been my favorite game ever since.
I run through it at least once a year, sometimes more. The music, story, and characters will forever hold a special place in my heart. I'm considering a CT themed tattoo this fall. I honestly feel like it's the perfect JRPG.
I run through it at least once a year, sometimes more. The music, story, and characters will forever hold a special place in my heart. I'm considering a CT themed tattoo this fall. I honestly feel like it's the perfect JRPG.
That version is pretty bad unfortunately.