Even though they came out in the ’90s, they’re still some of the best in the JRPG world. But honestly, there’s no game that screams “best JRPG of all time” louder than Chrono Trigger.
It’s a time-travel adventure that begins in a charming village, like many other Super Nintendo JRPGs, but it takes you on a journey across space and time as your party jumps between different eras.
CHRONO TRIGGER’S TURN-BASED COMBAT WAS SEAMLESS
In Chrono Trigger, the battles are a bit like what you’d find in games like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest from back then. You’ve got your basic attacks, a handful of magic spells, and a few healing items to pick from.
CHRONO TRIGGER WAS AN AMBITIOUS COLLABORATION BETWEEN SOME BIG NAMES
Square heavily promoted the dream team of Sakaguchi, Horii, and Toriyama, but honestly, a game as intricate as Chrono Trigger needed more than just their genius.
CHRONO TRIGGER HAS A TIMELESS SOUNDTRACK
Chrono Trigger marked his debut, and even though he was an unfamiliar name back then, some argue that his impact on the game was greater than any other individual’s.
Mitsuda’s first-ever soundtrack was a real game-changer. What he delivered was seriously impressive, especially for a newcomer. He went in a different direction from the usual sounds of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, adding a jazzy vibe that fit both the action-packed moments and the quieter ones.
CHRONO TRIGGER CREATED WHAT WE KNOW AS NEW GAME+ TODAY
Sometimes, we forget that the terms we use in gaming were born in specific games. Take the Quick Time Event, for instance—it started with Shenmue. And that term “New Game +”? Well, it actually came from Chrono Trigger.