For the longest time, I've hated this game. It was very complex and dense, the dialogue was very expository and the combat was such a major downgrade to Chrono Trigger. But, after replaying it, I have grown to love this game. It expands the existentialist and the whole "free will" and "determinist" themes from the first game and it moreso complements Chrono trigger rather than tainting it. It's not a perfect game but I still find it to be one of Square's deepest games ever made.