1995...
This is truly a special game, be it the amazing and unique battle system, the music, the character designs, the story or just how beautiful the game looks
I first realized how truly special Chrono Trigger is after seeing the trial scene, taking my actions at the millenial fair into account was so cool and unexpected. I wonder how people in 1995 felt seeing this in a game. Getting to the end of time and realizing that at some point we will freely traverse trough time made me happy like a litlle kid, the whole mix of Fantasy and Sci-fi works so well.
The world building is also very Strong especially at times like the Magic KIngdom. The character building and sense of companionship is handled so well and the side quest are so good, my favorite of them being Fionas Forrest and the campfire scene afterwards. Chaning the Future by doing things in the past and sometimes not even realizing until seeing it is so amazing.
Lavos and all its phases make for a very compelling endboss.
My only complaint would probably be the battle music but it might just be me coming directly from FF6.