An absolute masterpiece. If you're playing this for the first time, you will surely notice the elements that have influenced modern JRPGs but none in my opinion surpass this original. Many RPGs suffer from a slow start, but Chrono Trigger throws you straight into an engaging plot involving time travel. Worth playing for the beautiful soundtrack alone that makes a case for the greatest videogame soundtrack of all time. The combat system may seem simple by modern standards, using a standard ATB turn based system, but this makes it simple to pick up and play without need for complex tutorials.

The game has surprising hidden secrets that you may have missed playing previously - like multiple endings, or being able to breed cats in Crono's house!

Many of the criticisms of the PC port have now been patched, and this is a perfectly functional, and the easiest way to play the game today. The "lost sanctum" added in the NDS version of the game is present, although the quest design here is tedious. The dimensional vortex is also present, and this is more interesting with a new final boss at the end of it all.

This is a game I would not hesitate to recommend to any RPG fan. Even if you're not, this may be the one to change your mind!