Just like Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger is frequently regarded as one of the greatest JRPGs of all time.
As someone who hasn't played Chrono Trigger before, I was blown away at how this game still holds up to this day.
The story in Chrono Trigger impressed me because even though the premise is simple, the concept is really cool, the goal is clear from the beginning and there are many different ways to approach it, and the pacing is consistent since the game isn't very long nor difficult, so there's no need for grinding at all.
The gameplay impressed me even more; it's not very complex, but it's enjoyable, it looks flashy and it doesn't feel outdated at all; quite the opposite actually.
The characters are charming and engaging enough, not necessarily the best, but good nonetheless.
Also, the visuals and the music are both really great and they hold up incredibly well.
Something I really appreciated in Chrono Trigger personally is the lack of random encounters; it's an awesome quality of life improvement for the genre in my opinion and I wish more older JRPGs did that.
Overall, I got to say, Chrono Trigger is pretty much flawless; I wish the final boss battle was implemented slightly better because it lacks build-up, but it's not a big deal. Other than that, I don't have anything negative to say about the game.
Pros:
+ Well-paced and engaging story
+ Fun combat system
+ Likable characters
+ Very nice visuals and music
+ No random encounters or need for grinding
Cons:
- None
Narrative: 6/10
Gameplay: 8/10
Content: 8/10
Characters: 7/10
Music: 9/10
Graphics/Audio: ?/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
Simply put, Chrono Trigger is... timeless.
Okay, enough with the puns. Chrono Trigger doesn't necessarily excel at anything, however, it does everything right.
Do I recommend it?:
Chrono Trigger is an easy game to recommend, not only because it's a very good game even to this day, but because it's so accessible, even people who don't enjoy playing RPGs will have fun with this game.
As someone who hasn't played Chrono Trigger before, I was blown away at how this game still holds up to this day.
The story in Chrono Trigger impressed me because even though the premise is simple, the concept is really cool, the goal is clear from the beginning and there are many different ways to approach it, and the pacing is consistent since the game isn't very long nor difficult, so there's no need for grinding at all.
The gameplay impressed me even more; it's not very complex, but it's enjoyable, it looks flashy and it doesn't feel outdated at all; quite the opposite actually.
The characters are charming and engaging enough, not necessarily the best, but good nonetheless.
Also, the visuals and the music are both really great and they hold up incredibly well.
Something I really appreciated in Chrono Trigger personally is the lack of random encounters; it's an awesome quality of life improvement for the genre in my opinion and I wish more older JRPGs did that.
Overall, I got to say, Chrono Trigger is pretty much flawless; I wish the final boss battle was implemented slightly better because it lacks build-up, but it's not a big deal. Other than that, I don't have anything negative to say about the game.
Pros:
+ Well-paced and engaging story
+ Fun combat system
+ Likable characters
+ Very nice visuals and music
+ No random encounters or need for grinding
Cons:
- None
Narrative: 6/10
Gameplay: 8/10
Content: 8/10
Characters: 7/10
Music: 9/10
Graphics/Audio: ?/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
Simply put, Chrono Trigger is... timeless.
Okay, enough with the puns. Chrono Trigger doesn't necessarily excel at anything, however, it does everything right.
Do I recommend it?:
Chrono Trigger is an easy game to recommend, not only because it's a very good game even to this day, but because it's so accessible, even people who don't enjoy playing RPGs will have fun with this game.