Chrono Trigger's portrayal of fundamental human values, growth, bonds, and heroism in the journey through time contrasts with the unsettling concept of time travel, revealing how minimal changes can profoundly impact events. It puts you in a place where you understand all the faults of the past and how they accumulate to serve a result, whether good or not, offering a cheerful and inoffensive experience that combats pessimism with hope and will.
As it may seem Chrono Trigger stood the test of time as it’s still being hailed as one of the best JRPGs to ever release. Definitely a profound unforgettable journey filled with moments that will stick with me for a good period of time.
However, I still have my issues with it, both in terms of gameplay and narrative. I wasn’t a huge fan of the combat, despite its visual appeal with clean animations and enjoyable combo mechanics; it suffers from a shortage of abilities. Additionally, the interruption of the timer during enemy attacks can lead to frustrating moments of inactivity that made me lose my mind. While you can fast-forward, it might cost you your turn if you're not careful with it, and since this game heavily focuses on team combos, you might lose the entire battle if you skip a turn by mistake.
Regarding characters, I wasn’t fully attached to them. They never seem to have those moments between them. I’m not saying those moments do not exist, but they were definitely lacking. Compared to FF6 where it really felt like you are journeying with a party. The limitation of only three characters per time period hinders opportunities for meaningful party interactions. It's a good thing that they are viable via side quests, which I recommend doing because it adds a lot to their characterization and the story.
As for the story, it didn’t grab me at all at the start of the game, but it became more interesting as we moved forward. However, at some point, near the end, I got bored again. The pacing was amazing, considering it’s a 20-hour JRPG after all.
Rating is between 3 – 3.5. Will see if it grows on me or not.
As it may seem Chrono Trigger stood the test of time as it’s still being hailed as one of the best JRPGs to ever release. Definitely a profound unforgettable journey filled with moments that will stick with me for a good period of time.
However, I still have my issues with it, both in terms of gameplay and narrative. I wasn’t a huge fan of the combat, despite its visual appeal with clean animations and enjoyable combo mechanics; it suffers from a shortage of abilities. Additionally, the interruption of the timer during enemy attacks can lead to frustrating moments of inactivity that made me lose my mind. While you can fast-forward, it might cost you your turn if you're not careful with it, and since this game heavily focuses on team combos, you might lose the entire battle if you skip a turn by mistake.
Regarding characters, I wasn’t fully attached to them. They never seem to have those moments between them. I’m not saying those moments do not exist, but they were definitely lacking. Compared to FF6 where it really felt like you are journeying with a party. The limitation of only three characters per time period hinders opportunities for meaningful party interactions. It's a good thing that they are viable via side quests, which I recommend doing because it adds a lot to their characterization and the story.
As for the story, it didn’t grab me at all at the start of the game, but it became more interesting as we moved forward. However, at some point, near the end, I got bored again. The pacing was amazing, considering it’s a 20-hour JRPG after all.
Rating is between 3 – 3.5. Will see if it grows on me or not.
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