Square Enix has been known as the premienent RPG game software maker since the early 90s. Almost Every final fantasy game has been met with high anticipation and expectations. However, Square made an RPG that is not at all related to the FF series. That game is Chrono Trigger, an RPG for the Super Nintendo that came out over a decade ago. The game was developed my both the makers of FF and Dragonquest, plus the Artwork was done by the creator for Dragon Ball Z (Krillin’s in the house!)
I also should probably mention that this is also one of the greatest games ever made according to most gaming websites and RPG fans. So the DS remake has alot of people excited. So, without further ado: here is my review
Graphics: Well, the graphics for CT DS are literally about the same as the SNES version and PS version (i forgot to mention there was a PS version that had cutscenes as well) So, this game is basically the PS version on the DS, so dont expect something like FFIV DS. The game is still enjoyable to look at though. Rich environments, varying enemies, cool looking bosses, detailed sprites, this game pushed graphics for its time and pushes DS graphics as well.
Sound: This is arguably the game’s biggst asset. The soundtrack has so many great songs that set the mood for the game, and for a 16 bit game that is very impressive. The sound effects are very nostalgic and harken back the to 16 bit era. Its still awesome to play this game on the go and here some of your favorite songs in this game.
Gameplay: This game goes against some of the conventions of Square RPGs at the time. For one, it does not contain random battles. Personally, I find random battles to be annoying at times, especially when your on-screen character takes 5 steps, fights monsters, takes 6 steps, fights monsters, wash, rinse, repeat. This game has the enemies already on screen which can be actually seen before a battle.
CT doesnt have the special abilities like in FF6 or FF4 when entering a battle (blitz, cover, jump). You have something called techs. Techs are special attacks or magics that can be used during battle. Techs can also be shared between certain characters called dual techs or the rarer triple techs, A dual tech would be something like Flame whirl, which is a fire attack that uses lucca and chrono’s fire and chrono’s cyclone. Aside from this, there are the regular attack command and flee.
CT also has an in depth story. Your characters must stop the end of the world at the hands of lavos, an evil, alien, giant porcupine. I dont want to spoil the story, but it is very good with plenty of twists in turns in the plot.
Tilt: Yes, this is a remake with little new content, but it is still a great game that should be played by those who never bought this game before or those enjoyed the game previously. It is a great game on the go and you will have fun with it.
I agree. One other thing to mention is that there is a whole new extra ending on this game, bringing the total amount of endings to a whopping 14! The whole new game + was very innovative at the time, and created all of those alternate ending scenarios. This is a fantastic game that shouldn’t be missed for RPG fans.