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Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger

(Nintendo DS, SNES, Wii)

Square's groundbreaking role-playing game -- featuring multiple sidequests and endings, a unique battle system, and gorgeously detailed sprite graphics -- was developed by a "dream team" including Hironobu Sakaguchi, Kazuhiko Aoki and composer Nobuo Uematsu, known for their works on the Final Fantasy series; and Yuuji Horii and artist Akira Toriyama, known for their works on the Dragon Quest series. Chrono Trigger for the Nintendo DS will be remastered and feature a dual screen presentation, Touch-Screen functionality, a brand new dungeon and Wireless Play mode.

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2013-01-22 20:24:05.24
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Bob Mackey added a Feature: What's the Most Livable Video Game Post-Apocalypse?
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1UP Staff added a Feature: The Six Faces of Extraterrestrials in Video Games
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Bob Mackey added a Feature: What's the Most Livable Video Game Post-Apocalypse?
2012-12-07 18:00:07.453
Jeremy Parish added a Feature: "And a Nerd Shall Lead Them": Our Favorite Video Game Scientists
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Chris Pereira added a News story: New Chrono Trigger Fan Remake May Not Be Safe in the Shadows
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N.i.D Sonic79 wrote a Blog: RetroSummer2013: Chrono Trigger
2013-08-31 21:09:00.443
Jeremy Signor added a Feature: Lavos and Chrono Trigger's Otherworldly Roots
2013-02-12 11:06:41.78
Daniel Delgado added a Cheat: Last Ending
2013-01-30 07:40:05.187
Philip Robinson wrote a Blog: OCR Spotlight: Aqueous Transgression
2013-01-22 20:24:05.24
Mr. Oakley wrote a Blog: Fickleness of Video Games
2013-01-18 14:06:02.213
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Neal Ronaghan added a Feature: The Evolution of Early Game Narratives
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Chrono Trigger Videos

Chrono Trigger Recreated in Minecraft

Chrono Trigger's city of Enhasa from the Kingdom of Zeal 12,000 BC is recreated in the world of Minecraft.

2011-03-03 10:43:23.027

Chrono Trigger NES Demake

Square's classic is ported down to the NES for better or worse in this short gameplay clip of the game.

2010-12-20 12:39:58.99

Video Games Live Chrono Trigger Montage

A Video Games Live performance from its Tokyo concert.

2009-10-01 14:54:33.993

Chrono Trigger 'TGS 2008 Artwork'

Original artwork from Akira Toriyama on display at TGS.

2008-10-09 15:25:00.463

Chrono Trigger DS 'Debut' teaser

Time traveling RPG classic returns.

2008-07-06 09:37:19.477

Chrono Trigger 'Scratching' video

DJ Ravine remixes the score from the RPG

2007-06-01 11:11:22.957

Beta footage of Chrono Trigger

Show gives early look at the SNES RPG classic

2007-05-25 07:47:12.25

Chrono Trigger 'Resurrection' trailer

3D remake of the SNES RPG by Nathan L.

2007-04-13 08:45:33.917

NAViGatR: Chrono Trigger Strategy

A quickie guide the to game with montage!

2007-02-15 08:41:35.57

Chrono Trigger Questing

A group of 3 running around questing

2006-01-13 12:58:52.0

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Chrono Trigger Message Board

Chrono Trigger Blogs

RetroSummer2013: Chrono Trigger

by N.i.D Sonic79   2013-08-31 21:09:00.443 0 3

OCR Spotlight: Aqueous Transgression

by Philip Robinson   2013-01-22 20:24:05.24 1 2

Fickleness of Video Games

by Mr. Oakley   2013-01-18 14:06:02.213 0 1

Nobuo Uematsu: The Man Who Made Me Care About Game Music

by Louie Castro   2013-01-04 13:57:49.77 3 1

Final Fantasy and Music

by Izz R   2013-01-02 23:59:08.667 0 1

MyBuys: Volume 5

by N.i.D Sonic   2012-10-14 15:59:22.01 12 17

To The Moon is on sale on Steam, and it's amazing.

by Stephen Munn   2012-09-08 06:49:08.927 0 1

My Videogame Soundtracks

by Ashley Smith   2012-06-07 10:46:42.533 5 6

My problem with canon RPG sequels.

by Nicolas Fer   2012-06-03 00:11:28.517 5 2

It's been a while . . . and college was fun

by Keelan Jamison   2012-05-30 01:43:02.833 0 0

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1UP Review

Chrono Trigger Review

Score: A

Withstanding the test of time, intact and enhanced.

2008-11-24 15:04:00.693

User Reviews

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Chrono Trigger: another good rpg

Score: B+

by Subject R88
2011-03-05 14:21:29.98   0 0

An Epoch classic!

Score: A+

by Jamison Craig It really doesn't matter which system or how many times you re-release this title, Chrono Trigger is and always will be one of the greatest RPGs ever created.  I was so...  Read more
2009-06-29 13:14:03.267   0 0

Great game brought me back

Score: A

by Jose J This on of the best games this year even though I alrady played it back when I was fifteen, but if they could just revamped the graphics for the PS3 or 360 that would be...  Read more
2009-01-18 10:59:13.573   0 0

Best Version So Far, But...

Score: A

by Bi Toad ...They changed some translated phrases for better/worst -- no "heal-thy?) The anime intros are integrated perfectly, and it is the best version...so far. We all know there...  Read more
2009-01-13 02:36:28.923   0 0

Rate

Score: A+

by Ken Stop The Press(ure) Rated A for Awesome or A classic! The rival to Final Fantasy.
2009-01-10 01:13:24.26   0 0

@ REv Brandon

Score: A

by TwoJz420 DRVL You know, I liked the new stuff they added into the game. Sure it was not neccesary at all but at least they game you something new. If you are a new player to this game don't...  Read more
2008-12-18 11:33:45.737   0 0

What are you talking about below?

Score: A+

by TwoJz420 DRVL How would them changing the text make the game less chalenging? It's still the same game, just because changed some words that were lost in translation does not mean the...  Read more
2008-12-18 11:20:35.213   0 0

Still one of the best

Score: A

by Dan Pham This is still one of the best RPGs out there and even though it's a port and not a remake like FF4, it still stands out as a pure contender on the DS. It brings back a lot of...  Read more
2008-12-11 13:23:22.397   0 0

Still wonderful, except...

Score: B

by Rev. Brandon Teel It's a mostly perfect port, excepting some minor sound changes that only someone who has played the game through ten million times on the Super Nintendo would notice. The...  Read more
2008-12-10 17:15:50.647   0 0

Definitly worth picking up

Score: A

by Chris Owen If any game can be said to be timeless, its Chrono Trigger (no pun intended). Despite it's age the game remains engrossing and challenging, calling into question why so many...  Read more
2008-12-09 13:56:11.33   0 0

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Latest News for Chrono Trigger

New Chrono Trigger Fan Remake May Not Be Safe in the Shadows

Will leaving the credits out and not having a website allow Chrono Trigger HD to be released?

2012-03-26 19:05:41.773   68 59

OP-ED: Does Final Fantasy XIII-2 Represent the End of Square, or a New Beginning?

While some see the new RPG as a failure, perhaps it marks the start of a better future.

2012-02-02 07:57:27.4   166 121

Retronauts Talks About the Past (of Chrono Trigger) to Save the Future

We'll be taking calls about one of the greatest RPGs ever Friday afternoon.

2011-05-19 12:40:12.357   23 28

Chrono Trigger Confirmed for Wii Release Next Week

North America gets the classic RPG on Virtual Console next Monday.

2011-05-12 13:11:19.98   29 23

Today in Gaming - 5/2/11: Sony Online Entertainment User Info Stolen

Too Human's trilogy might continue and Microsoft is working on a core shooter for Kinect.

2011-05-02 18:17:59.08   1 10

Retronauts: Which 16-Bit RPG Rerelease is Right For You?

Square is reissuing Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger in multiple formats, but which will be best?

2011-04-27 11:43:18.72   72 44

Chrono Trigger Coming to PS3 and PSP

ESRB listing indicates a PSN release for Square Enix's classic RPG.

2011-04-22 13:16:32.577   42 39

Obsidian Expresses Interest in Working on Chrono Trigger

Dungeon Siege III developers discuss what they find interesting about Square Enix's classic RPG.

2010-07-06 14:39:45.497   61 33

Crono, Clank, and Bayonetta Shown at Toy Fair 2010

Plus, a look at Resistance, Catwoman, two Dantes, and more.

2010-02-18 09:38:18.49   12 16

The Retronauts Chrono Trigger DS Roundup

Your one-stop stop for 1UP's full Chrono coverage.

2008-11-25 20:36:56.027   5 36

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Latest Previews for Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger Preview

More info on the classic JRPG's DS port.

2008-10-09 17:51:06.277   0 61

Chrono Trigger Preview

Hands-on with a classic reborn!

2008-07-15 10:21:16.677   0 131

Chrono Trigger Preview

Six reasons Square's latest cash-in could be worth the dough.

2008-07-10 11:33:17.383   0 100

Latest Features for Chrono Trigger

Lavos and Chrono Trigger's Otherworldly Roots

The giant space parasite that destroyed the world reminded us how truly alien something could be.

2013-02-12 11:06:41.78   28 37

The Six Faces of Extraterrestrials in Video Games

We take a look at the digital archetypes of alien beings.

2013-02-11 11:32:01.68   7 24

What's the Most Livable Video Game Post-Apocalypse?

Eking out a post-disaster existence doesn't have to be a total bummer.

2012-12-07 18:00:07.453   0 26

"And a Nerd Shall Lead Them": Our Favorite Video Game Scientists

Games make scientists sexy and cool, and we're OK with that.

2012-10-25 15:30:09.677   0 37

F***ing Time Travel, How Does It Work?

Nailing down the rules (or lack thereof) by which video games leap through the years.

2012-10-23 17:03:22.777   0 48

The Evolution of Early Game Narratives

How a few radical ideas set the framework for decades to come.

2012-07-31 17:32:34.907   0 26

The Magic of FM Synth

A history of the world's coolest brand of chiptune and its many personalities.

2012-06-27 14:28:14.677   0 56

Professor Sakamoto: Real-Life Game Music Superhero

Japan's most intriguing musical prodigy has built a career around memories of chiptunes.

2012-06-27 12:39:42.557   0 24

Six Progressive Women of Retro Gaming

This group set the standard before the industry knew better.

2012-06-20 15:18:20.627   0 51

What If the Cost of Games Continued to Rise Since the '80s?

A sad look at a hobby that became too damn expensive.

2012-05-22 15:07:43.6   0 91

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Vitals

Game:
Chrono Trigger
Platforms:
Nintendo DS, SNES, Wii
Genre:
RPG
Publisher:
Square
Developer:
Square
ESRB Rating:
E10+
Release Date:
11/25/2008
Also Known As:
N/A

1UP Editor Score: A

Average Community Score: A+

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