Chrono Trigger (Nintendo DS, 2008)

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For those who know Chrono from SNES and the remake for PS1, this is a must have. Chrono Trigger DS has all the snes features and ps1 CG scenes plus new dungeons (at least 5), new bosses, and new items.
There's also a new(and better) translation made to fit the real script of the game.

Now for those who don't know Chrono Trigger:
It's free movement, that means you can move freely on the dungeom maps, in all eight directions, also the battles don't have square movements either.
This is a turn based RPG, you can choose wait/active turns. 'Wait' let you imput your commands(attacks, itens, spells) and you won't be attacked, while in 'active' monsters will attack you while you are choosing what to do
In the dungeons there's not really random battles, once you can see where the enemies are, and may choose to battle them or not. They will always be at the same spot.
To enter a battle you just need to touch the enemy or reach a pre-determined space, also the scenario don't change when you enter a battle, you fight in the exact place you are.
The way the enemies are arranged will change the effect of your techs(skills).
There are several tech, normal, magical, double and triple tech(as the name says it includes two or three of your chars).
It has nice visual effects, and a great soundtrack, also the plot and the background of each character is really well made.
Also the character art was made by Akira Toriyama, same as in dragon quest and the dragon ball series.

In Chrono Trigger you are Crono, living near Leene Square at year 1000AD.
After metting Marle a misterious wandering girl, and Lucca your old friend you kind of go through some troubles and find yourself near... uh... Leene square...uh... at 600AD!
Well this is just the beggining of your timetraveling/people finding adventures.
Have Fun.

14 years ago, a child had never played an RPG, had heard of others who had played such games. The Mana series, the FF series..The child could not play these gems because the child's family could not afford such, but had longed for the day. After waiting, the child heard of a game called "Chrono Trigger" made by the notorious Squaresoft. At that point, the child asked his parents for the title for christmas, to which the parents agreed. Yay! Now all he had to do was wait to finally play a such RPG that others had played, HOWEVER little did he know what was in store to come!

On the first December after this RPG's release, the child's anxiety level would increase ever so slightly with each passing moment. However, the fates did not show favor to the child, as on the very day that the child was to receive the game, the child fell ill..with a mildly hot fever. HOWEVER!

Though the child was ill, when he finally awoke that afternoon, he was bedazzled to find the game sitting atop his sheets, all the while the child feeling completely unworthy of it's pwnership.

And that was what began a 3 year long obsession I had with this game. Many things, if not all things, have already been said over the past 14 years. Now, this game bears it's third american format, thus now a beautifully portable format at that. However, I do not like redundant comments that are more generic than most of todays games. This game is a legend. I do not care what's been added, taken away, changed, spiced up, or any other way to specify change.

Many games have history in this world. This was a game that not only made history, but continues to changes its own future as well as those who are blessed with playing this Role-Playing Giant.

Love the DS version, or hate it, I don't care, but this game will never die.

When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his unfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future. Features an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time. An inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda. Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills. Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world. Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality. A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic.
This game is one of the most highly praised and lauded role playing games from the Super Nintendo era and of all time. It is constantly among many top ten lists and yet it has never quite reached mainstream levels that "Final Fantasy" or "Kingdom Hearts" have reached. This could be due to the fact that only two games exist in the franchise and this is the second remake of the first. Somehow, "Chrono Trigger" has eluded even me for all these years but now is the perfect time to actually sit down and experience this one of a kind RPG for the first time.

This game is one of the most amazing RPG's that squaresoft has released. It has endless replay value and tons of hidden features that will keep you hooked.

Plot wise it is so in depth there are a number of characters with intertwining stories. You travel to many eras of time to accomplish missions to prevent a great evil. The equipment system, combat system, items and graphics used in this game are truly ingenious. The music is also award winning. The amount of heart put into the tracks is amazing. I find myself listening to an MIDI track over traditional music at times due to the melodies and rhythm. I can't describe how awe inspiring it is to play the game and have music of the caliber.

I find myself playing through this over and over again which is why I had to get it for my DS so I would be able to carry it with me as I traveled. It is definitely a true classic in the RPG realm of the 90's. I highly recommend this to anybody who appreciates any title that square has released in the past or present. It is good for children and adults alike and teaches positive morals and is very funny. Most definitely one of the greatest games ever released.

Nintendo DS release

On July 2, 2008, Square Enix announced that they were officially planning to bring Chrono Trigger to the Nintendo DS handheld platform. Composer Yasunori Mitsuda was pleased with the project, exclaiming "finally!" after receiving the news from Square Enix and maintaining, "it's still a very deep, very high-quality game even when you play it today. I'm very interested in seeing what kids today think about it when they play it." Square Enix touted the game by displaying Akira Toriyama's original art at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show.

The DS re-release contains all of the bonus material from the PlayStation port, as well as other enhancements. The added features include a more accurate translation by Tom Slattery, a dual-screen mode which clears the top screen of all menus, a self-completing map screen, and a default "run" option. It also featured the option to choose between two control schemes: one mirroring the original SNES controls, and the other making use of the DS's touch screen. Masato Kato participated in development, overseeing the addition of the monster-battling Arena, two new areas, the Lost Sanctum and the Dimensional Vortex, and a new ending that further foreshadows the events of Chrono Cross. One of the areas within the Vortex uses the "Singing Mountain" song that was featured on the original Chrono Trigger soundtrack. These new dungeons met with mixed reviews; GameSpot called them "frustrating" and "repetitive", while IGN noted that "the extra quests in the game connect extremely well." It was a nominee for "Best RPG for the Nintendo DS" in IGN's 2008 video game awards. The Nintendo DS version of Chrono Trigger was the 22nd best-selling game of 2008 in Japan.