Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the first game in the Chrono series and follows a group of adventurers who travel through time to prevent a global catastrophe. The game is widely known for its time-travel story, multiple endings, and influence on console role-playing games.

Gameplay

Chrono Trigger is a role-playing game presented in a top-down view. It uses turn-based combat and has been noted for showing enemies on the field before battles, rather than moving to a separate battle screen.

Story

The plot follows Crono and his companions after a time-travel accident at a fair leads them into a conflict involving the creature Lavos. The group travels across different eras to try to prevent the destruction of the world.

Release history

The game first appeared on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995 and was later ported to other systems, including PlayStation and Nintendo DS. Later versions expanded availability beyond the original release.

Reception and legacy

Chrono Trigger is widely regarded as one of the best-known Japanese role-playing games. It is also associated with design features such as a nonlinear narrative and multiple endings.