The Ultimate Classic RPG Guide for New Gamers: Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger is one of those great games that after investing 60+ hours, it leaves you wanting more. I'm not saying that the game is incomplete, or poorly produced or written, but the staff could have easily filled another game cartridge worth of content if it were possible.

You begin the game as Chrono, a silent protagonist, who is your average teenage boy. Living in what could be any town USA, Chrono spends his time sleeping, guzzling soda or practicing his sword skills. However, a weird turn of events at a local fair sends him spiraling into a place where reality and time collide. Don't worry though, amidst the chaos, he'll meet plenty of friends along the way who are more than willing to help Chrono return to his own world. Regal Marle, Lucca the genius, Robo the friendly robot, Frog the noble and Ayla the mighty round out a perfectly lovable cast of misfits that anyone would adore to befriend.

Battle is mostly made up of patrolling enemies that with a little luck and a lot of stealth can be avoided. With a few ambushes along the way to keep things interesting, you'll feel right at home with the traditional turn based system. You have to plan your party carefully. Party members can team up to unleash truly powerful double and triple attacks that can wipe out even the toughest of foes in a single shot. A lack of complicated command inputs matched with simple to learn skill sets make fighting less of a task and more of an enjoyment.

The writing of the story is great. The characters keep the story lighthearted, and deliver some chuckle worthy one liners. While at the same time can make you feel the same anger, sadness and disappointment that they do. Although, when the end of the game draws near, you won't want it to end. You'll want to keep adventuring with our misfit heroes.

Chrono Trigger has that magic that will never be duplicated or reproduced. Which is truly a sad thing... I want Chrono's legacy to live on, and I'm sure after a trip through his world, you will too.

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