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Chrono Trigger

Platform : Nintendo DS
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,528 ratings

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  • After 13 years, the role playing game of the ages returns with Chrono Trigger for the Nintendo DS
  • Crono, meets an adventurous girl named Marle, and accidentally travels back in time 400 years
  • Past, present, and future worlds collide as Crono tries to save the planet
  • Revised version of the groundbreaking Active Time Battle (ATB) System delivers exhilarating combat
  • Special Tech skills and powerful combos, known as Dual and Triple Techs, encourages strategic battle plans

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After 13 long years, the role playing game of the ages finally returns with Chrono Trigger for the Nintendo DS. This chapter begins when a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions, and young Crono must journey through time to rescue a mysterious girl from an intricate web of past and present perils. Enhanced with Nintendo DS's dual-screen presentation, stylus controls, and a host of great new features, this classic tale returns to a modern, portable platform.

And so the Story Goes. . .
Through a chance encounter amid the festivities of Guardia's Millenial Fair in Leene Square, the young hero, Crono, meets an adventurous girl named Marle. The two decide to explore the fair together and soon find themselves at an exhibition of the Telepod -- the latest invention by Crono's long-time friend, Lucca.

Marle, fearless and brimming with curiosity, volunteers to assist in a demo. However, an unanticipated malfunction sends her hurtling through a rift in the dimensions. Taking hold of the girls pendant just before she's whisked away,

Crono bravely follows in pursuit, but the world into which he emerges is one of four centuries ago. In Chrono Trigger prepare yourself to journey into the forgotten past, distant future, and even to the very End of Time.

The Worlds of Past, Present and Future
In Chrono Trigger you'll journey back to Prehistory (65,000,000 B.C.) where humans and reptiles battle to wipe each other from existence. Antiquity (12,000 B.C.) is an age where the world is divided between people whose continent is buried in snow, and the magical kingdom of Zeal, a highly advanced civilization. The Middle Ages (600 A.D.) is an era of swords and sorcery, a dark time when the armies of Fiendlord rule over the land.

The Present (1000 A.D.) is the time period in which Crono, Lucca and Marle live. It is a bright and peaceful age. However, in the Future (2300 A.D.), an era of despair has taken hold with rogue machines ruling the world. After the day of the apocalypse in 1999 A.D., the prosperous civilization of humanity crumbled and the remaining people struggle to stay alive. And, finally, there remains the End of Time -- a place with no era to call its own. This confluence of time's streams transcends spatiotemporal boundaries. It is here at the gravitational center for all temporal flotsam that Spekkio -- the Master of War -- serves as your guide on time's treacherous roads.

Battle Systems and gameplay
This game utilizes a revised version of the groundbreaking Active Time Battle (ATB) System. Chrono Trigger features exhilarating combat in which the clock is constantly ticking. Characters must first wait as the ATB gauges charge, and then perform an action. This makes strategic timing a crucial element in your battle plan. In addition to standard attacks, each character has an array of special Tech skills and powerful combos known as Dual and Triple Techs. Cooperate with other characters to unleash over 50 unique and devastating moves!

Chrono Trigger utilizes great story-telling, interesting characters, action-packed gameplay, and the unique controls of the Nintendo DS to deliver a fun and well-rounded role-playing game on a portable platform.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,528 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the gameplay, quality, value, and character design of the video game. They mention that it's an addicting, fantastic RPG with an immaculate pace. They appreciate the beautiful graphics and the extremely memorable cast.

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276 customers mention272 positive4 negative

Customers find the story and gameplay flawless, terrific, and addicting. They say the original story is engaging and constantly makes them question whether they've discovered something. They also say the replayability of the game is high, and the storyline is golden. Overall, customers describe the game as pure gaming bliss.

"...wonderfully well-written (and beautifully localized) story involving time travel that develops at an immaculate pace, with exceptionally developed..." Read more

"...The music is moving and always fits the situation. The story really shines; I have not seen another RPG (or any other game for that matter) before..." Read more

"...And I find that hard to understand. The tech system is brilliant, combining techs to create effects is sometimes a greater joy then that last 10..." Read more

"...The story is riveting in the same fashion as the Nintendo 64 Zelda games. The characters are lovable and memorable; much like the Mother series...." Read more

90 customers mention87 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the video game. They mention that it develops at an immaculate pace, making subsequent playthroughs easier and faster. They also appreciate the flawless load times. Customers describe the game as a masterstroke, and say it's a fantastic DS title. They say the game itself remains unchanged and is as entertaining as they remember.

"...story involving time travel that develops at an immaculate pace, with exceptionally developed and lovable characters, as well..." Read more

"...This makes subsequent playthroughs easier and faster, and you're also able to challenge the final boss at just about any time, which allows you to..." Read more

"...Chrono Trigger is not just a game. Chrono Trigger is a masterstroke...." Read more

"...rich and deep, which makes it very easy to get into and create a truly immense world for the gamer to delve in to...." Read more

47 customers mention39 positive8 negative

Customers like the value of the video game. They say it's worth every penny, a terrific RPG for a great price, and has a lot of replay value.

"...And it's going for such a bargain price right now. I bought the game at full price (30-something dollars!) in November 08...." Read more

"...Overall, the game offers a ton of value for the money. I still enjoy replaying it after having had it for 6 months." Read more

"...- Lots of replay value because you can do the game again, but faster (because you retain your level and spells), and there are new and cool things..." Read more

"...The game story and New Game + feature always gave it a lot of replay value, but I've learned since receiving this version release that the DS..." Read more

40 customers mention38 positive2 negative

Customers find the graphics in the game beautiful, jaw-dropping, and colorful. They also appreciate the cut screens and pixel art. Customers also say the storyline and presentation are unique and memorable. They say the original design makes it easy to pick up and the art direction is simple yet powerful.

"...Check. An Akira Toriyama inspired graphical style that is delightfully colorful and full of life, that still looks fantastic today? Check...." Read more

"...The graphics and music were jaw-dropping in their day, and while they have no doubt aged, there's nothing ugly about them...." Read more

"...lighting or bloom effects, but let me tell you... the art direction and simple, yet sometimes powerful animations of the characters convey a sense..." Read more

"...The inventory is easier to access and it looks visually better; the second screen makes many actions a lot easier and is very appreciated...." Read more

39 customers mention36 positive3 negative

Customers find the character design wonderful, fun, and extremely memorable. They also say the characters gain in strength, experience, and money as they play. Customers also mention that the game has an in-depth story with some plot holes.

"...develops at an immaculate pace, with exceptionally developed and lovable characters, as well as over a dozen different possible endings? Check...." Read more

"...The characters are also unique, ranging from a robot from the future to a feisty, barefisted cavewoman, to a chivalrous knightly frog-man...." Read more

"...The characters are lovable and memorable; much like the Mother series...." Read more

"...Game play wise, this is a classic RPG --- your characters gain in strength, experience and money as they defeat monsters in combat...." Read more

38 customers mention35 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video game. They mention that it works well, runs smoothly, and is flawless. Some say that the game is great on the 3DS XL and the DS system, and that it's best played on an Xl system due to the extra screen space.

"...and although it doesn't sound like it has changed much either, it works so well that it doesn't really matter...." Read more

"...It looks, plays, and sounds wonderful. The only thing is that the two bonus dungeons are horrible...." Read more

"...This DS port really does it justice. It's best played on an XL system the extra screen space really helps one to take in the cut scenes...." Read more

"...simple; this would bother me for a console title, but works quite well for a handheld game where I want to spend my time playing, not book..." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers find the comfort of the game to be amazing, bringing back many memories. They say it's an RPG classic with a DS feel, and pure nostalgic bliss. They also say the field makes for a more realistic experience and even adds to the strategy. Customers say the game is a fresh experience of these games, with its own twist. They mention that it replicates the old console experience, making for fa better experience. They appreciate the genuinely unique, memorable side-quests, and mature themes.

"...A genuine sense of growth and progression as you play? Check. Plenty of genuinely unique, memorable side-quests that actually feel like meaningful..." Read more

"...Presentation:Highly customizable. Everything is tweakable right down to the backgrounds you look at on the text and menu screens...." Read more

"...Point in case? It's easy to pick up and get into, never stressful, and most importantly, consistently enjoyable...." Read more

"...characters will move all around the field, which makes for a more realistic experience and even adds to the strategy...." Read more

35 customers mention31 positive4 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the game. They mention that the music is incredible, gorgeous, and better than most DQ music. They also appreciate the large variety of musical styles and the ability to listen to the game's soundtrack.

"...Check. One of the greatest soundtracks for the SNES, and indeed of all video games in its entire history? Check...." Read more

"...And the music is definitely great enough to want to listen to...." Read more

"...The sound effects are witty and even though this is still midi sound you can tell a lot of thought went into putting it together.Graphics:..." Read more

"...The soundtrack is simply gorgeous- in fact, the soundtrack is what lead me to play this game for the first time...." Read more

One of the best games I've ever played. You NEED this in your life!
5 Stars
One of the best games I've ever played. You NEED this in your life!
First time player here. I bought this to experience all the hype this game receives from old time fans and I can assure you it lives up to expectations. The soundtrack is AMAZING, the graphics are just timeless with the sprite work. The characters are interesting and wacky, the humor is on point, the combat is some of the best I've experienced in an RPG. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this game to any person that plays video games, easily worth the price of admission. A great addition to my collection of and gives me a reason to use my 3DS more often. (The 3DS can play DS games for those who may not know)
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