PS1 port of the legendary Chrono Trigger, considered the greatest JRPG ever made. Innovative ATB combat system, brilliantly constructed time travel, iconic characters and immortal soundtrack. Some loading times added alongside the bonus animations, but still absolutely essential.
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Description
Japanese PlayStation port of the cult Super Famicom RPG where Crono and his party travel through eras to prevent the world's destruction. Created by Square, ported in 1999 in Japan. Thirteen endings based on choices, transition-less turn-based combat, ATB, combo attack animations and Toei Animation FMV added.
Chrono Trigger review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
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Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
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Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
Akira Toriyama's line dresses a journey through the ages in colourful sprites and lively animation. The animated cutscenes and varied settings, from prehistories to futures, overflow with charm. This graphic elegance, timeless and joyful, remains one of the finest showcases of the 2D RPG.
A foundational work by Yasunori Mitsuda, backed by Nobuo Uematsu, the score travels through the ages with timeless themes, from the "Corridors of Time" to Frog's poignant theme. Each era has its melodic colour, etched into players' memory. This sonic richness remains an absolute peak of the JRPG.
Travelling across the ages to avert an apocalypse: such is the wild premise of a tale where every era visited reveals its own dramas. Endearing characters, multiple endings and a plot chiselled by a trio of geniuses make the adventure a model of narrative elegance. Timeless, its story remains an absolute benchmark of the RPG.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Battles unfold with no screen transition, and the system of combined Techs between characters pushes you to experiment with every pairing. The brisk pace, the perfect readability and the absence of dead time make for an RPG of rare elegance. This port suffers from load times, but the mechanics remain so well thought out that they still win over any role-playing fan.
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Traveling from one era to another, watching an action in the past reshape the future and stringing battles together seamlessly on the field weaves an adventure where every time jump rekindles your curiosity. Combined techniques and multiple endings push you to explore it all. The port suffers from loading times, but this masterpiece with its perfect pacing grips you from start to finish.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The PlayStation port of the classic Chrono Trigger, enriched with cutscenes animated by the studio behind its character design. This Japanese edition grants access to one of the most revered RPGs in a console-specific form, distinct from the original cartridge. Its interest springs from this status as a reworking of a monument, sought by those wanting the 32-bit version in its native language.
Is Chrono Trigger still worth playing in 2026?
Chrono Trigger on PS1 is the port of Square's legendary masterpiece, considered one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. Innovative ATB combat, brilliantly constructed time travel, iconic Akira Toriyama characters and immortal Mitsuda and Uematsu score. Loading times spoil pacing versus SNES, but content stays absolutely intact. An absolutely essential classic today.
