Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing game developed by Square Soft for the SNES. Widely considered one of the greatest RPGs of all time, it follows a group of adventurers who travel through different eras of historyโfrom prehistoric times to a ruined futureโto prevent a global catastrophe. The game is celebrated for its active-time battle system, lack of random encounters, and multiple endings shaped by player choices.
How to Play
As you explore the world and various time periods, enemies appear directly on the map rather than in separate battle screens. Combat uses the Active Time Battle (ATB) system, where characters can combine their abilities to perform powerful “Tech” attacks.
| Gamepad control: | |
direction buttons | โโโโ |
| action button A | Z |
| action button B | X |
| action buttons X, Y | A, S |
| shoulder buttons L, R | Q, E |
| SELECT | Shift |
| START | Enter |
Tips
- Experiment with different party combinations to discover unique Double and Triple Techs, which are essential for exploiting enemy weaknesses.
- Pay attention to enemy positioning on the battlefield. Wait for enemies to group up before using area-of-effect spells to maximize damage.
- Always check sealed treasure chests in different time periods. If you examine a chest in the Middle Ages but decline to open it, its contents will upgrade when you open it in the Present.
Leave a Comment / Review: