A Retro Masterpiece Chrono Trigger Critique

Chrono Trigger Is A Timeless Masterpiece. In the world of JRPGs, there’s one game that’ll be constantly recommended. Chrono Trigger. Chrono Trigger is a highly ambitious and innovative JRPG released in 1995 to near-universal acclaim. This 26 year old game was not only a masterpiece on release, but it still holds up today. Today, I’ll be looking at this iconic game to discuss the ins and outs of what makes it special. So please join me as we take a deep look at Chrono Trigger.

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00:00 Intro
01:27 Chrono Trigger original vs enhanced
02:06 Aesthetics
03:49 Gameplay Basics and Unique Mechanics
13:27 Enemy/Boss Design
18:02 Chrono Trigger’s Biggest Flaw
19:32 New Game and Multiple Endings
23:58 Side Quests
25:08 Endgame and Superboss
26:29 Conclusion on Gameplay
26:54 Plot 1
28:30 On Characterization and /”Silent/” Protagonists
30:46 Plot 2
31:51 On Time Travel as a Writing Tool (It’s Hard!)
35:02 Plot 3
40:14 FLEA!!!!!!!!
40:44 Plot 4
43:33 Chrono Trigger at its Best
44:44 Plot 5
47:12 Side Quests (except I forgot some)
49:31 Dream’s Epilogue
50:29 Endings
51:46 Conclusion and Outro

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Outro Music:
Wolfgang Lohr & Maskarade – Hit the Road Jack

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