9.7 out of 10

Chrono Trigger

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User Score (169)

9.5
Expert Score (102)

8.9
Value for money (5)

9.2
Gameplay (24)

9.3
Graphics (38)

8.3
Sound (36)

9.0
Storyline (10)

8.9
Multiplayer (11)

6.5
Control (8)

9.1
Addiction (3)

9.7
Lifespan (5)

9.7
Appearance (2)

8.1
Singleplayer (3)

10
Funfactor (3)

7.0
Originality (7)

7.1

Freak Rank

2 of 1957 in Nintendo DS Games

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Pros & Cons

visuals, battle system, multiple endings, dungeons, good sound

Score Distribution

Experts:

9-10		(81)
7-8		(18)
5-6		(2)
3-4		(0)
1-2		(1)

Users:

9-10		(141)
7-8		(22)
5-6		(5)
3-4		(1)
1-2		(1)

Expert Reviews

Testfreaks blog

10/10

21 February 2009
There are several must have video games in every gamers’ library and Chrono Trigger is definitely among them. The Nintendo DS version takes this classic role playing game and improves the control interface as well as... Read more
- One of the all time classic RPGs, Plenty of extra features and add ons, Improved control scheme, Replayability
- None
GamingTrend

9.2/10

10 December 2011
Say the words Chrono Trigger to any long-time RPG fan, and you Chris: Graphics for old-school ports can be very tough to rate, simply because they look so dated in … Read more
- Retains all the charm of the classic original, One of the best soundtracks ever, Fantastic combat and tech development system., Perfect difficulty curve, Updated translation makes plot points far clearer
- Retains all the charm of the classic original, One of the best soundtracks ever, Fantastic combat and tech development system., Perfect difficulty curve, Updated translation makes plot points far clearer
Gamebosh

9.0/10

3 May 2011
14 years after Chrono Trigger made its debut on the SNES, the epic RPG has 'finally' come to European shores on the DS. For those who are not familiar with the time travelling adventure, it's hailed by many as the best game... Read more
- Breathtaking story, Fascinating characters and enemies, Excellent battle system, Great visuals, Option to play in Classic Mode.
- Uninteresting added content., Why did it take 14 years to come to Europe?
Square-Go

6.0/10

24 February 2009
If there's one problem with the fact that console games as we know them have now been around for the best part of 30 years it's that the medium is now officially old enough to be suffering from a bad case of nostalgia. Read more
WorthPlaying

9.8/10

22 February 2009
When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his unfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. Read more
VGChartz

8.8/10

18 February 2009
The SNES classic makes an appearance on the DS. Does it stand the test of "time"? Chrono Trigger DS is the latest effort in Square Enix's seeming ambition to port or recreate every RPG it made on the Super NES to the Nintendo... Read more
GameBump

8.0/10

17 February 2009
Chrono Trigger is still an exhilarating RPG to play - this is no small feat considering the game was released thirteen years ago. The compelling characters, intriguing storyline, solid battle system and unforgettable musical... Read more
Cheat Code Central

9.4/10

21 January 2009
Chrono Trigger for the DS is definitely representative of how an updated re-release can be done well. The core gameplay remains virtually unchanged, and the game's signature style and sound remain wonderfully intact. Read more
Defunct Games

9.0/10

21 January 2009
With a lengthy story, memorable characters, detailed graphics and a fast moving story, Chrono Trigger stands out as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Read more
RPGamer

8.0/10

16 January 2009
Rereleasing a nearly fifteen year old game for full price without any kind of significant enhancements would generally be viewed as a quick cash-in, but in the case of Square Enix's classic SNES RPG Chrono Trigger , most Read more