CHRONO TRIGGER

CHRONO TRIGGER is an RPG for Android devices in which players journey across the Kingdom of Guardia. After entering a rift in space-time and arriving in a world from 400 years in the past, players embark on an adventure featuring a hybrid combat system that blends turn-based mechanics with real-time action. The game incorporates sci-fi elements and multiple timelines, requiring players to exercise strategic management skills. It also includes systems for crafting and purchasing weapons and artifacts, and advances the narrative through interactive dialogue. Players face bosses that possess special abilities and feature evolving forms.

Story

An encounter at Guardia’s Millennial Fair in Leene Square introduces Crono, our young protagonist, to Marle. When they visit an exhibition demonstrating Lucca's latest invention, the Telepod, a mishap occurs—Marle is inadvertently sent through a dimensional rift. Crono bravely pursues her through the altered fabric of space and time, emerging four centuries in the past. The journey unfolds across different historical periods and even into the End of Time itself as they strive to prevent a catastrophe that threatens all eras.

Features

Turn-based and real-time combat system with unique character attack gauges

Multiple timelines merging science fiction and fantasy elements

Character recruitment with manual skill and ability management

Expansive overworld and playfield exploration across different dimensions

Crafting and purchasing system for weapons and ancient artifacts

Interactive dialogue and cutscenes for plot progression

Evolving enemies and bosses with special skills and automatic development

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros

Time-travel story with multiple endings

Combo Techs make party composition meaningful

Includes Dimensional Vortex and Lost Sanctum

Autosave and auto-battle suit shorter sessions

Cons

Touch controls can feel unresponsive

Stable internet connection is required

User comments

In short this is a great port of the legendary Super Nintendo game. Touch controls are okay but not great (esp in active combat and puzzles), but that's the roughest edge here. Also unlike the older version you can now play in airplane mode! Boss battles are punishingly hard as always. For those new to the game, welcome to one of the most gobsmackingly beautiful 16-bit games of all time. This game is overflowing with charm, humanity, and ambition. A must play for RPG fans!

Enjoying the game so far...and i got past the rat! Tip: while using the touch control to chase the rat, use your OTHER thumb to hit the screen. I don't know why, but i was using the thumb I was navigating with to also try and tap the rat, too... And it's easier to catch it from the bottom, going up. My only problem is, my sound goes out when my screen times out... and the only way I see to fix it, is to fully close out the game, and re-initiate it. The games no fun without the music...

It's probably one of the best RPGs from the 90s golden age of RPGs on the SNES. I've had literally no issues with this version. I also use the Backbone controller for mobile phone devices, and that improves the experience greatly (never use touch controls if you don't have to). Some of the other minor issues other reviewers talk about did not happen to me. A fun trip down nostalgia lane.

Summarize

The Android Upgrade Ver. brings the 1995 role-playing classic CHRONO TRIGGER to modern screens with higher-resolution graphics, revised sound, autosaving, and faster battle options. Its defining strength remains the same: an adventure that uses time travel to connect several eras, a memorable party, and choices that lead to multiple endings.