SNES Game Review: Chrono Trigger

Okay look, this is the first game in the bundle of games I have recently that I completed.  And if you aren't computer illiterate, then just go on YouTube and find a long play of this game, or just a brief overview or just anything because what I am going to disclose is honestly shocking for a game that is 20+ years old.  This was my very first time playing this game ever.  I actually found myself at a game store buying this game for a hundred dollars and it was below market value somehow so I figured it was worth the buy.  Anyway, without further ado, here are my thoughts on Chrono Trigger.

Pros:

1. A linear plot that lasts upon a long adventure is something that definitely makes this game worth it right off the bat.  At the start, you didn't think the game would turn this timetable this well, but it divulges across time periods and you get sucked into this game very, very quick.  
2. The differences of characters.  Obviously the main guy is Crono, and he is arguably the best character in the game, but the other characters can be largely based upon preference/need at the time of battle.  You can expect some heavy curing mage like players, some offensive or like black magic type characters, some are just physically strong.  All in all, the differences in all the characters skills and weapons make this a very diverse game.
3. As the plot thickens, the diversity of the enemy also enhances.  This game IS NOT A JOKE AND IS TOUGH REGARDLESS.  Most bosses are very different.  Some you cannot attack physically, some you cannot attack with magic and some are just downright ridiculous and interchange within battle.  Boss battles are to be taken with extreme attention.  
4. The time-changing in this game warrants attention.  Most games do not do well with it but this game perfects time travel, battling and getting items.  Some items you want to get in a different time period after seeing some items in a past time period.  Some items have been taken in a different time period that you have to locate elsewhere.  Which leads me to..
5. SIDE-QUESTS! Yes, it's everyone's usually most annoying feature to an RPG.  However, Chrono Trigger's side-quests are not only necessary to achieve ultimate ability, but they are massively intriguing.  Don't ask how the developers did this, but holy cow this was absolutely on point with how I would make a game.  The only game that comes close with good side-quests that I have ever played is Final Fantasy 3 for the SNES. 
6. The music: The soundtrack of this game is absolutely point on for everywhere you go.  It is an adventure and every place you go to has kick ass theme music.  
7. Frame rate for this kind of RPG is astonishing.  This especially goes for the 2300 A.D. area. The developers knew they needed the expansive story to have a great frame rate and they hit it easily with this.
8. The battle system: Ironically this is number 8 but I think it is just going to show how amazing this game is.  The active time battle system is credited here.  A lot of people think Final Fantasy 7 perfected this once the Playstation came along but I highly disagree.  Chrono Trigger perfected it, FF7 took it to the mainstream level but it started with FF2 and 3 for the SNES at the time.  This battle system was absolutely perfect for the game and how the storyline played out.  Plus, it makes you think a LOT of what you are to do and what you have to do and are going to have to do with adjusting to boss fights. 

Cons:

1. Okay I literally tried to find fault with this game.  Through playing it, to dissecting my journey, to everything and I could NOT find a fault with this game. I even tried to nitpick what was there and not there and honestly there wasn't anything I could find..  This is about as perfect a game as one can get to playing.

Final Score: 10/10.  This is the best game on Super Nintendo, hands down.  And I own some of the best games ever that I am currently playing and this game is the best of them all.