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Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing game from Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is widely known for its time-travel story and multiple endings.

What it is

Chrono Trigger is a role-playing game presented from a top-down view. It uses turn-based combat with enemies visible on the field before battles. The story follows Crono and his companions after a time-travel accident at a fair. They journey across different eras to stop the being Lavos from destroying the world.

Why it matters

Chrono Trigger is widely regarded as one of the best-known Japanese role-playing games. It is noted for its nonlinear narrative and multiple endings, which were unusual for the time. The game has influenced many later console RPGs and remains a classic.

Key details

The game first appeared on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995. It was later ported to PlayStation and Nintendo DS. It is the first game in the Chrono series.

In short

  • Released in 1995 for SNES
  • Developed by Square
  • Time travel story with multiple endings
  • Influential console RPG

Quick questions

What is Chrono Trigger?
Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing game developed and published by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
What is it about?
It follows a group of characters who travel through time and try to stop a catastrophe involving Lavos, a destructive being threatening the world.
What platforms did it appear on?
It originally released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and later appeared on PlayStation and Nintendo DS.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger
    Supports: Original release year, developer/publisher, platform, series status, genre, and basic plot.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger
    Supports: Basic story outline, role-playing genre, and early battle presentation details.
  3. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction — https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/chrono_trigger
    Supports: Influence on RPG design, multiple endings, and science-fantasy time-travel setting.
  4. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger
    Supports: Platform list and later port history, including Nintendo DS.