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Chrono Trigger came out for the Super Nintendo in 1995, developed by Square. It was one of the standout role playing games on a system known for them, a big collaborative project with input from different creators. The game doesn't feel like it's trying to be the biggest or most complex; it just feels complete.

You control Crono, a silent protagonist, and a party of characters you meet across different time periods. Your main goal is to stop a world ending entity called Lavos. You explore the world screen by screen, engaging in enemy encounters that happen right on the map. The combat uses an Active Time Battle system where you wait for a gauge to fill before selecting commands, and you can perform combined attacks called Double and Triple Techs with your party members. The pacing is brisk, with less random grinding than many other games from that era. It feels like a journey where every new era you visit adds another piece to a larger story.