when i was a kid i played the snes version of this game and liked going through time. I'd like to get this version because there may be a new dungeon, so i read somewhere.
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Chrono Trigger
(2008, Video Games - Role Playing Games, Rated E10+, Play it on: Nintendo DS)
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Old-school role-playing remake stands the test of time.
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for Ages 11–12
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Chrono Trigger was written by Harold Goldberg
Parents need to know that this is a very deep game that requires a lot of patience to complete (like all role-playing games). There's some violence and animated blood when players participate in combat using swords and lightning bolts. Characters compete in drinking contest and will appear drunk thereafter.
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What’s the Story?
Hands down, CHRONO TRIGGER was one of the best Super Nintendo games of 1995, a memorable, dreamy standout even today. Perhaps that's why Square Enix decided to remake the lauded 2D role playing game for the handheld DS system. The engaging story revolves around Chrono, one of seven characters from different eons, who travels through time to save his friend. But he finds a silvery, two-fcaed monster called Lavos, who seeks to devastate the world. It's up to Chrono and his pals to stop this evildoer.
Truly a gamer's game, you can play as it was originally made (SNES mode where you use buttons and the D-pad) or with its upgrades in the DS mode (where you use the touchscreen). The action with your animated sprites happens on the top screen. On the bottom, you tap various rectangular buttons quickly to choose your attacks and magic spells. Here, too, you'll see your status, health, power, etc. You can also get a gang of up to four people together via local wireless play to enjoy a fighting game in which you raise and battle your own monster.
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It's difficult to outline all of the features present that make the game as good as it was back in the day. But the highlights include a unique battle system: You can't fight monsters until you're all charged up. Spells include combos that border on being awesome to witness. And even though this is played on a tiny screen, the music, story, and graphics create moods of lightness and happiness, of tension and foreboding.
But wait; there's more. The Dimensional Vortex features an ever-changing series of dungeons that transport you through three time periods. Near the end, you'll enter The Lost Sanctum where you'll go on more missions through time to find and collect new treasures. Over a dozen endings, numerous sub-quests, quirky monsters, and the wireless play make Chrono Trigger a must buy, certainly for those who've never enjoyed it before. But be aware that it's $10 more than the average DS game.
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Released on 11/26/2008, price $39.99, online enabled
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol)
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol)
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- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Educational
over 10, maybe 11
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Full of animated blood?
What are you talking about, CS? Do you even pay attention to half the stuff you review? Really... anyway, this is truly one of the best rpgs of all time no matter what system it's on.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
which game is funest
RATTING vgoldseller I have bought gold and powerleveling and they did it all on time! 10/10 a+ site, just contact the live help if you have any problems..
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
A old/new fantacy game that has enjoyment and susspence
I have this game for the Super Nintendo and it is a fun game. no blood or gore. kind of a japanese/american fantacy game. but mild cartoon vilonce. otherwise it is a great game!
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