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Chrono Trigger
- Nintendo DS
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Role Playing
Common Sense Media says
Old-school role-playing remake stands the test of time.
Parents say
QUALITY
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What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
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Truly a gamer's game, you can play as it was originally made (SNES mode where you use buttons and the D-pad) or with its upgrades in the DS mode (where you use the touchscreen).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.
Is it any good?
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.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what it would be like to travel to the future and to the past. If you could travel to the past, would there be anything you'd like to change? Why or why not?
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over 10, maybe 11
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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which game is funest
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Definately not a kids game...
I've played this game on SNES, and on the Nintendo DS. Both had some drinking, but drinking that is Japanese influenced (Mind you, this game was originally in Japan, not America!)- they're drinking Sake.
However, in the Japanese version, and DS translation, Ayla, the cave-woman, does mention being bi-sexual. If you do not want your kids to be exposed to LGBT subjects, don't let them play this.
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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.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 28, 2011
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A amazing game for kids 9 and up.
i do things on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 means none 10 means lots.
Violence 4 just a tiny bit of blood in the opening scene
Sex 2 just a little flirting
Drinking 3 you can tell some characters are a somewhat drunk
Hope I helped bye.
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All-time classic
Wait a sec... full of animated blood?! I thought this was a review for Chrono Trigger. Oh, hold on, it is. The battles are totally bloodless and the drinking is limited to one scene. And most importantly this game is one of the best role-playing games ever. Young children will have a hard time with the challenging battles and complex story, however.
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Timeless Classic; Perhaps the Best Game Ever Made
"Chrono Trigger" is perhaps the most perfectly-realized video game ever conceived. It's easy to learn how to play, yet impossible to master and always challenging. There is a complex, interwoven story, yet it's never confusing and always completely engrossing. The cast is filled with odd, diverse characters, yet they are never annoying and always fascinating and likable. Filled with epic battles (never violent and mostly implied, if that's what you were concerned about), a compelling story, filled with drama, action, humor, romance, and wonderful characters, a massive range of areas to explore (in multiple time periods!), hundreds of enemies to face, tons of missions to complete, puzzles to solve, allies to gain, items to find, and battles to fight, Chrono Trigger as as good as it gets. It combines strategy, action, storytelling, puzzles, decision-making, and fun in a way that no game before or after has ever managed to top. Even those who hate RPGs with a passion are guaranteed to love this absolute masterpiece of a game. Recommended for everyone who can read and play video games; contains mild (mostly implied) violence and some harmless, playful sexual innuendo (young children will not understand). The best game ever made? Could be!
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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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Kid, 10 years old
May 8, 2011
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For kids
My parents let me play it when i have JUST 6 years and it was good
Not scary, not bloody and its a very good game
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The ultimate RPG ever!!!
This is the ultimate RPG ever nothing can compare to this amazing game. Chrono Trigger has a decisive story-line you can change on a whim side quests that are absolutely amazing and amazing graphics. Some drinking is but in throughout but ultimately Trigger stood through the tests of time!!!
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| Platforms: | Nintendo DS |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Role Playing |
| Developer: | Square Enix |
| Release date: | November 26, 2008 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E10+ for Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol |
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