Chrono Trigger is a classic RPG released by Square (now Square Enix) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995. Developed by the "Dream Team"—Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, and renowned manga artist Akira Toriyama—it follows protagonist Crono, who accidentally travels through time via his friend Lucca’s teleportation device during the Kingdom of Guardia’s millennial festival. Players journey across eras: modern times, the Middle Ages, a post-apocalyptic future, prehistoric times, and ancient civilizations, teaming up with companions from different periods to prevent the world’s impending destruction.
The game innovates on traditional RPG mechanics with an active battle system, where characters use physical or magical "Techs" and can unleash powerful Double or Triple Techs with allies. It also features multiple endings shaped by player choices, boosting replay value. Widely acclaimed as one of the greatest video games ever made, Chrono Trigger has been ported to platforms like PlayStation, Nintendo DS, and mobile devices, with over 3.5 million copies sold worldwide.