Square. (1995). Chrono Trigger [Video game]. Square.

"Chrono Trigger" is a role-playing game developed by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995. The game follows protagonist Crono and his companions as they journey through various time periods to prevent a global catastrophe caused by the entity Lavos. The narrative spans eras from prehistory to a post-apocalyptic future, with players' actions in one period affecting events in others.

The gameplay features an "Active Time Battle 2.0" system, where each character can act once their personal timer, influenced by their speed statistic, reaches zero. Characters possess unique "Techs," which are special abilities consuming magic points. These Techs can be combined between characters to execute powerful Double or Triple Techs, adding a layer of strategy to combat. Unlike traditional RPGs of its time, battles occur directly on the field map without transitioning to a separate battle screen, and enemies are visible on the map, allowing players to avoid or engage them strategically.

Exploration involves navigating an overworld map to access various locations such as forests, cities, and dungeons. Within these areas, players interact with non-playable characters to obtain items, services, and information, solve puzzles, and confront enemies. Equipment management is crucial, with players able to outfit characters with weapons, armor, helmets, and accessories that provide various benefits. The game also introduces a "New Game Plus" feature, enabling players to start a new playthrough retaining character levels, Techs, and equipment from a completed game, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience its multiple endings.

"Chrono Trigger" received critical acclaim for its innovative gameplay mechanics, engaging story, and high replay value, and is often cited as one of the greatest video games of all time. It has been re-released on various platforms, including PlayStation, Nintendo DS, iOS, Android, and Windows, each version introducing slight enhancements or additional content.