Chrono Trigger
News, coverage and analysis tracking Chrono Trigger across the outlets.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Best Android RPGs – Updated!This guide rounds up the best RPGs available on Android devices, focusing on premium titles with all content accessible out of the box. The list includes classics like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Quest VIII, and Chrono Trigger, alongside modern favorites such as Pascal's Wager and The Banner Saga.
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review – SNES greatest hitsThe Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a new HD-2D action RPG from Square Enix that borrows heavily from classics like Secret Of Mana and The Legend Of Zelda. While its visuals and combat are enjoyable, the game suffers from long-winded storytelling, underutilized time-travel mechanics, and a lack of enemy variety, ultimately feeling like a derivative homage rather than an original experience.
Recension – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action RPG from Team Asano that evokes classic Japanese adventure games with its HD-2D visuals and evocative soundtrack. While the story involves time travel across four eras and the combat system shines on harder difficulties, the narrative can feel thin and some side quests are mere padding. Despite its flaws, the game's charm, world-building, and sense of adventure make it an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the genre's golden age.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Review - Partners in timeThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a 2D-HD action RPG for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, developed by Square Enix and Clay Tech Works. While it features satisfying combat, a deep Magicite upgrade system, and gorgeous visuals inspired by The Legend of Zelda and Chrono Trigger, its narrative and world design fall short, with ages feeling too similar and the true ending's requirements being unclear.- The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Makes A Strong Argument For Silent ProtagonistsThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action-RPG from Team Asano at Square Enix that blends classic Zelda-like gameplay with the studio's signature HD-2D visual style. While the combat and dungeon design are praised for their depth and creativity, the game suffers from a dull story and overly verbose characters, particularly regarding the silent protagonist trope and its time-travel premise. Despite these narrative shortcomings, the game offers a solid foundation with engaging mechanics and customization options.
Mina The Hollower Spoiler Interview: Sequel Talk, Chrono Trigger Homages, And That EndingIn a spoiler-filled interview, Yacht Club Games' David D'Angelo discusses the dark and thought-provoking ending of Mina The Hollower, drawing parallels to Victorian literature like Frankenstein and Dracula. He also touches on the game's narrative choices, the inspiration drawn from Chrono Trigger for its courthouse scene, and the potential for a sequel, hinting at future story possibilities.
Japanese gamers reveal their favourite games and the answers might surprise youA survey by Japanese magazine Famitsu revealed that RPGs dominate the preferences of Japanese gamers, with series like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy being highly influential and desired. Nintendo was named the nation's favorite developer, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a top pick for recommendations and replaying. The survey highlights a significant difference in gaming tastes compared to Western markets, with a strong emphasis on adventure and anime-style games in Japan.
Threads of Time Gameplay Deep Dive Reveals Time-Traveling NeedleRiyo Games and Balor Games have released a new gameplay deep dive for the turn-based RPG Threads of Time, showcasing the time-traveling vessel known as the Needle. The video details how players will navigate different historical eras, from prehistoric times to futuristic civilizations, to stop a threat to the timeline. The game, inspired by classics like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy, is in development for PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, moreFamitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
French JRPG Edge of Memories Is Launching Its Steam Demo Soon!Midgar Studio and Nacon announced that the JRPG Edge of Memories will release a demo on Steam on June 15th, 2026, as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo will feature the opening chapter, introducing the protagonist Eline, her powers, and the game's combat and crafting systems. Edge of Memories is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Review: Quartet (Nintendo Switch)Quartet is a retro-inspired JRPG for the Nintendo Switch that features four converging storylines and turn-based combat. Developed by Something Classic Games LLC, the game offers over 20 hours of gameplay with a user-friendly battle system and a charming pixel art style reminiscent of 16-bit era titles. It is priced at US$19.99 on the eShop.
Colossus: Eternal Blight Kickstarter Launches After Indie Quest RevealRustic Panda Games and Level Up Gaming have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their debut title, Colossus: Eternal Blight, following its reveal at Indie Quest 2026. The action RPG features pixel art, a story about a kingdom consumed by a blight, and combat focused on movement and timing, with player choices impacting the narrative.- COLOSSUS: ETERNAL BLIGHT KICKSTARTER LIVE FOLLOWING INDIE QUEST 2026 PREMIERERustic Panda Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their action RPG, Colossus: Eternal Blight, following its premiere at Indie Quest 2026. The game features pixel art inspired by classics and a dynamic combat system. A playable demo will be available during Steam Next Fest in June.
- The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time review: Escaping nostalgiaThis review discusses a deduction game with RPG themes that explores nostalgia, game development, and meta storytelling. The game is presented as a remake of what is considered by some to be the greatest RPG of all time.
- 25 '90s Games That Hold Up Perfectly Today (And Where to Play Them) | TAGThis article identifies 25 video games from the 1990s that remain enjoyable for modern players, distinguishing between titles that hold up with no caveats and those that require specific versions or adjustments. It highlights how 2D pixel art generally ages better than early 3D graphics and provides information on where each game can be legally played today.
- Are Emulators Legal? Everything You Need to Know in 2026 | TAGEmulators are legal in the US, a fact established by court cases like Sega v. Accolade and Sony Computer Entertainment v. Connectix. However, downloading ROMs of games you do not own is copyright infringement, and the legal landscape for current-generation consoles like the Nintendo Switch is complicated by DMCA Section 1201, which prohibits circumventing technological protection measures. Nintendo actively targets emulator developers and ROM distribution sites, not individual users of retro emulators.
- Retro Gaming in 2026: The Complete Guide to Playing Classic Games Legally | TAGThis guide explores legal options for playing retro games in 2026, noting that only 13.27% of classic US games released before 2010 are still commercially available. It details subscription services like Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus Premium, digital storefronts such as GOG and Steam, and physical collector's options including Analogue and Evercade hardware. The article also addresses the legalities of emulation, emphasizing that while emulators are legal, downloading ROMs for games one does not own is copyright infringement.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixesValve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
The Adventures of Elliot’s development team has quietly been mastering the modern minigame, and its latest action-RPG once again shows us how it’s doneThe development team behind Square Enix's upcoming The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, led by director Tomaya Asano, demonstrates a mastery of integrating compelling minigames into RPGs. This approach, also seen in titles like Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler, enhances the overall player experience by adding meaningful, often challenging, side activities that complement the main gameplay loop.