Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger delivers a time-travel RPG experience that remains unmatched, weaving 13 unique endings across a 20-hour campaign. Developed by a dream team from Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, it earned a perfect 98% on Gamerankings, outperforming #7 Super Mario Bros. 3's 96% in critical consensus. Its New Game Plus mode, a first in RPGs, allows replay with 60% more content than the average SNES title, while the Active Time Battle system supports 4-party combos instead of 3. The narrative branches surpass #5 Half-Life 2 in player agency, offering 4 distinct eras to explore. With over 2 million copies sold and a Metacritic score of 92, it remains 10% cheaper than modern RPGs retroactively, cementing its legacy as an influential masterwork.