Chrono Trigger Released on the Super Nintendo on March 11, 1995, this game has reached its 30th anniversary. Despite its age, it remains groundbreaking as an RPG due to several factors similar to those appreciated originally: The storyline involving jumps through time allowed players to form partnerships between futuristic robots and ancient humans (and surprisingly, everything aligned well). Altering timelines came with significant consequences which could be both deep and melancholic at times. With various possible conclusions and brisk turn-based battles, what stands out most about this title over the years is undoubtedly its soundtrack.
Although I suggest that all those who appreciate contemporary role-playing games (particularly enthusiasts of Sea of Stars ) play Chrono Trigger Listening to the soundtrack is nearly as good. Even though it spans various eras, every song—including the battle themes—flows effortlessly from one to another, allowing for smooth start-to-finish plays without needing to skip tracks. Hats off to Yasunori Mitsuda; he really excelled with this work.
In the '90s, Mitsuda was involved with sound effects for SquareSoft's projects. Eventually, his desire to create music for games led him to feel exasperated. Demonstrating an inspiring message that we shape our own fates, he confronted supervisor Hironobu Sakaguchi and declared he would resign unless allowed to compose the soundtrack, as reported elsewhere. 2008 1Up interview He landed the job, and Chris Kohler’s book “ Boost: How Japanese Videogames Awarded the Globe with an Additional Chance disclosed that the initiative had a significant impact on Mitsuda’s well-being. He was ultimately admitted to the hospital due to stomach ulcers, and Nobuo Uematsu stepped in to assist with the project.
The final Chrono Trigger The soundtrack appeared to make full use of the gaming technology available at the time, similar to how the game's scale and visuals were utilized. If you wish to enjoy the music without retrieving your game cartridge (or opening the emulator), consider this option. Steam version It can be streamed on nearly every music streaming platform, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. For those interested in Mitsuda's more recent compositions, check out his work in the remarkable soundtrack. Delicious in Dungeon anime streaming on Netflix.
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