The Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20120118092240/http://ds.ign.com:80/objects/142/14263600.html
Win Ltd. Scorpion Statue
Saints Row 3

Chrono Trigger Nintendo DS

Release Date: November 25, 2008
More Info
Also Known As: Chrono Trigger DS, Chronotrigger DS
Also on: SNES, PS
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
I've touched on the idea that there's two "Square Enix" companies out there, and this is another perfect example of that. On one hand, you've got the Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, The World Ends With You publisher mentality, where the company is aggressively remaking classic games, pushing original content, and cleaning up because of it. On the other side, you've got the still very successful, still very quality-intensive publisher strategy, which games like Front Mission 1st , Dragon Quest IV, and the now Chrono Trigger remake take, which is to take 95% of a game already finished (or...

Game Ratings

9.2
Press Score
39 ratings
9.3
Reader Score
689 ratings
0.0

Latest Videos

 Chrono Trigger  Box Art
Oct 28, 2008
 Chrono Trigger  Box Art
Oct 23, 2008

Latest Images

 Chrono Trigger  Box Art
Screenshot
Dec 11, 2008
 Chrono Trigger  Box Art
Screenshot
Dec 11, 2008

Guides & Walkthroughs

Need help beating the game? Read our strategy guides and walkthroughs.

Cheats & Codes

Our cheats, hints and unlockables help you get the most from the game.

Latest Chrono Trigger News & Updates

Why the SNES is the King of RPGs

Aug 19, 2011 - Here's why we think the Super Nintendo actually surpasses all other consoles when it comes to the RPG genre.
Read More �

Interview: Yuji Horii and a Lifetime of Dragon Questing

Jul 10, 2010 - Yuji Horii is one the few game developers in the world who should require no introduction. The man created Dragon Quest, the standard bearer of almost every modern role paying game. He was also a member of the RPG "dream team" that designed Chrono Tr...
Read More �

Best of 2009: So Far

Aug 13, 2009 - So the games industry may have collectively decided to cancel Christmas this year, with the traditional festive gush slowing to a diminished dribble as the top titles flee in fear of Modern Warfare 2 – but why look so glum? You've had it prett...
Read More �

Cheap Thrills: Gaming Deals of the Week

Jul 10, 2009 - Let's face it: Times are tough. The economy is in shambles, joblessness is on the rise and Sarah Palin's book deal has sucked millions of dollars out of the world economy. Who has the money to drop $60 on a new Xbox 360 game or $169 on a shiny new Ni...
Read More �

Square-Enix Wants Better Chrono Trigger Sales

Jun 8, 2009 - Senior Vice President Shinji Hashimoto says the franchise hasn't sold well enough to warrant development of a new title in the series.
Read More �

Top Chrono Trigger Discussions and User Reviews on IGN

Still want to know more? Join the discussions and connect with other gamers.
There are no IGN created reader reviews for this game.
Review this Game
There are no message board posts for this game.
Post to the Boards

About this Game

Chrono Trigger Box Art
When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.

Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS, this version of the beloved RPG Chrono Trigger features a brand new dungeon, all-new dual screen presentation, wireless play mode, and touch-screen functionality.

Genre: RPG
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square
Release Date: November 25, 2008
MSRP: $39.99
Also on: SNES, PS
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol

Chrono Trigger Ranking

Ranked #1 out of 3473 Nintendo DS rated games.

Visit GameStats for the latest Chrono Trigger ratings and rankings.

Popular Games You May Like

Around the Network