Chrono Trigger is one of my favorite games of all time. The characters, the setting, the combo powers... all of it. How can you not feel like a badass when you leap into the air for a big, nasty sword chop, and your homie casts wizard fire on your blade, essentially turning you into a pissed off, flaming guillotine? Yeah... it's awesome. If you haven't played this game, you need to.
Unfortunately, early reports are saying that this is a bad port of a bad port, available on Steam for $14.99, with a limited-edition version available until April 2. It sounds as if this is a straight port of the mobile version of the game, but nothing was done to class it up for PC. I'll be giving it a shot this afternoon, but the reviews are pretty overwhelmingly negative from users so far. If it's true (and as more and more users share their experience, it seems like it is), that's too bad, since PC owners have been waiting for their chance to play this classic. Chrono Trigger has been released on SNES, Nintendo DS, Android and iOS, ports that were well-done and well-received.
The limited edition scores you some downloadable music and some PC wallpapers at no extra cost. These bonuses are available for zero additional dollars through April 2nd.
Here are the features of the new version:
- Two Extra Dungeons – Includes the mysterious “Dimensional Vortex” dungeon and “Lost Sanctum” dungeon that first appeared in the Nintendo DS® and mobile releases
- Chrono Trigger Limited Edition - Those that purchase the STEAM version until April 2, 2018 will receive the following digital bonuses for free: An enchanting and specially edited digital song file containing a medley of five songs: “Far Off Promise,” “Wind Scene,” “Battle with Magus,” “Corridors of Time,” and “Chrono Trigger”
- Composer Yasunori Mitsuda’s digital liner notes
- A collection of six stunning PC wallpapers in varying sizes
- Updated Graphics and Sound – While keeping the atmosphere of the original, this version features optimized visuals designed for modern PCs and a re-recorded soundtrack under the supervision of original composer Yasunori Mitsuda.
- Updated Controls - Optimized PC experience that supports both controller and mouse/keyboard configuration
- New Autosave Feature - Automatically saves while still featuring the original title’s Save Point function
