CHRONO TRIGGER - Which Version Should you Play???

[@ChronoKatie]

I just want to thank you all SO much for the support on this!!! I was thinking of possibly remaking this to be much shorter. I feel like my videos have gotten better, and I do apologize for any rambling! Haha. But regardless, I am so flattered that you liked it and that this has helped you! I also added chapter markers recently to make it super easy to find the info you need ^_^

[@scottcaligiuri5410]

So while the "definitive" eddition on steam/ios/DS is good with the script and better translations, the added content is absolutely terrible. it doesn't play or feel ANYTHING like the rest of the game or the originally intended design. going up and down a mountain 55 times with unavoidable battles is a MASSIVE change from the original game and original intent. the added equipment was never intended as part of the game sdesign. you supposed to have to choose between auto haste/shell/protect and not be able to get them all. the 50% dmg boost from prism specs/sun specs was intended to be a one of, not something for the entire party. the dreamseeker weapon is pointless, rainbow sword maxes Cronos attack already, and 70% crit combined with Cronos base 25% makes the 90% of the dreamseeker literally pointless and the addition attack doesn't change his actual attack value at all. mind you i absolutely love this game and love anyone who advocates it and tells people to play it and i do enjoy "most" of the updated script and everything the "newer" versions added. but the dimensional gates, the dream devourer and the lost sanctum are trash and should be ignored. they are so unbelievably different from the actual game with the only similarity being "time travel" there are 0 pointless fetch quests in CT. but yet the lost sanctum is just a slew of 20 of those. sorry for the rant but that extra content does more harm than good.

[@DarkManjiGaming]

I sold my ds version 😭😭😭

[@ChronoKatie]

@@scottcaligiuri5410 oh I definitely agree that the DS dungeons are not great. But in terms of the main quest, you can’t get better than the DS one

[@SpecialFester]

I can't believe there's a young woman who was moved enough by this game to make a channel about it. You're the most endearing thing I've seen in a long time.

[@Spitta504TV]

Listen, I just want to know why this new script is so valuable and positively received.

[@missgrinch5940]

Just purchased this game on Steam yesterday and my only regret is living to the age of 35 without ever having experienced this masterpiece. I’m not even done completing the story and I’m head over heels for this game. Probably going to be one of my favorite games of all time for sure.

[@trewilliams8789]

It's that great?!

[@vodengc520]

@@trewilliams8789 I've been practically a full-time gamer ever since I was a kid back in the 80s. I played this when it came out in the 90s, and to this day, it's still my favorite game of all time, and will never be topped. (Metroid and Zelda are my favorite series, but this is the greatest standalone game ever, IMO).

[@sohrren]

I feel the same way at 24

[@jvaldez5]

I’m about to jump on the chrono trigger hype train at 37. This is exciting to me

[@luke-i1w]

@@trewilliams8789 If you have ANY interest in JRPGs, this game will blow you away my friend. It has no equal. FF6, FF7, FF9, Dragon Quest 8, Star Ocean 2, Persona, Xenogears, Kingdom Hearts, Lunar, Super Mario RPG...all fantastic games, but they just can't compete. I'm not afraid of over hyping it, because it cannot be over hyped.

[@highwind1991]

I still don't understand why this wasn't a part of the snes classic edition

[@Terron29]

really REALLY should have been. At least they got ff6 on their but cmon. ff6 and chrono trigger are both musts on that thing >:(

[@ChronoKatie]

TELL ME ABOUT IT

[@xaby996]

its the bets rpg ever made - they can re sell it for much higher price standalone

[@kgoblin5084]

Probably licensing. Remember it's not a 1st-party owned title, and would require negotiation with Squenix to include it. Still think it's stupid of Squenix not to include it, but then they've poorly managed the Chrono series in general

[@VOAN]

Square Enix made Nintendo choose: it's either Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy VI, can't be both. Nintendo choose Final Fantasy VI instead.

[@ChronoKatie]

00:00 Intro 04:05 Is the game's length an issue? 06:04 Are the multiple endings an issue? 04:36 Which version should you play? 10:45 The ios version 15:13 The PSX/PS3 version 18:25 The SNES version 20:17 The Steam version 24:25 The DS version

[@SarahLJP]

I notice you added these timestamps to the description. It should have created chapters automatically when you did.

[@christophermurray9192]

I want to cry. I didn’t know there was someone who loved this game as much as I do. It’s embedded in my being.

[@AlexHatzberger]

I am so glad I bought the DS version when it came out - I absolutely adore that version, and I've been playing it since the SNES!

[@ChronoKatie]

I must admit, it is hard for me NOT to pick that version most times.

[@Terron29]

@@ChronoKatie Great video! Your passion shines through :) DS version is arguably the best version but the simple fact that its on a small screen is the killer for me. I beat it on ds and its fantastic but I need to play these games on a CRT tv. I hate playing on tiny screen. Snes version is best imo for that reason and I downloaded the snes version on wii before the virtual console was taken down thank god :)

[@GhostTraindude]

The SNES version is still the best cause in my opinian the story translation is better, it have alot more charme then the new translated DS version.

[@Bloodreign1]

@@GhostTraindude The SNES version isn't exactly the best translation,much like Final Fantasy 4 and 6 on the SNES weren't the best translations due to Nintendo of America making Square make some changes to the games scripts.

[@kr1me2000]

Im playing the DS version on the 3DS and it feel like perfection.

[@mospii]

Finally found an reasonably priced DS version to play on my 2DS! (and it's not fake!) Super excited! Thanks for these tips

[@ChronoKatie]

Yessss!!! Omg I hope you liked it!

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

Where can I get one and is the bootleg a shit quality?

[@CloudZeroVII7]

Hey Katie, on the IOS and Android Version you can hook up a xbox one or PS4 controller via blutooth and that fixes your issue with the controls. Plus you can also stream your screen to a TV and view it on a bigger picture. so you don't have to look at your phone. Problem Solved. :)

[@ChronoKatie]

Holy moly! Awesome find!!! I had no idea. Thank you so much for that heads up ^_^

[@JJMRA]

Chrono Katie well android and ios had support Bluetooth controller for long time and you can google what game have Bluetooth controller support and the mobile have all the quest and new gear and all 13 bosses from the nintendo ds

[@DatBwoiXERXESdem]

Dang that is an awesome find

[@wanderingskeleton52]

Is that method better than playing a DS Emulator? Or better than the PC/Steam Version? I presume that mods would improve the PC/Steam Version

[@wanderingskeleton52]

And what about PS1 emulator? Is that any better? Perhaps it has mods for it too

[@uptown215]

I played the snes version when it dropped back in the day. I was 11 and knew nothing about the game or what to expect. It definitely was one of my favorite memories from childhood. I was so engulfed in the story, characters and music that even to this day its my favorite game rpg all time

[@OneTrueDanny]

After watching your video and seeing how much Chrono Trigger means to you, I decided to buy the game and try it out. It's now one of my favorite games! :)

[@ChronoKatie]

I think I'm going to cry. X_X This is the best reply I can ever get omg

[@benevans7564]

I finally got to play this today after waiting nearly a year after watching this to buy a relatively cheap ds copy. Its not disappointing! Thanks for the review!

[@InitialXG]

So I bought the iOS version like a decade ago and was terrible. Avoided it since. I have an iPad Pro and saw it in my purchased history while looking for games. Redownloaded it and I was surprised. Didn’t realize it has controller support. Made it much easier to play.

[@kesheneai9098]

Having played the original, the PlayStation one and the DS. I would definitely agree with your decision to go fo the DS one. Thank you for the video.

[@CodexCarbon]

Love how through the entirety of this, you can barely keep yourself from gushing xD

[@ChronoKatie]

I know right!? XD

[@PartiallyAgonized]

Like a GushMaster5000?

[@shruikan4549]

I've been scratching my head and spent a solid while researching the very best possible version for me to play on and this video helped immensely, i don't have my original DS which is unfortunate and only have the 3DS xl but i'm going to get it and scale it down, hopefully the border thing won't be too much of an issue. great video

[@AlejandroKar98k]

I'm trying the SNES version and it has aged very well the graphics and sound are fantastic

[@ChronoKatie]

Oh wow! I am so glad it was able to help you like that! The scaled-down graphics are not too bad, so no worries : )

[@Joshua-qn3xj]

Hi have you ever played Radical Dreamers or Chrono Cross just curious. Chrono Cross is my favourite game of all time.

[@ChronoKatie]

@@Joshua-qn3xj I've played both! :) The plot of CC gets a bit too convoluted for my tastes but I still enjoy it quite a bit. I think it's easily worth playing.

[@williammarston1861]

I have the DSi XL and the DS Lite to be honest i don’t notice that much difference between the two.

[@samsherrington7423]

I was 15 years old when I first experienced CT, on an emulator. That was around 2004/5. It became one of my favourite, even though I loved the Final Fantasy series, just fell for the story and music of this game. We need a remake sooooo bad!

[@zombiemachinery4868]

If it is a 100% remake yes, but if they are going to make budget cuts reflected on story and area sizes like CAPCOM did with the RE2 and RE3 remakes just leave it the way it is.

[@Supersmallchibiwolf]

I'm just thinking Super Nintendo or PlayStation 1. While PlayStation 1 Chrono Trigger would look amazing next to my Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 9 Super Nintendo Chrono Trigger would look amazing next to my Fantasy Fantasy ( 6 ) 3 and The Legend of Zelda Link to the past. ^_^

[@livingdead8408]

Awesome video. You touched on everything I needed to hear. I'll now be playing Chrono Trigger for the first time ever.

[@Darryl-drok17]

Thanks! I've been thinking of which one to try and you just sold me on the ds version. Thanks again!

[@hamster1zombie170]

I'm glad I had the day off work to properly watch your vids, very cool to see your passion for a game that has apparent influence. My most influential game which started a LOVE! for games are the "Broken Sword franchise"

[@ChronoKatie]

Thank you so much! I am humbled ^_^ I have honestly never heard of that series :O

[@namrepmek]

It’s 2024 and I just found this video, not having touched a CT game and without a clue in where to start. Found you from your Sea of Stars review and thought this video was incredibly useful, thank you!

[@ChronoKatie]

I'm so glad it helped you out!!! ^_^

[@nickstrife8312]

A Chrono Trigger streamer?? How I didn't hear of you sooner! Going to your Twitch after watching this video

[@ChronoKatie]

I wish I still streamed much :( These days, I am much more active on twitter haha.

[@dracosummoner]

Thank you very much for this! I just about bought the iOS version, having never played before, but you gave a lot of really useful information, and I greatly appreciate it.

[@kat.]

I’ve been wanting to play CT for a while now but I think 2021 is finally the year haha. This video was super helpful because I didn’t know where to start. I’ll be playing on the DS 😁

[@mariomanningfan]

I found this game when I was 10. Now 35, I still turn it on once every couple of years

[@Adamchevy]

It was either this or Radiant Historia 3DS. After watching your video I tracked down the DS version for $80. I really didn’t see a problem paying that after feeling the enthusiasm you have for this game. I plan on playing this on my New 3DS XL. You seem to be a fantastic person and I really enjoyed your content. I look forward to looking through your previous videos. Great job and happy 2021!

[@ronnbot]

I haven't played through Chrono Trigger since renting it from Blockbuster as a 14yro (didn't get much sleep that weekend). So, I started playing the PS version on a Vita and the DS ver on a 3DS XL but didn't know of the (content) differences aside from the obvious use of the 2nd screen w/ the DS ver. Thanks! Another aspect to consider when playing on a handheld is the display quality. I love the Vita's OLED screen and the game looks so vibrant on it. In the 'Original' Screen mode, it is basically pixel perfect - using 4 display pixels per 1 game pixel albeit with black borders on all sides. You can maximize the display vertically with 'Custom' Screen mode and it's hard to notice any loss of sharpness. However, the long blackouts between scenes are annoying which is weird because there is no spinning CD to wait for. E.g if you go in and out of Crono's house, the transition takes about 3-4s. Even longer on the PSP! I definitely will play through the DS ver to experience the new stuff and not suffer through the long transitions. Fortunately, my 3DS (Hyrule Ed.) has IPS displays so the image looks good (but not as good as that OLED). Now, if I really feel nostalgic, I play Chrono Trigger on the SNES mini.

[@speedevee]

I just finished the iOS version, and the convenience was awesome and I thought they did the touch controls well. You might like it better if you connect to it with a Bluetooth controller like the Xbox controller

[@thisisdirk]

Thank you so much for this information and recommendation for the DS. I just used some Christmas money to purchase a factory sealed copy. It was steep, but worth it. I originally played it on the PS1 many, many, many years ago. So excited to get into all the new features and stuff. ❤️

[@ealswytheangelicrealms]

I remember going to a video game convention in 1995 at the Pasadena Convention Center shortly after this game was released. I found out about the convention from flyers that were at a local video game store. Admission as I remember was a little expensive but it advertised 50 dealers with new and used games plus merchandise. Every dealer had Chrono Trigger material and I have regretted I didn't buy some of what they had for sale. The dealers also had merchandise from many SNES games including items from Japan. I bought a box with trading card packs from Final Fantasy 5, which is my favorite game. Dealers also had trading cards from Japan for Chrono Trigger. I just wish I had bought some because I have never sent those cards again since- not even on eBay and I have searched. Dealers also had promotional posters for Chrono Trigger from Japan for $5. Looking back I should have bought 20 of those posters. There was also a set of Chrono Trigger figures made in Japan for sale but I didn't buy them either. I did buy a set of Super Mario World figures made in Japan and I still have those. Unfortunately there was only that one convention. I got a flyer for the next convention but it was cancelled because Nintendo stopped the show because a lot of the dealers were selling unauthorized merchandise like the Super Wild Card floppy disc game copier. This devise attached to the top of the Super Nintendo and allowed you to copy and play SNES games from floppy discs. I remember other convention attendees telling me that Nintendo will shut this thing down fast if they find out those pirate machines are being sold here. Dealers were also selling floppy discs of SNES games for $2 that could be played in the Super Wild Card device. Gamers liked the machine because they could Boy Chrono Trigger for $2 and play it instead of paying $69 for the game. I still wish I had bought those Chrono Trigger posters at that convention.

[@TheDeafPrinceGaming]

Saw the video on my feed, clicked cause chrono trigger, saw your user name, and showing the love of one of the greatest game of all time, also that length joke. Instant sub instant!!!!!

[@Navigator78]

Hi Katie, i was one of the lucky kids who could enjoy CT on snes back in 1995, borrowed from my best friend... i remember i've forced myself to learn english at the time, just because i wanted to be able to proceed through the game and to understand what actuallly was happening in the story, so i think i owe something to this masterpiece. Now i'm playing the snes version with Italian translation on emulator with 2xsai filter and a 360 controller plugged in. I've really appreciate your video, i didn't even knew that there was a ps1 port with fmvs, or an android one... and yes, i live on the planet earth ^_^. See ya!

[@KeithNovember]

Chrono Trigger is the best story ever told. Nostalgia is the closest thing to time travel we have achieved, so its fitting that Chrono Trigger embodies so much nostalgia.

[@gametourny4ever627]

I like the PS1 version because of all the Save slots with memory cards for different areas of the game I want a Save point at.

[@YukeWeiss]

Fun video. I played the DS version (and paid like 150 dollars for a copy). One of the good things is the SNES version was never released in the PAL regions so this was my first chance to play.

[@Myrope]

Awesome video!! Huge fan of CT; can relate to the "it changed my life" sentiment. I was a kid when the SNES version came out and grew up with that version. I agree with you and absolutely recommend the DS version. Frog is my favorite but he sounds like a dork in the SNES/PS1 script, lol.

[@MrBaxtrax]

The early era of consoles were IMO the golden age of gaming. They weren't overthinking it , they framed their stories in a "fantasy" devoid of the day to day things that we are confronted with. We didn't get asked if I wanted to have sex with a bear or introduced to buzzwords in a medieval setting etc etc. The politics that were involved were framed in such a way as to set a story without becoming the story in it's entirety. Not to mention the musical scores they composed to frame those stories were some of the G.O.A.T.. It's just some of the reasons I think that Chrono Trigger and so many other titles of the era have withstood the test of time, and are still loved by so many. They were simple escapism with engaging characters and stories with memorable musical scores that allowed an escape for so many & continue to do so to this day. I was fortunate enough to play Chrono Trigger on it's initial 1995 release, and oddly enough almost 30 years later I still find my self occasionally whistling Frogs theme.😂😂😂

[@r4microds]

Fantastic video.. I recently discovered the soundtrack a and fell in love with it.. now I'm just dying to play it.

[@SarahLJP]

@18:30 I'm older and the original SNES version was the first version I played. It has a lot of nostalgia for me. Younger gamers or anyone that didn't play the SNES version first wouldn't understand. I actually had my original copy until a few years ago. I don't know what possessed me but I sold it. I had the cart and the manual. They were both in very good condition. I recently bought a new copy of just the cart. I wish I hadn't sold my original copy so I wouldn't have had to spend more money buying it back. The only other version I've played is the PS1 version. I still have the copy I bought when it was new. That was part of my reasoning for selling my SNES copy. What that I had the PS1 version.

[@kgoblin5084]

On the script re-writes: One thing a lot of people fail to understand is that the biggest change in localization wasn't the process of the localization, it was that moving away from cartridge technology **allowed** for better & more complete scripts. Japanese uses Kanji, which is a logographic script... or in other words 1 word == 1 character. While an absolute pain for humans to learn, the good thing about logographic scripts is they compress really, really well as data. What this resulted in during the SNES era is it was literally impossible to translate some games and still fit the game into a marketable cartridge. CT was heavily cut down simply to be able to make the product available in English. And that was one of the lucky situations... other games never came over here during their original era at all because of the issue ( Trials of Mana ). Something I always point out, because I find the intersection of culture/business/technology fasciniating... but also because it gives credit where it is due to Tom Woolsey... The man didn't just change things for the sake of changing them, he changed them so the games could have any possibility to be in English back in the 1990s.

[@bobbyflaydx4062]

Congrats I know took me a little but when I noticed I'd like to say good job.

[@jitsorooney]

I just bought a DSI because of this video, I will say though I’ll probably be playing it on a rom card. Thanks for the video!

[@crazycgames]

As a huge Chrono fan who's played since the SNES days, I agree 100% with this. Though, I got the "itch" to play after a few years and booted up the Steam version (bought it during launch and HATED it) and was enjoying it. Then realized...I was enjoying it. Those patches over the years have made this 100% the best version in my opinion! I love the DS version as well, but being in my 30's makes it easier to play on a big screen and...yeah! I'm SOOO glad they made it good now! My question for the people that had crashes are have they tried it since all the dev patches have come out? Or were they using mods a few years ago to make it better (which aren't needed anymore)?

[@pauls4522]

I remember playing chrono trigger for the first time in January of 2003 when I was 13 years old via snes 9x emulation. I remember I downloaded a list of roms and as I was browsing through various title screens, this game really stood out. I remembered enjoying so much, that in 2006/2007 I believe I went to a local used game store and found a SNES copy for 27$. It was not in the best of the shape as the sticker was partially scratched up and the cartridge was yellowed, but I didn't care I just really wanted to play the physical cart. I made it my own tradition at that point to play chrono trigger every year in the month of december. I kept that tradition for at least 5 years. after college when I moved away from my parents place to an apartment, got into a zelda craze and bought various zelda games I did not own, which lead me to buying a New 3DS in January 2005. So I Wouldn't just be buying Zelda games, I purchased the DS Copy of Chrono Trigger for around 17$ bucks. I couldn't remember if it was used or an unsold new copy. Chrono Trigger DS became the game I would play on vacations when I'm on a plane essentially. I think I finally finished my first DS playthrough of it during a Caribbean cruise I was on in December of 2018. Overall out of the two copies of chrono trigger that I own, I prefer the SNES Version. Sure it lacks the cut scenes, and new unessential areas, but I felt the SNES version was my favorite simply because nostagia, and how the game felt overall. Another thing I noticed, which was not mentioned in this video, is that I feel, while they did great liberties with the music in this version, I personally feel the DS's sound quality is actually inferior to running a super nintendo through a television. The sound quality really was a big let down for me. When I played the DS version I used a decent set of ear buds, and the stock DS speaker, and just was not impressed with the audio quality. It is still one of my favorite games over all time. I have not re-played chrono trigger since finishing up the DS version on my cruise, so I feel it is overdue for another play through. This time I will play the snes version again since I do not think i Played it since the early 2010s.

[@imkriswithak1135]

This was the first rpg i ever played and it is a masterpiece. It had an innovative feature called new game +. Imagine starting a game with all your items, power ups, skills from your old save? Omg i felt like such a badass.

[@jimpachi98]

I first played Chrono Trigger on a mobile emulator, after it was recommended to me by my favorite high school teacher of all people. I'm so glad I played it, it's an awesome game that's aged tremendously well.

[@ChronoKatie]

YESSSS BEST TEACHER EVER ^_^

[@jaykekeola]

Honestly, I've only played the snes version (6 times). It's damn near perfect.

[@BlindReflex]

Great job. Ima play it this week :) snes versioon a crt with surround sound. Then the ds version on my second play though

[@timh58]

alternative method: if you have a SNES Classic, there are mods out there to add Chrono Trigger (and many other games) to it! that's how I'm gonna play it.

[@chrisjamro1369]

Great video! I'm just starting Chrono Trigger on DS and nice to see that that version ranks as high as it does! As I'm from Europe the game was never released here on the SNES. But when I played and absolutely loved Secret Of Mana I also Saw screenshots of their next game, Chrono Trigger and I was hyped! But it never came out... A few years later I had a few years I didn't play a lot. But when I started gaming again it was coming out here at last! I bought it on release, started playing it and loved it... But for some reason I had a few weeks I didn't play it and I was so lost when I vale back. So I quit... But now it's finally there! I'm going to finish Chrono Trigger!

[@xzrtrain7181]

Great video crappy it took a year before this video showed up on my video list. Grew up with chrono trigger as well and I always thought this game was way..... ahead of its time it almost feels like the developers went to the future and came back to make this game on the snes. Thanks for the upload

[@patricklatham3897]

Chrono Trigger DS was my first CT experience. Saw an ad in some magazine and knew I had to get it without knowing anything beyond what was in said ad. Never regretted the purchase.

[@luiscortazar6291]

Chrono trigger on SNES is between 150 and 250 DS is 70-85 I never played this game before, but It sounds Increadible. Should I emulate it to try it first and if I enjoy it, should I buy one of the above?

[@crono6874]

Just discovered you really liked this video and Chrono Trigger is clearly the greatest game of all time so it's an obvious like and sub! Look forward to watching your other content

[@FluffyBunny9002]

I am considering getting the PSOne version on my ps3 right now, along with Chrono Cross. I have been itching to play old JRPG's that interest me but I have never played, so I'm looking to collect a few. I am currently playing Lunar: Silver Star Story for the first time, and I am also thinking about playing Earthbound. This video was very informative. Thanks a lot.

[@ThatOldSchoolMagic]

If you do get the PSOne Classics. Change the resolution of your PS3 to 480P if you don’t plan on playing them on a CRT. Also if possible Change the Screen size on your TV to 4:3 that way so you can get a pretty good original experience that isn’t stretched and the game will look sharp.

[@Aotearoas09]

Thanks for the video, locking forward to play Chrono Trigger on Steam Deck. But first i need a break, just finished Sea of Stars.

[@gameyjamie7464]

Hey Katie just found your channel when I was researching which version of Chrono Trigger to get. Your video was so helpful! I don't have a DS unfortunately so I'm going to jump into the Steam version. I've heard so much about this classic RPG and I can't wait to play 🙌 thank you again!

[@ChronoKatie]

Omg I am so happy that it helped you! ^_^

[@gameyjamie7464]

@@ChronoKatie you really did! Since watching I've been playing the steam version and I love it. I'm at Magus castle. Robo is my fav!

[@patrickburns7811]

I played it day one on the snes. Its one of my all time favorites, and got me to try other rpgs. The only game that is its equal is ff6 in my opinion.

[@VGDocs]

Thank you so much for this! I like to make documentaries and so I like to attempt to have the best balance between presentation, convenience and relatability to my audience. You've made the choices on what to record pretty clear for me and I thank you for that. :) Although one potential critique (even though it's not certain): The DS version likely does have a minor drawback when compared to the PS1 version (and especially PC), with its cartridge I'd suspect its FMV cutscenes are probably noticeably lower resolution if compared side-by-side. If you're not recording like I am it probably doesn't matter though since it has a smaller screen.

[@ChronoKatie]

Thank you so much!!! To be honest, the difference in quality with the FMVs is extremely minimal and not worth a point off in my opinion.

[@luke-i1w]

I just watched a half hour video about what version of Chrono Trigger to play when I have been replaying this game every year since it came out...and I still loved it because its a video about Chrono Trigger. That's how good this game is, people. Get it and play it if you haven't yet. It doesn't matter what version (avoid iOS if possible), you will still love it! My pick is the SNES version, but that's easy for me to say because I own the cart and don't have to fork over $100+ to get it.

[@contenital]

I am almost done with the SNES version of Chrono Trigger, just finished the Black Omen! I have plans on playing the DS version once I complete the SNES version because I heard it was the best way to play it and looking forward to it!

[@nicholsjonte]

I found the DS version for $26! I'm playing it on a 2DS XL and it doesn't look that bad honestly. I could never find a copy of it when first released my original DS copy was stolen and it has taken me years to get another copy. So yeah I love this game though I feel that Nintendo should have put a copy on The SNES Mini!

[@ChronoKatie]

I'm so happy to hear this!!!

[@runterranger7398]

thanks, was thinking of playing either the snes or ds one, but now I know which one to choose. Ever since I was told to play some of the older masterpieces, I knew that I have to experience all of them for myself. I heard this game is amazing.

[@k2montgomery432]

Playing through the SNES version again now. I have the PS1 and DS versions, but I’ve easily played the original the most. Between my experience and other reviews I think your ranking makes a lot of sense.

[@danielfowler9553]

As someone who has never bought chronobtrigger but wanted to give it a shot. This was so helpful thank you so much

[@nathanbyberg]

I hope I can find a DS copy of Chrono Trigger. That’s the only way I could play it. I also think this game needs a Switch remaster! Awesome video my friend

[@princeardalan]

Can you please elaborate more on the script part? Are the translations in SNES wrong? I wish you had shown multiple examples. In the example that you did show, which one is which? I have many questions. I'll appreciate it if you answer them. 1. Is the one in which Frog sounds Shakespearean the SNES script? And is the way he talks grammatically correct? I don't mind learning old English from a game. 2. Are there only two script versions? I read somewhere that there is a version that the translator was rushed and he didn't really translate it correctly. Is that true? 3. Was there at any point the script that you recommend released on SNES? 4. If we do go with the old SNES script what exactly will we, in your opinion, be missing? 5. When getting a Chrono Trigger game, what is the easiest point of comparison that allows us to distinguish whether it's the script you recommend or the old script? What can we check (preferably in the beginning of the game)?

[@ChronoKatie]

Gladly! :) Sorry I didn't provide more examples! The SNES script is not necessarily wrong, but it has a much more crude, simplistic dialogue. For example, a character that is supposed to be a very stern and serious, macabre villain sees Frog and remarks in the original "Kissed any princesses lately" where as in the DS one he says "That Frog of so many years ago... How have you fared?" Little things like that which fit character personalities better. 1. Indeed! The shakespearean one is the SNES script and at times it can be correct, but very wonky. He for no real reason slips in a bunch of "Thoughs and thines and doth's" XD 2. Pretty much, yeah. There may be very very tiny changes that are difficult to notice, but I would say there are only two major script differences. And that is entirely possible! I have never heard that rumor myself, but that is absolutely something that happened a lot back then. Localization was much much worse back then than it is now. 3. Some of the lines are arguably a bit more fun and have more a spunk to them in the SNES version, but I still kind of think it makes everyone sound less intelligent. 4. All of the plot information and character dialogue is basically there in the SNES version, though in my opinion, you will occasionally have moments where you won't take it quite as seriously as the dialogue is much more simplistic compared to anything today. A great comparison is FFVI on SNES if you have ever played it. The two games came out very close to one another and have similar scripts in terms of sophistication. 5. Oh that's an easy one. About the third line of the game, Crono's mom will either say "Good morning Crono" (SNES version) or "Crono, are you still sleeping? (DS version) You see, the original Chrono Trigger was localized by a man named Ted Woolsey, who worked on translation almost entirely alone. Localization and translation were still very new back then, so he had much less to work with and he had to improvise and take liberties here and there in order to make it work for an English audience. While many people hold nostalgia for the original because of its whacky charm, I personally see all of this as basically confirmation that you're not getting a version that is as accurate as it could be, and for a huge fan like me, that is important. :)

[@princeardalan]

Thanks @@ChronoKatie! I am glad that you share your knowledge here. Keep going!

[@SharonisCarin321]

@@ChronoKatie does PS1 have snes script?

[@ChronoKatie]

Sharon Loy it does!

[@SharonisCarin321]

@@ChronoKatie BTW I've seen you on papagenos videos :) great taste! If Geno doesn't get in Chrono is definitely a good choice

[@alexandertheresurrection2810]

The most affordable physical copy you can buy is the PS1 version part of the Final Fantasy Chronicles collection. Which can go for between maybe $25-39 depending if it’s the green label or black label version. Plus the collection comes with Final Fantasy 4 which is a FANTASTIC game alone so you get two classic RPGs. Can’t go wrong with that at all. The second is Nintendo DS version which is pretty good because unlike the PS1 version, it has NO load times. Plus it’s a fairly beautiful port IMO. And it’s on average $45-60 complete in box. Obviously the most expensive (least affordable) version is the Super Nintendo version, the original. If you’re a big time retro game connoisseur (like me) you wanna own the SNES version and you’ll pay up to $100+ for just the cartridge alone depending on the condition. Don’t even get me started on a boxed copy and how much that goes for, but lucky me I own a complete boxed copy. 😊

[@Bloodreign1]

Bingo, the PS1 version is affordable, and has 2 games that are excellent on 1 disc, while the others will make your wallet cry out in severe pain. I'm looking at DS copies on Ebay now, and I laugh heartily at the most recommended one on this video, when a copy of it will cost you a fortune. They are not $45-60 for a boxed copy, try $100+ now. And that's in a span of 4 MONTHS!

[@TimBowSpice]

Phantasy Star IV was the first version, if you play that game first you'll see where most of the ideas came from. It was released in 93, CT in 95.

[@larcxos]

Wow your video was very helpful! I'm lucky to have purchased the DS version several years ago, but never really got around to playing it. Just popped it into my 3ds. That will bring back memories from when I originally played it on the SNES 😁

[@ChronoKatie]

I'm so glad it helped you ^_^

[@weazz]

This video earned you a subscribe :D a very well educated take on the versions.

[@ChronoKatie]

Omg I am flattered ^_^

[@chrisvillan88]

I'm currently on my first playthrough of Chrono Trigger and I'm near the end. It's such a great game and I wish I'd experienced it when I was younger. I play the Steam version which I picked up after I heard that most of the issues had been fixed

[@gamerdadcoco]

thanks for this video, I both have the DS copy and the original SNES one and I completely agree with you on this.

[@cronoluminara6911]

This made me so happy glad to see another true fan =) subbed

[@ChronoKatie]

Awww shucks ^_^

[@sodiepopz6650]

Loved this video! Just bought the game on ds and am definitely looking forward to my first experience with the game

[@ChronoKatie]

Thank you SO much ^_^

[@MunkiZee]

Aha, I'm just about to start playing Chrono Trigger on my DS. I obtained a copy just after Christmas and it currently occupies slot two in my game library, right after the first Phoenix Wright game, which I finally finished today. I put Chrono Trigger top of the list in case I'm having a bad day, it'll be the first thing I see when I boot up the DS, which I often do when in doubt of what to do next, and I'll hopefully have the sense to escape right into it. In the last year I have been pleasantly surprised by jumping into the Dragon Quest series of RPGs and subsequently found the fandom to be a very creative and vibrant group of people. Chrono Trigger has been on my horizon for some time now, what with it being in games review magazines for the SNES when I was growing up, and more recently, glowing praise from Game Grumps' Arin Hanson and Tim Rogers of Kotaku as well as various others

[@sparrowsanzo]

Finally got the SNES cartridge. I originally played it on that as a kid, but I sadly never beat it on that console. In fact, I didn’t beat the game until the FF Chronicles port came out. Beat it on that and the DS. Still, I now need to beat the SNES classic cause I don’t like leaving things undone.

[@kingcloudlo9792]

I always wanted to get into this game, I use to own it on the snes and never played passed the intro… I think I’m finally gonna play it through 100% now.

[@jrpgwow]

This is why I was so happy we can revisit the Chrono Cross characters in Another Eden. I hope they also bring in the Chrono Trigger cast for old times sake

[@mikestreet7244]

I just beat it on my Galaxy S23 with a PS edition backbone controller. It was pretty much the same with me playing it on PS1 - PS3 back in the day except without the loading times.

[@Zero_Chaos]

Pleasantly surprised to hear about the Steam version improvements. I'm glad more people have a great way to experience wonderful work of art

[@AlexHatzberger]

Stumble on a gamer named "Chrono Katie" - immediate subscription

[@Harjawaldar]

Just got through Secret of Evermore and I'm playing CT now, this game is so well designed in comparison.

[@pkstarstorm5548]

I just bought the DS version at a local retro store ! I was told by some random youtube comment reply that it was the worst version to play with and to do an emulation but they didnt clarify why. This was also on another channel that was talking about the story of chrono trigger. But im glad to hear you recommend it! I just need to finish elden ring and maybe the new kirby game before I dedicate time for it lol

[@VOAN]

I bought my original Super NES copy for $70 back in the days and it still works to this day. I still pop it every once in a while for my original Super NES but nowadays I just play it on my Analogue Super Nt. Then in 2006 I found the PS1 port for $3 at a yard sale. Only issue I had with the PS1 version is that the disc is in rough shape so when I got to the part where the Kingdom of Zeal got destroy by Lavos, the game just froze forever.

[@leeartlee915]

Curious, for those who’ve played this masterpiece, did anyone play it when it was first released? I remember renting this on a whim and my kid self realizing there was something special about this game. When my birthday came around shortly around that time, I made it my mission to own the game and play the heck out of it. It quickly became my favorite game of all time (until Mario Galaxy juuuuuusssst edged it out years later).

[@MarxasThomas]

never thought the ds version would skyrocket in price, thank god i got it for a decent cost back then.

[@miriadesauce4086]

In my opinion the steam version is the best one as it can get updates to remove annoying bugs and is pretty much the ds version but cheaper and the most excess able version of the game Pls I like playing on a big HD monitor Edit: Also the 16:9 aspect resolution makes the game better

[@chevaltranquille]

Hello Katie, tkank you for the video. I am French, in our country we didn't have the chance to have this great game at the time of super nintendo (snes), it was only in Japan and in USA. But for DS we finally had this chance, we had our version. Actually there are fans who have made translations, and some even produce the ROM cartrige. And untill now I still haven't played to this game. I want to buy it now (for my birthday), and so I am looking for information about it, so I found your video to help me to choose a version. And it looks like the DS version would be the good one, even if I am mostly a snes gamer, but as I said, we never had official version for snes in France. So I may try the DS version, although it's quite expensive now, more than when you made this video I think. So tkanks again, you are very interesting and charming. Take care

[@TheWylloweTree]

I've been following on Twitter for a few months now and I've seen you gush about Chrono Trigger quite a bit, each time my intrigue of the game growing and I'm so glad that you made this video. I didn't even know there was anything beyond the SNES and thought that I just had to wait until they maybe added it to the SNES Online, but I'm definitely going to look into the Steam version (since I probably won't be able to afford the DS version)

[@ChronoKatie]

OMG you just made my day ^_^ This is such a sweet reply. I am so touched you care about my opinion like that. The steam version is an excellent, cheap and easy-to-get choice! :D

[@TragicKF]

Very late response but I loved your video. Going to clarify this here. Akira Toriyama did not animate the Full Motion Video Cutscenes. Several animators were hired on board to use his designs and adapt them into animation for the cutscenes. A good majority of them came from Toei who worked on Toriyama’s other projects; Dragon Ball and Dr Slump, and so were already familiar with his artstyle. Not the biggest deal in the world but I like giving credit where it’s due.

[@IanGulseth]

I've been hearing about how good Chrono Trigger is for years and finally decided to pick it up a few weeks ago off Ebay. I went with the DS version and have been playing it on an original fat DS, and besides the low back light level on it, the game itself has been a completed joy! Its maybe Best looking game on the DS. I just went back to 65000000 B.C.for the 2nd time, things are getting real..

[@Bloodreign1]

Complete copies of this game on Ebay go for between $100-$150, not worth it for a piece of plastic with circuitboards in it. The game isn't rare, but resellers have all but killed the market for this version. And the more people pay the inflated price, the higher it will go. You also have to look out for fakes for the DS version, plenty of those floating around. The Japanese version sells for a more sensible price, but unlike the PSP version of Final Fantasy 3, which plays in English on western PSP systems, this one does not.

[@vicheaith6919]

Let's hope that square Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger with the released the bundles of both Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross with the dlc that serve as a bridge between the end of Chrono Trigger and the beginning of Chrono Cross and would love to see the game released on Switch.

[@alexakaa.charlesross8919]

This was helpful, i was thinking about getting either the PS1 version or the original NES. My fiance and i are getting into retro gaming, maybe ill just get both.

[@NessByteArchivo]

Just discovered you today and, I'm really glad I did. Loving your content, loving your personality. Keep up the good work! I was searching for the "best" version of Chrono Trigger because my viewers wanted me to stream and play it with them, so I was trying to search for the most enjoyable experience for us both (streamer and viewers). The way you explained everything was really entertaining and relaxing, my bet was to try the DS version on an emulator but you're right... "expanding" those pixels would make the game look kinda akward. So I believe the Steam version will do. Again, thank you so much. Just suscribed so, I'll be really looking into your channel :D (And i'm sorry if my english is not that good, I'm from Colombia and english is my second language :( )

[@paulpiusink6917]

Great and informative video - and your passion really shines through! I still regret selling my original SNES copy back in the day when I took a brief hiatus from playing and collecting games. Luckily when I got back into gaming I still had a PS1 copy lying around which was not perfect, but a great experience nonetheless. I absolutely agree the DS port is the definitive version though: crisp pixel art, better script and the ability to play on the go. Oh yes please 👍🏼🥳

[@PicoFromTX]

I’m just playing through this game again after not touching it since the SNES days. The PCA version is great ! My only wish is that there was a FF function for battles.

[@frankrodriguez11591]

Informative video & convinced me further to play the game. I was researching about the ports and didn't know which version to play & this vid helped weigh the pros & cons. I have a gaming PC (with Steam & SNES emulator), a PSP, a 1st gen DS, and an S10+ so all options available to me. Was thinking of buying the steam version but decided I wanted to play anywhere I want to/on the go so I narrowed it down to PSP, DS, or Mobile. The PSP's eboot PS1 version means it doesn't have the new content so I passed on that & was gonna go with my runner up choice, DS version, but the price ruined it for me. Stupid expensive everywhere which is ridiculous -_- so the I decided to emulate it but looks/feels weird with horizontal dual screen on the phone. Ultimately went with the mobile version because I have a Razer Kishi basically making the only negative for the mobile version (bad touch controls) not an issue for me. To sum it up, game is incredible so far & highly recommend on mobile ONLY if you have a gamepad to play it.

[@byronjbanks]

So glad I finally got the ds version but Frog not having old English speak weirded me out. There's tons of jrpgs on the ds that are also amazing but yes, nothing compares to Trigger. That being said whats your favorite party? I'm a huge fan of Nadia, Ayla, and Chrono. Nadia to start hasteing the ☆☆ speed tabbed group so you can spam ridiculous ammounts of final kick and all party members have healing ability. It's a good money maker two with twin charm so the ethers can keep flowing.

[@ChronoKatie]

Honestly, yeah. The Marle, Crono, Ayla combo is super OP and underrated. Marle hasting Crono and Ayla just allows for constant falcon slashes and thunder chomps! Haha. But for me,, my personal favorite is Crono, Seven, Robo or Ayla, Frog, Seven

[@HFOfficial]

I was thinking of going for the PS1 version, so I can play it and Chrono Cross on the same system, but then you brought up the newer script... Would it be confusing to play a version with the DS script, and then go back and play CC?

[@ChronoKatie]

Oh not at all! In fact, the DS version is the one that actually has direct tie-ins with CC, including a new 13th ending that gives clues for CC's plot.

[@SharonisCarin321]

@@ChronoKatie I love the PS1 Version load times don't bother me.in fact waiting on the fight music to start makes me use my imagination and image them cornered than deciding to fight in Akira Toriyama's art style. I'm really enjoying this game. Just got Frog and i am going through the cathedral

[@Bloodreign1]

@@SharonisCarin321 You made the wise decision and saved tons of money in the process. The DS and SNES versions have gotten quite expensive, and you didn't even have to throw money away in the process.