Chrono Trigger (SNES) - Dusty Game Society REVIEW (NO SPOILERS)

[@ajpenninga]

This month was a blast. I've put close to 30 hours into Chrono Trigger with all y'all, and I wouldn't trade it. What an amazing game, and experience to share.

[@TechDweeb]

I love that we're doing a thing together. Even when I'm playing by myself, just knowing that I'm enjoying the same thing the other dusty dweebs are enjoying makes me feel like we're hanging out.

[@Funky-dude681]

Undertale,Deltarune omori Pokémon red and this is what you choose?

[@Mohamed-yv5ws]

​​@@Funky-dude681cry about it

[@Funky-dude681]

jeez its a JOKE@@Mohamed-yv5ws

[@ajpenninga]

@@Funky-dude681 Just because those exist, I can't enjoy the GOAT?

[@BrianS756]

It's an amazing game. I played it in the 90s when it came out on SNES. I rented it from Hollywood video, and made my parents keep renewing the rental until I finished it. It changed how I looked at and play video games.

[@joseph244]

Hollywood video was awesome!

[@ToyKeeper]

I ended up stuck in a room one week (road trip for my father's work, with nothing in walking distance), so I brought the snes and played completely through Chrono Trigger. It was a good week.

[@Xaero324]

Maaaan your lucky. I was only able to afford it for a couple of days 😅.

[@tacobo]

I’ve played this game on ever platform and it puts a smile on my face ever-time. The greatest comfort JRPG of all time. R.I.P. Akira Toriyama

[@SNKev411]

Fun fact, the creator of Dragon Ball work on this game. He actually did the art.

[@TechDweeb]

I just learned something ☝

[@guillaumemorel6485]

And he does the same for the "Dragon Quest" video game Saga@@TechDweeb

[@brisingr14]

May he rest in peace...

[@McFly2015AD]

The art work always stood out to me as a kid, then during another play through I saw “Art by Akira Toriyama” oh that’s why it will be a timeless masterpiece 😊

[@Sakhi]

This series is awesome. Always nice hearing your opinions on old classics. Keep up the good work!

[@LeoArcie]

BEST 👏🏼 RPG 👏🏼 EVER

[@robnacho6286]

Correct!!

[@TechDweeb]

Not bad huh?

[@Greg_Huff]

Great video buddy! I'm 51 yrs old and never played it. But now I just have to! Thank you

[@TechDweeb]

Nice! Enjoy!

[@yochrisnelson]

I adore this series so far, man. I really appreciate the effort you put into them!

[@jeffcourty6321]

I love your concept! A perfect way to celebrate old games while answering the eternal ''what do I play now that I have a million games?''. And reuniting too!👏

[@XanderBroeffle]

I finished the game earlier this month after playing off and on for a few months. What a great game. I struggled keeping up with the time travel so used guides more frequently than I would have liked. It was still an amazing experience. Love this concept. Keep it up!

[@ruxcooking]

I remember thinking FF6 or 3 as we knew it was the most touching game I'd ever played. Then Chrono Trigger entered my life.

[@moonlambo5229]

Played this game 20 years ago. Been meaning to play through again.

[@Rayanaminge]

I got a all out!! But seriously, thanks for the great video and I’m so glad that you got to enjoy it fully with your community. This was a great opportunity. And as always, well done on the video!

[@johnb8190]

I remember playing Chrono Trigger in the 90s. Great game. Another one that should definitely be on your radar is Xenogears.

[@majesticsin282]

This is one of my favorite games. I have been replaying it once a year for like 20 years now. Loved your review on it!

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks! Nice to have the approval of a connoisseur!

[@olivermirez6667]

I love the Chopin playing in the back.

[@TRPYGanja]

Just got my miyoo mini + with onion os pre-installed and am loving it, thanks for giving such an in-depth look when you reviewed it. I'll give this game a try since I'm enjoying some Earthbound, this looks like my cup of tea. Also, your tech dweeb background slaps 👌

[@andika.a.k.]

This is really good content, i enjoy watching review of old nostalgic/memorable game, i hope u can continue this series, and make KZbin playlist about this, it will make people watching this kind of content easier.

[@TechDweeb]

Will do!

[@pfzht]

I grew up with this and got it for Christmas of '95. Chrono Trigger sent me down a path trying out all kinds of RPGs, mostly starting with Squaresoft products. Done countless laps and love it still.

[@AishRios]

I love this game so much, I'm currently replaying it and it holds up beautifully.

[@masterzombie161]

Chrono trigger along with Metal gear solid ps1 are the ones who showed me gaming can be more than just “go to the end of the level.” These games showed can truly can be art.

[@whoopswrongbutton3987]

I remember when i got a comptuer with a landline in my room as a young teen one of the first things I did was download ZSNES and Chrono Trigger. Great memories.

[@TechDweeb]

That sounds familiar 😏

[@Tree.lancer]

to anyone who wishes to play Chrono, I absolutely recommend the DS version it adds some features, like a monster Arena, but it also adds the PS1 version cinematics to it. You can play it on one screen no problem and you don't even need the touchscreen at all if you play it in "classic" mode.

[@michaeltaylor4817]

This channel makes everything looks so good. I want a new handheld. For the only reason that it looks great on here.

[@cmfort2696]

"Squirrel!"

[@okayman81]

We were waiting for this 😊 love the DGS series 😊

[@calimangrower1590]

One of the best games of all time

[@Jimson-wx8uq]

Haven't seen this channel before. I thought the shots of you playing the game on your handheld were surprisingly cool.

[@cherokeefit4248]

I love this game. I only bet it twice over the years. It’s super easy without grinding. The ost is awesome. Memories of Green and Millennial Fair sound so good on the snes.

[@JittikMieger]

Well, I live in a PAL region. I had never had the privilege to play Chrono Trigger in my youth on my SNES. I never knew the game existed. Later with the rise of the Internet, I discovered this game and read all the praise it got and played it on one of the first SNES emulators, named ZSNES, on my Pentium 200 MMX or 500 MMX (somewhere late 1990's). I was absolutely smitten with this game! The beautiful art and the even better music and characters! I knew that I wanted to play this game on my SNES. So years later I modded my SNES so it could play NTSC and PAL games and played the game on original hardware. It's my favorite SNES game and one of my favorites of all time! My only small negative with the game is (but it is quite common with games from this era), that it has no journal, so it can be quite challenging to figure out what to do next if you decide to play it again weeks later... On the other hand, it was a common thing in the past to keep notes yourself while playing a game.

[@Shogunz2001]

Chrono Trigger , Squaresoft Magnum Opus , probably the best 2D JRPG ever created , until today i havent able to find a game that surpass this masterpiece , it has all the best rpg has to offer , wonderful stories and writing , great characters , engaging combat system , time travel concept , and one of the first non linear consequences system that affect the outcome of the game. i still play this game over and over again in various retro handhelds. Thank u tech dweeb for reviewing this GOD TIER Game

[@TechDweeb]

Well said!

[@Killysunt]

Great video once again! I gotta give this game another try, I tried playing it on the DS a long time ago, enjoyed what I played but got stopped by the anti-piracy measure, oops

[@16bitsorhigher]

It is one of my favorite games. I’m still playing it because I always get stuck. My favorite RPG’s are the Golden Sun games on the GBA though.

[@mirkodiciano4647]

this game was a banger back in the day great video TD

[@DATApush3r]

This game is one of the greats but probably my all time favorite RPG on SNES is Secret of Mana. I need to try to replay Chrono Trigger again and see how it holds up for my nostalgia. Another really cool one that not many people talk about is Secret of Evermore.

[@jment34]

This game deserves a complete remake same story but with modern 3d graphics.

[@PanelsPagesPixels]

Awesome video! I havent played it in maybe 20 years or so but this did a great job bringing me back to the best parts I remember about the game. How do I join the Discord if I’m a YT channel member but not over on Patreon? Recently had a bad accident and surgery and have several months to stay off my leg and recover so I might be able to partake in a dusty game or two lol :)

[@TechDweeb]

Happy to give you access on Discord! Just send me a message there and I'll add you to the secret area :D discord.gg/c9v3BDsC

[@PanelsPagesPixels]

DONE!! @@TechDweeb

[@VRBug]

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been to that festival, time travelled then put the game down. I need to push through because it sounds worth it. Will become a patron at some point. Thanks for the awesome recommend will start playing it today 🔥

[@TechDweeb]

Same with me. I did that festival so many times, the first hour or so of the game, and then forgot to continue. I'm really glad I finally forced myself for this challenge because it's SO worth it!

[@Bluterus]

This is like me discovering Suikoden 1 and 2 recently... Amazing!

[@TechDweeb]

Those are on my list!

[@raniel0511]

Chrono Trigger was designed to not be a grindless RPG, in fact Sea of Stars kinda replicated that, but in a more linear way(Chrono Trigger is more open just with the possibility of going straight to the final boss by the beggining kinda proves that). But the grind and mechanics although good, were kind of put on a corner because of the story and music. Always good to see a video of yours Dweeb. ... Does Lara know about Ayla?🧐🧐

[@TechDweeb]

No she doesn't 🤫

[@Orkbrewer]

Fine I will subscribe after watching a bunch of your content! Keep up the good work you make some of the best videos out there.

[@TechDweeb]

Fine then, I'll keep making videos!

[@rascalnotwascal7737]

I love the idea of having like a Retro game "book club" lol Im going to be subscribing to the patreon to get in on the games of the month! I just have to finish a couple games im in the middle of right now lol

[@TechDweeb]

Haha yup I'm the same way. I always have some games on the go, and then something new comes along, and it just gets added to the overflowing backlog :P

[@cappnplanetcappnplanet3237]

Do you guys recommend the SNES version or Nintendo DS version? Or PS1 version?

[@TechDweeb]

I would personally choose the SNES version. That's the one I played. But I know lots of people like the DS version because it has anime cutscenes.

[@capt_p_shivers698]

Great video about a great game on a great channel!

[@Shatter149]

chrono trigger and earth bound are games that i have low expectations on. well during that time, platform games are popular. but when i have the chance to play it. it totally blew me off the water. it completely changed my point of view of gaming

[@TechDweeb]

Definitely 👍

[@cooljellyboi]

a guy i work with at work told me about chrono trigger and said it was an absolutely amazing game. he didn't know how many hours he put into his snes. but he tries to pretty much platinum it. he recommended this game because i told him i liked Dragon Quest 11 and i played most FF games. so he let me borrow his dragon quest 8 to play and told me to buy this for snes. luckily, i got a 3ds recently. so i will try and buy a copy of chrono trigger. also no i haven't play dragon quest 8 yet. dont have a ps2 to play it.

[@JasonwithaJay]

The best SNES game and my favorite JRPG. There's like a dozen endings, most of which can't be seen without new game+ since most require you to beat the final boss at certain points throughout the game.

[@TechDweeb]

Yeah I definitely want to try to find an interesting ending for my NG+ playthrough.

[@hypnovike]

Yet another video covering my #1 favorite video game of all time? Sure why not!

[@skitswithextramayo6371]

When I played this game with my brothers, it was only about 6 or 7 years old. We grew up with the NES, but we missed this one when it came out. Now, it's almost 30. Time flies, dweeb...as you well know...

[@PyroPenaloza]

Best DAAAAAMN RPG of all time. All modern RPG's can't hold a candle to it ❤🔥

[@azurestrike6551]

I played it on ps1. Very good game. Gameplay,story, and music. Thanks for recommending to the newer gen.

[@steve501]

I first played this on the DS rerelease. What a FANTASTIC game. This video was an instant click.

[@suhtangwong]

Lot of people say that's the definitive version

[@steve501]

@@suhtangwong the extra area where you can visit the land of the lizzid people post game was fun and cute.

[@mukular]

What is that Red small TV thingey? It looks amazing!! A review/ link to the product would be really appreciated!

[@FirstNameLastName-cw3ug]

I would love to know too!

[@darkbulbs]

Playing it for the first time ever now. I'm only a couple of hours in but am really enjoying it.

[@TechDweeb]

SO GOOD!

[@Mycarisloose]

Seriously, probably my favorite game of all time, it’s definitely up there. Fantastic OST, awesome pacing, just a really great piece of software

[@OrbitalSP2]

I have the original game with it's box. My favourite game of all time.

[@jesussandoval7082]

A classic of squaresoft, one of the best

[@angelcerda1111]

i been going backwards with gaming and loving it!! Modern games just are not good anymore, so i have been going back and playing older games. I feel like I could play classic games over and over again!!

[@TechDweeb]

I'm with ya

[@GordosTacoShop]

This was a blast, thanks Dweeb!

[@TechDweeb]

Appreciate you joining the fun!

[@LordNuttington]

What a fantastic looking game, RPGs tend to make me lose the will to live half way through, so I'll have to give this a go. This is a great series TD, I'm looking forward to February now! Well done dusty game society

[@jasonviande5053]

Wonderful game. Wrecked my bike heading up to Funcoland to get it and was totally worth it. Wish I could play it again for the first time.

[@tobirei482]

Gonna take this as the universe’s reminder that I still have to beat the last boss. Thank you, TechDweeb universe!

[@TechDweeb]

🌌

[@all2funnycomments724]

It truly doesn't get any better this in the RPG world. And the best line "But you're still hungry ". So true, so deep

[@djbloodshot]

All life begins and ends with Nu

[@mercyblack0101]

This is not a review. It felt more like wonderful hommage to a special retro game. How could I just skip this game in my childhood? Maybe there were just too much of awesome games to play and this one just flew under my radar. Anyways, it looks awesome and the story sounds like a great adventure.❤️ Thanks TD. Sometimes I rewatch some of your videos because it calms me down to listen to you when my PTSD kicks in and I don't care if it sounds weird. Thank you for this one again dearest TD❤️🙏🏼

[@DonaldWyman]

My first play through of Chrono Trigger was a few years back during the time when the world was being weird... It was such an awesome game. I keep saying one of these days I am going to do some more of it to see some of the other endings, but I have yet to do so. That time I played it on a super famicom and a bootleg multicart, but I have since bought it on steam.

[@agprime]

I beat chrono cross first, then chrono trigger. Two of the best games I have ever played.

[@rometherevenant8749]

YOURE a magical thing. Especially with that wizard opening

[@TechDweeb]

My Gandalf lessons have been paying off!

[@RetroVGs]

I still need to play this too! SOO many great retro games to still explore!

[@MaisistkeinGemuese]

Just started it with the Cyberlab Megatron Shader in 4K HDR (retroarch pc). This Shader combines the best of CRT and Modern Displays to really make the Graphics stand out! The smooth blending of colors but still having a Sharp and crisp image is really something! I can't play the game without that shader anymore (or only on a crt).

[@KarateCowboy05]

That little CRT looking monitor sure is adorable

[@TechDweeb]

Ha yeah. Love that thing.

[@KarateCowboy05]

Did you build it yourself?@@TechDweeb

[@annhilater1985]

One of my fav rpgs of all time, you should check out ys 1&2 for pc engine, its a hybrid of zelda and chrono trigger

[@JordiLA]

If I can reduce "other" distractions I will try again that game! Played just a bit years ago but the squirrel distracts me too!

[@ToyKeeper]

It would be really cool to see a series on "best retro games to play on emulators in 202X". Like, games which still hold up today and play well on cheap hardware they weren't designed for. Especially games which maybe aren't as well known, or aftermarket gems, or arcade titles. For example, Incredible Crisis was ridiculous silly fun, and I love introducing new people to some 2-player Toobin'.

[@jaredangell8472]

Chrono Trigger was one of the best video games ever made

[@qhodave]

I fell in love with your channel a couple of days ago, subbed twice and now binge watching everything to finally land here... at my favourite game. the one I see as the best game of all.. I'm rather anxious to watch this now 😅 can we still be imaginary friends after this?

[@TechDweeb]

Hope I did your favourite game justice :)

[@qhodave]

Yes my friend ☺️

[@brisingr14]

I should really finish this game. I'm playing it on my r4 on my ds.

[@jackdoobie]

one of my favorites, in fact on your QotD about Japanese ports crono trigger was my answer.

[@TechDweeb]

You're a man of exquisite taste JD. I can't believe it took me so long to get around to finally playing this one. I feel like a dweeb for waiting so long.

[@Patrick-bn5rp]

Tales of Eternia is really underrated, too. Translation and voice acting are a little rough, but the character development is really good. Sprite work is also fantastic and the gameplay isn't bad, either. It's definitely a huge step up from Destiny and Phantasia PSX. Glad to see Chrono Trigger getting some love, too.

[@TechDweeb]

I'll check it out, thanks for the suggestion!

[@Patrick-bn5rp]

@@TechDweeb Pro tip though. There's an NPC early on in the game that gives you something called a "manual" book. This gives you access to a new control scheme you can switch to with more freedom of movement. It's in the dojo, which is like the second place you visit in the game. Just talk to the NPCs in that area and you won't miss it.

[@suhtangwong]

Imagine if they remade it in HD from ground up.

[@gashmcnash3537]

Frog’s theme will get you pumped up

[@TechDweeb]

🐸

[@greenz3535]

We need more videos like this 👌🏼

[@eatereater6312]

What is that screen thing you have? A Divoom?

[@TechDweeb]

It's a retro gaming monitor from Gogamegeek, but they don't sell it anymore :.(

[@PhenMr]

Alright when I set up my rgb30 I'm gonna give this a try. Same as with fire emblem the GBA game but the art in this game is mind blowing

[@3van1993]

I'd also enjoy more of this series as well.

[@warpathh]

How is it on the Steam Deck?

[@TechDweeb]

Retro games look so good on the OLED Deck!

[@mattparker9726]

BEST JRPG EVAR

[@hotchoclateguy]

am going to play for the first time soon!!!

[@AlexanderFarley]

Is there any overlap between Graham Hancock, Erich von Daniken, and the Chrono Trigger storyline? I feel like there must have been some influence.

[@Sadtiric]

I think I've decided.. You're in my top 3 favorite KZbinrs of all time list. I'm sad I didn't find your work sooner. 💚

[@TechDweeb]

Aw thanks buddy!

[@Sadtiric]

@@TechDweeb Had to jump into the Discord as soon as I realized you've got one! ^_^

[@crystal_is_cozy]

This was so much fun, thanks TD!

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks for partaking!

[@lliixzllii1794]

Wait is this a new series? I would love to join and play a selected game so we can all chat and share our stories on it - how awesome!

[@TechDweeb]

Yup! It's a thing I do with my patrons. I wish I could do it for the entire community but we're so big now that it'd be dang hard with so many!

[@hiltonburleson6111]

You should review the retro fighters controllers and see if the controller sticks have stick drift theones that look like gamecube controllers

[@TechDweeb]

Solid suggestion!

[@leecollins5479]

Iv been playing chrono trigger msu on my steamdeck.this game still plays like a new game

[@asselinpicard1554]

Oh ! My favorite game ! Awesome😊

[@OgbWinter]

Thanks, added it to my list!

[@her0x0ftime85]

Still one of my favorites. If you like this, think you’ll also really like Secret of Evermore. It is my all time favorite SNES game.

[@TechDweeb]

Definitely gonna try that someday!

[@bp6942]

Relatively new to this channel, so if you already knew, my bad, but for another game of pure beautiful optimism check out Skies of Arcadia(Dreamcast/Gamecube, bit of a rabbit hole on versions), it has a large cast of great characters, great combat, turn based air ship combat in addition to the normal on foot, and just a damn good swashbuckling tale.

[@EliasPfaiffer]

BEST RPG EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KyIeMcCIeIIan]

I just bought the V4 Miyoo Mini yesterday. I can't wait to see what the newer higher resolution 2.5 inch screen looks like. (Edit- I highly recommend Secret of Mana if you like games like Chrono Trigger, just beware it's kinda grindy)

[@TechDweeb]

Nice! Make sure you install the latest version of Onion OS as it fixes the screen filtering!

[@FaiCry13]

I highly recommend playing Chrono Trigger on the NDS instead of Snes. Not saying Snes ver is bad, just that Nds ver is better. It fixed few bugs and dialogue and translation errors. And have anime cutscenes. Better port to play Chrono Trigger.