The Story of Chrono Trigger

[@TheExploringSeries]

Reupload as a single video for the algorithm.

[@TheBucknative]

Keep em coming!!!

[@ryanmatthews3609]

hope you'll make a exploring video of jinx the loose cannon (pre-arcane) next April

[@lazlow413]

We take those

[@Malkamok]

Rematch to appease the Algorithm

[@_alarmclock]

thanks now i can sleep without waking up periodically to play the next episode

[@lennyternil336]

This channel just casually drops the best, longest, most thought out video essays on the platform like it’s fucking nothing

[@krinkovrequired9279]

Sadly, I think the berserk 21 hour video essay takes the cake for that title.

[@D_McGeezacks]

This is one of my favorote video games of all time. I'm gonna enjoy this

[@fashionsuckman4652]

​@@krinkovrequired9279lmao I know the exact one. Watched the entire thing. Good video

[@DSGTrey]

The 20 hour Skyrim critique is good too

[@erwinthedodo9205]

DJ Peach Cobbler.

[@yoshikagek.7031]

Rip Akira Toriyama thank you for Chrono Trigger AND Dragon Quest

[@jimidoodles]

And DB DBZ ect

[@hardcoore_gyt9254]

And Dr Slump

[@doesthisreallymatterseriously]

Not a single modern game even comes close to surpassing this amazing game. My #1 favourite game of all-time.

[@kaderp9043]

Not even remotely true. BG3 exists. But you are biased, so that fact will fall on deaf ears. Nevertheless this is still a fantastic game.

[@doesthisreallymatterseriously]

@@kaderp9043 That is why I said it was 'my #1'... and not 'the #1'. To me, not even FFVII beats Chrono Trigger. Again, just MY opinion. Who gives a rats ass if my comment is seen or not?! Not like I'm begging for views with no content.

[@TheCollapse410]

​@@kaderp9043Jesus Christ. How bitchy can u get over someone's opinion. Get off the internet and touch grass. So pissy. Like a little girl.

[@TheCollapse410]

​@@doesthisreallymatterseriouslyI'll tell u what. The music to this game nearly brings me to tears remembering when I was a kid playing this with my brother and my mom being healthy and all of us together. This game holds SUCH a close spot to my heart.

[@TheCollapse410]

​@@kaderp9043and btw bg3 is broken and barely held together in the third act. I even had hours of game play where textures wouldn't load and another part where a characters face froze in one position for hours not to mention the last acts boring AF. So what r u talking about? Didn't no "masterpieces" had issues with em. I always thought masterpiece meant perfect. U ppl act like bg3 did something no other game did before. It's called a basic game. Even tho it was early release for 3 years and still had game breaking bugs. Chrono trigger had NONE of these issues. But this will fall on dead pussy ears.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

RIP Akira Toriyama. Man, imagine if this game gets the remake treatment? Like FF7.

[@Xenonuke]

It's amazing how deep the lore of Zeal and the corruption of Lavos goes. Melchior The Guru of Life: Sells Weapons Belthasar The Guru of Reason: Goes Insane Gaspar The Guru of Time: Gets trapped at the end of time Mother Brain realizes in order to stop Lavos it has to get rid of all organic matter, hence why shes killing everyone. Best RPG Ever

[@jamo3976]

This game starts off mysterious and interesting, but when Zeal is introduced is when it became legendary. So many jumping off points and memorable moments

[@certifiednard2543]

Easily one of my top 3 games of all time. Soundtrack is amazing on its own but is a PERFECT fit for the game.

[@chesterbonaparte6787]

Can't believe the soundtrack comes with a free game attached. It's nuts.

[@kyrudo]

I remember as a kid playing this game and when the credits rolled, half way through I started crying. Its an amazing rpg and it desirves all the praise it gets

[@jaimebernardovg]

I was delighted by all of the references. And I was waiting to hear "does the black moon howls?"

[@Egryn]

I’m honestly surprised no one made this into a legit anime. Like don’t put the story, just let the reputation carry the popularity. We know the story but as an anime I believe this would make for a great series.

[@gumpyflyale2542]

Everyone's favorite characters Johny the main man, Pierre the lawyer and of course who could forget Fritz the shop keep

[@czcrossman]

Dude I love these video game summaries, I know I’ll probably never get the chance or time to play some of these older games so I appreciate being able to have these legendary games’ stories told to me by one of the best storytellers on KZbin! Thanks :)

[@ckw0612]

RIP Mr Akira Toriyama

[@xaniso6955]

You know it's a good story when you can listen/watch an entire video on it and still have that urge to play it for yourself. One of a handful of true classics the likes that we may never see again. This game was made back when the writing painted a sea of canvases in colors of gold and silver. Whereas today so many games are developed less to entice us with words and more to wow us with gameplay elements and the increasingly unappealing need for realism. Some people, like myself, have a way with words. Yet the true masters, such as those who worked on Chrono Trigger, take those words and pull you into worlds that stay with you long after you finish that final, somehow incredibly impactful, sentence. Absolutely stunning. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@koenvandamme6901]

The courtroom is easily one of my favourite things in any videogame. It's great how they set it up with the past chancellor saying they needed a stricter justice system 😂

[@zoraius]

I also love how the court changes based on what you do at the fair for example by talking to Marle before getting the pendant Pierre is able to deny greed as a motive

[@killabammy]

Idk if you’ll read this but thanks, I’ve been using your videos for my Chrono trigger dnd game. This will help me not have to bounce between the two. Your videos mean a lot to me, seriously they make me stay alive a little longer till the next one and I regularly listen to “Avalon” when I’m down because I find it quite beautiful.

[@shenloken2]

Some of the greatest jrpg adventures out there took place on the Super Nintendo! And Chrono Trigger is among the most memorable of all!

[@andresdeleon9697]

Aside from the era it came out, hearing this video feels like playing it all over again.

[@azrael4885]

yep this Secrets of Mana , final fantasy 3 , Link to the past , hands down one of the best platforms , PS 1 and 2 did really well to since no one could afford the Neo Geo first time we could get Japanese Jrpgs.

[@andrewdyke5561]

Best chrono video ever. I got to play this in 1995 snes, changed my life

[@JohnSagin-SimViDeLucis579]

Man i never knew just HOW great this story is until now and it took 3 sessions to listen. Im so glad i did.

[@kainslegacy78618]

From what i understand, the two Chrono games have different yet similar themes. Chrono Trigger is about changing a bleak future for the better, while Chrono Cross puts the emphasis on how changing time, no matter the selfless intent and mostly good outcome, has weight that applies pressure on the fabric of time (or, the spirit of the planet, as i prefer to call it). While the first game is about changing time, the second is about resolving the paradoxes resulting from it.

[@meegz149]

RIP Toriyama-sama.

[@camarofan2008]

My favorite jrpg when I was a kid. Thank you.

[@andresdeleon9697]

I never thought to see the day that Chrono Trigger could be replayed as an audiobook

[@DanielSan1776]

*OH BOY! IT’S 3AM!!* An amazing arc, thanks so much for this TES!

[@guitubagrips9719]

L bozo

[@Jimbodawg]

​@@guitubagrips9719lighten up. Rather than bring negativity into the world, why not try positivity?

[@guitubagrips9719]

@Jimbodawg oh the irony

[@sandrinowitschM]

I love these things. I'll never have the patience to actually play games like CT or FF but I love learning about their stories. Also wanna thank you for your outstanding work on the ABCs of death while I'm here. What a great month that was!

[@cylemillar-lay6794]

I never knew you did videos for this game! This has to be my favorite game ever made so stocked to start my morning with this video.

[@TheUnluckyEverydude]

I want this to be the new wave of Let's Plays. I can dream.

[@clayhasllamas]

No idea what this is but I’m gonna watch the whole thing. Been a fan since 2018-2019. Keep it up. Your content has gotten me through countless boring work shifts.

[@kimacid7618]

Chrono trigger and tales of phantasia are two of my favorite games, they also have similar time travel stories

[@gstvntt]

Few games are such precious gems that never need a remake or remaster, chrono trigger is one of those.

[@zivens.2407]

I've never seen this series and I binged it all today while working. Thank you for the upload, THIS IS GOOD SOUP

[@siralpha6020]

Thanks for this! I don’t have patience for Jrpg’s and I keep hearing praises for chrono trigger

[@paulblart5358]

I cant get enough of these story summaries. I want to see more of them. These game stories greatly inspire me. This channel is the best channel that gives you the best summery with the greatest details. Love this channel, keep up the amazing work.

[@mattkozak3937]

Hands down my favorite RPG of all time! Thank you for doing this

[@cavemandanwilder5597]

The gameplay is a bit dated, but the story makes this game an absolute titan of the genre. I’ll never forget the moment the princess exploded in front of my eyes….I was genuinely mortified. I could barely even look the NPC guards in the eye out of pure shame and fear. That was the moment I finally realized why this game is so special. It makes you CARE about the imaginary world and the little clumps of pixels that are its characters.

[@DeadCatX2]

When it was released in the mid 90s, it was the very best RPG on the planet, without question. That the game play is merely "a bit dated" *28 years later* just underlines how revolutionary it was when released.

[@TheOriginalDuckley]

@@DeadCatX2Well said.

[@jarrettbellboy]

I actually thought the reverse. The gameplay, mechanics, music and sprite art hold up very well in 2023. While the story at the end ties up nicely, they just introduced too many villains and characters 3/4 into the game

[@andrewdyke5561]

Its not dated at all

[@andrewdyke5561]

I see nothing wrong with story or game0lay

[@anthonythanghe4755]

I got this game for my birthday for the Super Nintendo. Included in the box was a catalog of Square items (shirts, posters, and the like). The only item I wanted was soundtrack for Chrono Trigger.

[@psychedelicpiper999]

Back in the day, soundtracks for JRPG’s were so hard to find. And even if you managed to order them from Japan, they were incredibly expensive. My sister ended up finding an affordable bootleg copy of the Chrono Trigger soundtrack that was just as good as the real thing. Whoever made it did a great job, even printed ink of the characters onto the actual discs. When it came to finding MP3’s on the Internet, you were far more likely to find MIDI files instead. Now it’s so easy to stream and download soundtracks for even the most obscure titles, in complete lossless format, if you know where to look. I don’t think Japanese imports cost as much anymore either. People growing up today will never know the struggle.

[@joshuamiller199]

I primarily listen to this channel on spotify, so i occasionally miss out on gems like this. Thx for the upload, now i know it exists

[@MarkProdger13]

Legend. Amazing video. I love the sound quality. All background noise is dampened without "gen z" editing

[@renatoafonsomaiacarneiro950]

No way...my favorite RPG of all time AND THE EXPLORING SREIES!? This is great!!

[@CrystalPrelude]

You know. I never thought about it, but Lavos would be the first time I ever encountered an Eldritch Horror. Long before I even knew about Lovecraft and the genre. That's very interesting.

[@toastpuppy3491]

Man this game on the DS was part of my childhood.

[@MrStarfawks]

Would love to see this done for Chrono Cross too! I know it’s probably a lot of work for you, and especially after that October work fest you had for yourself. But it’s certainly an enjoyment to revisit these games from my past, thank you so much.

[@Shears187]

My girlfriend picked this video, and I couldn't be any damn happier. I usually leave this channel on at night for background noise and low light, helps me sleep quite a bit. Have been doing that for a year or so now. And now, we're sitting and watching while we eat dinner and casually play with our dogs and cats.. I don't think things could be any better, even though I'm over a month late seeing this. Thank you my dude. For one of the best nights of my life.

[@DeadCatX2]

No other game has had the impact on me that Chrono Trigger has. Thanks for the video

[@Votrae]

Unexpected surprise!! I've always wanted to learn about these stories, but i don't have the drive to go back and play them. Huge W

[@emilybarclay8831]

Have I ever played a chronotrigger game? No. Do I even care about the timeline? Not really. Am I gonna watch this entire video at once on my shift? Hell yeah

[@ayroonyeager]

The true definition of a masterpiece. Looks like it's time for another playthrough.

[@gilbertporter4992]

I remember when I first saw artwork of this games box cover, I wondered why they used the art style of Dragon Ball Z. While I never watched the series played the game, I do love the lore and will have to try both out.

[@DeadlyDuelsTV]

Akira Toriyama the creator of Dragon Ball Z was one of the designer's that is why. He designed the characters en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger

[@pelgervampireduck]

This is the best game ever made. The gameplay is good, the story is good, the music is good, the graphics are great, the pixel art is amazing and I love the colors they used for each zone and time period. This is as close as a perfect game as it gets. 9 o 10 out of 10.

[@crosslash01]

I never get tired of this game. Thanks for the vid!

[@cletusjones1631]

I've always wanted a Chrono Trigger show, I guess this is the best I'm gonna get 😂

[@bluemindedchild]

Check out moti Chrono trigger the musical Same group that did the amazing undertale the musical

[@CJT420]

Thank you for doing this one! One of my favorite games.

[@olehhumeniuk1632]

Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross... my best childhood memories 🥲❤👍

[@avereth]

The irony of Lavos' trick was that I killed the true core form first without realizing any of that, and I assumed they had shared hp for the longest time.

[@GilgameshGDLK]

One of thee greatest video games of my childhood and of all time.

[@JerryListener]

This made my day, week, month, year, decade, and much beyond! Thank you so much!

[@michaeltalpas]

It’s funny, I never made the connection before. They went back in time, rescued the queen, and then the king increased the justice system.. which Crono then runs afoul of in the Present.

[@brookeberesford]

Holy cow you never disappoint..... Thank you for this. Real gem from my child hood. You're the best Mangg

[@AnxietyFreak]

“Figuring lucca’s tech genius would help in a robot factory” Me: AND LOSE MY HEALER?!

[@peterw2880]

This game is absolutely beautiful. Narrative? Perfect. Characters? Perfect. Music? Perfect. A genuine artistic masterpiece

[@azrael4885]

when this came out i got it literally because of the cover art and good god was i not prepared for what i was about to dive into no walkthrews or anything back then so it was all trial and error and my god till this day i can remember specific parts and challenges i hit and just what a fantastic story and game , right up there with Secrets of Mana , FF2 , 3 and 7 , star oceans and phantasy stars and Dragon warriors .

[@CYI3ERPUNK]

Chrono Trigger , FF6 , Phantasy Star 4 ; that's the trifecta , the best RPGs of the 16-bit era

[@Bardockion]

Thank you for making this video, it was very enjoyable.

[@jamesmabe1350]

My guy I loved both games trigger and cross you'll love the stories

[@anarekist]

Never realized how lovecraftian this game was

[@danielbloomquist9810]

I started a two hour and twenty one minute video about my all time fave video game which is itself about time, at 2:21 AM by complete coincidence... I am officially Chrono Trigger's biggest fan.

[@gradystephenson3346]

A game so good it can't ever be replicated even a direct 3d overhaul might take away from its greatness

[@erinschollard561]

This has became one of my favorite channels. It would be epic to hear you do legend of dragoon.

[@walterlopez5054]

remember when video game companies shipped out a complete, standalone, excellent product like this? no live service, no dlc, no lootboxes or premium currencies or battlepasses. just a well written story, told through solid, fun gameplay.

[@CptFoolKillah]

No idea how awesome this is..

[@Ragtags]

It's awesome

[@vectorshaman338]

Got it for xmas in 90's. Man... Still in my top 3 of all time.

[@noreally4979]

Thank you for introducing me to this game!

[@MLGHazrad]

I recall that Chrono Trigger is being thrown in prison, but you keep your weapons making escape much easier.

[@wheeze8189]

Hi Mr. TES, just wanted to let you know that I absolutely loved both this video and the FFVI video you've made, and would love to see this series on JRPG games/ games you played as a kid. I see that they're not doing as well as the SCP/ 40k videos you've been making, and I love those too, but it feels like I can hear the love and nostalgia you feel towards these games through your narration. Love from the UK

[@spazyboy321]

Now THIS is a unique topic, WE WILL BE LISTENING IN!!

[@KimFareseed]

Rip Akira Toriyama.

[@beagle3247]

I'm glad Melkior isn't throwing animals in the pool to mutate them

[@julemoorlag4748]

the most excited ive been for a TES video maybe ever!!!

[@lamps4044]

4 A.M banger lets go

[@ekrei1150]

The game that pull me to the JRPG rabbit hole. One of my top 3 game of all time along with FF6. Thx for this video. Hoping for more game lore. Maybe horror one like Fatal Frame.

[@danielwindler7404]

Might be the best video yet

[@AHZUH]

To all my individuals of culture welcome, we meet again- not for the first or the last time.

[@TheVarsh86]

Ozzie... Slash, Flea!!! How did this never occur to me before!

[@orangejjay]

I love the red gate. Those gates are those created by the planet so wheb Lucca got a gate and a chance to save her mother, it was the planet giving back to Lucca after Lucca gave so much to the planet. ❤❤

[@trendhopper6447]

Do Chrono Cross Next so we know about who the baby is with the pendent

[@SchalaZeal]

Very comprehensive! Well done!

[@Astroqualia]

Amazing vid! Never played the game but knew of its legendary status. Now I see why.

[@Byggarebob]

Loved this video the first time so I'm gonna watch it again now ❤

[@Kalder44]

Now, this is my idea of a movie night.

[@wolontong]

this is refreshing.

[@michaelorr8190]

This game was an important part of my childhood, as was the 2nd for Playstation, Chrono Cross.

[@chrispysaid]

It has always annoyed me that the group canonically called him Robo instead of using his serial number R-66Y to make Robby. I think Robby is a much better name for him.

[@briannawallace4085]

I used either Robby or Roddy

[@freesheep0]

Thank you for the video compiled.

[@chasefrost1401]

This game is like SCP anime. I can dig it.

[@LorkArchetype]

Honestly I'm enjoying the break from the usual scp stories keep it up also you ever play legend of dragoon on ps1 you might like it. Plus really unique dragons

[@joshuadelongchamp3859]

Love you TES keep it up man :)

[@REIN900]

WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED

[@skjoldrodinson408]

I know what I'm listening to at work tomorrow.

[@studioMYTH]

Have you played Sea of Stars? It's AMAZING heavily inspired by the game play of this one.