10 Essential JRPGs You Need To Play Before You Die
2. Chrono Trigger
Time travel is pretty much the greatest plot device in the history of fiction, and this is just one small reason why Chrono Trigger is a near-perfect experience.
The story is spectacular; so many twists, turns, and unexpected moments will make you never want to put the controller down from the sheer level of engagement it achieves.
Each character has their own story told through their character arc, which makes you grow a deep attachment to each of them; not a single character here feels underdeveloped or uninteresting; they’re all great.
And the game does all of this while showing you cool and creative locations that change entirely depending on which time period you're in, taking full advantage of the time-travel mechanic.
The gameplay is some of the most dynamic in the SNES. Each character plays differently depending on which characters are in your party, creating combo moves that encourage you to use as many characters as possible to see all the game's possibilities.
Chrono Trigger has the perfect story and gameplay loop, making it the near-perfect JRPG everyone should play.