[hongster]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kotaku

Square Enix has gone ahead and made it official - Chrono Trigger is coming to the Nintendo DS in North America this holiday season! The game is a port of the classic Super Nintendo RPG, modified to take advantage of the DS's dual-screen presentation and touch screen functionality. They'll also be spicing things up a bit with an entirely new dungeon for the DS version, as well as wireless multiplayer battles.
I think I speak for every RPG fan ot there when I say that this is pretty much the best news I've heard all year. I can only hope that the Japanese and North American release of the game eventually leads to a version for PAL regions, who have never had the chance to play either of the Chrono titles.

Here's the official statement from Square Enix:

Quote: Originally Posted by Square Enix

CHRONO TRIGGER Returns! The Timeless Classic Teleports to Nintendo DS This Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES, CA USA
Journey Through Time with the RPG Masterpiece that Started It All
LOS ANGELES, July 2 /PRNewswire/ — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it will release CHRONO TRIGGER(R) in North America this Holiday season. Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM), this marks the first time that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.
Originally released in 1995 on Super NES(R) and shipping more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER has been hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with
never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple endings determined by side quests and the player's actions.
With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, CHRONO TRIGGER represents the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition maintains all of the game's original elements and spirit while
introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of Nintendo DS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of their hands.
STORY
When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.
FEATURES
— A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time
— An unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda
— Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills
— Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world
— Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality
— A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic
CHRONO TRIGGER has not yet been rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at [Only registered users can see links. ] for more information about ratings. The official website can be found at
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I for one couldn't be happier with this news ^^

[KLoWn]

Saw it this morning, pretty wicked if you ask me~

[Shugo64]

wow thats awesome... i'll have to get it, nya...

[alphascan718]

I need to buy a DS

[kpoeira]

damn i thought that a chrono trigger sequel and not a remake had been announced after seeing this thread , guess i was wrong = ="

well... at least the franchise of chrono trigger will be revived once again from the world of the deads, and younger ppl that couldnt played it now will

[Darkest]

Art made by the guy who did DBZ? >.>

[kpoeira]

you mean akira toriyama?
what´s with him?

[GatoNegro]

is that Akira toriyama made the art for the original CT game, and if you want an not a true sequel of CT you can play Chrono Cross for the PS1!, is good never like CT

[naridas]

now i have to force my friend to get it for ds. i remember playing this for snes (emulator) but nobody knows about it at school which is a pity.

[kpoeira]

Quote: Originally Posted by GatoNegro

is that Akira toriyama made the art for the original CT game, and if you want an not a true sequel of CT you can play Chrono Cross for the PS1!, is good never like CT

meh chrono cross was releases like 7 years ago
and i have played it and finished it.. it was good, but not as good as chrono trigger, and now im waiting for another sequel or a new chrono game ^^

[freedomx123]

I don't know about others but i am very disappointed with not-so-much-improvements.