While he was more well known for Dragonball, Chrono Trigger holds much more to me as its one of the finest works of art I've ever played. Thank you, Akira Toriyama.
Fun fact: the pendulum at the very beginning is actually a Mode 7 effect. The pendulum itself stays completely still, and then the entire screen is rotated back and forth in order to create the illusion that the pendulum is moving.
There's something about these SFX that just make it more impactful, like how when Crono and Marle do their double tech on the bridge fight and it hits right as the music reaches a crescendo, one of those moments you'll never forget.
The only problem with that is the crescendo happens after the attack lands and the game loads the non battle screen into the next scene with them on the dactyls. The song is suppose to end right when the epoch loops the map, and then it fades out with screen wipe. The audio is off (about a second or 2) along with a few others I've seen on UA-cam leading me to believe these are recorded from an emulator (poorly at that) instead of the actual game system or Wii Virtual Console. These Demo Screens serve as a good mark for when a game is being recorded badly on a computer that's using an emulator vs the actual cart on an SNES/S. Famicom because certain scenes stick too long on screen instead of immediately moving to the next screen, in time to the music, in some cases it's a PAL and NTSC issue (25/50 fps vs 30/60) in others the game simple never exist in a region like C. T. was, in which case options were limited to how money you're willing to pay.
@@glenngunnerzero I see where you getting at I believe that if you record from original hardware and display it on modern hardware that there would be a lag kinda like playing an old SNES on a HD tv there is some lag because those systems are ment for CRT and not HDMI. I personally grew up using the coaxial cables. In the 80s and 90s
I still remember the way I felt when I first saw this screen 20 years ago. I knew it would be something special and to this day, it surely is. Happy 20th birthday, CT, and many more to come.
I still cant believe that next year will mark Chrono Triggers 20th anniversary! It feels like yesterday that my dad bought this at release for the SNES. I was only 5 years old at the time, Im now 24. I have played this game so many times and you know what? I never got bored of it. Chrono Trigger is one of those definitive games you will never see again for a very long time. The story, the gameplay, the music, the sidequests, the characters.. everything is so perfectly blended into one brilliant game. Almost 20 years later, people are still playing this. This game truly has stood the test of time.
Despite having anime cutscenes in the DS version, I find this intro superior because it seems to drive home the game's marriage of Fantasy and Science Fiction, with the music really making it feel as if the game is an urgent race against time. It does an AMAZING job hyping you up for the massive adventure ahead.
Chrono Trigger is a game so special and nostalgical for me. The time travels, the different ambients in diverse eras, the soundtrack and the great battle system. Chrono Trigger deserves a remake too Square.
As a kid, going from super mario world and cheap looney tunes titles straight to this was downright mindblowing especially soundwise and what got me into video game music. Also listen to the premonition with headphones on. Trust me.
Chrono Trigger is the epitome of the Rpg's. Awesome graphics, outstanding soundtrack, great storyline, unforgetable characters..it still draws me to play it! Long live Chrono Trigger!
Today marks the very first time I've decided to play this game. 2:30 hours in, and my god...only two other games have given me these crazy goosebumps from start to finish: Metal Gear Solid, and Super Metroid. I can safely say that I still have ways to go but this will be up there in my favorites of all time. This OST made me tear up a little, just watching it. I knew I was in for something special.
My best friend in elementary, middle, and high school gave me his copy of chronotrigger and I have it to this day. I’m 42. I will never give it up. I will even die with it. Because he gave up one of the best games ever. And shows great friendship
Well it's July 2022 and Live A live just came out and I believe the stage is now set for a chrono trigger 2d 3d remake from the Live A Live team. I glady paid 200+ bucks for this game on ebay, but the whole world needs an opportunity to play this amazing game.
I played this game, as a little kid, so much, and for the past couple of years I was trying to remember what the game was, I now realize and I have to say... one of the best games that I've played.. always got stuck on one part though...
Yeah this had actual game footage what's got you more pumped because it showed you things that were going to happen where is beautiful is the animation is it's not the same thing
Something i commented on a video long deleted. Grab yourself a L/R headphone and focus all on the piano from 0:05 until 0:33 That sound goes left to right with low to upper volume and at first you may think it's like a pendulum of sound going on your head. BUT!! The higher volume comes "after" it reached max left or max right and it's already coming back to the other direction, also the lower volume is not on middle sound, lower volume sounds both at left and right after sound passed 50/50% side volume. So... that piano is not making a pendulum but it's actually making an Infinity symbol on your head... and aren't infinity and time concepts we can relate? And also, to be precise. Starting from an almost mute central beggining, the piano makes 12 full infinity symbols
I can't believe I gave this game (and most of my SNES library) when I got my gamecube. No need to say I regretted it a few years later. Last weekend, after more than 13 years, I spotted a mint copy of Chrono Trigger for the SNES on sale for 125$ at the local flea market. Best purchase ever.
this was one of my favorite games ever: (CHRONO TRIGGER) i played this game for hours and hours this game in my eyes is never ending i beat it 100+ times and i wanted this game to go for ever....I've seen (Chrono Cross) never played it i thank it was the sequel to Chrono Trigger if you like older games play Chrono Trigger i give it a 10 out of 10
I'm currently replaying the ds version on my phone, after finishing it i'm going yo play chrono cross which i never played in my life, the adventure it's just started 😊
A couple of years ago, the president of square enix was interviewed and one of the questions was whether Chrono Trigger would ever get a sequel. He joked and said that if people wanted a sequel they should buy more copies of the DS remake. But in all seriousness he mentioned that the only way they could do justice to the original is if they had the OG team of designers and engineers (dubbed the "Dream Team") That's now impossible - many left the gaming industry decades ago, some passed away and others moved on to greener pastures in the gaming industry. A sequel by any other team could never do justice to this masterpiece and I'm happy there will never be one. Instead, we get to enjoy this is a timeless classic :)
Time traveling is such a poignant concept in itself and this video game was able to weave that otherworldly feeling mixed with everyday human emotions into its narrative, to construct a jrpg Magnum Opus
RIP Akira Toriyama you will be remembered
🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂
The legend will never die
20 years later, this is still one of the finest games ever made.
+konkakonkadudu Unless you count the DS remake.
+konkakonkadudu Interesting
It's the second best RPG after Final Fantasy III (US version) and Secret of Mana & Phantasy Star I tied third :)
Immortalfire here here
Finest indeed untill ff7 Remake!!!!!
While he was more well known for Dragonball, Chrono Trigger holds much more to me as its one of the finest works of art I've ever played. Thank you, Akira Toriyama.
DB and Chrono Trigger are some of my favorite pieces of media
RIP Toriyama
His legacy won't be forgotten
Rest In Peace Akira Toriyama. Thanks for the amazing adventures.
Fun fact:
the pendulum at the very beginning is actually a Mode 7 effect.
The pendulum itself stays completely still, and then the entire screen is rotated back and forth in order to create the illusion that the pendulum is moving.
Cool.
I've always wondered about it!
Since it doesn't seem to distort as much as it should, it always threw me off and I never truly knew why.
i thoght it was scaling like the neo geo did...
That would actually explain alot, since the pixel quality remains pretty solid as it rotates.
Neat!
There's something about these SFX that just make it more impactful, like how when Crono and Marle do their double tech on the bridge fight and it hits right as the music reaches a crescendo, one of those moments you'll never forget.
The only problem with that is the crescendo happens after the attack lands and the game loads the non battle screen into the next scene with them on the dactyls. The song is suppose to end right when the epoch loops the map, and then it fades out with screen wipe. The audio is off (about a second or 2) along with a few others I've seen on UA-cam leading me to believe these are recorded from an emulator (poorly at that) instead of the actual game system or Wii Virtual Console. These Demo Screens serve as a good mark for when a game is being recorded badly on a computer that's using an emulator vs the actual cart on an SNES/S. Famicom because certain scenes stick too long on screen instead of immediately moving to the next screen, in time to the music, in some cases it's a PAL and NTSC issue (25/50 fps vs 30/60) in others the game simple never exist in a region like C. T. was, in which case options were limited to how money you're willing to pay.
Kinda like that dong in the xmen theam song it just hits on that right note. Masterpieces
@@glenngunnerzero I see where you getting at I believe that if you record from original hardware and display it on modern hardware that there would be a lag kinda like playing an old SNES on a HD tv there is some lag because those systems are ment for CRT and not HDMI. I personally grew up using the coaxial cables. In the 80s and 90s
When “TRIGGER” slithers in, I always get chills. Every single time.
I still remember the way I felt when I first saw this screen 20 years ago. I knew it would be something special and to this day, it surely is. Happy 20th birthday, CT, and many more to come.
Red88Rex Indeed, like the game's thematic, it remains truly timeless.
+Red88Rex I agree with you,amazing!
+ShiryuGL Oh I see what you did there, timeless, a game about traveling through time, lol!!!
Red88Rex I have this game on ds
It's 25 years old now.
How do ya feel about it?
Even with Akira Toriyama's art I still like the Snes intro more...
He did much of the art for the SNES version, what do you mean?
@@SOMeDoOD1992 I like the pixel intro more than the, ps1 cutscenes, just my preference
@@jasonsoliva6678 i've only seen the SNES intro, sorry
He’s also done the NES console games for Dragon Quest in the 80s
@Lavos Good point is it ever confirmed Toriyama made that intro? Doubt he would do anything more than storyboard at the most
Pure magic. Deserves the word "timeless" like no other game ever could.
Game of yesterday,today and tomorrow... nothing can reach his perfection, yes that's the only PERFECT VIDEOGAME
***** are you serious?
Must not cry...
Played it 6 years ago for the first time. This isn't nostalgia! This is truly best of JRPG.
I also played it just few years prior and now it's my favourite
Top 3 Final Fantasy games:
1º Chrono Trigger
2º Final Fantasy VI
3º Tales of Phantasia
Terranigma
@@keyspirits95
Thats the second best Zelda game ever.
Earthbound
Secret of Mana
Xenoblade Chronicles is a damn ff game too
Akira Toriyama R.I.P 1955 - 2024
This really is one of the best openings to any video game. A game that's popular but not overrated at all!
I miss these days of games. I doubt we'll ever have games at the level of Chrono Trigger and FFVI again.
This game has aged like the finest of wines. I bought it the day it was released, and it's still my favorite game ever made.
I still cant believe that next year will mark Chrono Triggers 20th anniversary! It feels like yesterday that my dad bought this at release for the SNES. I was only 5 years old at the time, Im now 24. I have played this game so many times and you know what? I never got bored of it.
Chrono Trigger is one of those definitive games you will never see again for a very long time. The story, the gameplay, the music, the sidequests, the characters.. everything is so perfectly blended into one brilliant game. Almost 20 years later, people are still playing this. This game truly has stood the test of time.
I should do some sort of musical tribute to that... hope I find the time to do it (no pun intended).
This game was my childhood. It was and will forever be my favorite game of all time.
RIP Akira Toriyama
Thank You for giving us this masterpiece!!!!
Despite having anime cutscenes in the DS version, I find this intro superior because it seems to drive home the game's marriage of Fantasy and Science Fiction, with the music really making it feel as if the game is an urgent race against time. It does an AMAZING job hyping you up for the massive adventure ahead.
Best intro ever.
2:18 - I just love that part when the music changes. It makes me feel like I'm flying.
Descanse em paz Toriyama e obrigado por tudo!
The fact that this game was made in 95' is astonishing!
I'm a Final Fantasy 1-2-3-4-5-6 child. And Chrono Trigger is the single greatest RPG of all time.
The year is 2022 and this is still in my opinion the best rpg today.
It is my friend
That 90's vibe makes me warm and fuzzy inside
*a masterpiece for eternity, I miss you Chrono Trigger.*
This intro still gives me goosebumps even in my late 30s. It's just absolutely perfect.
I honestly like this intro better than the psx version. Not saying that one's bad, tho.
Chrono Trigger is a game so special and nostalgical for me. The time travels, the different ambients in diverse eras, the soundtrack and the great battle system. Chrono Trigger deserves a remake too Square.
what begins as the rescue of a young girl, it escalates to a battle for the fate of the planet.
As a kid, going from super mario world and cheap looney tunes titles straight to this was downright mindblowing especially soundwise and what got me into video game music.
Also listen to the premonition with headphones on. Trust me.
My #1 favorite game of all time. I will always have love for Chrono Trigger.
Games like this,one every century!
Played this game has a senior in high school. It means a lot to me more then ever now! Thank you Mr. Toriyama San! May you rest in heaven!
Damn this hits hard life has been tough nice remembering this
I will always remember you, Akira Toriyama
First time I saw that clock pendulum swing down and the music started, I was intrigued immediately. This game knows how to introduce itself.
This is still the best single player RPG ever made.
I will always remeber this game with so much joy, when a child this made me trip so hard in every play session, the OST made it even better.
An absolute masterpiece and one that has only gotten better with age.
Whenever I play Chrono Trigger, it feels like the perfect game ever.
Chrono Trigger is the epitome of the Rpg's. Awesome graphics, outstanding soundtrack, great storyline, unforgetable characters..it still draws me to play it! Long live Chrono Trigger!
Got this game Christmas of 1995 and still have it. One of mine and my brother’s favorite games.
Legendary! There's a reason this game is so beloved. What an incredible opening.
0:05 Always gives me goosebumps.
One the best RPG of all time for me. I played the original SNES and the DS remake and both have it’s magic.
2:18 gotta be the most epic / hype / emotional cross section ever. My favorite bridge in any song probably, so increadible.
This intro always put me in the mood. This, and FFVI. Squaresoft sure used to know how to make epic intros to match epic games at that time.
Today marks the very first time I've decided to play this game.
2:30 hours in, and my god...only two other games have given me these crazy goosebumps from start to finish: Metal Gear Solid, and Super Metroid.
I can safely say that I still have ways to go but this will be up there in my favorites of all time.
This OST made me tear up a little, just watching it. I knew I was in for something special.
Any update? Kind sir.
@@danortiz masterpiece. Absolute masterpiece. I just finished earthbound too. 🥹
Happy 20th Anniversary to one of the best SquareSoft games
So many good memories
man this game was so popular when i was in HIGHSCHOOL my childhood is awesome because of these games
My best friend in elementary, middle, and high school gave me his copy of chronotrigger and I have it to this day. I’m 42. I will never give it up. I will even die with it. Because he gave up one of the best games ever. And shows great friendship
Well it's July 2022 and Live A live just came out and I believe the stage is now set for a chrono trigger 2d 3d remake from the Live A Live team. I glady paid 200+ bucks for this game on ebay, but the whole world needs an opportunity to play this amazing game.
God, this intro's fantastic! The music, the scenes, everything leaves you hyped for the game.
iconic. first played this game a year ago, and with this intro I knew I was in for something special.
I played this game, as a little kid, so much, and for the past couple of years I was trying to remember what the game was, I now realize and I have to say... one of the best games that I've played.. always got stuck on one part though...
Best video game of all time (never will replace it) my childhood memories...
Me too, but one title has been deploy in second place in chronno trigger to me.
And the greatest soundtrack ever written for any video game it has no rival
@@Heimdall66 Which one?
@@GreenDbz Gravity rush remastered... The best game that i ever play in my life.
Ah, seeing this I’m reliving that cold Christmas day I got this game that was best Christmas ever.
They should make playing this game mandatory in high school, like part of school curriculum. So many lessons to be learned.
Ah nostalgia. :-) I still prefer this intro over the ds version.
Yeah this had actual game footage what's got you more pumped because it showed you things that were going to happen where is beautiful is the animation is it's not the same thing
2023 casi acabándose. I'm here!
This and ocarina of time have my all time favorite video game openings
Something i commented on a video long deleted.
Grab yourself a L/R headphone and focus all on the piano from 0:05 until 0:33
That sound goes left to right with low to upper volume and at first you may think it's like a pendulum of sound going on your head. BUT!! The higher volume comes "after" it reached max left or max right and it's already coming back to the other direction, also the lower volume is not on middle sound, lower volume sounds both at left and right after sound passed 50/50% side volume. So... that piano is not making a pendulum but it's actually making an Infinity symbol on your head... and aren't infinity and time concepts we can relate?
And also, to be precise. Starting from an almost mute central beggining, the piano makes 12 full infinity symbols
Rip Akira Toriyama 😢.
Que en paz descanse el legendario maestro 鳥山明.
No hay mas que decir que muchas gracias por todo lo que hizo 🕊️
As time goes on. I realize how amazing this game really is.
This theme song is epic!!!!
Seasoned to absolute perfection. This game is art.
I have not played the game and the intro just gives me chills
Play it!!! omg
Excellent. Keep the fires of good RPGs burning alive, gentlemen.
I miss my childhood so much.
This intro gets me pumped up.
Make your own past make your own future it's all right now
2024, this still gives
Me
Goosebumps 🔥. SNES intro FTW. Shoutout to the DREAM TEAM! So grateful for having this game at launch!
Best game ever. I saw this live at the PLAY! Orchestra, with Mitsuda himself directing. It was incredible!
Still best game ever?
@@glauco6958 Best SNES JRPG, at least :P
No cap
I can't believe I gave this game (and most of my SNES library) when I got my gamecube. No need to say I regretted it a few years later. Last weekend, after more than 13 years, I spotted a mint copy of Chrono Trigger for the SNES on sale for 125$ at the local flea market.
Best purchase ever.
Shit, that vendor must have did his/her research very well to know they were holding a masterpiece for sale.
this was one of my favorite games ever: (CHRONO TRIGGER) i played this game for hours and hours this game in my eyes is never ending i beat it 100+ times and i wanted this game to go for ever....I've seen (Chrono Cross) never played it i thank it was the sequel to Chrono Trigger if you like older games play Chrono Trigger i give it a 10 out of 10
I'm currently replaying the ds version on my phone, after finishing it i'm going yo play chrono cross which i never played in my life, the adventure it's just started 😊
Best game ever
How can one watch this and not get excited?? You knew this game was gonna be a winner from the intro on!!
A couple of years ago, the president of square enix was interviewed and one of the questions was whether Chrono Trigger would ever get a sequel. He joked and said that if people wanted a sequel they should buy more copies of the DS remake. But in all seriousness he mentioned that the only way they could do justice to the original is if they had the OG team of designers and engineers (dubbed the "Dream Team") That's now impossible - many left the gaming industry decades ago, some passed away and others moved on to greener pastures in the gaming industry. A sequel by any other team could never do justice to this masterpiece and I'm happy there will never be one. Instead, we get to enjoy this is a timeless classic :)
😢RIP Akira Toriyama😢 This needs a remake as well!
So hype!!! GOAT soundtrack for the GOAT game!!!
top best snes game ever
My introduction into RPGs! My favorite RPG of all time beside Fallout: New Vegas of course.
Fallout: Old Vegas is better
eu tenho orgulho em dizer que esse jogo fez parte da minha infância, só saudades ❤
Descanse em paz mestre Akira Toriyama.
yeah, this is how you make people wanting to play your game alright
RIP Akira Toriyama
Best RPG ever made, i remember playing it a lot on SNES9X :)
Akira Toriyama God rest his soul 🙏
Best game of all time
Make it 25 yrs later.....
Descanse em paz Akira Toriyama 😔😔😔
Descanse em Paz Akira Toriyama.
RIP
Chrono Trigger é um dos meus jogos favoritos da vida.
Time traveling is such a poignant concept in itself and this video game was able to weave that otherworldly feeling mixed with everyday human emotions into its narrative, to construct a jrpg Magnum Opus