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Chrono Trigger, one of the most highly rated SNES RPGs to date, is now available on PC! Featuring graphical and sound updates, along with a new autosave feature, this PC release is considered to be the "Definitive Edition" of Chrono Trigger. For those that already own the game on iOS or Android, the app will also receive the graphical and sound upgrades as well in an update!

• Two Extra Dungeons – Includes the mysterious ‘Dimensional Vortex’ dungeon and the forgotten ‘Lost Sanctum’ dungeon that first appeared in the DS and mobile releases
• Updated Graphics and Sound – While keeping the atmosphere of the original, featuring enhanced visuals designed for modern PCs and remastered soundtrack under the supervision of original composer Yasunori Mitsuda
• Updated Controls - Optimised PC experience that supports both controller and mouse/keyboard configuration
• New Autosave Feature - Automatically saves while still featuring the original title’s Save Point function
• CHRONO TRIGGER Limited Edition - Those that purchase the STEAM version until 2nd April 2018 will receive the following digital bonuses for free:
  • An enchanting and specially edited digital song file containing a medley of five songs: ‘Far Off Promise’, ‘Wind Scene’, ‘Battle with Magus’, ‘Corridors of Time’, and ‘Chrono Trigger’
  • Composer Yasunori Mitsuda’s digital liner notes
  • A collection of six stunning PC wallpapers in varying sizes

Source: GBATemp Inbox
Steam Page

 

[the_randomizer]

Steam reviews aren't looking good.
So basically they just took the mobile version and selectively slapped a HQ4x filter on some of the graphics and called it a day.
How is that any better than what I can already do with an emulator?
I don't think it deserves all the bad reviews though, it might not be as good as people hoped but it's still the same great game. Though I haven't played the mobile version, I don't see anything horrendously bad in the screenshots or trailer on the Steam page that would justify over 75% bad reviews, and if you want to legally acquire and play this game and don't fancy touch controls on mobile, it seems like a pretty decent way to get the game. The SNES original is sure to cost a lot more online.
I think if they provide an option to turn off the filtering and fix some of the little issues (mainly UI issues) that'll be enough to make fans happy. They seem to want the original experience unaltered, and this is ALMOST giving it to them, but not quite.

I personally like HQ4x (but not as much as I like xBRZ), but it's certainly not for everyone.
I do have to say though that calling it "updated graphics" is a joke. All they did was apply a filter to it, and you can tell they didn't bother to upscale them by hand or even touch up the graphics afterwards to get rid of the filtering artifacts. Couldn't tell any difference in the sound, they probably just applied some very subtle filters to it.

The music is 100% the Snes version, about the only saving grace. But the other issues:

- Touch controls (on a desktop/PC game, really?)
- Bad UI
- Horrible filtering to where you can see the seams in the tiles
- Framerate issues

Why they picked this version is beyond me.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

The music is 100% the Snes version, about the only saving grace. But the other issues:

- Touch controls (on a desktop/PC game, really?)
- Bad UI
- Horrible filtering to where you can see the seams in the tiles
- Framerate issues

Why they picked this version is beyond me.

Framerate issues on a game this old that has had almost no changes made to it is odd. But hopefully it's something that can be fixed easily. The other things are certainly an easy fix.

 

[Kayot]

This is what I want in a remake;

 

[the_randomizer]

Framerate issues on a game this old that has had almost no changes made to it is odd. But hopefully it's something that can be fixed easily. The other things are certainly an easy fix.

If they can have a toggle for the GUI and filter, I may consider getting it.

 

[freestile]

I have the original snes cartridge as well as the one that came out for Playstation. I think the playstation one was Chrono and One of the Final Fantasys together. Chrono Cross was actually pretty cool. For some reason I still want this PC version though. Then again maybe I better wait it out and see how it actually is before I jump in.

 

[BORTZ]

"Definitive edition" my ass. This is a disservice to one of the best games ever made.

 

[the_randomizer]

"Definitive edition" my ass. This is a disservice to one of the best games ever made.

So many SJW white knights on Steam defending this steaming pile of shite. I'd rather download the APK for my phone for free.

 

[nl255]

Especially since the DS version works in nds-bootstrap as of 0.7.2 though you still have to apply the AP patch.

 

[the_randomizer]

Especially since the DS version works in nds-bootstrap as of 0.7.2 though you still have to apply the AP patch.

What does the DS have to do with this at all?

 

[Kioku]

What does the DS have to do with this at all?

The DS version is the "definitive" version if anything...

 

[the_randomizer]

The DS version is the "definitive" version if anything...

I was confused by his "nds-bootstrap as of 0.7.2 though you still have to apply the AP patch" part is all. Only Square Enix can be a master of butchering games. I'd rather get the APK for free just to piss them off.

 

[Bladexdsl]

Why they picked this version is beyond me.

because they are lazy c***s

 

[Dimensional]

because they are lazy c***s

Yup. Easier to port an Arm architecture game to PC than it is to port a DS version which they have the source code to.

 

[the_randomizer]

because they are lazy c***s

I won't argue that, I'll stick to the DS and Snes versions.

Yup. Easier to port an Arm architecture game to PC than it is to port a DS version which they have the source code to.

Which is weird as DS is ARM as well =/

 

[Joom]

So many SJW white knights on Steam defending this steaming pile of shite.

Why would SJWs be defending this? What does this have to do with societal politics? Did Square make all the characters transgendered minorities or something, and everyone that dislikes this is just a transphobic racist? Help me out here, because I'm not getting why SJWs would be defending this.

 

[the_randomizer]

Why would SJWs be defending this? What does this have to do with societal politics? Did Square make everyone a transgendered minority or something, and everyone that dislikes this is just a transphobic racist? Help me out here, because I'm not getting why SJWs would be defending this.

*Shrug* Either way, there are people defending this game ad nauseum on Steam, even to the point of attacking people who don't agree with them that the port is bad. It's like they're doing it on purpose.

 

[Joom]

*Shrug* Either way, there are people defending this game ad nauseum on Steam, even to the point of attacking people who don't agree with them that the port is bad. It's like they're doing it on purpose.

I feel that you can rest easy knowing that the people defending this never knew what an SNES was until they saw some Let's Play.

 

[Bladexdsl]

there are people defending this game ad nauseum on Steam, even to the point of attacking people who don't agree with them that the port is bad. It's like they're doing it on purpose.

that's normal this is what steam is like these days. i dare you to make such a post about any of them weeb trash porn games and see what happens

 

[the_randomizer]

that's normal this is what steam is like these days. i dare you to make such a post about any of them weeb trash porn games and see what happens

Nah, too toxic.

I feel that you can rest easy knowing that the people defending this never knew what an SNES was until they saw some Let's Play.

I suppose, but still, ugh.

 

[lordelan]

If I had to pick between all releases, I'd go with DS first, and SNES second. At least the SNES version can be played on emulators on PC and consoles. Even better is some emulators can use Retro Achievements, like RetroArch. Better yet, RA has more achievements for Chrono Trigger than Steam.

This!
My latest playthrough of this gem which I consider the best SNES game ever was on Wii U with RetroArch (SNES rom).
I played it on TV when I was alone and on the GamePad when my girlfriend was about to use the TV for herself.
Now that I'm through it I'll carry the savegame over to my Switch to start the New game+ there once RetroArch runs super stable and with all glory and guess what? I can't wait for that to happen and I'll be much happier with that than anyone who bought this horrific port on Steam.