

It also represents an interesting crossroads for Square and Enix, years before the two companies merged. It comprised an unusual (for the time) time-travel mechanic, a complex combat system that allowed you to strategically combine character abilities, and a memorable soundtrack-all of which remain valid reasons to play the game today, 22 years after its release. While you can't point a finger at Nintendo for ignoring RPGs with its upcoming mini console, you can at least (politely) begrudge that Chrono Trigger won't be coming along for the ride.Ĭhrono Trigger is regarded by many to be one of the best console RPGs ever made.

The SNES was home to many beloved RPGs, including the charmingly odd Earthbound and, of course, Final Fantasy VI-both of which enjoy a spot on the list of games bundled inside the SNES Classic Edition.
