At the time of this review, I've not played a lot of classic RPGs. Outside of Pokémon and Persona 5 I haven't rolled credits on anything else like Chrono Trigger.

I actually had a hard time finishing the game towards the end when it opens up from its linear structure (as of now this also when I shelved the original Final Fantasy 7 after leaving Midgar). I eventually used a guide and got the best ending. I'm very reluctant to open a guide and follow along in games as I grow older, perhaps because I don't have the same patience, but I'm happy to say it was worth it to see the side objectives before finishing the game. Only around 20 hours per run is also welcoming, not a lot of grinding from what I remember. Other RPGs wish they had as tight an experience provided by Chrono Trigger.

This game is legendary because of it's characters, time traveling set pieces to fit the narrative, and a legendary OST. I also enjoyed the fresh real time turn based combat as a mechanic. Absolutely an all time classic from the Super Nintendo. My favorite is still Earthbound, but an easy number 2 I'll no doubt revisit.