I was expecting the game to be very disconnected from the original Chrono Trigger, but this contains many references to that game. In fact I think it is an amazing sequel that is not only great standalone, but also makes Trigger even better than it already was. The lore, massive cast of characters, villain plot twists, two worlds, and unique gameplay blend very well into a fantastic RPG that surpasses Trigger IMO.

Would definitely recommend to fans of Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest 6, PS1 era Final Fantasy, and Majora's Mask, as it gave me similar vibes to those games throughout.