Chrono Trigger is quite different from your typical Japanese role-playing game - it is a tight-knit adventure about time travel across many eras/ages on the same planet, with every era being equally interesting and relevant.
There wasn't a single moment/mission that I felt was unnecessary or introduced to the game as a filler from the beginning to the end.
The sidequests were a similarly intriguing in addition that flawlessly illustrated the combination of enhancing the lore and delivering a lot of rewards/loot for those that chose to engage with them.
Since the beginning, there hasn't been a single member of the cast that I disliked or felt neutral. I’ve adored them all, because each and every one of them contributed equally to the storyline and gameplay.
The combat system was generally solid, getting somewhat complex in the end but still being nice overall, and the tedious grinding was largely nonexistent.
The game was fantastic all around. Even though I wished the game had lasted a little bit longer, I really did appreciate everything about it.
Truly a timeless masterpiece.