

A fine example of this theme is the combat system where much of the strategy requires using time as a weapon.

It's more than a game of time travel, time is a core construct of gameplay. Comparisons to Chrono Trigger are common, but they sell the Radiant Histora short: time is more than a story it’s the singular attribute that links every element. Stocke, Raynie, and Marco in and out of battleĪtlus made a brave decision in creating a game full of time travel and alternate histories. To me, what is important in this space is that I explain the thing that make Radiant Historia special, the thing that made this game magic. I’ve already spent thousands of words, both spoken and written, doing just that. What I’m not going to use this space to do is provide a eulogy for the DS, or retread all the reasons I love this game. It turns out Radiant Historia was quite a bit more it wound up being one of the best RPGs the DS has ever seen – and, unlike many on the system, an original one to boot. A new DS RPG literally weeks before the launch of the 3DS seemed the perfect bridge from old hardware to new. Whether you’re looking for lively characters, a well-written story, or an engaging turn-based battle system, you’ll find all this and more in these games.When I reviewed Radiant Historia, about nine months ago, it became the singular focus of my existence. Updated Decemby Casey Foot : While you wait in hopes of a Chrono Trigger H2-2D remake, we thought we’d update this list of games to play that’ll give you a similar experience to this beloved RPG. Whether it be their compelling storylines, fast-paced battle systems, or emotive soundtracks, these RPGs have earned their places alongside Chrono Trigger as some of the best in the genre. Related: Chrono Trigger: Every Main Character's Age, Height, And BirthdayĬhrono Trigger’s strengths make it difficult to find games that reach the same heights however, there are other games that evoke this feeling for similar reasons. Chrono Trigger’s story and characters made for an unforgettable experience, taking you across many time periods to reach your ultimate goal of defeating Lavos. Released in 1995 by Square Enix (then Squaresoft), Chrono Trigger is widely regarded as one of the best JRPGs on the SNES and of all time.
