Buy it if you like
- Story: 110 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 82 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 55 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Crashes: 91 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Difficulty: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 11 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 14k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
58% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews42% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
110 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It's got great characters, dialogue, emotional storytelling, and a masterpiece of a soundtrack.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
82 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Chrono Trigger genuinely lives up to its legendary reputation — the time travel mechanics feel purposeful rather than gimmicky, each era has its own distinct personality, and the soundtrack is the kind you hum for days after putting the game down.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
55 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
You absolutely should play this game even if it's just to experience the absolutely outstanding soundtrack.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
37 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
However, the barrier to entry is low; once you toggle the graphics settings, the original brilliance outshines the port’s sterile wrapper.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
34 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The cast is surprisingly endearing given how little screen time each character gets, and the dual/triple Tech combat system keeps battles fresh throughout.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It is kind of annoying, but this is an easy way for me to play on a couch and also on my steamdeck.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story110 reviews
Gameplay82 reviews
Audio55 reviews
Graphics37 reviews
Combat34 reviews
Steam Deck16 reviews
Characters16 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Crashes52% still recommend
Difficulty93% still recommend
Bugs36% still recommend
Interface73% still recommend
Performance30% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $7.49.
9 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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