I, like most who will play this hack, am a Chrono Trigger fanatic. It was my first ever rpg and it sent me down the rabbit hole of jrpgs. I have played every single CT rom hack that you can think of including: the Pre-Release, Crimson hoes, Flames of Eternity, Arena/Colosseum, Prophet’s Guile, Lavos’ Awakening, and almost every single hardtype. I own SNES, PS1, DS, Steam, iOS, and repro carts of both Echoes and Flames, as well as the original import JP versions on Super Famicom and PSX.

It’s safe to say that I love Chrono Trigger. I think this hack holds up to the standards that were set by some of the other more memorable hacks. ___

Positives:

The original difficulty has been adjusted and bosses will provide you with new challenges and different strategies. However, if you are looking for a hardtype challenge, don’t overlevel.

The text and translation has been changed, and I really enjoy it, especially the overall new feel of 600 A.D. It really breathes life into an already vibrant era.

Items and weapons have had both some prices and chest locations change, however, the pacing feels very natural which also keeps you on your toes.

I would be lying if I said I didn’t get a little bit emotional when the pivotal moment happens. My older sister passed away when I was a child, and as you can tell, this game holds a special place in my heart. I had Frog in my party, and his comments almost brought me to tears. ___

Critiques:

There are a very small number of few typos, but I don’t feel that they take away from anything in my opinion.

There is a softlock that ends the game completely in Arris dome after the pivotal scene. Once you’ve reunited Janus and Schala, but before you go to rescue Chrono, if you head back down into Arris dome and take the new left exit in the storeroom, you are unable to move and the game softlocks.

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Overall, very well done. 9.0/10. If you are a Chrono Trigger fan you need to play this. You won’t regret it.