New to Chrono Trigger?

    You don't have to be an existing fan of Chrono Trigger to appreciate the idea of the novel or the story itself.  Only a story this good could make Chrono Trigger continue as one of the most popular RPGs of all time.   It is, in fact, a story that stands out on its own, combining countless unique elements that make it a truly timeless classic.  Check out these highlights about the project and the story it supports.

    Strengths of the Novel Project Beyond the Game

• Promotes reading in a way that is interesting to gamers
• Pioneers a new breed of quality novels based on similar video games
• Is void of "gamey" elements so that it reads like a novel instead of a journal of someone's play-through
• Encourages further immersing into a great story rather than just the game itself (further mental engagement)

    Qualities of the Story

• Elements of fantasy, action, and adventure in many ways similar to other mainstream greats such as The Lord of the Rings
• Time travel which is uniquely presented as a necessary aspect of the story's progression
• Relationships cultivated through bonds of friendship and a bit of innocent romance
• Characters that themselves experience personal struggles and growth throughout their quest and purpose in their lives
• Underlying theme that everything occurring is doing so for a reason
• Intermixed aspects of advanced technology, medieval civilization, scientific erudition, and antediluvian society
• Investigative subplots that at times resemble a mystery adventure
• Plotline rich in underlying meaning, foreshadowing, and interrelated events

    Chrono Trigger the Game

    The game itself first came out in 1995 on the Nintendo Super Famicon (Japan) and Super NES (America).  In 1999, it made a comeback as a title on the Sony PlayStation, which included new animated cut scenes.  In late 2008, the game was released yet again on the Nintendo DS system with more features, including retranslated text, new dungeons, more map screen options, and a special monster-battling arena mode.  Even more than a decade since its initial release, the name Chrono Trigger is still vastly known amongst video gamers and esteemed as one of the greatest RPG classics of all time.

    If you're curious in the game itself, there are plenty of resources to check out.  I've listed a few below to get you started:

http://na.square-enix.com/ctds
http://www.chronocompendium.com
http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/563538.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger