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Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger is a legendary RPG from Square, originally launched on the Super Nintendo in 1995. As Chrono, you must band together with a motley crew to travel through time, ultimately battling the alien entity Lavos.

CHRONO TRIGGER
Chrono Trigger

Released
March 11, 1995
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Genre(s)
RPG
ESRB
T for Teen: Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood

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