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It's officialtoid: Chrono Trigger DS is coming to North America [Update]

11:10 AM on 07.02.2008, Joseph Leray 83 comments

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Let's clear the air on last night's Chrono Trigger rumortoid: it's coming to the DS, and it's coming our way this holiday season.

The lovely folks at Square Enix sent out a press release today confirming Weekly Famitsu's report of the Chrono Trigger DS remake. The game will feature a new dungeon (yes!), a "wireless play mode", dual-screen presentation, and touch-screen functionality. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the use of the two screens will probably be pretty perfunctory, à la Final Fantasy III DS. We'll probably be able to use the stylus to move around and navigate menus, and the second screen will house extra menus and information. That new dungeon sounds intriguing, though.

No firm release date has been set, but it will drop sometime this holiday season, which could mean anywhere from October to Christmas. Similarly, mum's the word about the alleged graphical "enhancements." The announcement says that character artist Akira Toriyama will be on hand to "lend his signature art style to create [a] vibrant world," but there are no specifics. I suppose it could be redone in 3D, but I really hope that Square Enix holds on to the beautiful sprites that were so effective the first time around.

People like to be harsh on Square Enix for whoring out its popular franchises, but I doubt anyone will complain about this. Quite frankly, these remakes don't bother me that much -- the more people that get to play Chrono Trigger, the better.

[Via Earthtimes. Thanks, Nick and nilcam!] 

[Update: According to GameSpot, Chrono Trigger won't get the 3D treatment that Final Fantasy III and IV did. Thanks, GohanGVO!]

Journey Through Time with the RPG Masterpiece that Started It All LOS ANGELES, July 2

LOS ANGELES, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced
today that it will release CHRONO TRIGGER(R) in North America this Holiday
season. Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM), this marks the first time
that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO)

Originally released in 1995 on Super NES(R) and shipping more than 2.5
million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER has been hailed as one of the
greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and
multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with
never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple
endings determined by side quests and the player's actions.

With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and
inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, CHRONO TRIGGER represents
the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition
maintains all of the game's original elements and spirit while introducing the
portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of
Nintendo DS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG
experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of
their hands.

STORY

When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial
Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate
companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling
adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world,
triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring
about a brighter future.

FEATURES

-- A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to
the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time

-- An unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori
Mitsuda


-- Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the
Active Time Battle system and Tech skills

-- Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style
to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world

-- Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its
way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and
Touch-Screen functionality

-- A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new
dimensions to this timeless classic

CHRONO TRIGGER has not yet been rated. Please visit the Entertainment
Software Rating Board website at http://www.esrb.org for more information
about ratings. The official website can be found at
http://na.square-enix.com/ctds.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan,
develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including
interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and
Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises -- FINAL
FANTASY, which has sold over 80 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST(R),
which has sold over 43 million units worldwide -- under one roof. Square Enix
is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in
the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Co., Ltd.
with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North
America
, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of
Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the
Internet at http://www.square-enix.com.

CHRONO TRIGGER, DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE
ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in
the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Nintendo DS and Super NES are trademarks
of Nintendo.

SOURCE Square Enix, Inc.

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Y0j1mb0's Avatar
Y0j1mb0 at 07/02/2008 11:08
Sign me up.
blehman's Avatar
blehman at 07/02/2008 11:09
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes *takes breath* yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes *takes breath* yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes *passes out*
asator's Avatar
asator at 07/02/2008 11:11
what is this north america you speak of?
if they skip europe im gonna bomb their offices.
DaedHead8's Avatar
DaedHead8 at 07/02/2008 11:12
bri/x/ have been shat
NightDehumidifier's Avatar
NightDehumidifier at 07/02/2008 11:13
Played it on my ZSNES this afternoon, can mod it on my PSP to get the superior PS1 version. Pass.
Mista Smegheneghan's Avatar
Mista Smegheneghan at 07/02/2008 11:13
*agrees with blehman*
Faceless's Avatar
Faceless at 07/02/2008 11:15
It's about time. I'm excited nonetheless.
gomeja's Avatar
gomeja at 07/02/2008 11:16
Needs moar silver points.

Otsegowupiwupi's Avatar
Otsegowupiwupi at 07/02/2008 11:19
ZOMG I FUCKING LOVE CHRONO TRIGGER!!!!!
Static Jak's Avatar
Static Jak at 07/02/2008 11:20
Thank you God. Thank you.
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 07/02/2008 11:22
FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP
lawlflip's Avatar
lawlflip at 07/02/2008 11:23
I think I'm excited because I've never really played Chrono Trigger.
byrc's Avatar
byrc at 07/02/2008 11:26
@NightDehumidifier

The superior ps1 version? You mean the one plagued by graphical glitches, slowdown, and load times? Oh you mean the anime sequences make up for it? Oh you're a douchebag? Oh I see.

Oh and how about knowing more about the psx to psp scene before you talk about porting it on the psp. The psx emulator on the psp has trouble with chrono trigger. Not only does it keep the slowdown and load times (even though its on a fucking memory stick), it has tons of game stopping bugs due to the lack of support, including horrible sound glitches. So go ahead try playing CT on your psp, lets see how far you get.

Oh and before you say you can run a snes emulator on the psp to play CT, you can't, because the game runs at slideshow speeds even with sound disabled.

That means your only choice for portable CT is on the DS or play it on your laptop.

Good day to you :)
Lorex888's Avatar
Lorex888 at 07/02/2008 11:27
YES! This is friggin' great. Time to get a DS.

Read my Start of the Affair entry on Chrono Trigger. Short, but sweet. No major spoilers.

http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Lorex888/the-start-of-the-affair-chrono-trigger-93097.phtml
Chicken008's Avatar
Chicken008 at 07/02/2008 11:33
I love my DS.
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 07/02/2008 11:33
This is most excellent
Avolii's Avatar
Avolii at 07/02/2008 11:36
I'd still rather play it on my 32" TV.
PappaDukes's Avatar
PappaDukes at 07/02/2008 11:36
@byrc - are you a rep for the DS? Because if you are, I'll take 12.
Azzurus's Avatar
Azzurus at 07/02/2008 11:37
Only one thing I can say... DO WANT!
naia-the-gamer's Avatar
naia-the-gamer at 07/02/2008 11:38
I agree with king3vbo.
tgammet's Avatar
tgammet at 07/02/2008 11:47
I've never had trouble playing CT on my PSP (SNES version). I'll still probably buy a DS for this though as long as it's not just a port. A port isn't worth buying a DS for to me.
ZeroTolo's Avatar
ZeroTolo at 07/02/2008 11:47
I second naia's motion.
PappaDukes's Avatar
PappaDukes at 07/02/2008 11:57
@tgammet -- A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic
brimtastic's Avatar
brimtastic at 07/02/2008 11:59
I think I just got a big, sweaty erection. I'm also quite pleased about this news.
Pedro Blandino's Avatar
Pedro Blandino at 07/02/2008 12:00
chrono trigger is the one game i beaten 200+ times. i freaking love this game.

FING SWEET! i wonder if the game will get a real translation or use the snes one.
Anus Mcphanus's Avatar
Anus Mcphanus at 07/02/2008 12:01
Maybe at long last the Chrono series will finally grace European shores!.....next year...
killias2's Avatar
killias2 at 07/02/2008 12:06
I've decided I don't care unless there are major additions. I'm not going to spend 200 dollars for an extra dungeon....
Slick Icarus's Avatar
Slick Icarus at 07/02/2008 12:10
Time to upgrade to a DS lite. Between this and the
ultra-hard FFIV remake...
Remo's Avatar
Remo at 07/02/2008 12:16
JOY!
Being European, this will be the first time i will get to play the title.
pedrovay2003's Avatar
pedrovay2003 at 07/02/2008 12:20
@byrc

Just ignore him. We've all learned to do that by now.
GohanGVO's Avatar
GohanGVO at 07/02/2008 12:23
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6193283.html

"Unlike the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest remakes, Chrono Trigger will not receive a graphical overhaul, though it will be reformatted to utilize the DS' dual-screen presentation and touch-screen functionality."

2D ftw.
njsykora's Avatar
njsykora at 07/02/2008 12:23
1) People are already bitching.

2) I hope it takes on the 3D look that the FF3 and FF4 remakes have, purely because it makes it more graphically attractive to people who might not know CT's legacy. When it comes to graphical direction, I'm more interested in this getting out to as many people as possible rather than preserving what little nostalgia I have for the game.
Zen Albatross's Avatar
Zen Albatross at 07/02/2008 12:24
Square-Enix CAN'T fuck this up. They just... CAN'T. They wouldn't.... would they?
KamikazeTutor's Avatar
KamikazeTutor at 07/02/2008 12:26
Guess Squeenix is on the verge of bankruptcy then?
ChronicLogic's Avatar
ChronicLogic at 07/02/2008 12:28
HAHAHA, THE GUYS FROM CHRONO RESSURECTION MUST BE SHITTING THEMSELVES IN DESPAIR!
Video Cognito's Avatar
Video Cognito at 07/02/2008 12:33
I'm joining the "upgrade to the DS Lite" group.
zombiekiller13's Avatar
zombiekiller13 at 07/02/2008 12:36
Guessing that this is one of the reasons CT hasn't been rumored to be coming to VC like Earthbound and Super Mario RPG have.

Also, fapping at work.
13thDragon's Avatar
13thDragon at 07/02/2008 12:36
YAY!!
AlucardX24's Avatar
AlucardX24 at 07/02/2008 12:38
Anyone got any extra buckets? I filled mine with cum.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 07/02/2008 12:40
It's officialtoid: This is fucking rad news.
Tamz's Avatar
Tamz at 07/02/2008 12:41
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHAAAAWWWW!!!
h3lios's Avatar
h3lios at 07/02/2008 12:49
ZOMG..i came.
Fuzzy's Avatar
Fuzzy at 07/02/2008 12:53
Dear sweet God... my prayers have been answered. Hope it sells well and nets me prayer #2: a chrono sequel (that isn't cross...)
MrPlow's Avatar
MrPlow at 07/02/2008 13:06
Thanks the gods, its not a 3D remake.
Beautifull 2D art is way better than blurry DS 3D graphics.
catsithx's Avatar
catsithx at 07/02/2008 13:11
Now I will be getting a ds now just becasue of that game. Good times good times. Oh yes there is a GOD!!!!
Roryzilla's Avatar
Roryzilla at 07/02/2008 13:21
DEAR LORD I WAS ABOUT TO SELL MY DS!
SilverDragon1979's Avatar
SilverDragon1979 at 07/02/2008 13:31
There are no words ....
Four08Style's Avatar
Four08Style at 07/02/2008 13:42
Fuck. Yeah.
Time to go DS shopping...
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