Press Release: Chrono Trigger DS coming November 25th, 2008
Monday, August 18th, 2008 at 5:50pm by Jake
Hit the jump for details on new dungeons, and arena mode…
Los Angeles (August 18, 2008)
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that its highly anticipated Nintendo DS™ title CHRONO TRIGGER® will ship to North American retailers on November 25, 2008. A groundbreaking RPG that became an instant classic, CHRONO TRIGGER is set to be one of the most compelling handheld titles available this holiday season.Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS, this newly enhanced edition maintains all of the game’s original elements and spirit while introducing portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch Screen functionality.
Originally released in 1995 on the Super NES® and subsequently shipping more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER is critically acclaimed as one of the greatest video games of all time. Praise continued to be showered upon the title at last month’s E3 2008 Media and Business Summit, with CHRONO TRIGGER receiving accolades including “Best RPG” and “Best DS Game.”
Players can look forward to a reunion with CHRONO TRIGGER’s multifaceted storyline, memorable soundtrack and exhilarating gameplay this November.
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 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
# Brand-new dungeons and an Arena mode add exciting new dimensions to this timeless classicCHRONO TRIGGER is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ctds.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Amazing! I was definitely brought down when I heard from the local store their release date was Sept. 30th of next year.
But November 25th of this year? WOAH!
This has got to be one of the most anticipated holiday releases so far!
This announcement just made my day.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
If its not coming out on the VC, then no deal.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
oh yeah definite purchase….here’s my money would you like some more?
August 18th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
“# Brand-new dungeons and an Arena mode add exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic” — But is it worth the $30 price tag? I will look at reviews before I get this one. Sounds like a rip-off to me. Square could have easily just put it on the VC, and priced it only at 8 dollars… Oh, but wait, then they wouldn’t be making as much of a profit, and we know how torturous that is for companies…
August 18th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Yeah, I’m getting this for sure. Even if it comes out for VC, and I even have an emulator with it on some old hard drive, I’m still getting this.
DAMN, look how hard Crono is in that picture.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
@DmNt:
“Is it worth the $30 price tag?”
WTH? Are you serious? $30 is cheap compared to the other popular titles which are $35 bucks.
Also, have you ever PLAYED Chrono Trigger in the SNES days?
That game was definitely worth the full price back then, and that was about $30 then.
It’s a worthwhile buy, no matter what the price.
August 19th, 2008 at 12:01 am
“@DmNt:
‘Is it worth the $30 price tag?’
WTH? Are you serious? $30 is cheap compared to the other popular titles which are $35 bucks.”
Hmm yes, I see you didn’t read my next sentence. 8 dollars is much cheaper than 30.
“Also, have you ever PLAYED Chrono Trigger in the SNES days?”
Yes. It is the best RPG I have ever played. I have played through the game on the SNES more times than I can remember. I have also played through the fan translated version. (Found on the Chrono Compendium).
“That game was definitely worth the full price back then, and that was about $30 then.
It’s a worthwhile buy, no matter what the price.”
The game came out 13 years ago…it’s still 30 dollars. 13 years and no price change. Especially when they could have easily put it on the Wii VC and charged it for only 8 dollars. I’m sorry I got on your bad side, but all I see here is a scam. A scam by Square because their fans are so hungry for anything Chrono Trigger, even a remake, that they will buy anything, as you said, “no matter what the price.”
August 19th, 2008 at 12:40 am
I must not be a true Nintendo fan because I never played this title. Wasn’t really into RPG’s when I was younger. But now I think I might be interested.
August 19th, 2008 at 12:53 am
I’ve played and beaten CT a good 70+ times (this includes all of the endings), and still intend on buying this. I just pray that this sells well, enough for them to either report Radical Dreamers, Chrono Cross, or what I really hope for is a third installment (Chrono Cross is RD 2.0) My wishes will fall on deaf ears, but I will never stop wishing for a New installment in the CT world, just like i will never stop hoping for a shenmue III
August 19th, 2008 at 11:20 am
“WTH? Are you serious? $30 is cheap compared to the other popular titles which are $35 bucks.
Also, have you ever PLAYED Chrono Trigger in the SNES days?
That game was definitely worth the full price back then, and that was about $30 then.”
Actually, Chrono Trigger was $75 when released and it was worth that price. The average SNES/Genesis game launched at $59.99, back in the day. On eBay it goes for much more than that so the DS version will be enhanced and much cheaper than a used cartridge. Sounds like a great deal to me.
August 19th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
I’m torn here. I want to boycott this on principal, but i’m afraid doing so will lower the chances of square being impressed enough with Chrono sales to make a new installment to the series.
I asked for Chrono Trigger on GBA for years, it has for a long time been my favorite RPG, but when Square showed they could do more with the DS, and the virtual console was in full swing, my desires changed. The GBA couldn’t do much more with Chrono Trigger than they are doing - a new translation, a new area, yeah okay - but the DS can do MUCH more, as square themselves have proven. I would rather have seen a remake for the DS and a Port for the VC.
Buying this weak DS port only confirms to square that there IS no business sense in releasing a game for a discount when it will still sell at full price in other formats.