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Chrono Trigger Revival: Director's Take on Remake Options

Yoshinori Kitase seeks input from fans on the best way to modernize the classic JRPG, Chrono Trigger.
Chrono Trigger Revival: Director's Take on Remake Options

Highlights

  • Yoshinori Kitase involves fans in deciding how to revive Chrono Trigger, a beloved JRPG with a legendary development team.
  • Fans express interest in a graphical remaster or a Final Fantasy 7 Remake-style overhaul for Chrono Trigger, with Kitase proposing both as viable paths.
  • Poll results reveal fans leaning towards a graphical remaster, while some are open to a full-scale remake with modern enhancements.

Yoshinori Kitase, one of the original directors behind Chrono Trigger, recently engaged with fans to explore the optimal approach for revitalizing or remaking the iconic JRPG for contemporary players. Initially launched for the SNES in 1995, Chrono Trigger stands out as one of the most influential JRPGs in gaming history. The game benefitted from a stellar development team that included luminaries such as Hironobu Sakaguchi, the mastermind behind Final Fantasy, and Akira Toriyama, renowned for his work on Dragon Ball. Among the three directors of Chrono Trigger was Yoshinori Kitase, known for directing several critically acclaimed Final Fantasy titles and currently serving as a producer at Square Enix.

Chrono Trigger continues to receive accolades as one of the finest RPGs ever created, lauded for its timeless visuals, intricate combat mechanics, and a captivating narrative that has endured the test of time, captivating audiences for almost three decades since its original release. Despite being accessible on various platforms today, including PC and mobile devices, there is a growing sentiment towards remaking this beloved classic.

During an episode of the My Perfect Console podcast hosted by Simon Parkin, Yoshinori Kitase posed a question to the host and fans, inquiring about the most suitable approach to reintroducing or remaking Chrono Trigger for modern gamers. Kitase outlined three potential paths for a remake: a faithful port, a graphical overhaul, or a reimagining on the scale of Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Exploring Chrono Trigger Remake Possibilities

Parkin shared his perspective on the topic, praising Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for the Switch. Kitase appreciated Parkin's insights, suggesting multiple directions for a Chrono Trigger remake.

For players keen on preserving the core gameplay and storytelling of Chrono Trigger, a graphical remaster akin to 2019's Link's Awakening remake or an HD-2D rendition like Live A Live could be the preferred choice. Conversely, a remake in the vein of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, featuring a shift from turn-based combat to real-time action, might attract a broader audience.

A Twitter poll conducted by user Genki mirrored Kitase's query, garnering 2354 votes. The majority, comprising 54.3% of participants, favored a graphical remaster, while 36.3% advocated for a complete remake resembling the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. Stealth, a user, envisioned an ideal Chrono Trigger remake in Square Enix's HD-2D JRPG style, complete with voice acting, quality-of-life enhancements, and all additional content from re-releases.

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