NEWS: Chrono Trigger Comes to Virtual Console

By April Carlson on May 12, 2011

Square Enix announced today that Chrono Trigger will come to Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console service on May 16, 2011.

Chrono Trigger was originally released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo and was created by Yuji Horii (script creator and creator of the Dragon Quest series), Akira Toriyama (character design and creator of Dragon Ball), and the creators  of Final Fantasy.

Chrono Trigger features an in-depth and rich storyline and revolutionized the RPG genre with new feats like a beautiful soundtrack and multiple endings based on the side quests chosen and the player’s actions.

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
  • An intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle (ATB) 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

Chrono Trigger is rated E10+ for everyone 10 years and older and will be available on the Wii’s Virtual Console for 800 Wii Points on May 16th, 2011.

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April has been gaming since her parents brought home the Atari 2600 and has never looked back. She spent many an afternoon playing the Nintendo at a friend's house until finally getting one of her own. Many great memories were formed while playing Super Mario Brothers, The Legend of Zelda, and Castlevania. Gaming took on a whole new level when she met Norm in 2000 and she played The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. In 2001, they purchased a PS2, and from there, it's history.In 2007, April helped form Girls Got Game! then moved on to write for Gaming Angels in 2008. In 2009, Norm and April launched Married With Video Games to share their gaming experiences - individually and as a couple who are truly married with video games.

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