An old favorite is coming back.
And no, I haven’t been bitten by nostalgia. But a nibble or a peck would be quite apt, as the game in mention is absolutely adorable. Charming, timeless, and beautiful. The game is Chrono Trigger — a true labor of plentifully lavished love. It’s being ported to the DS, for a ridiculous $39.99, with not a change to be seen aside from a “new” dungeon that was originally meant to be included.
Have you heard the game’s music? It’s charming, quaint, and simultaneously experimental. It’s hard not to love, especially with a nice pair of headphones in tow. And like the rest of the game’s development, the music didn’t happen spontaneously — composer Yasunori Mitsuda ended up with a stomach ulcer from pouring his talent into its score. Oh, and you pirates out there? Take note: music is often cruelly butchered in the process of emulation, and Chrono Trigger is no exception. And likely you don’t have an original copy in hand. Keeping that in mind, it’s important to note that Square Enix does (often) wonderful work in the audio department when it comes to the DS.
There is a chance, yes yes, that I have been tainted by nostalgia’s sweet love bites. In that case, I’ll be willing to reconsider the validity of this RPG’s high acclaim. But I’m pretty sure it’s still dreamy.
Tick-tock.