But here’s what really gets me — if Chrono Trigger launched today as a pixel-art JRPG with time travel, 15+ endings, zero filler, and a battle system that still feels fresh, what would it get on Metacritic?
Chrono Trigger isn’t underrated — it’s just poorly archived. Its real score exists in every “best game ever” poll, every speedrun marathon, and every time someone hears Wind Scene for the first time. chrono trigger metacritic
For most games, a 92 is a career-defining masterpiece. For Chrono Trigger ? It feels almost insultingly low. But here’s what really gets me — if