An analytics firm suggests that The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Chrono Trigger are prime candidates for remakes, with the former potentially benefiting from a remake due to outdated design, and the latter possibly receiving a remaster or remake to celebrate its influence. The list also includes other games like Ocarina of Time 3D and various remakes and remasters across genres.
Threads of Time, a Chrono Trigger-inspired retro RPG by Riyo Games, has released a new gameplay trailer showcasing its time-traveling narrative across various eras with HD-2D aesthetics, though no release date has been announced. The game features dynamic turn-based battles with a sense of depth and is seen as a potential fill-in for fans awaiting a Chrono Trigger remake, especially during the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Yoshinori Kitase, director of Chrono Trigger and producer on the Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy, is considering how to revitalize the beloved 1995 RPG. While discussing potential remake options on a podcast, he pondered whether to present the game "as-is" on modern platforms, remaster the graphics, or completely revamp the visuals and game design akin to Final Fantasy VII Remake. Although this doesn't confirm a remake, rumors suggest an HD-2D remake may be in the works, potentially blending the original pixel art with a 3D environment.
Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase, director of Chrono Trigger, discussed potential remake options for the game on a podcast, expressing interest in fan input. While no official plans have been announced, Kitase's comments offer hope to fans who have long awaited a remake or remaster of the beloved title.
A forgotten trove of hundreds of sealed Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges, including a nearly perfectly preserved copy of the cult classic game Chrono Trigger, has been rediscovered in storage after a Nebraska video game store closed in 1998. The collection, now known as the Nebraska Collection, has been appraised and is predicted to be worth six figures. While it is unclear how the games will be sold, individual games can still fetch prices of up to $10,000, and the entire collection may be available for purchase as a whole.
In the latest episode of Zero Punctuation, Yahtzee reviews Chrono Trigger, a retro SNES Japanese RPG. The game narrowly beat out Danganronpa in a voting by top-tier Escapist Patreon subscribers. Yahtzee criticizes the Steam version of the game, stating that retro 16-bit game releases on the platform are not improving. Yahtzee, known for his comedic game reviews, has been producing Zero Punctuation since 2007 and has a background in game journalism and solo game development.
Regé-Jean Page, star of Bridgerton and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, revealed in an interview that he grew up playing RPG classics such as Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, and Breath of Fire. Page plays a paladin in the movie, but it's unclear how he was able to play these games as they weren't released in the UK until their respective ports. Other cast members on Bridgerton also have connections to video games, including Jonathan Bailey who voices a character in Final Fantasy XIV and Justice Smith who starred in Detective Pikachu.
