The short version
A classic time-travel JRPG whose 16-bit visuals and design still hold up.
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Chrono Trigger
A classic time-travel JRPG whose 16-bit visuals and design still hold up.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-21
Last seen:2026-09-21
Times seen:1
Website:store.steampowered.com
Why it caught our attention
A repeat player strongly endorsed its lasting quality across emulator and DS playthroughs.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-21
“Chrono Trigger holds up very well, and much better than many PSX/N64 games. It was at the pinickle of 16bit sprite graphics.”
cpburns2009 · comparison · first hand use
Direct HN comment
You can defeat the Dream Devourer from Chrono Trigger using an int overflow