November 25, 2008
GAMING ENTHUSIASTS REUNITED WITH
CHRONO TRIGGER TODAY
Square Enix Ships Its Classic RPG
Masterpiece to North American Retailers
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today
that its highly anticipated CHRONO TRIGGER® for Nintendo DS™ has shipped to
retailers across North America.
Today, players will be reunited with
one of the most critically acclaimed titles in RPG and video game history, now
remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS. Available on a portable platform for the
first time, this newly enhanced edition of CHRONO TRIGGER maintains all of the
game’s original elements while introducing dual-screen presentation, Touch
Screen functionality and an all-new addition to the multiple endings that this
innovative title offers.
CHRONO TRIGGER was originally
released in 1995 on the Super NES® and has shipped more than 2.7 million copies
worldwide. It continues to wow critics and players alike, having been named
“Best RPG” and “Best DS Game” at this year’s E3 2008 Media and Business Summit.
One of the most compelling handheld
titles available this holiday season, CHRONO TRIGGER offers a multifaceted
storyline, artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and a memorable
soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda. Players can now teleport back in time to
re-experience the groundbreaking gameplay of the epic RPG that started it all!
STORY
When a newly developed teleportation
device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time
to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present
perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set
to destroy the world, starting Crono’s race against time to change the course of
history and bring about a brighter future.
FEATURES
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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 Intriguing battle system made possible by the
unique combination of the Active Time Battle 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 -
Taking advantage of the Nintendo
DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with
all-new dual-screen presentation and Touch Screen functionality -
Brand-new dungeons and an Arena
mode add exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic
CHRONO TRIGGER is rated E10+
(Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board
website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. CHRONO TRIGGER will
be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of
$39.99. The official website can be found at
http://na.square-enix.com/ctds.
