Chrono Trigger marks its 30-year anniversary, emphasizing its groundbreaking New Game Plus (NG+) feature. While not the first game to allow continued play after completion, Chrono Trigger popularized NG+ by enabling players to restart with all accumulated experience, skills, and non-critical items. This innovation transformed replaying RPGs from a time-consuming endeavor into an easy-to-enjoy experience. Square's design addressed the challenges of replaying lengthy RPGs, enhancing enjoyment by removing commitment barriers and inviting players to revisit a beloved story effortlessly.
Chrono Trigger was not the first game to feature an optional way to continue playing after beating the game. Other games, like The Legend of Zelda, featured second quests or post-credits challenges.
Chrono Trigger coined the term New Game Plus and popularized the idea, allowing players to restart with all experience, skills, and non-critical items.
New Game Plus in Chrono Trigger rewarded you by making the game easier and faster, allowing a breezy romp through a story you knew and loved.
Square cleverly found a simple way to remove the high time and commitment barrier, allowing players to replay RPGs easily, enhancing enjoyment.
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