Like I said in my Final Fantasy III (VI) review -- The greatest RPG ever made.
This game features a turn based battle system in real time. You don't zoom in and out of battle like most other games in the genre but it still retains a turn base nature once you lock in. The double and triple techs are a sight to see and the spells you learn are simply awesome. Never again will a game with this impact will ever be created again. Chrono Trigger is one of a kind and an instant classic for generations to come.
The main plot in which you are un aware at the beginning is an evil space being named Lavos has plummeted to the planet so many million years prior and in the year 1999 AD he emerges to destroy the world and leave it as a wasteland. This occurs 1000 years after the time you start the game. It is your job to prevent this chatistrophic event from occuring by traveling to different time periods and recruiting allies while getting your fill in on the story that surrounds your world. Each character has their own backstory and impact through out the game and plays a major role in future events. The New Game + was a revolutionary addition which allowed you to play after beating the game the 1st play through with all your current stats at the beginning of the 2nd play through. This allows multiple endings which increases the replay value to see if you can unlock every ending.
Job well done Square. A game that is reccommended for every gamer to play and will keep you entertained for many years. With that said I give this game TWO THUMBS UP!!!