The director of The Outer Worlds 2 is clear: Chrono Trigger is the best JRPG in history

Brandon Adler, director of The Outer Worlds 2, has firmly stated that Chrono Trigger is the best JRPG ever made, generating a consensus among fans of the genre. During a recent appearance on Simon Parkin’s My Perfect Console podcast, Adler not only praised the artistic quality and emotional impact of the game, but also claimed that “there is no comparison”. This SNES classic has maintained a prominent position on lists of the best JRPGs, surpassing heavyweights like Final Fantasy 7 and Earthbound.

A great JRPG rightly valued

One of the highlights that Adler mentioned was the exceptional pace of the game. “It’s one of the few JRPGs where you don’t have to grind,” Adler pointed out, who considers this a defining feature of the game that often goes unnoticed. Even if it is not exactly a rarity or an exception in the genre.

Adler also highlighted the innovative combo mechanics, which offered a new experience in terms of game design and immersion, allowing characters to interact in ways never seen before. “I felt like I was experiencing a new level of game design,” he reflected. Although he considers himself a big fan of JRPGs, he admits that his relationship with titles like Dragon Quest is one of love/hate, mainly due to the “grinding” elements they involve.

Finally, the director of The Outer Worlds 2 emphasizes that, although his intention is not for his games to be “preachers,” the capitalist satire of his RPG touches on relevant and universal themes, reflecting realities that repeat in our current society. “We see this happening over and over again in a constant cycle,” concluded Adler, highlighting the importance of addressing these themes in video games.

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