Chrono Trigger/Version differences

A few things differ between the original SNES version, the PlayStation release, and the Nintendo DS version. Note that all versions released after the Nintendo DS version use the Nintendo DS names. This includes the iOS and Android versions.

In the PlayStation version, most identifiable difference is the Extra Mode and altered graphics, as well as the cinematics. The Nintendo DS version, on the other hand, offers additional content, a WiFi mini-game, improved programming, and cinematics from the PlayStation version. Also, much of the text, including names of enemies and items were revised. See below for naming differences.

PlayStation exclusive features

Extras Mode

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The Extras Mode is a PlayStation exclusive feature.

Nintendo DS

In the Nintendo DS version, Frog no longer has his Anglo-Saxon accent in the DS version, which means all of his dialogue has been rewritten. Minor changes to his dialogue may appear.

Exclusive areas and features

Arena of the Ages

For more details on this topic, see Chrono Trigger/Arena of the Ages.

The Arena of the Ages is a WiFi mini-game that adds some replay-ability to the game. It is a monster training and battling mini-game that also allows players to earn rewards.

Lost Sanctum

For more details on this topic, see Chrono Trigger/Lost Sanctum.

After the Black Omen appears in the sky, two Gates will appear, offering some optional DS exclusive sidequests with great rewards.

Dimensional Vortex

For more details on this topic, see Chrono Trigger/Dimensional Vortex.

In the Nintendo DS version, one exclusive area exists called the Dimensional Vortex. The Dimensional Vortex is a dungeon with that can only be accessed after beating the game at least once. When you return to your saved game, three new Gates will have appeared in separate time periods (12,000 B.C., 1000 A.D., and 2300 A.D.).

Like other dungeons in the game, the Dimensional Vortex varies depending on which time period you're in when you pass through the gate. Each time period specifies the reward from completing the dungeon: a permanent upgrade to one of three characters: Marle (the past), Chrono (the present), or Lucca (the future).

After completing all three different versions of the dungeon, a final, new, boss encounter is unlocked (as well as a new ending).

Time's Eclipse

Time's Eclipse is the final area of the Nintendo DS version of Chrono Trigger. Within it is the final boss of the game. To reach this area you must first unlock and complete the Dimensional Vortex dungeons, and then use a new Gate that appears at the End of Time.

Names

There are major naming differences between the original SNES release and the Nintendo DS release. The PlayStation version also had some name changes, but it mostly uses the SNES names.

Please see the relevant sections for naming differences:

Weapons

• Crono's Katanas
• Lucca's Guns
• Marle's Bows
• Robo's Arms
• Frog's Swords
• Ayla's Fists
• Magus' Scythes

Armor

• Armors
• Helmets

Items

• Consumable items
• Non-combat items

Techs

SNES	Nintendo DS
3D Attack	3-D Attack
Antipode	Antipode Bomb
Antipode 2	Antipode Bomb II
Antipode 3	Antipode Bomb III
Arc Impulse	Frost Arc
Area Bomb	Proximity Bomb
Blade Toss	Frog Launcher
Bubble Snap	Bubble Breath
Confuse	Frenzy
Cube Toss	Iceberg Toss
Cure 2	Cure II
Cure 2	Cure II
Cure Touch	Cure Wind
Dark Eternal	Eternal Darkness
DoublevBomb	Double Bomb
Drop Kick	Dropdown
Falcon Hit	Falcon Strike
Fire 2	Fire II
Fire Sword 2	Fire Sword II
Fire Whirl	Inferno
Fire Zone	Ring of Fire
Flame Toss	Flamethrower
Glacier	Glaical Freeze
Grand Dream	Mastermune
Hypno Wave	Hypnowave
Ice 2	Ice II
Ice Sword 2	Ice Sword II
Leap Slash	Aerial Strike
Life	Raise
Life 2	Arise
Life Line	Lifeline
Lightning 2	Lightning II
Magic Wall	Barrier
Max Cyclone	Cyclone Sweep
Mega Bomb	Megaton Bomb
Provoke	Allure
Red Pin	Red Needle
Rock Throw	Boulder Toss
Rocket Roll	Supersonic Spin
Rollo Kick	Roundillo Kick
Shock	Electrocute
Slash	Wind Slash
Slurp Cut	Slurp Slash
Spincut	Cleave
Spire	Lightning Rod
Super Volt	Megavolt
Triple Raid	Triple Attack
Uzzi Punch	Rapid-fire Fist
Volt Bite	Thunder Chomp
Water 2	Water II

Enemies

SNES	Nintendo DS
Alien	Ghaj
Alkaline	Alkali
Amphibite/Rain Frog	Prehistoric Frog
Anion	Ion Cloud
Avian Chaos	Gilded Bellbird
Bantam Imp	Bomber Bird
Barghest	Ghul
Base	Soul
Basher	Monk
Beast	Mudbeast
Beetle	Scarab
Blob	Narble
Blue Scout	Blue Scouter
Blue Shield/Yodu De	Sentry
Boss Orb	Watcher
Bugger	Exterminator
Debugger	Deverminator
Debuggest	Deverminator EX
Deceased	Skeleton
Decedent	Lancer
Defunct	Fallen
Departed	Fallen + Soul
Diablos	Diablo
Egder	Egg Ooze
Evil Weevil	Aecyto Weevil
Flunky	Servant (Crossbow)
Fly Trap	Rafflesia
Free Lancer	Freelancer
Gigasaur	Aecytosaur
Gnasher	Viper
Gnawer	Fangtooth
Goblin	Ogan
Gold Eaglet	Golden Eaglet
Goon	Fangbeast
Gremlin	Grimling
Grimalkin	Blue Gargoyle
Groupie	Servant (Sword)
Guard	Royal Guard
Hench 1	Underling (Blue)
Hench 2	Underling (Purple)
Hetake	Amanita
Hexapod	Vilepillar
Imp Ace	Imp Hawk
Incognito/Peeping Doom	Shieldsman
Jinn	Djinn
Jinn Bottle	Djinn Bottle
Krakker	Blood Yolk
Lasher	Warrior
Leaper	Aecytonyx
Mage	Zealot Mage
Man Eater	Death Lily
Meat Eater	Floral Horror
Metal Mute	Metal Mutant
Mohavor	Sandrago
Naga-ette	Naga
Nereid	Dondrago
Octoblush	Cave Stalker
Octopod	Ruin Stalker
Ogan	Ogan (Hammer)
Omnicrone	Gaoler
Pahoehoe	Mossback
Poly	Fiendillo
Proto 2	Version 2.0
Proto 3	Version 3.0
Proto 4	Version 4.0
Reaper	Flesh Reaper
Red Scout	Red Scouter
Reptile	Reptite (Purple)
Reptite	Reptite (Green)
Roly	Roundillo
Roly Poly	Boundillo
Roly Rider	Roundillo Rider
RolyBomber	Roundillo Bomber
Ruminator	Hydraconda
Runner	Crested Sprinter
Scout	Scouter
Sentry	Ghost Knight
Shist	Schist
Sidekick	Nomad
T'pole	Edible Frog
Tempurite	Rhino Weevil
Terrasaur	Terasaur
Thrasher	Daltonite
Tubster	Blubber Hulk
Vamp	Vampire Bat
Volcano	Volcanite
Winged Ape	Bao Bao

Boss names

SNES	Nintendo DS
Bit	Pod
Black Tyrano	Black Tyranno
Blue Beast	Blue Mudbeast
Dalton Plus	King Dalton
Flea Plus	Diva Flea
Giga Mutant (Bottom)	Giga Mutant (Lower Body)
Giga Mutant (Top)	Giga Mutant (Upper Body)
Golem Boss	Golem Overlord
Golem Twins	Golem Sisters
Great Ozzie	Ozzie the Great
Lavos Core (Body)	Center Pod
Lavos Core (Left Bit)	Lavos Pod
Lavos Core (Right Bit)	Lavos Core
Lavos Shell	Elder Lavos Spawn (Shell)
Lavos Spawn	Elder Lavos Spawn (Mouth)
Masa&Mune	Masa & Mune
Mega Mutant (Bottom)	Mega Mutant (Lower Body)
Mega Mutant (Top)	Mega Mutant (Upper Body)
R Series	R-Series
Red Beast	Red Mudbeast
Retinite (Bottom)	Melphyx (Lower Body)
Retinite (Core)	Melphyx (Core)
Retinite (Top)	Melphyx (Upper Body)
Rust Tyrano	Rust Tyranno
Sir Krawlie	Krawlie
Son of Sun	Son of the Sun
TerraMutant (Bottom)	Tera Mutant (Lower Body)
TerraMutant (Top)	Tera Mutant (Upper Body)
Zeal	Queen Zeal
Zeal (Face)	Queen Zeal (Face)
Zeal (Left Hand)	Queen Zeal (Left Hand)
Zeal (Right Hand)	Queen Zeal (Right Hand)
Zombor (Bottom)	Zombor (Lower Body)
Zombor (Top)	Zombor (Upper Body)

Locations

SNES	Nintendo DS
Apocalypse	Cataclysm
Cathedral	Manolia Cathedral
Cave	Small Cave
Choras Cafe	Tavern
Choras Market	Market
Choras Mayor's Manor	Mayor's Manor
Choras Residence	Residence
Commons	Village Commons
Dark Ages	Antiquity
Denadoro Mts	Denadoro Mountains
Dorino Elder's House	Elder's House
Dorino Market	Market
Dorino Residence	Residence
Factory	Derelict Factory
Lab 16	Site 16
Lab 32	Site 32
Lair Ruins	Tyranno Lair Ruins
Meeting Site	Meeting Grounds
Melchior's Hut	Melchior's Cabin
Mystic Mts	Mystic Mountains
Porre Elder's House	Elder's House
Porre Market	Market
Porre Mayor's Manor	Mayor's Manor
Porre Residence	Residence
Prehistoric	Prehistory
Sewer Access	Abandoned Sewers
Sun Keep	Sun Temple
Sun Palace	Sun Shrine
Ticket Office	Ferry Office
Truce Market	Market
Truce Mayor's Manor	Mayor's Manor
Truce Residence	Residence
Tyrano Lair	Tyranno Lair
Village	Surviving Village