A time-traveling JRPG classic where a band of heroes journeys across eras to stop an apocalyptic threat, blending humor, heart, and branching outcomes.
- Developer: Square ("Dream Team" including Hironobu Sakaguchi, Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama)
- Release year: 1995 (SNES); later ports on DS, mobile, and PC
- Genre: Japanese role-playing game (JRPG)
- Core mechanics: Active Time Battle system, dual/triple Tech combos, seamless field-to-battle transitions
- Legacy: Multiple endings, celebrated soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda; widely cited as one of the greatest RPGs