Difference between revisions of "Chrono Trigger Prerelease"

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The Chrono Trigger Prerelease holds a special position in the Chrono series; though it can be called an 'alternate dimension,' it is truly exempt from the main course of the series in that it was what might have been, but was not. It provides a rare look into the development of Chrono Trigger. Though information on its origin is not to be found, the Prerelease was most likely ripped from a preview cartridge sent out by Squaresoft to various game magazines for review. The Sonic 2 Beta was similarly obtained in this way, as it is common practice for game companies to release beta versions to reviewers to gain publicity and anticipation for their next projects. The ripped ROM survived, and is now accessible to the public -- though it is still illegal to own. The Prerelease itself contains several walls to progress within; one cannot go into Guardia Castle, go beyond Lab 32, or progress beyond the Magic Cave. Enemies that were removed from the Final Version or slightly varied creep within the game's code, and special areas exist. The Chrono Compendium, in creating this section, wishes to expose and classify every difference between the Prerelease and the Final Version. This section's content will mirror the parent encyclopedia.

Sections

• Characters
• Locations
• Modification
• Monsters
• Music
• Epoch

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• Explore the Prerelease
• Debunking Prerelease Rumors
• Beyond The Prerelease

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