Square's classic Super Nintendo RPG Chrono Trigger is now available on PC

Square Enix has surprise-released beloved Super Nintendo RPG classic Chrono Trigger on Steam. But before you go rushing off to make a purchase...

The new PC version includes the full time-hopping, dimension-spanning original adventure - widely regarding as one of the finest J-RPGs ever made - plus the Dimensional Vortex dungeon and the forgotten Lost Sanctum dungeon that first appeared in the excellent DS port. Elsewhere, there's mouse and controller support, and a handy autosave feature.

Chrono Trigger is available now on Steam, priced at £11.99. However, there's something of a major caveat here that fans of the SNES and DS versions might want to be aware of before parting with their money. This PC release is a direct port of the mobile version, which means that it features some of the more unpopular elements of the iOS and Android games - including an unsightly, amateurish interface, and questionable visual "enhancements".

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