Chrono Trigger
First released on the SNES in 1995, Chrono Trigger’s lush world and playful writing form the wrapping of a time-traveling plot and remarkably deep encounter system. Combat drew heavily from Square’s established Final Fantasy “active time battle system” but Chrono Trigger added “techs” for each character that could synergize with other characters’ abilities on the fly. It’s a classic of the JRPG style and can easily be played today with versions available for DS, iOS, and Android.