Added Content
The DS release (2008) added two full dungeons, a monster-battling mini-game, and a new ending that ties into Chrono Cross. PC and mobile ports kept most of this; the SNES and PlayStation versions have none of it.
Version Comparison
| Content | SNES | PS1 | DS | PC/Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Sanctum | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensional Vortex | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Arena of Ages | No | No | Yes | No |
| Dream's Epilogue (13th ending) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Extras Menu | No | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Retranslation | No | No | Yes | Yes |
New Dungeons
Lost Sanctum. A fetch quest marathon spanning 65,000,000 B.C. and 600 A.D. You'll help friendly Reptites by traveling between eras; changes in the past affect the future. Gates appear after defeating Dalton and regaining the Epoch. Rewards include Dragon Arm (Robo), Judgment Scythe (Magus), Icewyrm (Crono), and the Elemental Aegis.
Dimensional Vortex. Post-game content. Beat Lavos once, and three gates appear in 12,000 B.C., 1000 A.D., and 2300 A.D. Each dungeon ends with a "shade" boss that permanently boosts one character's stats. Complete all three to unlock the Dream Devourer - the true final boss - and the 13th ending. Top rewards: Apocalypse Arm (9999 crits), DreamSeeker (90% crit rate).
Arena of Ages (DS only). A monster-raising mini-game at the End of Time. Train creatures in different eras, evolve them through four classes, and battle CPU opponents. Prizes include stat capsules, Gold Stud, and five arena-exclusive mirrors. PC and mobile versions removed this entirely.
Extras Menu
Save your game once to unlock the Extras menu on the title screen. It includes:
- Theater - Rewatch cutscenes and endings
- Art Gallery - Concept art and Akira Toriyama illustrations
- Music Box - Full soundtrack
- Dojo - View all Techs
- Bestiary - Monster stats and drops
- Item Encyclopedia - Complete item database
- Ending Log - Track which endings you've seen
- Treasure Atlas - Chest locations (DS only)
Translation Changes
The DS/PC/Mobile versions use a new translation closer to the original Japanese. Item names, Tech names, and dialogue all changed. This guide uses DS/PC naming throughout; SNES differences are noted in callouts where relevant.
Notable changes: Frog no longer speaks in olde English. "Mystics" became "Fiends." Many Techs were renamed (Cyclone → Cleave, X Strike → Cross Strike). Items got overhauled too; Tonics are now Potions.