| The battle system in Crono Trigger is much like the other RPGs in Square's
Trophy cabinet of excellent RPGs. As in most other Square RPGs actions can only
be taken by characters after the ATB gauge is full. Each character has 3
possible options to choose from; Attack – Physically attack the target using
the equipped weapon, Tech – use one of the various techniques available in the
game and Item – select and use an item. There is, however, a feature almost
unique to Chrono Trigger. If two or more characters have full ATB gauges, they
can use Techniques that were not available when only one character could take
action. A double, or triple, Technique uses two or more characters to attack
together. These multi-character abilities are frequently either more powerful
or have more positive effects than the ordinary single character techniques.
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