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>Chrono Trigger is well liked because it's probably the most consistent classic JRPG out there
It and Suikoden II and Dragon Quest VIII.
>and while it doesn't do 10/10's in any aspect of its design
I'd say music and graphics for its time were definitely 10s. But the biggest thing it excells at is pacing. Most popular JRPGs have good music and graphics, but suck at pacing. Chrono Trigger stands out because it has these things and also feels way more polished in pacing.