You don't need the cutscenes to enjoy the game. As you are discovering, the game itself stands tall among the greatest games. I always love to see people play Chrono Trigger for the first time.

It reminds me of how enthralled I was with this game back in the day. It was torture not owning it for the first few months that it was on shelves, having various parts of soundtrack stuck in my head constantly reminding me that no matter what, I needed to get a hold of the game. But I have to admit...I liked being teased.

So yeah, Chrono Trigger is one of the best games of all time. Glad you are experiencing what many of us have ages ago, Freya!