RPG Backtrack

Spooky month is finally here!  It's about time we celebrate a pair of adorable little RPGs from Double Fine.  Sam and Ryan M. don their favorite disguises with us to talk about Costume Quest 1 and 2. The post RPG Backtrack 294 – Quest for Candy appeared first on RPGamer .

On this week's episode, we celebrate the recent announcement of a DLC expansion for Tales of Arise. Let's just pretend this is how we planned the show, and it's really not just a happy coincidence. The post RPG Backtrack 293 – Arise To The Occasion appeared first on RPGamer .

Have you ever wanted to go on a road trip across Japan? Did you want a Persona game on the Nintendo Switch in 2021?  We answer both of these questions in our talk about Persona 5 Strikers, with Josh, Wheels, and David. The post RPG Backtrack 292 – Kick-Strike My Heart appeared first on RPGamer .

As students trudge back to school in real life, we go back to Thors Academy this week on RPG Backtrack.  Josh joins the show to talk about Trails of Cold Steel III, along with plenty of head-pats and comments about Rean's new glasses. The post RPG Backtrack 291 – The Student Has Now Become the Hot Teacher appeared first on RPGamer .

Nintendo gave us a big surprise during the 2019 Game Awards when they announced Bravely Default II for the Switch.  Now Cassandra and Robert don their Asterisks to talk about this nostalgia-inspired RPG series. The post RPG Backtrack 290 – Asterisks of Power appeared first on RPGamer .

On this week's backtrack, we bid a fond farewell to Diablo III with Chris, Ryan C., and Robert.  Some people loved it, some people hated it, but we can all agree on one thing; nobody liked the auction house. The post RPG Backtrack 289 – Too Much Color appeared first on RPGamer .

Nippon Ichi's flagship series brought a divisive new feature to aid with level grinding.  Is it helpful?  Does it ruin the game?  Chris, Pascal, and Wheels all hop on to argue about Disgaea 6 and its robust A.I. system. The post RPG Backtrack 288 – They Turned it Into an Idle Game! appeared first on RPGamer .

The Black Portal looms over the horizon of this week's show, as we discuss our first time setting foot on Outland in World Of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade with Robert and Ryan.  Just watch out for the Fel Reaver.  Don't worry, you will know it when you hear it. The post RPG Backtrack 287 – Not Being Prepared Was Merely a Setback appeared first on RPGamer .

After Final Fantasy XIV's abysmal launch and outstanding comeback, fans wondered what was next for the popular MMORPG. Have some wine and join Robert and Noodle as we flash back to the game's first expansion, Heavensward. The post RPG Backtrack 286 – What Does Heaven’s Ward Mean to You? appeared first on RPGamer .

It's been a while since we've visited the farm. So grab your watering can, because Anna, Ryan M, and Wheels join us this week to talk about Rune Factory 4. The post RPG Backtrack 285 – There’s a Dragon in the Throne Room appeared first on RPGamer .

Dust off that disco suit, because we're going back to 1989.  RPG Backtrack returns to Kamurocho this week in Yakuza 0 with Josh, Sam, Ryan M., and Pascal. The post RPG Backtrack 284 – Disco Kiryu Doesn’t Advertise appeared first on RPGamer .

With its sequel just around the corner, we thought that now would be a great time to do a show about Fuga: Melodies of Steel. Josh, Cassandra, and Ryan C. all hop in to share their thoughts about this latest entry in the Little Tail Bronx series. The post RPG Backtrack 283 – Caninus of War appeared first on RPGamer .

Fireaxis Games released XCOM: Enemy Unknown in 2012, giving new fans a taste of the alien-bashing fun from the original XCOM: UFO Defense. This week on RPG Backtrack, we have our own take on this cult classic, with guests Pascal, Ryan C., and Josh. The post RPG Backtrack 282 – If Masochism Had Base Building appeared first on RPGamer .

Final Fantasy VII Remake released in 2020 and beamed a light of hope in a year that was miserable. Now on RPG Backtrack, we celebrate this masterpiece with guests Josh, Jon, and Wheels. The post RPG Backtrack 281 – Old Merc Yells at Cloud appeared first on RPGamer .

Monster Hunter March concludes with the series debut on the Nintendo Switch. Phil, Ryan, and Wheels all hop on the hunt, as we take a trip to Kamura Village to reflect on our epic hunts in Monster Hunter Rise. The post RPG Backtrack 280 – Rise From Your Cart appeared first on RPGamer .

This month, RPG Backtrack celebrates Monster Hunter March! Wheels, Pascal, and Phil hop into this party, as we discuss why the Monster Hunter Stories spinoffs might make us feel guilty about killing monsters in the main series. The post RPG Backtrack 279 – Monsters are Friends, Not Loot appeared first on RPGamer .

A PlayStation classic comes back to PSN, and RPG Backtrack, for a new generation of RPGamers.  Grab some mead and a haunch of meat, as Sam and Robert tell their tall tales about the original Valkyrie Profile. The post RPG Backtrack 278 – Norse Mythology Simulator appeared first on RPGamer .

A new entry in the Theatrhythm Final Fantasy series is just around the corner.  To celebrate, we explore the the 3DS roots of the series along with its ever expanding track list. The post RPG Backtrack 277 – Elite Beat Moogles appeared first on RPGamer .

Who wants to play a video game version of Swiss Family Robinson, only with Adol Christin? This week's RPG Backtrack takes us to a deserted island, as we talk about Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana with guests Josh, Robert, and Wheels. The post RPG Backtrack 276 – Lactose Intolerant Dana appeared first on RPGamer .

Let's kick off the new year by cutting down hundreds of bad guys in Hyrule! This week on RPG Backtrack, we dive into the Hyrule Warriors series, with Musou expert Phil Willis joining the show. The post RPG Backtrack 275 – Breath of the Musou appeared first on RPGamer .

It's time to get festive for RPG Backtrack's last show of the season. Join us along with Wheels for this holiday special, while we talk about two gems from Zeboyd Games: Cthulhu Saves the World and Cthulhu Saves Christmas. The post RPG Backtrack 274 – An Eldritch Horror Holiday appeared first on RPGamer .

On this week's show, we take a trip to the future with CD Projekt RED's long anticipated take on science fiction, Cyberpunk 2077. Sam, David, Josh, and special guest Jim all hop on the bullet train for this exciting episode! The post RPG Backtrack 273 – Back to the Future appeared first on RPGamer .

With a new character and a new battle system, Yakuza: Like a Dragon was a fresh start for many longtime fans of the series.  On this week's backtrack, Josh, Robert, and David bring their opinions on this soft-reboot. The post RPG Backtrack 272 – Omelette Stonks appeared first on RPGamer .

This week's backtrack takes us to the Galar region, where we fight in a soccer stadium with a Pokemon that's shaped like a teapot. It's time to talk about Pokemon Sword/Shield, with guests Cassandra and Jon. The post RPG Backtrack 271 – Say Hello to the Welcome Onix appeared first on RPGamer .

It's part two of our Souls celebration, featuring Dark Souls II and III.  Guests Pascal, David, and Wheels join the show this week, reminding everyone to keep those estus flasks filled! The post RPG Backtrack 270 – The Dark Souls of Backtracks appeared first on RPGamer .