RPG Backtrack

The next major arc of the Legend of Heroes series takes us to Thors Military Academy, where we learn that even teachers need a drink sometimes.  Join us on this journey to Erebonia along with Pascal, Josh, and Jervon as we dive into part one of the Trails of Cold Steel saga. The post RPG Backtrack 244 – Hot for Teacher appeared first on RPGamer .

It's time to give some love to CyberConnect2's passion project, Little Tail Bronx. Josh Carpenter and Casandra Ramos join the show to chime in about this adorable little DS game, Solatorobo: Red the Hunter. The post RPG Backtrack 243 – Domo Arigato Solatorobo appeared first on RPGamer .

We gushed about Dragon Quest's first game earlier in the year to celebrate the series' 35th anniversary.  Now it's time to express our thoughts about the latest entry, Dragon Quest XI, with guests David and Pascal, plus a special recording from Andy. The post RPG Backtrack 242 – This Quest Goes to Eleven appeared first on RPGamer .

On today's Backtrack, we talk about the finer points of exterminating deities in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo. Join us along with guests Anna, Cassandra, and David while we take a deep dive into Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. The post RPG Backtrack 241 – Dadga’s Dogma appeared first on RPGamer .

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle turned out to be a kid-friendly version of X-Com that we actually enjoyed!  Join us along with guests Josh, Pascal, Wheels, and Paul as we shoot some Rabbids with Nerf guns. The post RPG Backtrack 240 – Rub Rabbids appeared first on RPGamer .

It's time to put on our overalls, grab our hoe, and go back to the farm! Join us along with guests Sam and Ryan as we dig deep into the depths of indie darling Stardew Valley. The post RPG Backtrack 239 – Save Money. Farm Better. appeared first on RPGamer .

It's time to celebrate Fire Emblem's glorious debut in high definition!  Settle in for a fancy tea party, as we explore Fire Emblem: Three Houses with guests Anna, Cassandra, Josh, and Paul. The post RPG Backtrack 238 – Lions and Eagles and Deer, Oh My appeared first on RPGamer .

BioWare's three-part space epic, Mass Effect, left an impression on the hearts of many people. Join us, along with guests Josh, Robert, Jervon, and Pascal as we ask the important questions, such as 'who did you hook up with?' The post RPG Backtrack 237 – Did You Probe Uranus? appeared first on RPGamer .

It's time to break out the oil cans and question our humanity.  We're talking about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (with a little bit of Human Revolution thrown in) on this week's episode of RPG Backtrack, featuring guests Josh and Sam. The post RPG Backtrack 236 – Action Jensen appeared first on RPGamer .

The Legend of Dragoon is, without a doubt, the most polarizing game in RPG history. Maybe our guests Andy, David, Robert, and Pascal can help find a middle ground? The post RPG Backtrack 235 – Slambert It Up appeared first on RPGamer .

What do you get when you take a cast of 25 characters from Persona, throw them in a clone of Etrian Odyssey, then add a dash of movie magic and a pinch of depressing social commentary?  You get Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth! The post RPG Backtrack 234 – Mystery ‘Sona Theater 3000 appeared first on RPGamer .

A podcast draws near!  Command? Join us with guests Cassandra Ramos and Andy as we celebrate Dragon Quest's 35th birthday.  Needless to say, the game had a bit of an influence on all of our lives.  The post RPG Backtrack 233: 35 Goo-d Years appeared first on RPGamer .

The Dreamcast may have lacked in terms of... everything, but the RPGs it had were spectacular! In this episode, we get into Grandia II with guests Robert Albright, David McBurney, and Mike Moehnke. The post RPG Backtrack 232: Dr. Elena and Ms. Millenia appeared first on RPGamer .

Our retro episode of RPG Backtrack briefly mentioned the feel-good RPG, Undertale. We felt the game deserved its own episode, since we also have a chance to bring up its spiritual sequel, Deltarune. The post RPG Backtrack 231: Hug the Goat! appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamer's Yakuza aficionados Josh Carpenter, David McBurney, Ryan McCarthy, and Sam Wachter weigh in on whether Yakuza 5 fulfilled any dreams, or was the stuff of nightmares. The post RPG Backtrack 230: Dance Dance Revelation appeared first on RPGamer .

For anyone who couldn't get enough job hats, Square Enix delivers with a sequel to its weirdly-named "Not Final Fantasy" for the 3DS. Join us along with guests Cassandra Ramos and Alex Fuller as we dive into Bravely Second: End Layer. The post RPG Backtrack 229: For the Gravy! appeared first on RPGamer .

BioWare was on top of the world in the late 2000s. Then it got the bright idea to make a portable game with a certain blue hedgehog, and the internet rejoiced... or did it? The post RPG Backtrack 228: Hedgehog Age appeared first on RPGamer .

It’s the 25th anniversary of the launch of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan. You just weren’t a '90s kid unless you were bragging to your friends about how you found a Mew under the truck. The post RPG Backtrack 227: Ballin’ Since ’96 appeared first on RPGamer .

Bandai Namco surprised us with a sequel to its team-up with Studio Ghibli. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a little less Ghibli than we would like, but guests Chris and Anna Marie Privitere still joined us to talk about how to make Evermore great again. The post RPG Backtrack 226: Sim City Evermore appeared first on RPGamer .

Like many games before it, Kingdom Hearts was a series that had trouble getting to three.  Join us along with guests David McBurney, Ryan McCarthy, and Shannon Harle, as we discuss the long-awaited third entry in the beloved Disney RPG mash-up! The post RPG Backtrack 225: A Frozen Tangled Toy Story appeared first on RPGamer .

What happens when Japan's most popular RPG decides to mimic the world's most popular sandbox game? Find out along with guests Robert Albright and Anna Marie Privitere as we mine some slimes and craft a castle or two! The post RPG Backtrack 224: Slimecraft appeared first on RPGamer .

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was one of the first major RPGs for the Nintendo Switch (if you don't count Breath of the Wild).  Does it live up to the legacy of the Xeno series? Join us along with guests Alex Fuller and Michael Apps as we dive into the Cloud Sea! The post RPG Backtrack 223: Blade-y Driver appeared first on RPGamer .

The last game in the Trails in the Sky trilogy took 10 years to come to the United States. That's a long wait! At least you don't have to wait that long for us to talk about it. Join us as one long-time host says goodbye, and two new hosts take the helm along with some familiar friends to discuss Trails in the Sky the 3rd. The post RPG Backtrack 222: Third Trail’s a Charm! appeared first on...

Imageepoch made one final game featuring witches before the company disappeared, and Stella Glow proved a quite decent swan song.  It's the subject of today's Backtrack, in fact. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 221: Can’t You Hear Me Yell-a? appeared first on RPGamer .

After learning some things with Lunar, Game Arts created a series called Grandia that has quite a bit to recommend.  We have some new points of view eager to chime in on this series today. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 220: Grand Game Arts appeared first on RPGamer .