RPG Backtrack

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away LucasArts let a couple of RPGs be made. Many things die in the course of them, but sadly no Gungans were among those slain. (Knights of the Old Republic) The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 71: “The Force Is With Us” appeared first on RPGamer .

In a world where demonic forces seek to bring the great cities to their knees, something must be done. Turns out that young women piloting steam-powered robots are the ideal defense. (Sakura Wars) The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 70: “Under the Cherry Tree Moon” appeared first on RPGamer .

Brownie Brown made a couple of tasty confections for Nintendo handhelds filled with gummy products. How much magic is there when students have to prove that their lessons took hold? (Magical Vacation and Magical Starsign) The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 69: “The Magical Kingdom” appeared first on RPGamer .

This is the continuing story of two brothers from Brooklyn. Be it evil alien fungi, shattered heavenly bean confections, those who have fury, or clogged drains, they'll get the job done with no backtalk. The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 68: “Luigi Mario” appeared first on RPGamer .

Bringing the story of Ryo Hazuki into existence cost many millions and failed to enchant the enormous audience needed to recoup them. The question of whether this story will continue has yet to be answered. (Shenmue) The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 67: “I Know Kung Fu” appeared first on RPGamer .

Trust in me poor unfortunate souls, I'll make a man out of you. Be prepared Prince Ali, someday my prince will come. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. (Kingdom Hearts) The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 66: “I’m Going to Disneyland!” appeared first on RPGamer .

There once was a place called Ivalice, that was filled with meanies and malice. Years it took to create, filling Square Enix's plate, but the result is one giant dish. (Final Fantasy XII) The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 65: “Risky Gambits” appeared first on RPGamer .

Within please find the story of what for a long time was Capcom's premiere RPG series. It involves a great many Ryus and Ninas, along with one gem that gets plentiful praise. (Breath of Fire). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 64: “Way of the Dragon” appeared first on RPGamer .

Once upon a time, tri-Ace decided to borrow some elements from Star Trek in making an RPG. Thus was a series spawned that continues in intermittent spurts to this day, though not at a uniform level of quality. (Star Ocean). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 63: “The Fault Lies Not in the Stars” appeared first on RPGamer .

New York cops have it rough a lot of the time, but Aya Brea would gladly tackle some drug dealers instead of the evil mitochondria monsters that came one Christmas. Her life just got weirder from there. (Parasite Eve). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 62: “Bio Hazard Level 4” appeared first on RPGamer .

A guy named Ramza walks into a bar just a few minutes before a guy named Wiegraf. Their differences are resolved quickly and painfully. Whether that sounds eerily familiar or bafflingly bizarre, give the story a listen. (Final Fantasy Tactics). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 61: “Tactical Genius” appeared first on RPGamer .

What can change the nature of a man? Quite a few things, actually, but this game is definitely one of them. (Planescape: Torment). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 60: “Taste the Torment” appeared first on RPGamer .

So the only way you know the Shining series is by its superb tactical installments? Well, there were a couple of games that did some first person dungeon crawling also. (Shining in the Darkness and Shining the Holy Ark). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 59: “Deep Light Dungeons” appeared first on RPGamer .

The time has come to once more boldly go where Akitoshi Kawazu has gone before. Remember the PlayStation days of his signature series, and rejoice. (SaGa Frontier). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 58: “SaGa: The Final Frontier” appeared first on RPGamer .

Intelligent Systems likes emphasizing how two dimensional Mario plots are with some RPGs that have poor depth perception. Only by listening can their shallowness be adequately blown up, so please do that. (Paper Mario). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 57: “It’s-A Me, Paper Mario!” appeared first on RPGamer .

In one of the most changeable series around, there's plenty of leeway to have some discussion. The Mana games, particularly the earlier ones, have now served that purpose. (Final Fantasy Adventure, Legend of Mana, Sword of Mana, Children of Mana, Dawn of Mana, Heroes of Mana). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 56: “Mana From Heaven?” appeared first on RPGamer .

When Final Fantasy returned to a Nintendo system after years of Sony exclusivity, it was news. Thus the Backtrack crew members bare their souls to talk about a series of precious crystal gems found in the caverns of the series. (Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 55: “The Dark Crystal Chronicles” appeared first on RPGamer .

Eschewing the trend of three-dimensional gameplay, Vanillaware demonstrates how sticking to two dimensions can be stunning. Thus it is fitting that the studio's games warrant some time for analysis. (Odin Sphere, Grim Grimoire, Muramasa: The Demon Blade). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 54: “Two-Dimensional Thinking” appeared first on RPGamer .

Observe unique personalities wandering about to their own daily rhythms, interrupted only by constant kicking. This is a hallmark of a certain tri-Ace title that has supplied ample opportunity for remembrance. ( Radiata Stories ). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 53: “Kicking Jack Russell” appeared first on RPGamer .

It involves unusual names for otherwise-ordinary creatures, the collection of artifacts to enable travel elsewhere, and one of Nintendo's most well-regarded series. Join us in a trip back to the time when Hyrule was a new place to be. ( The Legend of Zelda -- Part 1). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 52: “The Land of Hyrule” appeared first on RPGamer .

Remember when Squaresoft was trying to get gamers outside Japan interested in RPGs? Two of those on the SNES spawned some memories, and they're ready for sharing. ( Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest , Secret of Evermore ). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 51: “Benjamin’s B-Movie” appeared first on RPGamer .

Today's episode contains two acts. In the first, memories are cast back to a series that almost singlehandedly started the console JRPG. In the second, one of BioWare's best-known games is given plentiful discourse. ( Dragon Warrior / Baldur's Gate ) The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 50: “Dragonslayer” appeared first on RPGamer .

Once upon a time, a man with the ability to jump on a lot of platforms and dreamwalk had an adventure. That well-regarded PlayStation game is the subject of today's spirited discussion, along with its in-name-only sequel. ( Alundra ). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 49: “In Dreams” appeared first on RPGamer .

Once upon a time, a company called Working Designs localized many games for Sega systems. The Saturn was granted a number of these, and two of them that otherwise have no connection get a thorough scrutiny. ( Albert Odyssey and Magic Knight Rayearth ). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 48: “Opening a Can of Whupass” appeared first on RPGamer .

In today's series, the consequences of failure are painful and unavoidable. Learn why we prefer to tempt death on a regular basis in one of tactical gaming's biggest names. ( Fire Emblem ). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 47: “Dying Is Easy” appeared first on RPGamer .