RPG Backtrack

A few former developers for the SaGa series came together to give the 3DS two spiritual successors to the series.  Wheels and Pascal join us on the show to talk about The Legend of Legacy and The Alliance Alive , and if they were worth playing. The post RPG Backtrack 264 – Duck Tank, Woo Hoo! appeared first on RPGamer .

Sometimes, a game makes you say "Why? Just why?" It's finally time for Josh and Kelley to air their grievances with The Witch and the Hundred Knight and its sequel, along with Matt who questions their taste in games. The post RPG Backtrack 263 – 100 Knights, but a Witch Ain’t One appeared first on RPGamer .

What happens when Japan's most beloved RPG series draws inspiration from the world's most popular monster catching game? The result is the Dragon Quest Monsters series. Matt comes back from vacation to school Kelley and Wheels on these charming Dragon Quest spin-offs. The post RPG Backtrack 262 – Goo-tta Catch ‘Em All! appeared first on RPGamer .

Square Enix's successor to Final Fantasy XI is the game so nice, they launched it twice!  OK, that was a joke.  The 1.0 version wasn't as nice as 2.0, but we gathered some people to chat about it anyway.  Join us along with guests Robert, Noodle, and Phil, while we reminisce about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (and a little of 1.0). The post RPG Backtrack 261 – Send Me a Scion appeared f...

In the year 2004, World of Warcraft released and changed gaming forever.  Robert and Pascal joined our group to chat about the classic version of the game (minus the Chuck Norris jokes).  Lok'tar Ogar! The post RPG Backtrack 260 – Thunderfury Blessed Blade of the Windseeker appeared first on RPGamer .

Ready the battalion!  It's Backtrack time!  In this episode we talk about Sega's other strategy RPG series, Valkyria Chronicles, with guests Josh, Robert, Pascal, and Wheels. The post RPG Backtrack 259 — Europa Wars appeared first on RPGamer .

It's time to take another journey to Thedas. Sam, David, and Jervon come join the inquisition as we explore the third title in the Dragon Age series. The post RPG Backtrack 258 – Scale the Wall and Ride the Bull! appeared first on RPGamer .

In 2019, Sega revived the long dormant Sakura Wars franchise with a soft reboot on the PlayStation 4. It's time to brush off those theater glasses as Sam, Josh, and David talk about the Imperial Combat Revue while trying to cure their Koi-Koi addictions. The post RPG Backtrack 257 – Chicks Dig Giant Robots appeared first on RPGamer .

The Outer Worlds is Obsidian's interpretation of a post-apocalyptic experience.  Sam, Josh, and David hop on the podcast to talk about their adventures in this wacky space western. The post RPG Backtrack 256 – Dr. Thunder Fallout appeared first on RPGamer .

The Nintendo DS was the home of several strange RPGs. During this week's backtrack, we provide some mixed opinions about Sands of Destruction with guests Sam Wachter and Cassandra Ramos. The post RPG Backtrack 255 – I Hate Sand appeared first on RPGamer .

The summer of 2011 gave us a little company named Supergiant Games, which has made several beloved games. Guests Sam, Ryan, and Pascal hop on to discuss the developer’s first two titles: Bastion and Transistor . The post RPG Backtrack 254 – The Transistor’s Bastion appeared first on RPGamer .

It's time for the next part in the Legend of Heroes saga, Trails of Cold Steel II , featuring guests Josh Carpenter and Pascal Tekaia. The first game ended on such a cliffhanger that the fans must be chomping at the bit to hear the next part! The post RPG Backtrack 253 – Gundam Rean appeared first on RPGamer .

Square Enix's first dive into the HD-2D style was an interesting yet divisive game.  Join us along with guests Ryan Radcliff, Paul Shkreli, Jason McFadden, and Josh Carpenter as we talk about why eight is a magic number in Octopath Traveler. The post RPG Backtrack 252 – 32 Short Stories About Orsterra appeared first on RPGamer .

It's a double dose of Tales as we talk about Tales of Symphonia and its sequel, Dawn of the New World !  Get your ex-spheres ready because Robert Albright and Cassandra Ramos join in for the fun! The post RPG Backtrack 251 – Symphonia of the Night appeared first on RPGamer .

We rounded up guests Pascal Tekaia and Jon Jansen to talk about Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch .  Get your Wizard's Companion out of storage, because it's time to look back at when Level-5 first collaborated with Studio Ghibli!   The post RPG Backtrack 250 – Flipping Heck Mun, It’s Ni no Kuni, En’t It? appeared first on RPGamer .

We kick off 2022 with a duo of indie RPGs from a little company called Zeboyd Games. Join us along with Robert Albright, Ryan Radcliff, Pascal Tekaia, and Sam Wachter as we dive into these retro-inspired games! The post RPG Backtrack 249 – Need an RPG? Why Not Zeboyd? appeared first on RPGamer .

Yakuza 6 was the swan song for its beloved protagonist Kiryu. It's also the final RPG Backtrack of 2021! Join this lively cast of guests, including Josh Carpenter, David McBurney, Ryan McCarthy, Pascal Tekaia, and Sam Wachter as we close out the year in Kamurocho. The post RPG Backtrack 248 – Sexy Beat Takeshi appeared first on RPGamer .

This game started as a mystery with the working title " X " when it was first announced.  Then it became a hidden gem on the Nintendo system that never found its footing. Guests Ryan McCarthy and Micheal Apps both wonder if Nopons taste like potatoes while we talk about Xenoblade Chronicles X.  The post RPG Backtrack 247 – X Marks the Spot appeared first on RPGamer .

It's been ten full years of dragons and memes from the Elder Scrolls universe, and for this week’s RPG Backtrack, Sam and Pascal hop on to reminisce about Skyrim . Maybe this episode will still be relevant in another decade when Skyrim gets released on the PS7 and Xbox Holodeck. The post RPG Backtrack 246 – Making a Fus Ro Dah appeared first on RPGamer .

It's an island getaway this week on RPG Backtrack, as we tale a trip to Alola and catch some Pokémon.  Cassandra, Robert, and Wheels take the island challenge as well.  Now if only that stupid Cosmog would stay in the bag. The post RPG Backtrack 245 – Day ‘Mon, Fighter of the Night ‘Mon appeared first on RPGamer .

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 . After all, they only put a game out in this series every ten years. Josh Carpenter and Casandra Ramos join the show to chime in about this adorable 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 .

Have you ever been minding your own business when, suddenly, a random Irish God decides to make you his personal Godslayer? 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 D...

Nintendo and Ubisoft's mascot collaboration sounded like a nightmare when the proposed team-up leaked in 2017.  Little did we know, 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 RPG...