RPG Backtrack

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...

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 left an impression on the hearts of many people.  With the re-release of the Mass Effect t rilogy, we wanted to reminisce about our our travels on the Normandy.  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...

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. Be sure to keep a throat lozenge handy, because our voices are about to get sexy. 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.  People either think it's the best game on the PlayStation, or they want to light all four discs on fire.  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 !  Join us along with guests Micheal Apps, Mike Moehnke, and Anna Marie Privitere, because we have MOVIE SIGN! The post RPG Backtrack 234 – Mystery ‘Sona Theat...

A podcast draws near!  Command?  Join us with guests Andy and Cassandra Ramos as we celebrate Dragon Quest 's 35th birthday.  Needless to say, the game had a bit of an influence on all of our lives, either directly or indirectly.  Won't you come listen?  But thou must! 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. Just make sure you keep your alternate demon personality in check while listening to this one. 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 round table discussion with guests Pascal Tekaia and David McBurney fills you with determination! WARNING!: This entire podcast contains spoilers for the game! The post RPG Backtrack 231: Hug the...

Sega swung for the fences when they gave us Yakuza 5 , making American fans wonder if the game was even going to get a western release. RPGamer's Yakuza aficionados Josh Carpenter, David McBurney, Ryan McCarthy, and Sam Wachter weigh in on whether the game 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 , and try desperately not to call it Bravely Default II . 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? Join us along with guests David McBurney and Mike Moehnke as we take a deep dive into Sonic's first (and last) RPG adventure!  Spoiler alert: Sonic's first RPG didn't go well. The post RPG Backtrack 228: Hedgehog Age appeared f...

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. Guests Cassandra Ramos, David McBurney, Michael Apps, and Corey “Loffter” Scoggins join the latest episode of RPG Backtrack, where we reminisce about the Poké-mania that was rampant in the late 90s. The post RPG B...

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. Now where are those darn higgledies… 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 Shannon Harle, David McBurney, and Ryan McCarthy, 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 ten 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 o...