RPG Backtrack

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...

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. Games covered: Grandia Grandia Xtreme Grandia III The post RPG Backtrack Episode 220: Grand Game Arts appeared first on RPGamer .

Falcom has delivered a number of titles over the years that aren't part of its currently-ongoing series, and we tackle a sextet of them here.  From the Zwei titles to Brandish: The Dark Revenant , this covers quite a bit of ground. Games covered (alphabetical order): Brandish: The Dark Revenant Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure Popful Mail Xanadu Next Zwei: The Arges Adventure Zwei: The Ilvard Insurr...

Every now and then, a Musou title crosses over into the realm of something we cover at RPGamer.  A quartet of these games from the worlds of Dragon Quest , The Legend of Zelda and Fire Emblem somehow prompted one of our lengthiest dissertations yet. Games covered (alphabetical order): Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below Dragon Quest Heroes II Fire Emblem Warriors Hyrule...

In Japan it's called Mother , while for North America it's called Earthbound .  Either way, Shigesato Itoi's series is unique and worth some discussion. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 217: The Mothers of Invention appeared first on RPGamer .

Once upon a time, a Dream Team of RPG talent created something called Chrono Trigger .  Years later, a sequel called Chrono Cross made its way onto store shelves.  The tale of these two titles is told today. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 216: Time After Time appeared first on RPGamer .

Not satisfied with a single venture into the RPG realm, South Park returned in 2017 with another turn-based excursion through a small mountain town in Colorado.  Be prepared for language that is in keeping with the source material. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 215: Captain Diabetes appeared first on RPGamer .