RPG Backtrack

Remakes of Fire Emblem games were limited to the DS, until the second entry in the series saw a 3DS rendition.  Something that originated on the Famicom occasioned quite a bit of discussion, presented here for listeners to enjoy. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 214: Echoes in My Mind appeared first on RPGamer .

After a lengthy and problematic development cycle, Final Fantasy XV was released to the world in 2016.  Many people subsequently played it and have a variety of things to say regarding the experience on this episode. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 213: The Boys Are Back in Town appeared first on RPGamer .

The Fallout series has gone through a number of permutations, and we've covered everything predating the fourth numbered one.  The time has come to give Fallout 4 an episode all to itself. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 212: The Roaches Did Survive appeared first on RPGamer .

Considering it was a brand-new intellectual property, Horizon Zero Dawn succeeded beyond what most publishers would have expected.  We have a lot of people ready to explain just why it succeeded today. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 211: On the Horizon appeared first on RPGamer .

What happens when the Shin Megami Tensei concepts are extended into other series, such as Etrian Odyssey and Fire Emblem ?  We get interesting fusions like the first Persona Q and Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE , both of which are the focus on this episode. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 210: Genre Splicing appeared first on RPGamer .

Pokémon is such a sprawling series that it contains numerous titles varying from its usual template.  We tackled a lot of them in this episode, and while the result may not be comprehensive regarding every Pokémon spinoff, it wasn't for lack of effort. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 209: The Pokemon Are Restless appeared first on RPGamer .

Our progress in covering Tales of games continues with a pair called Xillia 1 and 2.  Quite a bit is happening in this pair, and hopefully anyone curious is enlightened by the discussion. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 208: Year XIL in the Land of LIA appeared first on RPGamer .

A long-running series in Japan has only made occasional trips across the Pacific, but we managed to play some of all the ones that did.  Here's a discussion on the sizable Summon Night lineage. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 207 – It Comes by Summon Night appeared first on RPGamer .

Founded as a subsidiary of Idea Factory, the Compile Heart company has been aiding and abetting a deluge of games over the years.  These titles range somewhat in quality, and our latest discussion is an attempt to give some useful background on the developer's sizable catalog. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 206: The Tell-tale Compile Heart appeared first on RPGamer .

Atlus would not be rushed into making a fifth main Persona game.  Now that it's finally been out long enough to warrant a Backtrack, plenty of things can be said about it, and many of them will be heard on this episode. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 205: Nancy Drew and the Case of Otherworldly Entities appeared first on RPGamer .

The Legend of Zelda in recent years has produced a couple of nonlinear adventures for the 3DS and Switch.  Breath of the Wild, in particular, produced some disparate thoughts for the benefit of our listeners. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 204: Link Goes Wild appeared first on RPGamer .

A quick glance at the Yo-kai Watch games might superficially indicate nothing more than another portable monster collection title, but there's quite a bit more to distinguish them.  Going into what makes this series distinct requires quite a few puns to be mentioned. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 203: YO, KAI, Watch This! appeared first on RPGamer .

Let us return to the earlier days of the Kingdom Hearts series.  This episode contains an attempt to disseminate the pertinent points of Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts II. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 202: I’m Gonna Wreck It! appeared first on RPGamer .

In recent years the release of new entries in the Dragon Quest series hasn't been very frequent.  Dragon Quest VIII and Dragon Quest IX have nevertheless been around long enough to warrant a Backtrack, and here it is. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 201: Return of the Dragon appeared first on RPGamer .

It was a time when relatively few RPGs crossed the Pacific, and not all of those that did were memorable.  For our 200th episode, talking about the most operatic Final Fantasy on the Super Nintendo just seemed like a great idea -- and it was. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 200: An Octopus at the Opera appeared first on RPGamer .

Nintendo keeps putting Mario into the RPG realm, so it's time to catch up with the 3DS installments that aren't remakes.  It's also time to reflect a bit on the very first time Mario entered an RPG. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 199: What a ‘Stache appeared first on RPGamer .

A little title about exploring a large swathe of the galaxy, originally released on the PC and later on the Genesis, hasn't seen a new installment in decades but still inspires fond memories.  This is the story of Starflight and its sequel. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 198: First Starflight I See Tonight appeared first on RPGamer .

After over 77,000 Kickstarter backers contributed to Obsidian's campaign, a new title named Pillars of Eternity came to pass.  We have quite a bit to say about this title that deliberately evokes the PC RPGs of a now-bygone era. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 197: A Pillar Is Forever appeared first on RPGamer .

The 3DS saw some later Etrian Odyssey games that changed the core principles a bit.  Two of them added significant narratives, and another mixed in Mystery Dungeon mechanics.  One of these stratagems was more successful. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 196 – Map It Out appeared first on RPGamer .

Developers were once consumed by the need to push technological prowess as much as possible, but in recent years a smorgasbord of titles that evoke earlier generations has been created.  We here tackle a hefty helping of this sort of RPG, using a lineup that varies wildly in style and quality. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 195: Old Wave appeared first on RPGamer .

Just when it seemed safe to talk about the seventh Dragon Quest, it was remade for the 3DS.  Now that a little time has passed and the official Backtrack Statute of Limitations has expired, we can discuss this sizable title. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 194: Chasing the Dragon appeared first on RPGamer .

The time has come to delve further into the twisty world of Pokémon in its fifth and sixth generations.  Unexpectedly, since he never played a game in the series, we also pay tribute to Macstorm with this episode. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 193: In Soviet Russia, Pokémon Catch You appeared first on RPGamer .

The Saturn received a number of exclusive titles that have yet to be ported elsewhere, and among them were several Working Designs gems.  One that is very fondly remembered by those fortunate enough to have played it is Dragon Force, and there is quite a bit to say in its favor. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 192: Harpies, Dragons and Cavalry, Oh My appeared first on RPGamer .

Three-dimensional visuals are used by most developers now.  Vanillaware is an important exception to that trend, and its Dragon's Crown, Odin Sphere and Muramasa demonstrate just how nice two-dimensional things can look. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 191: Just Plain Vanillaware appeared first on RPGamer .

Arc Rise Fantasia is a game that received something of a bad deal when it was localized, and even now hasn't been experienced by many.  Perhaps a few converts will be made after listening to this episode. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 190: A Wii ARF appeared first on RPGamer .