RPG Backtrack

The realm of Asgard watches the mortal world, and its Battle Maidens descend to administer the gods’ business. Learn why this is unquestionably a good... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 44: “Ragnarok” appeared first on RPGamer .

A couple of other titles sneak into the mix, but mostly we’re talking about games with enormous Dungeons and Dragons inspiration. One of them is... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 43: “Double D and D Dose” appeared first on RPGamer .

Once upon a time, taking Final Fantasy into the online world caused shockwaves. Now that almost ten years have passed, how does Square Enix’s still-going... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 42: “Vana’diel Awaits” appeared first on RPGamer .

The Xenosaga series may be justly accused of many issues, but a lack of ambition is definitely not one of them. For good and for... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 41: “Xenophobic Cutscenes” appeared first on RPGamer .

In its last rush of games for the Saturn, Sega’s localizers put forth a title that has seen its value rise to a stratospheric level.... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 40: “Have Gun, Will Travel by Dragon” appeared first on RPGamer .

It’s not so much when compared to March 2011, but March two years ago was stuffed with releases. Comprehensive coverage of these games would require... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 39: “Crystal Frontier Tierkreis Remnant” appeared first on RPGamer .

What were RPGamers looking for Game Boy RPGs in the early ’90s to do? The answer involves carnivorous monsters and the deaths of deities, as... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 38: “The SaGa Begins” appeared first on RPGamer .

Vicious beasts are kept confined inside tiny balls, released by their masters only to do battle. Strangely, the creatures seem perfectly okay with this, and... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 37: “I Caught ‘Em All, and the Pain Won’t Stop” appeared first on RPGamer .

What ties the Witcher together with a surprisingly large number of games released in February 2009? Not much, except for the fact that they share... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 36: “Witch Hunt” appeared first on RPGamer .

Theoretically, games starring beguiling witches should be fascinating and fun to play. Our frequent divergence onto the subject of manatee mangling would appear to belie... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 35: “Bewitching Witches” appeared first on RPGamer .

A strange land called Spira features outlandish Tetsuya Nomura outfits and a propensity for group hallucinations. Take a trip with us through this oddly captivating... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 34: “The Ballroom Blitz” appeared first on RPGamer .

Death, destruction, and world-threatening crises will not be found within. Relax and enjoy some idyllic farm life while looking for love, content in the knowledge... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 33: “Peaceful, Productive Planting of Produce” appeared first on RPGamer .

Do Tales games and excessively long podcasts go together? If you answered in the affirmative, definitely listen to this episode. (Tales of…, part 2). The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 32: “A Whale of a Tale About the Tail’s Tall Tales” appeared first on RPGamer .

Today we’re flying through the skies in ships powered by Moon Stones, fighting with and alongside the other denizens of the airways, and competing with... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 31: “Vyse the Legend” appeared first on RPGamer .

Hunting dragons while drunk is not a wise proposition, but a certain series allowed it once upon a time, with the risk of eradication as... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 30: “The Mighty Mighty Magics” appeared first on RPGamer .

Playing God can be entertaining, and many years ago Enix created a game that allowed players to be the supreme being. How it feels to... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 29: “The Deity Is Unhappy” appeared first on RPGamer .

Twin Bird Strike, Cross Smasher, Black Hole Cluster, Jet Magnum, Mega Graviton Wave, Code: Kirin, Phantom Phoenix, Claymore Avalanche, Cosmo Nova, Sonic Javelin, Blade Tonfa,... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 28: “Gespenst Kick!” appeared first on RPGamer .

It is a rare thing indeed, to find an RPG in which the combat is so addictive that it compels constant combat. Game Arts produced... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 27: “I Like Killing Things” appeared first on RPGamer .

Today, the Tales series gets a lot of time under the spotlight. In exchange for giving each game some quality time, we didn’t even attempt... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 26: “Symphonia’s Phantastic Eternal Destiny” appeared first on RPGamer .

For some reason, the last PS1 Final Fantasy gets overlooked frequently. That was all the more reason for us to discuss the game at length,... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 25: “Blade Runner in the Mist” appeared first on RPGamer .

In the past, a Dream Team of Japan’s developers created a certain RPG. In the present, we talk about how that game has endured over... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 24: “I Don’t Believe It!” appeared first on RPGamer .

Gordon Sumner has created a lot of good music, but he’s not the Sting we’re talking about today. A quick blurb cannot encapsulate everything the... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 23: “Get the Point Yet?” appeared first on RPGamer .

We bumped into a breezy pun regarding the Ys series, but don’t take that to mean we go the easy route. Rock out and crash... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 22: “Ys Is Easy to Say” appeared first on RPGamer .

The time has come to narrow our audience as much as possible. To that end, we discuss one of the Saturn’s greatest games, which of... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 21: “Samurai Beat Dragons” appeared first on RPGamer .

A whip may be the preferred method of fighting Dracula’s minions, but Glyphs and Souls will do it just fine also. Hear all about the... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 20: “Vampire Killer” appeared first on RPGamer .