RPG Backtrack

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... 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. ... The post RPG Backtrack Episode 190: A Wii ARF appeared first on RPGamer .

Previous Fire Emblem titles were self-contained, but Fates is a different experience in its structure. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems made some interesting decisions here, and we delve into them at length. The post RPG Backtrack Episode 189: No Fates but What We Make appeared first on RPGamer .

Once upon a time we managed to sustain an episode of the Backtrack that talked about Disgaea for an astoundingly long time.  Even more games... The post RPG Backtrack Episode 188: D2 The Mighty Prinnies appeared first on RPGamer .

The Langrisser series has only come across the Pacific legitimately on two occasions in different centuries, and neither is the high point of a venerable... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 187: “We’re Going to War” appeared first on RPGamer .

Radiant Historia was a fairly late release for the DS, and garnered quite a devoted following from those who were able to obtain it. Now... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 186: “You Can Make History Young Again” appeared first on RPGamer .

A massive series from Capcom called Monster Hunter involves exactly what the title implies. Once the thrill of Monster Hunter gets into someone’s blood it... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 185: “The Hunt Is On” appeared first on RPGamer .

In a world with little life left and lots of clues about what went wrong, a young man must puzzle a way to survive. This... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 184: “Fragile, It Must be Italian” appeared first on RPGamer .

Completing the localization of Trails in the Sky’s Second Chapter was not a task for the lighthearted, but XSEED eventually persevered. This episode details why... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 183: “Estelle Is Swell” appeared first on RPGamer .

Tales games just keep coming, and a couple of more recent ones come under the microscope today. One was embraced by almost everyone while the... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 182: “Hearts of Graces” appeared first on RPGamer .

It was looking as if a highly-regarded title for the Wii wasn’t going to make its way to North America, but Operation Rainfall eventually produced... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 181: “Xenomorphing” appeared first on RPGamer .

A few years ago, it looked as if Fire Emblem was on its last legs. Intelligent Systems threw everything it could think of into a... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 180: “Awakening the Fire” appeared first on RPGamer .

It’s been a long time since a completely new Lunar game was released, and an even longer time since a completely new Lunar game that... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 179: “Lunar 2: Eternal Boogaloo” appeared first on RPGamer .

Square-Enix heard the cries of several people who needed to have more Final Fantasy XIII, and brought forth XIII-2. Whether this particular sequel is one... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 178: “Monday the Thirteenth” appeared first on RPGamer .

After Arena, post-Daggerfall, following Morrowind and past Oblivion, The Elder Scrolls reached Skyrim. Since its horses are more aggressive in a fight, the inability to... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 177: “Rim the Sky” appeared first on RPGamer .

Long-running manga and anime often involve characters seeking to get stronger, so turning them into RPGs isn’t a completely inexplicable move. The results don’t always... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 176: “As Seen on TV” appeared first on RPGamer .

Through new episodes, remakes, prequels and some combination of the above the adventures of Adol Christin continue. On the PSP, Vita and PC he goes,... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 175: “The Ys Have It” appeared first on RPGamer .

Instead of moving on to the number 3, the Borderlands series went down under with a Pre-Sequel to see what happened between the first two... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 174: “Watch Out for Claptrap” appeared first on RPGamer .

For years, the Persona series’ last proper entry has been 4. To help understand the high level of anticipation the release of a fifth game... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 173: “You Meddling Kids!” appeared first on RPGamer .

It may not be a Final Fantasy in name, but Bravely Default would have been a worthy entry in that varied series if a new... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 172: “Courageous Finances” appeared first on RPGamer .

Once more we venture into the world of The Elder Scrolls, this time with a game that helped popularize the idea of downloadable content. Oblivion... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 171: “The Hills of Oblivion” appeared first on RPGamer .

There are some good ones, but the trend of licensed games being wretched has never gone away. Thus South Park’s first RPG being a delight... The post RPG Backtrack – Episode 170: “Conformists” appeared first on RPGamer .