RPG Backtrack

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is the game's best expansion according to fans.  It bestowed the players with bunnies, lions, and dancers, but most important of all, it let people FINALLY live out their gun-sword fantasies like Squall.  This expansion is the topic of this week's show, with guests Robert and Noodle. The post RPG Backtrack 339 – We Have Bunnies Now appeared first on RPGamer...

World of Warcraft's third expansion began with a bang when Deathwing emerged to change Azeroth forever.  RPG Backtrack goes back to the Cataclysm this week, with guests Andi, Pascal, and Robert. We really want to know if you are are you Team Goblin or Team Worgen? The post RPG Backtrack 338 – You Maniacs! You Blew It Up! appeared first on RPGamer .

With the final game in the trilogy releasing this week, the RPG Backtrack crew decided to squeeze in a show about Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2.  As fans of the Little Tail Bronx series, we are excited to re-live the sequel to the surprise hit from CyberConnect2.  Featuring guests Cassandra, Josh, and Ryan C. The post RPG Backtrack 337 – More Caninus of War appeared first on RPGamer .

Monster-Catching May continues this week on RPG Backtrack, where we chat about the Pokémon franchises' first fully open-world game.  Cassandra, Wheels, and David fire up their lizard cycle to talk about Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the most divisive game in the series. The post RPG Backtrack 336 – Fire Up Your Lizard-Cycle appeared first on RPGamer .

Are you tired of the Pokémon series? Do you still crave the catching of cute little monsters? Then this week's Backtrack is for you!  Join the cast along with Jahwon and Ryan C as we catch our favorite critters in various indie games and make them be our friends. The post RPG Backtrack 335 – Legally Distinct Non-Spherical Monster Catching Devices appeared first on RPGamer .

Atelier April concludes this week with a pair of direct sequels to Atelier Ryza .  Come join Sam and Ryan M. as we polish our alchemy skills in the royal capital and explore some new islands! The post RPG Backtrack 334 – Royal Capital Romps and Rural Revelry appeared first on RPGamer .

Atelier April kicks off with a trio of games set in dying worlds.  Josh, Sam, and Wheels all join the show to talk about the Atelier Dusk trilogy (Atelier Ayesha, Atelier Escha & Logy, and Atelier Shallie). The post RPG Backtrack 333 – Dusk Tales appeared first on RPGamer .

Sony's machine-infested, open-world extravaganza came out with a sequel in 2022.  Sam, Pascal, and Josh join the show as we find out if Horizon Forbidden West lives up to its predecessor.  Let's just hope that the haptic triggers on the PS5 controller didn't give everyone carpal tunnel. The post RPG Backtrack 332 – She Isn’t a Blended Metal appeared first on RPGamer .

It was 30 years ago this week that RPG legends Hironobu Sakaguchi, Yuji Horii, and Akira Toriyama gave Japan (and the U.S. five months later) their legendary RPG, Chrono Trigger .  Does this beloved game hold up to the test of time?  Find out with guests Pascal, Ryan R, Wheels, and Jahwon. The post RPG Backtrack 331 – Time Is On Our Side appeared first on RPGamer .

We have a double dose of Final Fantasy sequels this week on Backtrack.  The party in these games may dwindle down to one, but at least there are plenty of guests; including Paul, Robert, Mike, and David.  By the way, there are thirteen days before the world ends.  Have fun! The post RPG Backtrack 330 – Lightning Strikes Twice appeared first on RPGamer .

The Final Fantasy series has come a long way since its roots on the NES. The latest entry brings a darker, more mature tone to this beloved franchise.  Our panel of hosts, including Ryan C, Paul, Pascal, Wheels, and David, all join the show to debate if the Final Fantasy XVI writers watched too much Game of Thrones. The post RPG Backtrack 329 – They Watched Too Much Game of Thrones appeared...

Nintendo's latest entry in the Fire Emblem series gave us a colorful cast of characters, along with some classics returning in the form of rings. Josh and Cassandra join the cast to talk about the fine art of polishing rings in the middle of combat. The post RPG Backtrack 328 – V-Tubers, ENGAGE! appeared first on RPGamer .

Octopath Traveler II was RPGamer.com's game of the year in 2023. This show has some our staff members, including Ryan M. and Sam, gushing about this game for an extended length of time.  We hope you like positivity! The post RPG Backtrack 327 – More Octopath Short Stories appeared first on RPGamer .

Sabotage Studios, known for their retro-inspired games, gave us an RPG in 2023. Does Sea of Stars live up to its hype, or did it sink to the bottom of the ocean? Let's kick off 2025 with a modern throwback to the classic JRPG with guests Leogrim and Pascal. The post RPG Backtrack 326 – Total Eclipse of the Garl appeared first on RPGamer .

It's time for RPG Backtrack's season finale for 2024, so let's go out with some retro-inspired fun.  Chained Echoes was touted as a throwback to RPG Classics when it released in 2022.  Pascal dons his Sky Armor with the rest of the gang to see if this indie game holds up to its 16-bit forefathers. The post RPG Backtrack 325 – Get in the Sky Armor Glenn appeared first on RPGamer .

The XBox 360 was a JRPG treasure trove in its early days thanks to Microsoft's attempt to appeal to the east. When they got Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy to make a few games, we paid attention. On this week's show, Pascal, Wheels, and Ryan M. gain immortality while discussing Lost Odyssey . The post RPG Backtrack 324 – My Immortal appeared first on RPGamer .

When Final Fantasy XIII released, it was the most divisive title in the series.  Now that fourteen years have passed, how does RPG Backtrack really feel?  Our guests Wheels, Pascal, Ryan M., and Leogrim can at least agree on one thing, Hope is still annoying. The post RPG Backtrack 323 – That Time Shiva Was a Motorcycle appeared first on RPGamer .

The Special Support Section of Crossbell returns this week for part two of the acclaimed Trails duology. Josh and David come back to chat about going to Mishelam Wonderland for the second time. The post RPG Backtrack 322 – SSS Academy: Mission to Crossbell appeared first on RPGamer .

The Kiseki series took fans to the countries of Librel and Erebonia, but the Crossbell region had been noticeably absent in the series' official localizations. NIS America finally brought Trails from Zero to the west in 2022, to the joy of many Kiseki fans, and we have Josh, Sam, and David on the show with us for our own Special Support Squad. The post RPG Backtrack 321 – Crossbell Traffic a...

Many RPGamers have a ROM labeled "Secret of Mana 2" in a long-forgotten floppy disk box in their closet. In 2019, it was finally time to give Square Enix money for the Mana series sequel we all wanted, now officially localized as Trials of Mana , and with a brand new HD remake. Wheels, Scar, and Pascal join the show to celebrate that dreams really do come true. The post RPG Backtrack 320 – S...

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was RPGamer's game of the year in 2022, and with a good reason.  This series has come a long way since its Wii debut, and we have Robert and Alex on to chat about this epic tale involving a war between ten-year-olds. The post RPG Backtrack 319 – The Ripe Old Age of Ten appeared first on RPGamer .

If you find yourself agonizing over everyday decisions, then we have the game for you! Triangle Strategy makes convincing people to vote your way fun!  Just ask Josh, Ryan C, and Wheels on this week's show.  We are still trying to convince them that another Idea Factory special is a good idea. The post RPG Backtrack 318 – All These Triangles Make a Square appeared first on RPGamer .

Adol's adventures continue on this week's Backtrack, as our red-haired hero ends up behind bars.  Did his constant ship-wrecking finally catch up with him?  Find out on this week's show with Josh, Robert, and Wheels. The post RPG Backtrack 317 – Adol Goes to Jail appeared first on RPGamer .

Once upon a time, Idea Factory made a creepy dungeon crawler named Mary Skelter Nightmares .  This game became a cult hit with the RPGamer staff. Paws and Anime Man join this fairy tale themed episode of RPG Backtrack, and talk about the taste of Marchen blood. The post RPG Backtrack 316 – Idea Factory’s Fractured Fairy Tales appeared first on RPGamer .

Are first person dungeon crawlers getting you down? Are you tired of rubbing barely clothed monster girls on your PlayStation Vita? Do you miss the stark, monochrome glow of an Apple II running Wizardry?  Dalandar, SpareHombres, and Wheels join the dungeon crawler support group, and have a good cry as their cleric turns to ash. The post RPG Backtrack 315 – Dungeon Crawlers Anonymous appeared...