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Who could have guessed that the classic Carlo Collodi children's novel would be become the inspiration for an amazing soulslike game? This week's show features Pascal, Ryan M., and Wheels, where we discuss Lies of P. One thing is for sure, it's not like the Disney movie.
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Bioware tried to strike gold again with Mass Effect: Andromeda. The results were less than stellar. This week's glitch compilation includes Pascal, Robert, and Josh. So many glitches...
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If your favorite part of the RPG experience is reading, then we have an RPG for you. Think of this episode featuring Disco Elysium as a book club meeting, with guests Jahwon, David, and Pascal. Talking neckties are optional.
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With its memorable characters, classic setting, and questionable romance scenes, Baldur's Gate III took the world by storm in 2023. We have Pascal and Jahwon at our camp tonight to talk about our journey through the Forgotten Realms. Just don't ask about the squirrel. That poor critter has seen things...
The post RPG Backtrack 343 – Down By the River appeared first on RPGamer.
Diablo IV may not be as colorful as its predecessor, but it did bring back some fun classes. Stay a while and listen to this week's show, as Kelley and Chris ask, "How much more dark could this game be?" The answer is: None. None more dark.
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This week's RPG Backtrack answers the question, "How many stars does it take to save a world?" According to the Suikoden series, it's no less than 108. We only have four stars for this podcast though: Ryan R., Robert, David, and Michael.
The post RPG Backtrack 341 – So You Like Suikoden appeared first on RPGamer.
On this week's RPG Backtrack, we have a freshly hydrated, massively ripped Ganon ready to destroy the world. What is a poor mute adventurer going to do? Join us along with Pascal and Wheels as we talk about Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom while we try to build a Korok torture machine.
The post RPG Backtrack 340 – No More Tears appeared first on RPGamer.
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!
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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.
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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!
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