RPG Backtrack – Episode 28: “Gespenst Kick!”
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,...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 27: “I Like Killing Things”
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...
Grandia III Retroview
The journey of Alfina to fulfill her Communicator duties while Yuki flies around the world is not compelling in the slightest. Fortunately, it does not have to be, for killing the denizens of the world is constantly captivating, as this review demonstrates.
Dawn of Heroes Review
We don’t need another hero. We don’t need to know the way home. All we want is life beyond — Thunderdome. Though these words may not completely replicate the feelings of this review, the sentiment of disillusionment with heroes is quite accurate.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 26: “Symphonia’s Phantastic Eternal Destiny”
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...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 25: “Blade Runner in the Mist”
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,...
Grandia Xtreme Retroview
Remember when it was Xciting to be Xtreme? Read this Xhiliratingly Xpressive review, and reflect on the Xtinguishing of Grandia’s Xcellent Xtreme phase.
Chrono Cross Retroview
Ten years ago, Chrono Cross was hailed as one of the finest RPGs on the PlayStation. To see if time has been kind to that consensus, just read this review.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 24: “I Don’t Believe It!”
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...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 23: “Get the Point Yet?”
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...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 22: “Ys Is Easy to Say”
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...
Archaic Sealed Heat Retroview
Despite much pining from Mistwalker fans, this game never saw a release in English. Read about why that wasn’t such a bad thing in this review covered with ASH.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 21: “Samurai Beat Dragons”
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...
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Review
Many slimes died to create this review. The least you can do to honor their sacrifice is read it.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 20: “Vampire Killer”
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...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 19: “Eight Ball in the Moon’s Pocket”
Clearly, all of us Junctioned Silence for status protection, because there’s a lot of talk about Drawing and extraterrestrial love scenes. Choose a side of...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 18: “Phantastical”
Take a trip to the Algo system, and pack plenty of Meseta in case the Motavian tourist traps raise their prices. Alis, Rolf, Rhys, and...
Glory of Heracles Review
Off to Olympus with a lot of demigods for company? See if the trip will be fun or an awful pain by looking at this review.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 17: “The Mean Streets of Seattle”
Decades of domination by Microsoft, Starbucks, and the revival of grunge have had their effect on Seattle. We take you to 2050 and explore what...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 16: “Brightly Shines the Sun”
Do you like puzzling dungeons, Camelot’s penchant for user-friendly menus, some of the GBA’s best-ever graphics, possibly Motoi Sakuraba’s finest hour for compositions, Djinni searches,...
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