RPG Backtrack – Episode 15: “Sorrowful Moon of Dissonance”
We braved the horrors of Dracula’s castle in both the past and future. Hear the stories of our adventures, from which we were lucky to...
Final Fantasy VII PSX Retroview
In 1997, the movie theaters of the world were gripped once again by the Star Wars trilogy being re-released, Seinfeld entered its final season, the Spice Girls had numerous hits, and the RPG world was gripped by a certain unstoppable dynamo of a game. How well the other items in the entertainment field have aged is a matter of opinion, just as Final Fantasy VII’s effect may not have lessened with the passage of time — to some.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 14: “The Fantasy That Is Never Final”
What is fourteen squared, divided by forty-nine, plus three? It is a number that, in conjunction with this episode’s title, reveals the subject of our...
Infinite Space Review
Putting the development studios Nude Maker and PlatinumGames together might seem like a recipe for the first Adult Only RPG on the DS, but Infinite Space does not dilute its science-fiction by doing so.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 13: “(Robo)Trekkin’ on the SNES”
Armed robots with a cheerful demeanor are the focus in this episode. Even by the offbeat standards of other Enix RPGs on the Super Nintendo,...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 12: “Bound on Pickup”
What are we talking about this time? Well, it involves hippies, Prince Poo, eating hamburgers straight from a garbage can, absentee fathers, Smaaaaaaaash attacks, and...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 11: “Metroidvania”
A lot of heroes in Castlevania have taken on Dracula, but not all of them did so in an RPG way. Simon Belmont and Alucard...
Sands of Destruction Review
Sands of Destruction is not a bad game at all, and its combat flaws are not game-breaking, though they may demand copious grinding to overcome. The world presented in the game is an interesting one, and its flaws should not prevent an audience prepared for some frustration from having a good time with it.
Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain Review
I’ve expended all my wit for a good three minutes or so, thus this board post is witless. Or maybe it isn’t, I don’t really know. Just read the review.
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans Review
If you don’t know Piccolo from Pilaf, this is probably going to be one crazy read.
Bleach: The 3rd Phantom Review
Do you know your Arrancar from your Soul Reapers? If not, prepare to be confused. Bleach as a tactical RPG.
Vixen 357 Retroview
If it had crossed the Pacific, usurping Shining Force II’s status as (probably) the Genesis’ best tactical game was not going to happen, but this game remains a worthy diversion for anyone with an interest in the system’s less-known offerings.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 10: “Madden to Oblivion”
Bethesda has a long history before Fallout 3. Here we discuss the Elder Scrolls series from Arena to Oblivion with a side of football and...
Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled Review
You might wonder where the reviews have been. Well, now you know. And knowing is half the battle (actually a lot more than half in this case)!
RPG Backtrack – Episode 9: “Take Heed”
On this episode of the RPG Backtrack, the panel takes heed as they travel to the Silver Star of Lunar and beyond. Join us as...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 8: “You Spoony Son of a Submariner”
Which is better: Final Fantasy IV or Final Fantasy VI? The Backtrack crew tackles this debate and FF composer Nobuo Uematsu until we can’t stand...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 7: “Get a Job”
It’s time to get a job. In this tough economic climate, the Backtrack panel has to go to the past to find one, but they...
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon Review
A DS died and had to be resurrected for this review to be created, which is oddly prophetic. Find out why by reading further.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 6: “Light Warriors”
Light Warriors get ready to hit yourselves. The Backtrack panel tackles the first two Final Fantasy games in this episode.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 5: “Best of 2006”
As 2008 comes to an end, the Backtrack panel looks back in time. We decided to skip back two years to award the best of...
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