RPG Backtrack 267 – Running Up That Hell
It’s time for part two of our tribute to Supergiant Games! This time around, both games focus on the afterlife. Join us along with Wheels and Sam as we tackle Pyre and Hades on this week’s show!
Author: Kelley Ryan
RPG Backtrack 266 – You Are an Air Pirate!
It’s time to take to the skies in our airship so we can talk about a beloved Dreamcast and GameCube classic. Robert, David, and Cassandra all join the crew this week for a celebration of Skies of Arcadia.
RPG Backtrack 265 – Fast Times at Magic High
It’s time to grab a wand, because we’re going to a magic school for RPG Backtrack this week. Join us along with Sam and Josh as we explore the mystical school of Ikenfell to solve a mystery, and pet a few cats!
RPG Backtrack 264 – Duck Tank, Woo Hoo!
A few former developers for the SaGa series came together to give the 3DS two spiritual successors to the series. Wheels and Pascal join us on the show to talk about The Legend of Legacy and The Alliance Alive, and if they were worth playing.
RPG Backtrack 263 – 100 Knights, but a Witch Ain’t One
Sometimes, a game makes you say “Why? Just why?” It’s finally time for Josh and Kelley to air their grievances with The Witch and the Hundred Knight and its sequel, along with Matt who questions their taste in games.
RPG Backtrack 262 – Goo-tta Catch ‘Em All!
What happens when Japan’s most beloved RPG series draws inspiration from the world’s most popular monster catching game? Matt comes back from vacation to school Kelley and Wheels on these charming Dragon Quest spin-offs.
RPG Backtrack 261 – Send Me a Scion
Square’s successor to Final Fantasy XI is the game so nice, they launched it twice! Join us along with guests Robert, Noodle, and Phil, while we reminisce about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (and a little of 1.0).
RPG Backtrack 260 – Thunderfury Blessed Blade of the Windseeker
In the year 2004, World of Warcraft released and changed gaming forever. Robert and Pascal joined our group to chat about the classic version of the game (minus the Chuck Norris jokes). Lok’tar Ogar!
RPG Backtrack 259 — Europa Wars
Ready the battalion! It’s Backtrack time! In this episode we talk about Sega’s other strategy RPG series, Valkyria Chronicles, with guests Josh, Robert, Pascal, and Wheels.
RPG Backtrack 258 – Scale the Wall and Ride the Bull!
It’s time to take another journey to Thedas. Sam, David, and Jervon come join the inquisition as we explore the third title in the Dragon Age series.
RPG Backtrack 257 – Chicks Dig Giant Robots
In 2019, Sega revived the long dormant Sakura Wars franchise with a soft reboot on the PlayStation 4. It’s time to brush off those theater glasses as Sam, Josh, and David talk about the Imperial Combat Revue while trying to cure their Koi-Koi addictions.
RPG Backtrack 256 – Dr. Thunder Fallout
The Outer Worlds is Obsidian’s interpretation of a post-apocalyptic experience. Sam, Josh, and David hop on the podcast to talk about their adventures in this wacky space western.
RPG Backtrack 255 – I Hate Sand
The Nintendo DS was the home of several strange RPGs. During this week’s backtrack, we provide some mixed opinions about Sands of Destruction with guests Sam Wachter and Cassandra Ramos.
RPG Backtrack 254 – The Transistor’s Bastion
The summer of 2011 gave us a little company named Supergiant Games, which has made several beloved games. Guests Sam, Ryan, and Pascal hop on to discuss the developer’s first two titles: Bastion and Transistor.
RPG Backtrack 253 – Gundam Rean
It’s time for the next part in the Legend of Heroes saga, Trails of Cold Steel II, featuring guests Josh Carpenter and Pascal Tekaia. The first game ended on such a cliffhanger that the fans must be chomping at the bit to hear the next part!
RPG Backtrack 252 – 32 Short Stories About Orsterra
Square Enix’s first dive into the HD-2D style was an interesting yet divisive game. Join us along with guests Ryan Radcliff, Paul Shkreli, Jason McFadden, and Josh Carpenter as we talk about why eight is a magic number in Octopath Traveler.
RPG Backtrack 251 – Symphonia of the Night
It’s a double dose of Tales as we talk about Tales of Symphonia and its sequel, Dawn of the New World! Get your ex-spheres ready because Robert Albright and Cassandra Ramos join in for the fun!
RPG Backtrack 250 – Flipping Heck Mun, It’s Ni no Kuni, En’t It?
We rounded up guests Pascal Tekaia and Jon Jansen to talk about Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Get your Wizard’s Companion out of storage, because it’s time to look back at when Level-5 first collaborated with Studio Ghibli!
RPG Backtrack 249 – Need an RPG? Why Not Zeboyd?
We kick off 2022 with a duo of indie RPGs from a little company called Zeboyd Games. Join us along with Robert Albright, Ryan Radcliff, Pascal Tekaia, and Sam Wachter as we dive into these retro-inspired games!
RPG Backtrack 248 – Sexy Beat Takeshi
It’s the final RPG Backtrack of 2021! Join this lively cast of guests, including Josh Carpenter, David McBurney, Ryan McCarthy, Pascal Tekaia, and Sam Wachter as we close out the year in Kamurocho.
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