The RPG Backtrack takes some lengthy strolls down memory lane to recall RPGs from the recent past all the way back to yesteryear. Co-hosts Kelley Ryan and Matt Masem lead a raucous group of panelists who all bring opinions both positive and negative to each week’s discussion.
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!
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
Every RPGamer probably has a ROM labeled “Secret of Mana 2” in a long-forgotten floppy disk box in their closet. Well in 2019, it was time to give Square their money for the Mana series sequel we all wanted, now officially localized, and with a brand new HD remake. Wheels, Scar, and Pascal join the show to celebrate that dreams really do come true.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this week’s backtrack, we bring a story arc that has crossed two decades, three console generations, and nine games together in one explosive finale. Kelley, Matt, and Josh were crazy enough to finish this story. Sounds like a Kiseki game to us.
This week’s show takes us on a journey through time and space. With Live a Live finally coming to the west in 2022, we thought it would be a great time to chat about this obscure Super Famicom port with the three Ryans (Costa, McCarthy, and Radcliff) and Wheels.
RPG Backtrack continues MMO month with a chat about Final Fantasy XIV’s sophomore expansion, Stormblood. Robert and Noodle join the group to re-capture Doma castle in this exciting show!
This week’s show kicks off MMO month for 2024, where we talk about World of Warcraft’s most popular expansion. Andi, Robert, Ryan, and Pascal all hop aboard the airship to Northrend to re-experience the downfall of the Lich King.
This week’s RPG Backtrack discusses Nexomon and Nexomon Extinction, a pair of charming monster collecting games with a quirky sense of humor. Anna and Ryan Costa join the show this week to wrap up Monster Menagerie May.
May is a great time for celebrating critter catching games! Our first entry for Monster Menagerie May takes us to the land of Hisui, where David and Cassandra come to talk about Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Just make sure to watch out for the red-eyed Bidoof.
Atelier April continues, as we celebrate the first part in the trilogy starring Reisalin Stout, or as we know her, Ryza. Sam, Chris, and Ryan all join the show to talk about this fresh take on the series.
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