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.
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’s most divisive game in the series.
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.
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!
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).
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.
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.
We’ve got 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!
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.
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.
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.
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