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Retro Encounter 152 – Top Ten SNES RPGs For Real This Time

Posted by Michael Sollosi on September 7, 2018

Retro Encounter fooled its listeners good in April of this year, so in September the same three panelists make it up by rattling off a list of top ten SNES RPGs, for real this time. Did we include any Quintet games? How many Final Fantasy games made it? Listen and learn! Featuring: Michael Sollosi,… Read More »

Retro Encounter 151 – Shadow Hearts Part II

Posted by Stephanie Sybydlo on August 31, 2018

Join us for the exciting conclusion of our Shadow Hearts game journal as we tour Europe! It’s a refreshing melding of the familiar and fantastical as we meet vampires, psychic London orphans, and even some really likable townsfolk. We reminisce and talk about connections with the rest of the series… Read More »

Retro Encounter 150 – Listener Mailbag

Posted by Michael Sollosi on August 24, 2018

150 episodes in, and Retro Encounter still can’t stay on topic. For this milestone episode five panelists read a collection of listener emails received over the past month, with topics ranging from great RPG battle systems to white whales to suggestions to future episodes. And, perhaps appropriately… Read More »

Retro Encounter 149 – Shadow Hearts Part I

Posted by Stephanie Sybydlo on August 17, 2018

What mischief will our panel get into as we follow along with the Rude Hero and play through this PS2 gem? We’re discussing this title’s abundant atmosphere – the spooky, ghostly, and humorous – as the party journeys through East Asia. Some of us are returning to this tale of malice and soul graveya… Read More »

Retro Encounter 148 – Final Fantasy VII Remake: Hopes and Fears

Posted by Michael Sollosi on August 13, 2018

Final Fantasy VII is an unassailable classic in the eyes of many RPG fans, and naturally Retro Encounter’s panelists are divided on their feelings about the upcoming FF VII remake. What parts are we concerned may get cut? Should the game move to action-oriented combat? Will Sephiroth’s role expand?… Read More »

Retro Encounter 147 – RPG World Tour

Posted by Hilary Andreff on August 3, 2018

Setting is an extremely important element to any RPG, adding to a game’s visual, interactive, and tonal presentation. So naturally a few Retro Encounter panelists have thoughts. Four panelists each present a few of their favorite RPG worlds, detailing why they’re great to explore and to experience.… Read More »

Retro Encounter 146 – Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 27, 2018

Retro Encounter completes its journey through Lunar and Lunar 2 for our special Lunar Month, in which the heroes of Lunar 2 confront personal adversaries, free the souls of four powerful dragons, and challenge an ancient evil… only for the real story to begin. Come for the romance, tolerate the gr… Read More »

Retro Encounter 145 – Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 19, 2018

Part 3 of Lunar month continues with part 1 of our Lunar 2: Eternal Blue podcast! We expound on the fabulous Sega CD sequel, with discussion topics including Lucia’s fashion choices, Ronfar and Jean divulging their secret pasts within moments of meeting either of them, and the indeterminate identity… Read More »

Retro Encounter 144 – Lunar: The Silver Star Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 12, 2018

Lunar Month continues for Retro Encounter, where our trio of intrepid podcasters discuss anime betrayals, dominatrix outfits, and Saturday morning cartoon villainy. A dragonmaster is born, four new heroes rise to the occasion, and a flying cat finally proves that he isn’t really a cat. Featuring: Mi… Read More »

Retro Encounter 143 – Lunar: The Silver Star Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 5, 2018

Retro Encounter kicks off Lunar Month with a discussion, exploration, and celebration of Lunar: The Silver Star! We jive about the first half of Lunar 1’s story, the strengths and weaknesses of the 90s RPG grind, the differences between Lunar’s remakes and ports, and the world of Lunar’s unusual occ… Read More »

Retro Encounter 142 – Mass Effect Part II

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on June 28, 2018

It’s a big galaxy out there, but somebody’s got to save it from the Reapers. And that somebody is our intrepid panel of sci-fi gamers! Join us as we wrap up our Mass Effect playthrough by talking about the big bads, the peanut gallery (AKA the Council), and the real villain of the game: the Mako. Fe… Read More »

Retro Encounter 141 – Super Boss Battles

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on June 21, 2018

Super bosses. Not a final boss, but an extra challenge not for the faint of heart; maybe a well-hidden story secret or a bonus endgame reward. Is that Desert Rose or Earth Circlet worth it? In today’s Retro Encounter four panelists recap their favorite bonus boss battles from several storied series.… Read More »

Retro Encounter 140 – Mass Effect Part I

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on June 14, 2018

Despite its dated visuals and janky systems, the original Mass Effect holds a special place in the hearts of many of us here at RPGFan. For some, it’s the world BioWare created, a whole galaxy full of interesting new alien species to meet and compelling characters to learn about. For others, it’s th… Read More »

Retro Encounter 139 – Ace Attorney

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 7, 2018

Retro Encounter examines the career of gaming’s most prominent team of cartoon lawyers in a special episode celebrating the Ace Attorney series of puzzle adventure games. From the early adventures of the immaculately coiffed Phoenix Wright to the spooky trials of the spiritual nation of Khura’in, th… Read More »

Retro Encounter 138 – Darksiders II

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on May 31, 2018

Last time the Retro Encounter crew took a look at the demonic shenanigans of Darksiders, we journeyed as the Horseman War on his journey of vengeance. Now, his brother Death rides forth in a second adventure, trying to clear War’s name. Along the way, gallons of demonic blood will be spilt, and innu… Read More »

Retro Encounter 137 – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 24, 2018

Our second Super Mario RPG episode goes from Monstro Town to Nimbus Land, back to Yo’ster Isle again, and then finally Bowser’s Castle. The podcasters discuss salacious animations, honorable pirates, and Power Rangers color schemes in our second episode on Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.… Read More »

Retro Encounter 136 – Confessions Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 18, 2018

Retro Encounter goes into the booth again for a second confessional episode, in which three panelists admit not to have played a few classic RPGs. Confession, contrition, acceptance, and recommendations, in that order. So which panelist has never played a Nihon Falcom RPG? Which one hasn’t played an… Read More »

Retro Encounter 135 – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars: Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 10, 2018

Super Mario RPG is a weird coincidence of a game. The most recognizable video game hero in the history starring an RPG made by Square during their 90s heyday, with a Yoko Shimomura soundtrack and Shigeru Miyamoto as an executive producer. Damn. Listen to two Super Mario RPG veterans and two first-ti… Read More »

Retro Encounter 134 – The Airing of Grievances

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 3, 2018

We love RPGs here at RPGFan, but that doesn’t mean we’re fans of everything in RPGs. We all have vexations, annoyances, and pet peeves about RPGs, so we decided to air those complaints in a special, very negative podcast episode. Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Dom Kim, Peter Triezenberg Listen and subs… Read More »

Retro Encounter 133 – The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

Posted by Michael Sollosi on April 26, 2018

Retro Encounter gives the people what they want! The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap won a poll to be covered on Retro Encounter earlier this year, and is an interesting piece of the Zelda canon in its own right. Gust Jars, Kinstones, and two very magical hats feature prominently in this big Legend… Read More »

Retro Encounter 132 – What Is Zelda?

Posted by Michael Sollosi on April 19, 2018

What is Zelda? Do we want a future Zelda game with Zelda playable? Do we like it in 2D or 3D? Is Zelda an RPG? Whatever you want it to be, of course, both, and surprisingly yes. This episode of Retro Encounter is a disorganized, open-ended discussion of Zelda tradition, Zelda weirdness, and what Zel… Read More »

Retro Encounter 131 – The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

Posted by Michael Sollosi on April 12, 2018

2018 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, the Game Boy Zelda game with no Zelda, no Sages, no Hyrule, and some unique mechanics and situations relative to other Zelda games. The second of four Zelda-themed episode in Retro Encounter’s Zelda month. Featuring: Michael S… Read More »

Retro Encounter 130 – Favorite Legend of Zelda

Posted by Michael Sollosi on April 5, 2018

In the third installment of Retro Encounter’s “favorite game within a particular series” miniseries, five Retro Encounter panelists break down every title in the storied selection of The Legend of Zelda video games. After focusing the discussion on a predetermined final four, the panel votes on an o… Read More »

Retro Encounter 129 – Top Ten SNES RPGs

Posted by Michael Sollosi on April 1, 2018

The Super Nintendo is a beloved console that delivered some of the greatest role-playing video games ever devised. Retro Encounter loves the SNES and also loves ranking things, and in today’s special podcast these two passions meet when our three panelists count down the ten greatest RPGs for the Su… Read More »

Retro Encounter 128 – Planescape: Torment Part II

Posted by Keegan Lee on March 30, 2018

Keegan and Robert’s journey into the heart of despair continues! After playing midwife to the Alley of Lingering Sighs, the two venture into the lower wards in search of the infamous night hag Ravel Puzzlewell. Along the way, they fill out their remaining party slots with a range of misfits, before… Read More »

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