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The Tale that started it all celebrated its 30th birthday last month.  While we are a little late to the party, we do have a round of guests, featuring Cassandra and Leogrim, to chat about Tales of Phantasia. The post RPG Backtrack 353 – Cress Is a Mess appeared first on RPGamer.

The 2026 season of RPG Backtrack kicks off with a big, fat vacation in ancient Greece. Join us, with guests Sam, Pascal, and Josh, as we climb the butts of multiple statues in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The post RPG Backtrack 352 – This is Sparta! appeared first on RPGamer.

As the year comes to a close, we wrap up with a round table of bite-sized independently developed RPGs for your playing pleasure.  After all, an indie game a day keeps the triple A trash away. Enjoy some passion projects with guests Sam and Ryan Costa. Games covered: 8-bit Adventures 2, Cat Quest, Get in the Car, Loser!, Healer's Quest, OFF, Rise of the Third Power, Sun Haven, Terra Memoria The post RPG Backtrack 351 – Indiecember appeared first on RPGamer.

On this week's backtrack, we go back to Dragon Quest with two recent entries in the Monsters sub-series. Technically, one of them isn't a Monsters title, but started as one, so we counted it anyway. This time we feature a special guest from the Slime Time podcast, Bluestar, along with our regulars Robert and Wheels. The post RPG Backtrack 350 – Treasures and Monsters appeared first on RPGamer.

The Yakuza Kiwami series continues, remaking Yakuza 2 with an extreme coat of paint. We have a crazy construction crew for this show, featuring Josh, Sam, Pascal, and David. Ripping the shirt off for a fight is mandatory. The post RPG Backtrack 349 – Extreme Construction appeared first on RPGamer.

Have you ever wondered what Sakamoto Ryoma's life was like, but need more wackiness in your Japanese history lesson? What about racing chickens or playing baseball with cannon balls? This week, Josh, David, Ryan M., and Pascal talk about a period piece with a touch of that Yakuza/Like a Dragon charm. The post RPG Backtrack 348 – Why Does He Look Like Kiryu? appeared first on RPGamer.

WARNING! KEMCO ALERT! WARNING! Kemco RPGs have breached the Backtrack! The hazmat containment unit with Matt, Kelley, Robert, and Ryan C. have been called for clean-up! Be prepared for mediocrity while listening to this podcast.  You have been warned! The post RPG Backtrack 347 – This Is Not a Drill! appeared first on RPGamer.

Who could have guessed that the classic Carlo Collodi children's novel would be become the inspiration for an amazing soulslike game? This week's show features Pascal, Ryan M., and Wheels, where we discuss Lies of P. One thing is for sure, it's not like the Disney movie. The post RPG Backtrack 346 – I’ve Got No Strings appeared first on RPGamer.

Bioware tried to strike gold again with Mass Effect: Andromeda. The results were less than stellar. This week's glitch compilation includes Pascal, Robert, and Josh. So many glitches... The post RPG Backtrack 345 – In Space, No One Can Hear You Glitch appeared first on RPGamer.

If your favorite part of the RPG experience is reading, then we have an RPG for you. Think of this episode featuring Disco Elysium as a book club meeting, with guests Jahwon, David, and Pascal. Talking neckties are optional. The post RPG Backtrack 344 – Disco Harry Doesn’t Advertise appeared first on RPGamer.

With its memorable characters, classic setting, and questionable romance scenes, Baldur's Gate III took the world by storm in 2023. We have Pascal and Jahwon at our camp tonight to talk about our journey through the Forgotten Realms.  Just don't ask about the squirrel.  That poor critter has seen things... The post RPG Backtrack 343 – Down By the River appeared first on RPGamer.

Diablo IV may not be as colorful as its predecessor, but it did bring back some fun classes.  Stay a while and listen to this week's show, as Kelley and Chris ask, "How much more dark could this game be?"  The answer is: None.  None more dark. The post RPG Backtrack 342 – Demon Mommy appeared first on RPGamer.

This week's RPG Backtrack answers the question, "How many stars does it take to save a world?"  According to the Suikoden series, it's no less than 108.  We only have four stars for this podcast though: Ryan R., Robert, David, and Michael. The post RPG Backtrack 341 – So You Like Suikoden appeared first on RPGamer.

On this week's RPG Backtrack, we have a freshly hydrated, massively ripped Ganon ready to destroy the world.  What is a poor mute adventurer going to do?  Join us along with Pascal and Wheels as we talk about Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom while we try to build a Korok torture machine. The post RPG Backtrack 340 – No More Tears appeared first on RPGamer.

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is the game's best expansion according to fans.  It bestowed the players with bunnies, lions, and dancers, but most important of all, it let people FINALLY live out their gun-sword fantasies like Squall.  This expansion is the topic of this week's show, with guests Robert and Noodle. The post RPG Backtrack 339 – We Have Bunnies Now appeared first on RPGamer.