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Retro Encounter 165 – 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors Part I

Posted by Hilary Andreff on December 7, 2018

This month on Retro Encounter a group of puzzle enthusiasts try to escape a sinking ship in 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, the DS visual novel and puzzle adventure filled with murder, intrigue, and arithmetic. In the first Retro Encounter episode dedicated to 999, discussion centers on t… Read More »

Retro Encounter 164 – Building the Pokemon League

Posted by Michael Sollosi on November 30, 2018

Retro Encounter is legally required to do at least one Pokémon episode a year, and we complete our quota with a very special Pokemon episode! Four Pokémon enthusiasts devise teams for a theoretical Elite Four, and then conspire to build a team for a worthy Champion. Really though, it’s an excuse to… Read More »

Retro Encounter 163 – RPG Cuisine

Posted by Michael Sollosi on November 22, 2018

Happy Turkey Day from Retro Encounter! It was too challenging to devote an entire episode to the best RPG turkeys, so the discussion ended up being about RPG foods and feasts instead. The panelists break down their favorite cooking systems, foodie side quests, and the most delicious-looking meals in… Read More »

Retro Encounter 162 – Golden Sun Part II

Posted by Leona McCallum on November 15, 2018

It’s time for the Sun to set on this game journal and your three Adepts are back, back, back again with a second Golden Sun podcast! Come join us as we discuss solving colour-based puzzles while colourblind; try to figure out if this game was just a stealth remake of Harry Potter and the Philosopher… Read More »

Retro Encounter 161 – Golden Sun Part I

Posted by Leona McCallum on November 8, 2018

oin us on the first part of our November game journal, the GBA classic Golden Sun, as our three intrepid editors unravel the myriad mysteries of Weyard. Is Kraden a bad role model for children? Is Vale the worst starting town in an RPG? And will Tris be able to keep himself from spoiling the sequel… Read More »

Retro Encounter 160 – Mermaid Swamp

Posted by Robert Fenner on October 31, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means Retro Encounter is getting its spook on. Host Marcos Gaspar assembles the crew to have a brief discussion on Japanese indie no-budget horror titles, followed by a playthrough of Mermaid Swamp. Four friends embark on a camping trip to the mountain… Read More »

Retro Encounter 159 – Mega Man Legends 2 Part II

Posted by Robert Fenner on October 26, 2018

Our Mega Man Legends experience concludes this week, in which Mr. Volnutt travels through a few tiresome elemental dungeons and buys expensive shoes. Our hero learns how to circle-strafe and all about his past in the second half of his second game, and we talk all about it on Retro Encounter! Featur… Read More »

Retro Encounter 158 – Mega Man Legends 2 Part I

Posted by Robert Fenner on October 19, 2018

New islands, new robots, and new pirates are in store for our panelists as Mega Man Legends month continues. In our first episode on Mega Man Legends 2, the panelists go over the game’s multitude of improvements made to Mega Man Legends 2 as well as the characters and plot points encountered in the… Read More »

Retro Encounter 157 – Mega Man Legends Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on October 11, 2018

Our discussion of the first Mega Man Legends concludes in our new podcast episode. Who is the mysterious robot at the center of the ruins? How much Zenny do you need to upgrade all the weapons? What’s on TV in Mega Man’s airship? All these questions and more, featured on this week’s episode of Retro… Read More »

Retro Encounter 156 – Mega Man Legends Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on October 4, 2018

Retro Encounter celebrates the recent release of Mega Man 11 by revisiting the two action RPG adventures of the Blue Bomber on the original PlayStation! Today we play through the first half of Mega Man Legends, exploring the ruins under Kattelox Island and lamenting the weaknesses of early 3D action… Read More »

Retro Encounter 155 – Suikoden II Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on September 28, 2018

Suikoden II is a true cult classic, and five podcast panelists try their best to do it justice in our second Suikoden II podcast. Vampires are hunted, unstoppable forces meet immovable objects, and endgame scenarios are flagged in the thrilling conclusion to Suikoden II. Featuring: Michael Sollosi,… Read More »

Retro Encounter 154 – Fire Emblem: Past, Present, and Future

Posted by Michael Sollosi on September 21, 2018

Somehow, we’ve barely talked about Nintendo’s decades-long series of strategy RPGs on Retro Encounter, so today is the day we correct that injustice! Series origins, favorite characters, the future of Fire Emblem, and the state of the fan community are all discussed. Together we ride! Featuring: Mic… Read More »

Retro Encounter 153 – Suikoden II Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on September 14, 2018

Suikoden II was the most-requested Retro Encounter game (from listener emails) for the first three years of the podcast, so today we give the people what they want! Luca Blight’s savagery, Jowy Atreides’ ambition, and Nanami’s role as the perfect big sister are all topics on the latest Retro Encount… Read More »

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 »

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