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RPGFan's Retro Encounter

RPGFan's Retro Encounter

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Join the RPGFan crew as they play through and discuss classic RPGs and adventure games!
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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 95 - Grim Fandango Part I

95 - Grim Fandango Part I

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08/11/17 • 66 min

Retro Encounter gets spooky in August with a playthrough of the classic 1998 LucasArts adventure game, Grim Fandango. Snappy dialog, obtuse puzzles, aggressive fiery beavers, and mysterious cat races all make an appearance in Grim Fandango's first two days, as Manny Calavera seeks justice for himself and his clients.

Featuring: Alana Hagues, Josh Curry, Marcos Gaspar, Michael Sollosi

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 423 - Grandia II Part II

423 - Grandia II Part II

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06/27/24 • 78 min

Deep fried Retro!

This week we get the panelists back together to chat about the second half of Grandia II. Listen in while we talk about late game changes in tone, how well the pacing holds up, and if Ryudo is still endlessly hilarious.

Featuring: Zach Wilkerson, Ben Love, Claton Stevenson; Edited by Zach Wilkerson

Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 424 - Top Eleven PS4 RPGs

424 - Top Eleven PS4 RPGs

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07/04/24 • 157 min

PlayStation IV: A New Hope

The PlayStation 4 was a massively successful console, with incredible sales, an official lifespan of seven years, and game releases continuing to the present day. And moreso than its predecessor, the PS4 had a rich selection of RPGs. Today, four Retro Encounter panelists each composed individual top ten lists of PS4 RPGs, and then collated those individual lists into a final top eleven (there was a tie). In this episode, our panel goes over their thoughts and feelings on these eleven titles, plus a few extras and honorable mentions. So what fan favorites make the list, or fail to make the list? Listen and find out!

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Aleks Franiczek, Kyle Cantelon, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Zach Wilkerson

Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 421 - Grandia II Part I

421 - Grandia II Part I

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06/13/24 • 61 min

Inside every cynic, there is a disappointed idealist.

Grandia II felt like an RPG ahead of its time in 2000, with sophisticated active-time battles, smart underlying systems, and clever writing anchored by Ryudo, Grandia II's sarcastic protagonist. Today's episode of Retro Encounter discusses the characters, mechanics, and first-half story of Grandia II, especially how its modern touches and angst contrast against the earnest optimism of the first Grandia.

Featuring: Zach Wilkerson, Ben Love, Claton Stevenson; Edited by Michael Sollosi

Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 428 - Undertale Revisited

428 - Undertale Revisited

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08/01/24 • 94 min

Despite everything, it's still Retro Encounter.

Over six years ago, we got together to chat about the instant indie class, Undertale. But, Undertale's staying power is so strong that we decided to get together and chat about it again, this time with an all new panel. Is Papyrus still delightful every time he comes on screen? Did any of us have the heart to do a Genocide run? Hot dog? Listen in to find out!

Featuring: Zach Wilkerson, Alana Hagues, Aleks Franiczek; Edited by Zach Wilkerson

Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 422 - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Spoilercast
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06/20/24 • 77 min

You can't go back, but you can move forward.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was one of the most hotly anticipated RPG releases of 2024, as a successor to the fan-favorite Suikoden series in all but name, written and designed by Suikoden's late creator Yoshitaka Murayama. So did Eiyuden live up to expectations? Are we excited for a potential Eiyuden sequel? Listen to find out!

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Audra Bowling, Gio Castillo, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Zach Wilkerson

Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 85 - A Bird Story

85 - A Bird Story

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06/01/17 • 29 min

A Bird Story, Kan Gao's second indie hit, is a preview for the upcoming game Finding Paradise, but is a beautiful silent film of a game in its own right. With zero lines of dialog and a runtime of under 90 minutes, A Bird Story won't take up much time to play, but it quickly seized the hearts of these two Retro Encounter panelists.

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Peter Triezenberg

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 62 - Diablo III Part II

62 - Diablo III Part II

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12/22/16 • 75 min

Retro Encounter has beaten Diablo III and is ready to discuss the final act of the game and its expansion, Reaper of Souls. We talk about lore, the end-game, seasonal content, and the future of Diablo.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Mike Sollosi

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 21-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 28 - Gone Home

28 - Gone Home

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02/28/16 • 75 min

Retro Encounter returns home only to find it empty. Listen as we discuss our experiences uncovering the mysteries in Gone Home. We have a spirited debate on the quality of the story, characters and method of storytelling. Ultimately, we examine the emotional resonance the game had on each of us.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Davi Tesnovich, Chris Gebauer, Robert Fenner

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 10. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter - 439 - Kingdom Hearts II Part I

439 - Kingdom Hearts II Part I

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10/17/24 • 71 min

In the night I hear 'em talk / The coldest story ever told

Kingdom Hearts II, one of the most celebrated sequels in the Square Enix catalog, finally gets an episode (the first of two!) on Retro Encounter. Within, we discuss the game's dynamic combat, the earnestly made Disney worlds, and plenty about Kingdom Hearts II's mysterious black robed mostly-antagonists.

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Aleks Franiczek, Peter Triezenberg, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Paul Dennis

Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri

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FAQ

How many episodes does RPGFan's Retro Encounter have?

RPGFan's Retro Encounter currently has 442 episodes available.

What topics does RPGFan's Retro Encounter cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Games, Gaming, Podcasts, Video Games and Rpg.

What is the most popular episode on RPGFan's Retro Encounter?

The episode title '95 - Grim Fandango Part I' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on RPGFan's Retro Encounter?

The average episode length on RPGFan's Retro Encounter is 80 minutes.

How often are episodes of RPGFan's Retro Encounter released?

Episodes of RPGFan's Retro Encounter are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of RPGFan's Retro Encounter?

The first episode of RPGFan's Retro Encounter was released on May 5, 2015.

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