RPGFan's Retro Encounter

496 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Part I

Time to listen to an episode or three. On this week's Retro Encounter, we dive into the opening hours of the systems-heavy 2017 RPG Xenoblade Chronicles 2. We chat about

495 - Science Fiction RPGs

Glory to Retro Encounter. On this week's episode of Retro Encounter, we dive into RPGs that have a science fiction twist. Since science fiction tropes crop up in more ga

494 - Romancing SaGa 2 Part II

More like revenge of the four (panelists). This week on Retro Encounter we dive into the second half of Romancing SaGa 2. Topics include unfair quest structures, our fav

493 - Romancing SaGa 2 Part I

A group of four panelists rise up and face a merciless RPG. This week on Retro Encounter we do something we haven't done before: we discuss the SaGa series! Specifically

492 - The Best and Worst Kids in RPGs

Being off Retro Encounter makes Cuno sad! This week on Retro Encounter, our host returns to talk about a topic near and dear to him: the best and worst kids in RPGs. We

491 - The Legend of Zelda Tier List Part II

Your tier list met with a terrible fate, hasn’t it? This week brings Part 2 of Retro Encounter’s legendary The Legend of Zelda tier list. There are still 11 more entrie

490 - The Legend of Zelda Tier List Part I

Retro! Retro! Kooloo-Limpah! This week’s Retro Encounter marks the return of the tier list! This time around we’re ranking 20 entries in The Legend of Zelda franchise.

489 - Xanadu Next Part II

Three years hence the War of the Knights...The old ways rang of their death knell, a fresh wind began to blow. The path the one knight chose, he continued being a knight

488 - Xanadu Next Part I

Still...An ancient castle that only appears in the mist, and a holy sword that rests therein...It's like a fairy tale! Just hearing about it makes my heart beat faster!

487 - Top 10 PSWii60 RPGs

This podcast is historically accurate. You can attack its weak point for massive damage. The era of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii was a monumental one. The adven

486 - Final Fantasy VIII Part II

…Whatever. This week on Retro Encounter, the panel is back to offer their thoughts on all the (beautiful?) nonsense that happens in the second half of Final Fantasy VIII

485 - Final Fantasy VIII Part I

I dreamt I was a podcast host. On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, a panel of four veterans and one newbie takes advantage of Zach’s absence to play the controve

484 - Persona 5 Part II

Quit the idle chit-chat and let's listen to Retro Encounter. This week on Retro Encounter, we dive into the second half of Persona 5, including all the post-game Royal c

483 - Persona 5 Part I

Looking cool, Retro Encounter. This week on Retro Encounter, we dive into the first half of Persona 5. We discuss the dazzling style, combat, and the sometimes less than

482 - Pentiment

Retro Encounter is the only reason to do anything in this life. This week on Retro Encounter, we dive into the 2022 Obsidian masterpiece Pentiment, a game about murder,

481 - Best Final Bosses

The only thing we can believe in, with absolute certainty, is Retro Encounter, Jack. This week on Retro Encounter, we chat about bosses. But not just any bosses--no, we

480 - Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Part II

...wrong. I am a podcast. This week on Retro Encounter we dive into the second half of Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. How much of the story do we actually get to experi

479 - Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Part I

For years, I've podcasted. Now, let those podcasts show their worth! This week on Retro Encounter we're discussing the first half of the first game localized to the West

478 - RPGs That Deserve a Perfect Score

All you need to do is close your eyes and concentrate. Retro Encounter enfolds you. On this week's episode of Retro Encounter, we discuss something that has only been aw

477 - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - Part II

I love you, and that's why I gotta listen to Retro Encounter. On this week's episode of Retro Encounter, we chat about the twisty, turny second half of 13 Sentinels: Aeg