RPGFan's Retro Encounter

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RPGFan's Retro Encounter

Join the RPGFan crew as they play through and discuss classic RPGs and adventure games!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    448 - Dragon Quest III Part II

    Life is like a hurricane / Here in Townburg Dragon Quest III's open-ended exploration and high-stakes story comes to a conclusion for our four intrepid panelists, who struggled through volcanoes, ghosts, and unchecked capitalism to obtain the six orbs and take on Dragon Quest III's final run of antagonists. Surprise reunions, incredible series-wide callbacks, and version comparisons all enter the discussion in the latest episode of Retro Encounter!  Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Aleks Franiczek, Wes Illiff, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Michael Sollosi Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.comRPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom Dragon Quest III on RPGFanDragon Quest III HD-2D on RPGFan

    1h 26m

  2. DEC 12

    447 - Dragon Quest III Part I

    The more Dragon Quest changes, the more Dragon Quest stays the same.  A podcast episode appears! Dragon Quest III was a blockbuster success in Japan in 1988, and its nonlinear progression, fun job system, and spirit of adventure influenced every Dragon Quest game to come. DQ3 also has a shiny new 2024 HD-2D remaster, and today on Retro Encounter different panelists play the NES 1988 and 2024 versions to compare, contrast, and celebrate this landmark Japanese RPG.  Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Aleks Franiczek, Wes Illiff, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Michael Sollosi Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.comRPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom Dragon Quest III on RPGFanDragon Quest III HD-2D on RPGFan

    1h 16m

  3. DEC 9

    446 - Metaphor: ReFantazio Spoilercast

    "My favorite book is Moby Dick; no symbolism, just a simple tale about a man who hates an animal." Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of 2024's most acclaimed RPGs, about a royal succession that spirals out of control into a struggle for the soul of the world's people. Clashes of ideologies, dramatic character turns, and robust combat and job systems are highlights of this modern classic. So who's our favorite character? What name does the host get wrong for nearly two hours? Listen to us trying to decipher the metaphors of Metaphor!  Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Alana Hagues, Tin Manuel, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Michael Sollosi Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.comRPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom Metaphor: ReFantazio on RPGFan

    2h 26m

  4. NOV 28

    445 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Part II

    For a true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart. Retro Encounter concludes its 2024 Zelda Month with a second episode on A Link to the Past for the SNES, discussing the game's excellent second half of Dark World exploration and dungeoneering. So which panelist loves Misery Mire and which one hates the moth at the end of Skull Woods? What are our favorite Link to the Past items and glitches? Listen for a great discussion!  Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Joshua Lindquist, Jonathan Logan; Edited by Michael Sollosi Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.comRPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom A Link to the Past on RPGFan

    1h 12m

  5. NOV 22

    444 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Part I

    Sky, Sea, Earth, and a Kidnapped Princess A Link to the Past is an unassailable classic of a Super Nintendo game, as a crystallization of multiple gameplay concepts that established the formula for dozens of Zelda games going forward, but also as an entertaining action RPG that has stood the test of time. Three Zelda veterans comprise the Retro Encounter panel today, and take a delightful nostalgia trip with a discerning eye in today's Retro Encounter!  Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Joshua Lindquist, Jonathan Logan; Edited by Michael Sollosi Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.comRPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom A Link to the Past on RPGFan

    1h 9m

  6. NOV 14

    443 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Spoilercast

    Zelda! The Zeldster! Zeldarino! Zelmeister! Making copies!  The Legend of Zelda series has long starred a hero named Link seeking a princess named Zelda, but in 2024 the roles reversed for the first time on a Nintendo system. Echoes of Wisdom's (sort of) new protagonist also sports an item-duplicating monster-summoning Tri-Rod and explores a beautifully rendered Hyrule. Naturally, three Zelda enthusiast Retro Encounter panelists were excited to play Echoes of Wisdom last month, and convened today to discuss it front to back, spoilers included.  Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Tin Manuel, Mike Salbato; Edited by Paul Dennis Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.comRPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on RPGFan

    1h 23m

  7. NOV 9

    442 - The Legend of Zelda: Draft of Fantasy

    Are you ready for some Sploosh Kaboom!?  Retro Encounter begins a month of Zelda celebration for a Nintendo November to remember! Five panelists draft parties of their favorite Zelda characters, items, abilities, and locations in a snake draft format, all while trying to snag their favorites before others can snipe them off the board. So what's the first overall pick? Who dared draw from the Philips CDi well? Listen to the episode to find out!  Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Hilary Andreff, Aleks Franiczek, Lucas Greene, Noah Leiter; Edited by Michael Sollosi Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.comRPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

    1h 40m

  8. OCT 31

    441 - Happy Halloween!

    Aren't you scared? Well that's just fine. Here at RPGFan, we don't cover dedicated horror games often (other than the odd Until Dawn or The Quarry), but we still love the excitement of being scared! To celebrate All Hallows' Eve this year, a Retro Encounter panel highlights a few of the scariest moments from RPGs. From Dark Souls monstrosities to Suikoden psychopaths to Zelda zombies, this podcast has it all. Take a chance and roll the dice on Retro Encounter!  Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Audra Bowling, Lucy Gray, Dom Kim; Edited by Michael Sollosi Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.comRPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

    1h 10m
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Join the RPGFan crew as they play through and discuss classic RPGs and adventure games!

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    RPGFan
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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    448
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