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RPGFan's Retro Encounter RPGFan
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Join the RPGFan crew as they play through and discuss classic RPGs and adventure games!
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427 - Dark Souls Part II
What is bravery without a dash of recklessness?
Five Retro Encounter panelists recently finished the first Dark Souls, and it's every bit as impressive, intense, and moving today as it was in 2011. Today the panel talks about the game's undercooked second-half environments, the fully-realized DLC episode, and the emotional turmoil upon discovering why certain bosses were present in their current forms. Dark Souls 1 isn't punishing or unfair, just be patient!
Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Gio Castillo, Aleks Franiczek, Dom Kim, Ben Love; Edited by Paul Dennis
Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri
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426 - Dark Souls Part I
Let's praise the sun! Doo-doo-doo-doo
The Dark Souls of RPGFan podcasts has finally arrived! Dark Souls is one of the most celebrated RPGs of the 2010s, helping to establish an entire new genre of RPG. Today, one Dark Souls newcomer and four Souls-like veterans discuss this challenging, carefully-crafted RPG, from its interconnected setting to the intense boss fights of Dark Souls's first half.
Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Gio Castillo, Aleks Franiczek, Dom Kim, Ben Love; Edited by Paul Dennis
Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri
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425 - RPGFan Quiz Show VI: Contest of Champions
There can only be one.
Since time immemorial (May of 2019), Retro Encounter has hosted quiz shows to determine which Retro Encounter panelist knows the most about the subject we celebrate every day on our beloved website. Today, five former RPGFan quiz show winners duke it out in a trivia free-for-all to determine who is the true Champion of Champions. We've started, so we'll finish.
Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Patrick Gann, Alana Hagues, Wes Iliff, Tyler Trosper, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Michael Sollosi
Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri
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424 - Top Eleven PS4 RPGs
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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423 - Grandia II Part II
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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422 - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Spoilercast
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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Customer Reviews
Good conversations about classic video games
I’ve been listening to RPG Fan’s podcasts for many years. I consider them to be underrated gems. Retro Encounter in particular is really good. They always have very interesting discussions around classic RPG’s. I admittedly don’t listen to every episode. I usually just listen to the episodes covering games that I’ve either played or am interested in. But it’s always an enjoyable and fascinating listen.
Great Podcast
Been listening for years. Even if you haven't played the game they are talking about it’s always a good listen.
Impressive fan cast
These people put so much effort into their hobby, it makes me feel terrible about myself. I love it!