RPGFan's Retro Encounter

Retro Encounter absolutely loves South Park: The Stick of Truth! We start off with a discussion of our history with the show and how that translates into a game. Then we move onto talking about which classes we played, censorship in games, our surprise that games can be so funny and our overall excitement for how great The Stick of Truth is.Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 17-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

The Retro Encounter crew is back, but with one man down will they be able to make it to the end of Xenogears? With disc 2's sharp shift to a narrative focus, the gang discusses the major reveals of the game, the psychology behind its characters, and what Xenogears might have been like if Square had been given more time on it.Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Alana Hagues, Robert FennerNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 16-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

This week, two of the Retro Crew take a look at Root Double: Before Crime * After Days, a nuclear meltdown visual novel by Takumi Nakzawa (Ever17, I/O) not wholly unlike Zero Escape. It's a mushroom cloud of mystery! Featuring: Davi Tesnovich, Robert FennerNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter sits down to talk about the Square classic: Xenogears. We discuss the Xeno-universe, whether Xenogears has aged well, symbolism, the puzzle-esque boss fights, the combat system as a whole and our overall impressions of the early portion of the game.Featuring: Josh Curry, Alana Hagues, Caitlin Argyros, Robert FennerNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 16-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter finished The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and is ready to break down our experiences. What was our favorite dungeon? Which one did we hate? Did we have a favorite mask? Were we crazy enough to try to collect all the masks? All will be revealed in the this exciting episode of Retro Encounter!Featuring: Josh Curry, Alana Hagues, Stephanie SybydloNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 15-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

In this Bonus Round of Retro Encounter we talk about all things Persona 4. We share our favorite characters and moments, argue about whether we got frisky with a certain nurse and discuss the general impact Persona has had on the industry. Also, don't worry; there are at least a couple bear jokes in honor of Teddie. Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter embarks on a journey in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask to beat the Skull Kid and his menacing moon. We discuss our history with Zelda, what makes Majora's Mask both special and different from the other games in the series and the plethora of upgrades to the 3DS port. Finally, there is plenty of talk surrounding the time mechanic and how that affects the experience.Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Alana Hagues, Stephanie SybydloNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 15-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter is hit with a wave of nostalgia as we reminisce about the SNES. We talk about our favorite games, its effect on the gaming industry and how the US missed out on so many great games. We wrap up by giving suggestions to Josh on what games he should try.Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike Sollosi, Davi TesnovichNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter finishes The World Ends With You but remains confused on some details of the story. In turn, we talk about the Reaper's Game and try to parse out how it came into being. However, the main thrust of the conversation focuses on the characters, their story arcs and how your partners aid in Neku's transformation.Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 14-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter traverses Tokyo in this episode in hopes of winning the Reapers' Game. We focus the discussion on The World Ends With You's combat system and our thoughts on the characters. We agree that Neku is unlikeable during the first couple days but will we ultimately find him to be endearing?Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 14-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom