Retrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective
Retrograde AmnesiaA chapter by chapter, beat by beat analysis of classic Japanese Roleplaying Games (JRPG). We delve deep into the story, dialogue, game mechanics, music, influences, and themes. We've covered Xenogears, Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy VIII, Suikoden, Suikoden II, Xenosaga Episode I, Final Fantasy Tactics, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, and Phantasy Star IV. Yes, we will kill god.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 367 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesVideo Games | |||
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Hello and welcome to season nine of Retrograde Amnesia, featuring Skies of Arcadia. In the first (of three) background/information episodes, we'll be talking about the game as it relates to shipping on two GD-ROMs, refusing to appear on modern digita... more
This is it! Now we determine Algo's future... our future! Before we sleep in peace, we'll be jumping into the hole, replicating a sick 1994 screensaver, appreciating an efficient end game dungeon, fighting differently colored jobbers, producing a dis... more
Wouldn't I be of some help to you? It wouldn't hurt to listen to us talking about taking party members to new planets, auditioning the fifth friend, "holding space" for a suicide pill, pinning the latest civilizational blight on the Black Energy Wave... more
But what use is an invisible planet? It's not like material planets could aid us in realizing the lore is a Piccolo Situation, sealing off dimensions, returning a secret planet every 1000 years, referencing other ages of heroes, determining who/what ... more
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Great podcast.
Apple Podcasts5L_Runs
Canada3 months ago - Hit them with the dots… 🤣
…. Not! Chris and Eric are hilarious without being obnoxious. Their humor is intelligent and grounded in ultra-gamer-nerd stuff that elder millennials like myself really appreciate! I think this might be my first podcast I’m considering becoming a patron of! Hope they do an SMT game soon! Would love to hear their thoughts on Digital Devil Saga or SMTIII Nocturne! Game on!
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United States5 months ago A gem of a podcast. Eric and Chris have some of the best chemistry on-mic you'll hear. The FakeNet did NOT put me up to this review....
Podcast Addict59 months agorckfrstn- Podcast Addict9 months agorckfrstn
Fantastic podcast full of Nostalgia, although im tapping out with Lunar its a real slog please no more like Lunar 😂 highly recommend for any JRPG fan
Podcast Addict510 months agoWazza
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Apple Podcasts | #81 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #173 | Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  China/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  India/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Sweden/Leisure/Video Games |
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A long-running, in-depth critique of classic JRPGs, delivered as warm, humorous, and very detailed chapter-by-chapter analyses. The show emphasizes narrative lore, character dynamics, game systems, and soundtrack hooks, often weaving in personal anecdotes and pop-culture riffs. While the focus shifts across titles, the host duo's chemistry, steady pace, and willingness to chase tangents make it accessible for both long-time fans and newcomers exploring retro JRPGs. A notable hallmark is treating lore and themes—destiny, agency, and mortality—as ongoing conversation fodder rather than mere recap, with a playful 'FakeNet/RealNet' commentary texture that keeps discussions lively and community-driven.
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