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Retrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective

Retrograde Amnesia
Xenosaga
Xenosaga Episode 1
Momo
Kukai Foundation
Xenosaga Episode I
Junior
Albedo
Gnosis
Genesis
Burning Rangers
Space Harrier
Anime
Shion
Gaignun Kukai
Dock Colony
Character Development
Sega
Milshan Conflict
Government Neglect
Marathon Running

A 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, and Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete. Yes, we will kill god.

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Latest Episodes

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Recent Guests

Aidan Moher
A noted Suikoden expert and author of the upcoming book on Suikoden
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Episode: Suikoden | E66: War Touches Everyone [The Legacy, the Remaster, and Aidan Moher's New Book]
Victor Ireland
Industry veteran and founder of Working Designs, he discusses localization challenges and decisions made during the development of Lunar.
Working Designs
Episode: Lunar: Silver Star Story | E2: Turd-Smoking Coward [Development & Localization, Part II]

Hosts

Chris
Co-host discussing classic JRPGs with a focus on in-depth game analysis and personal experiences.
Eric
Co-host discussing classic JRPGs, engaging in humorous commentary and analysis throughout the podcasts.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 438 ratings
  • 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 Addict
    5
    rckfrstn
    4 months ago
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    rckfrstn
    4 months ago
  • 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 Addict
    5
    Wazza
    5 months ago
  • Excellent show

    JRPG book club for people like me who loved the IDEA of the genre growing up but never actually got through a lot of its games. Clever, funny hosts, comprehensive explorations of games, and a really cool conceit in the FAKENET to catch all those mistakes and provide clarifications that wouldn’t have been possible normally with a live-to-tape style show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leidenfrost
    Canada7 months ago
  • Awesome in-depth game analysis

    I love the banter between these 2. Very relatable, I can listen these guys all day! Thanks for the uploads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loic1982
    Canadaa year ago

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The engaging format and rich storytelling invite listeners to connect more deeply with their favorite games.
Fans appreciate the nostalgia factor of revisiting classic JRPGs with insightful commentary.
Critiques sometimes mention minor editing issues, but the quality of discussion typically outweighs these concerns.
Listeners praise the podcast for its depth of analysis and humorous banter between hosts.

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Apple Podcasts
#98
United States/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#167
Australia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#46
Poland/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#117
Sweden/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#144
Poland/Leisure

Talking Points

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Phantasy Star IV | E8: Bubblegum Crisis [Bio-Plant]
Q: How are we going to manage these systems?
We need to shut down the system to prevent the outbreak of monsters.
Lunar: Silver Star Story | E53: Raiding the Unmentionables (Socks) [Epilogue]
Q: Do you feel bad for your children's lack of taste when it comes to video games?
Chris admits he does feel bad, as he reminisces about the games he played as a child, suggesting a belief in the quality of those older games compared to current trends.
Lunar: Silver Star Story | E39: Elemental Nostrils [Black Dragon Fortress]
Q: What's your favorite soccer game?
International Superstar Soccer Deluxe is a highly technical one that I enjoyed.
Lunar: Silver Star Story | E39: Elemental Nostrils [Black Dragon Fortress]
Q: We've been ascending it?
It's funny to imagine a horizontal map moving through these things.
Lunar: Silver Star Story | E39: Elemental Nostrils [Black Dragon Fortress]
Q: Eric, question about the Black Dragon. Is it a cave? Is it a monument?
It's a layer.

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Focused on the in-depth exploration of classic Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), this podcast provides detailed chapter-by-chapter analysis and commentary on beloved titles. With episodes dedicated to influential games such as Xenogears, Chrono Cross, and Final Fantasy, listeners can expect a blend of insightful discussion about narrative, game mechanics, character development, and music, often interspersed with personal anecdotes from hosts. The tone is casual yet informative, emphasizing humor and a shared nostalgia for the games that shaped a generation. This thoughtful and entertaining format appeals to fans who appreciate both the storytelling and intricate gameplay of classic JRPGs.

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