Among the formidable tasks undertaken by the Backtrack crew, none may demand more willpower than explaining how to play the most maligned Akitoshi Kawazu product of all. Things pick up from there. (Unlimited Saga, Romancing SaGa)

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From the days of the Genesis right up to modern handhelds, Climax keeps making games. Looking at things from a different angle is strongly encouraged to make sense of them. (Landstalker, Lady Stalker, Dark Savior, Time Stalkers, Kingdom of Paradise, Steal Princess)

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away LucasArts let a couple of RPGs be made. Many things die in the course of them, but sadly no Gungans were among those slain. (Knights of the Old Republic)

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In a world where demonic forces seek to bring the great cities to their knees, something must be done. Turns out that young women piloting steam-powered robots are the ideal defense. (Sakura Wars)

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Brownie Brown made a couple of tasty confections for Nintendo handhelds filled with gummy products. How much magic is there when students have to prove that their lessons took hold? (Magical Vacation and Magical Starsign)

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This is the continuing story of two brothers from Brooklyn. Be it evil alien fungi, shattered heavenly bean confections, those who have fury, or clogged drains, they’ll get the job done with no backtalk.

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Bringing the story of Ryo Hazuki into existence cost many millions and failed to enchant the enormous audience needed to recoup them. The question of whether this story will continue has yet to be answered. (Shenmue)

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Trust in me poor unfortunate souls, I’ll make a man out of you. Be prepared Prince Ali, someday my prince will come. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. (Kingdom Hearts)

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There once was a place called Ivalice, that was filled with meanies and malice. Years it took to create, filling Square Enix’s plate, but the result is one giant dish. (Final Fantasy XII)

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Within please find the story of what for a long time was Capcom’s premiere RPG series. It involves a great many Ryus and Ninas, along with one gem that gets plentiful praise. (Breath of Fire).

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