RPGFan's Retro Encounter

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 Tesnovich

Note: 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!

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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 Sollosi

Note: 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!

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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 Sollosi

Note: 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!

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Retro Encounter puts on our detective hats as we decipher the unexpected betrayals, surprise twists and multiple endings of NieR. This podcast heavily focuses on plot as we talk about the Emil's coming of age, Kaine's cycle of death and resurrection and our favorite moments, characters and bosses of NieR.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Peter Triezenberg, Chris Gebauer, Alana Hagues

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 13-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter goes on an epic adventure to save our daughter and destroy the shades in the process. We discuss the combat, the crazy story, talking books and of course, Kaine's outfit.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Peter Triezenberg, Chris Gebauer, Alana Hagues

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 13-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter discusses how Tetris revolutionized video games, won the Cold War and still had time to be the best RPG of all-time with its memorable characters and riveting plot. This is not an episode that you will want to miss!!

Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike Sollosi, Peter Triezenberg, Marcos Gaspar, John Tucker

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Retro Encounter finds a refreshing experience in Juniper's Knot. We put away our swords and grinding attitudes to experience this emotional story of two individuals who find companionship in one another. We discuss how the story excels, our thoughts on the characters and of course that ending. Featuring: Josh Curry, Davi Tesnovich, Chris Gebauer, Marcos Gaspar

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 12. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter sifts through timelines and memories as we try to give a man his dying wish in To the Moon. We discuss the effectiveness of the narrative, if Johnny was a good person, and how sad the tragic tale of Johnny and River is.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Davi Tesnovich, Mike Sollosi, Peter Triezenberg

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 11. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter returns home only to find it empty. Listen as we discuss our experiences uncovering the mysteries in Gone Home. We have a spirited debate on the quality of the story, characters and method of storytelling. Ultimately, we examine the emotional resonance the game had on each of us.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Davi Tesnovich, Chris Gebauer, Robert Fenner

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 10. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter finishes our quest to be Pokémon masters as we defeat the Elite Four and live to share our experiences. In this episode we talk about if babies are like Pokémon, what makes a good party and what our perfect Pokémon game would be. We wrap up the podcast by listening to Josh rant about amiibos.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike Sollosi, Peter Triezenberg, Marcos Gaspar, Chris Gebauer

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 9-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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