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Retrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective

by Retrograde Amnesia

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, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, Phantasy Star IV, and Skies of Arcadia. Yes, we will kill god.

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Episode 18 of Retrograde Amnesia's Skies of Arcadia retrospective covers a substantial chunk of the game's mid-story progression. The hosts work through a desperate escape sequence, navigate Lookout Island's lore dump (a 20-minute segment), and explore multiple character check-ins at Sky Pirate Isle and the hideout.…

Worth it if you're actively playing through Skies of Arcadia or deeply invested in this podcast's ongoing retrospective series.

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