Banking and Combat in JRPGs

This chapter explores the evolution of banking mechanics in JRPGs, comparing strategic financial choices to gameplay elements in titles like Animal Crossing. It also analyzes innovative combat systems, particularly visible enemy encounters and timing-based mechanics, emphasizing the strategic depth of gameplay. The discussion highlights how these mechanics contribute to player engagement and overall game experience.

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We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Trent Kusters (League of Geeks) to discuss Grimstone, the 40th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“Praise Biggan, the four of you survived the saloon fire. But somethin' tells me this story's just gettin' started...”

Next week: Lords of Diskonia

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.

Discussed in this episode:

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster https://finalfantasypixelremaster.square-enix-games.com/en_US/

SaGa Frontier Remastered https://saga-franchise.square-enix-games.com/en-us/games/saga-frontier-remastered

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake https://dragonquest.square-enix-games.com/games/en-us/dragon-quest-1-2-hd2d-remake/

Super Mario RPG https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/super-mario-rpg-switch/

Undertale https://undertale.com/

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered https://www.square-enix-games.com/games/final-fantasy-viii-remastered

Mother 3 https://mother3.fobby.net/

Final Fantasy VII https://finalfantasyviipc.square-enix-games.com/en