Exploring Combat Mechanics and Glitches in RPGs

This chapter explores the speakers' humorous and challenging experiences with combat mechanics in a role-playing game. They discuss memorable glitches, the emotional toll of tough encounters, and the impact of enemy spawning on gameplay dynamics.

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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