315 - Sleepless in Ephinea

On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s a double dose of sci-fi and fantasy!

First, Aleks joins us to talk about Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, a sci-fi RPG with a strong tabletop influence. As a sequel to 2022’s Citizen Sleeper, Starward Vector expands its universe with multiple settings and companions. If you love tabletop RPGs, then this could be the sleeper hit of 2025!

Next, Paul dives into Tales of Graces f Remastered, experiencing a classic Tales game for the first time. Bandai Namco has been on a roll with Tales re-releases, and this remaster brings Tales of Graces, originally a 2009 Japan-only Wii game (and later a 2012 English PS3 release), back with updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements. With one of the best combat systems in the series, is it worth revisiting?

And finally, the panel discusses Sony’s failed foray into live-service gaming. With major cancellations making headlines, what went wrong (I'll give you a hint: The answer rhymes with Portnite)?

Featuring: Jono Logan, Aleks Franiczek, and Paul Skevington; Edited by Jono Logan

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This Episode's Related Links:
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Review
Citizen Sleeper Review
Tales of Graces f Remastered Review