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Sep 2023
1h 40m

Sea of Stars w/ Brenden Groom

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Finally, a throwback RPG inspired by classics like Chrono Trigger! But perhaps Sea of Stars is hiding something truly special? No spoilers this episode but prepare to have your interest piqued by this very special little homage to the JRPG golden age full of twists and turns. Kat, Nadia, and Eric are joined by special guest Brenden Groom of the Pass the Controller podcast to discuss this hidden gem!


Also in this Episode:

- The crew finds more opportunities to throw Golden Sun under the bus!

- I want shorter RPGs with worse graphics and I'm NOT kidding

- The Joy of Fishing

- Eric's Chrono Trigger Report

- Kat's Starfield Report


Timestamps:

02:08 - Intros

07:20 - Main Topic

48:16 - Random Encounters

51:36 - The Tavern

1:27:36 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook


Music Used in this Episode:

Gentle Wind - [Baten Kaitos]

Do Your Best! - [Breath of Fire III]

A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]

Languishing Mambo - [Sakura Wars]

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