Like many of Square's RPGs of the late 90's and early 2000's, Vagrant Story is an ambitious, flawed, divisive and fantastic RPG, full of big ideas that didn't get a chance to full develop into what was planned. What we got was only one part of a larger saga (see also: Xenogears from just a few years prior), a game that stands on its own, proudly displaying all of the rough edges and brilliant ideas for all to see. It made for a great discussion on the podcast!
Guest info: Aidan Moher
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 Title Card
- 0:38 Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts
- 14:58 Story Setup/Themes/Localization
- 42:35 Presentation
- 1:03:32 Combat/Equipment
- 1:36:21 Closing Thoughts/Recommendations/Plugs
- 1:45:45 SPOILER WALL/Patron Thank-Yous
- 1:47:38 Spoiler Section
Music used in the episode is credited to Hitoshi Sakimoto. Tracks used: Opening Movie, Greyland Event Climax, Snowfly Forest, Dullahan, Minotauros, Remembrance, Dawn of Lea Monde, Fanfare
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