About this episode

The episode discusses the first half of Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, exploring game mechanics and character performance.

For years, I've podcasted. Now, let those podcasts show their worth! This week on Retro Encounter we're discussing the first half of the first game localized to the West of that most famous SRPG series: Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. Does the host jive with the squares and the RNG? Do we even discuss the story? Who is the early game MVP? Listen in to find out! Featuring: Zach Wilkerson, Audra Bowling, Ben Love, Lucas Greene; Edited by Zach Wilkerson Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.com RPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancom Bluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.social Instagram: @rpgfancom Threads: @rpgfancom Facebook: rpgfancom Twitch: rpgfancom

People in this episode

Host: Zach Wilkerson

Guests: Audra Bowling, Ben Love, Lucas Greene

Topics covered

• Fire Emblem
• SRPG
• game mechanics
• story discussion
• early game MVP

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

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