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Sacred Symbols+, Episode LXIII: The State of RPGs

As we all know, RPG stands for "role-playing game," yet decades removed from the first video game RPGs, the genre has changed by an order of magnitude. You can still find your quaint, turn-based dice-rollin' RPGs, sure. But the makeup of the category has emanated outward unlike any of its vertical peers, begging the question: Just what is an RPG, anyway? What does that term actually stand for today? When people use it, what are they trying to indicate? Of course, once those questions are answered, it's truly time to get into the nitty-gritty, as Dustin and Matty delve into their favorite RPGs of the generation, and the RPGs still on the horizon that both tantalize and intrigue.

Sacred Symbols+, Episode LXIII: The State of RPGs

Comments

I hope to have an episode on the witcher 3

Jake Nunley

Awesome, I'm super pleased to hear this. =)

Colin Moriarty

Really enjoyed this episode. I have been enjoying both Dustin and Matty a lot and am grateful to SS for introducing me to their content! I would love more episodes like this with my fellow RPG lovers

Brock Thomas Walsh

Some love it. It's still more Danganronpa! Enjoy.

David P

I still haven't checked it out. But I will!

Colin Moriarty

<3

Colin Moriarty

Me too. =)

Colin Moriarty

Glad you enjoyed!

Colin Moriarty

Good advice.

Colin Moriarty

V3 is probably the worst danganronpa. It shows a lack of creativity as the series becomes more and more derivative of itself.

David P

I love that CLS is kind of splitting into two teams, and you both talk shit about each other 😂. Great episode guys!

Kyle Toker

Good job boys. I’m definitely a fan of MD

Michael Limauro

I haven't heard much from Matty previously but I enjoyed both hosts very much. I like the different takes everyone can have or just agreeing with a look upon a topic.

Robert F Friemering

I want to remind PSVita fans, PS4 remote play is a solid alternative if you want to be cozy playing rpgs like Trials of Cold Steel with turbo mode.

OrochiNewsTeam

Great idea! I will listen.

The rogue

He'll be back, no doubt.

Colin Moriarty

I wanna play Vampyr as well. Looks fun.

Colin Moriarty

No. =\ DM me if you're still having issues.

Colin Moriarty

We'll get him on.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you!

Colin Moriarty

Oh, maybe they'll do a little something together, we'll see. =)

Colin Moriarty

I'm here now.

Colin Moriarty

Maybe it really is us?

Colin Moriarty

Yes. =)

Colin Moriarty

Not every game can be mentioned, of course.

Colin Moriarty

=\

Colin Moriarty

They will return, of course. =)

Colin Moriarty

Thank you!

Colin Moriarty

<3

Colin Moriarty

I'm really pleased to hear that. Tales forever!

Colin Moriarty

Thank you!

Colin Moriarty

I still intend on doing the FFVIIR spoilercast myself... but we'll see how it pans out. =)

Colin Moriarty

Thanks!

Colin Moriarty

They're awesome together... and you'll be hearing more. =)

Colin Moriarty

Shut up Jake!!!

Colin Moriarty

You're welcome. <3

Colin Moriarty

I concur.

Colin Moriarty

Thanks!

Colin Moriarty

Thank you. <3

Colin Moriarty

Thanks for listening!

Colin Moriarty

It's about time.

Colin Moriarty

I love hearing from Matty more. It was cool to have another episode with him and Dustin.

Jordan Goodeye

This was great! I've played a lot of these, and have a few new ones to try now. Vampyr seems like a good start since its free!

Mitch Krassin

Anyone else having a problem with endless buffering?

Dalton

Mattys cool. be nice to hear him on SS prime some times.

Eric Hawksley

Dustin runs a show called Handsome Phantom where you can get more of him! I also have him along with ACG as co-hosts for my weekly podcast :)

MrMattyPlays

You wouldn't in the scheme of things. Unless you plan on diving into the anime for Danganronpa 3, that's where playing 2 is fully necessary.

MrMattyPlays

That game is so good!

Miles Williams

Wow! What a great listen. Great chemistry and its nice having a gueat host format occasionally!

Greg Mocha

This was great, would love to have these two host an cls xbox podcast? Being the yin to Sacred Symbols yang

Reuben Barrett

Since Colin isn't here... You rule Dustin, keep up the great work!

Marcus Brown

Weirdly enough matty sounds like Colin and Dustin sounds like Chris at least cadence wise...

Nerd Boi Games

I agree. I was going to suggest Sacred Symbols Gaiden because it shows that it's a spinoff and it fits with their focus on all this wonderful weeb shit

Austin from Rochester

Love that Matty and Dustin bridge gaps in Colin and Chris' repertoire. Thank christ we have someone who can give two cents about the PC space now.

Jordan Falduto

This was amazing, definitely need more of you two. Dustin is giving me Dagan vibes which I love. Where I can find your other podcasts again ? I'm signing up

Kenny C

I adored this and love the chemistry between Matty and Dustin. Sacred Symbols ++ Anyone?

Addiholic

Really could use a response on this. I loved Danganronpa 1 but didnt like Danganronpa 2—I tried to play it twice and the increase in fan-service nonsense made me feel creepy, so I never finished it. Would I be lost going into D3? I really want to play it because I love this series and people do say it’s great, but I need to know how much I should look into a plot synopsis of 2 before 3

Zack Forney

Really sad you guys didn't mention Trials of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 3 remake) that released earlier this year. That has been one of my favorite games this year. And I'm almost done playing through the Kingdoms of Amalur remaster. Also surprised you didn't at least mention Final Fantasy XVI. Ah well, maybe next time.

Daniel Mitchell

I know many people do not agree that Witcher is an RPG - since you only play Geralt's story. You are not choosing a class and "playing a role", which they alluded to in their discussion of what they consider an RPG.

Ryan Hayman

Matty and Dustin: *host SS+* Also Matty and Dustin: “roasting Colin hours are now open”

Martha Silla

Awesome episode! I love the C&C duo, of course, but if we could get Matty and Dustin in more shit, I'd really love that. They're great!

Alex Gates

No Witcher 3 guys? Come on...

Lee Bull

Yakuza 0 is the best one. If you liked 1 and 2 you need to play 0

Kc Wright

Great episode guys. ❤️

Jase Lingard

Great episode guys, thought you both did a top job. I’ve always been a big RPG fan, so it was good listening to a lot of your favourites and recommendations. I’ve been considering getting Wasteland 3 for a while, feel it’s going to happen eventually. Just already have too much I currently own that still need to play.

Cameron Sanderson

Well, BFDE Dustin, I have to say very informational episode. Learned a great deal about all the RPG's to, maybe, delve into or not. It's like a newborn opening his eyes to a whole new world. One in particular y'all got me curious about was Tales of Arise. Looks gorgeous.

Not Sure

Great episode 👍👌

Miky Sh

I need more of this RPG talk! And as the person who has no problem screaming, "More people need to play Trails!!", I'm glad to see Cold Steel get some love. Also appreciated that you knew Cold Steel 4 is actually the 9th game cannonocially, not too many people know that but obviously you guys are professionals. Keep it up! Content like this is why I remain a Patron. And hey, if something happens and Colin can't do the show, than maybe we can get an impromptu FF7R spoilercast next week 🤷‍♂️

Dave Ramos

Nice job!

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Matty and Dustin should do more episode like this honestly! I was just so surprise on my enjoyment while listening to this episode, since it is my first time listening to you both together.So keep up the good work and keep talking about RPGs!!!

Boris

I hate to be that guy, but you totally were pronouncing Aigis’ name wrong in that rant. In the cutscenes of P3, they pronounce it with a hard ‘G’ like in the word ‘forego’, whereas you were saying it with the ‘J’ sound. The word ‘Aegis’ meaning shield or bulwark is separate, and is actually pronounced with the ‘J’ sound. You also don’t pronounce the ‘A’ so you say it like ‘eejiss.’ My apologies for all this, lol...

Jake H.

Thank you guys for the rpg love.

There’s No I in LLC

You shut up

There’s No I in LLC

Not really

There’s No I in LLC

Shut up already about persona 5.

larry Seitz

Matty and Dustin duo is gold💜

Alan Ortega-Lopez

Smashing episode!

Scott MacLure

If Nier Automata is an RPG surely Ghost of Tsushima is. Surprised you guys didn't talk about it.

Jake Z

Matty and his love for Wasteland 3 pleases me in a totally, definitely non-sexual way. Just kidding, I am aroused. Dustin is also an exceptional host and the chemistry between you two is great. I'll be checking out H.A.M. Radio in the coming days for more of you giant nerds. Thanks for the great episode boys!

Danny L. Rutherford III

Wtf no Colin or Chris?!?....just kidding great episode guys =]

Explosivebob

Thank you Jesus. Finally a podcast with hosts that actually play video games.

Andres

Seems six of one, half-dozen of another.

Colin Moriarty

Yes, but tell us how you really feel.

Colin Moriarty

The PSone era, especially... a new JRPG every two weeks or so.

Colin Moriarty

No.

Colin Moriarty

Thanks for listening. &lt;3

Colin Moriarty

That sounds too nerdy.

Colin Moriarty

=)

Colin Moriarty

What I liked most about NNK2 was the sim-building stuff.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you! <3

Colin Moriarty

We will deliver. =)

Colin Moriarty

NNK was so awesome... and 2 just felt like a sequel to a game that didn't exist.

Colin Moriarty

You'll like it. I'm confident!

Colin Moriarty

Thanks for listening. =)

Colin Moriarty

Yes.

Colin Moriarty

Hey I just want to clarify what Matty briefly mentioned. Xbox did not pay for any exclusive upgrade regarding Yakuza 7. They offered money for marketing purposes and to have their version of the game ready for launch. Not to delay the game on any other platforms. It’s sad that people jump to conclusions thinking Microsoft would pay for a next gen exclusive update and not even advertise it being exclusive.

Gabe

Nier: Automata's world and gameplay are super bland and the sophomoric, ham-fisted philosophizing repulsed me.

Jake Z

Miss the SNES-PS1 era where there were RPGs everywhere. Even Paper Mario has changed to a regular ass series now.

Brandon Soto

Is Chris quitting the show?

Andrew

Listening now, curious to see if Eiyuden Chronicle will come up at all, as that’s my most anticipated RPG scheduled out in the next few years. Thanks for the content.

TL

Hell yeah

Abdel Estrada

I’m playing through No No Kuni II now and the combat system is so good!! I’m having so much fun with it. It’s also a good secondary game because I’m also playing bloodborne. Really loving both. When I need a break from BB I play Ni No Kuni II

D'Ante Almo

I won’t disappoint ya there ;)

MrMattyPlays

I love this combo!! I watch Matty’s stuff all the time it’s cool to see him on here.

Brandon Lahood

Excited to hear more from Matty here on CLS!

Matthew Clem

Wasn't able to get into NNK 2, but the original would be in my top 5, the sequel is in no way "bad" but I think the original is a classic, great discussion, peace

David Kramme

I havent listened to a dustin matty show yet so hopefully yall dont disappoint me. ;)

Gabe

Haven't listened to this but I am hoping there is some mention of Divinity. I haven't played it much but the multitude of ways you can do the simplest thing is just insane.

Jared Delbridge

I'm looking forward to this episode as I took most of this generation off when it came to large RPG's due to having kids, lol. They'll all be in school next year so I can't wait to play some of the big ones on my PS5 and Series X! Glad to hear Matty's voice, he has an awesome YouTube channel!

Anthony J Sanchez

We stan this content 🔥🔥🔥

Andrew Arana


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