Games gather reputations for a variety of reasons, but one of the most unique among those are the games that are so hard to purchase that above all, they have a reputation for being expensive. Panzer Dragoon Saga (Team Andromeda, Sega, 1998) is one of the top examples of that phenomenon nowadays, after only tens of thousands of English-language copies were pressed, Team Andromeda was shuttered quickly after the game's release and Sega now claims to have lost the source code. All of this may leave you wondering...what is Panzer Dragoon Saga like as a game? I was certainly left wondering that, and Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover was up for the task of discussing the game behind the massive price tag. As always, no spoilers for a while- enjoy!

Guest info: Chris Coplien (he/him)

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TIMESTAMPS

• 0:00 Start
• 0:24 Introductions
• 5:13 Our Histories with Panzer Dragoon Saga
• 13:16 Top-Level Thoughts
• 20:41 Story Setup and Worldbuilding
• 28:16 Pacing and Storytelling
• 33:41 Visual Presentation
• 39:04 Music
• 43:05 Combat
• 1:07:41 Exploration and Side Quests
• 1:16:37 Who Should Play?
• 1:20:12 Retro Hangover Podcast
• 1:24:40 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
• 1:26:37 Spoilers- Setting the Stage
• 1:42:26 Spoilers- Some Big Themes
• 1:51:53 Spoilers- A Philosophical Dilemma
• 1:59:16 Spoilers- Uncovering a Very Familiar Trope
• 2:17:28 Spoilers- Revisiting the Dilemma and Ending

Music used in the episode is credited to Saori Kobayashi and Mariko Nanba. Tracks used: Behold the Precious Wings, A Premonition of War, Metamorphosis 1, Atolm Dragon, Rest, Area 3 Background, Wandering, Breath of Life

Panzer Dragoon Story and Lore Walkthrough https://youtu.be/BVc7QxiAO1k
Max Derrat's Development History Video: https://youtu.be/sIqM80qEY8s

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

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