348 - Mina the Barista
Summary
RPGFan's Random Encounter 348 discusses Square Enix’s Dragon Quest 12, noting its development restart and shift from a dark tone to a traditional style. The hosts then praise Yacht Club Games’ Mina the Hollower, highlighting its retro visuals, digging mechanics, and lack of a map. Finally, they review Coffee Talk Tokyo, commending how it maintains the series’ intimate storytelling spirit in a new setting.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Bob joins the show
Dragon Quest 12 development restart and design changes
Mina of the Hollower gameplay and Link's Awakening inspiration
Exploration mechanics, digging, and map design in Mina
Difficulty options, art style, and world variety in Mina
Coffee Talk Tokyo: Setting, characters, and yokai lore
Coffee Talk gameplay loop and replayability
E3 expectations: Final Fantasy remakes and Nintendo Switch 2
Outro, merchandise, and listener contact info
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