Abnormal Mapping 116: Live A Live

We turn our thoughts back to the JRPG in this year full of them, and enjoy one of the most surprising games we’ve played … well, since last month, but we’ve been really lucky this year. Come for talk of genre exercises, being on your bullshit, and the power of a well worn story well told as we discover … Live A Live! Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to [email protected]!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts, writing, and even opportunities to be on an episode as a guest! Things Discussed: Nier, Pokemon Shield, Titanfall 2, Dirt 5, Forza 3, Idle Thumbs, Live A Live, Final Fantasy XIII, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, numbers going up, being normal about gamesThis Month's Game Club:Live a LiveNext Month's Game Club: Max Payne 2Music This EpisodeLive A Live by Yoko ShimomuraMegalomania by Yoko ShimomuraKiss of Jealousy by Yoko ShimomuraThe Birds Fly in the Sky, the Fish Swim in the River by Yoko ShimomuraSecret Mission by Yoko ShimomuraWanderer by Yoko ShimomuraKnock You Down! by Yoko ShimomuraWait for Truth by Yoko ShimomuraUnseen Syndrome by Yoko ShimomuraWings That Don't Reach by Yoko ShimomuraCity of Hopelessness by Yoko ShimomuraGo! Go! Buriki Daioh! by Yoko Shimomura