Ep 21: Sharing About Shiren

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The Proving Grounds

JCServant

24 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome to The Proving Grounds, a gaming club that focuses on the RPG genres that started it all. We cover CRPGs, Blobbers, and Traditional Roguelikes from the 1980s through today! Brought to you by Phil (JCServant), a DM of nearly four decades, we discuss the game design, mechanics, and more that make these genres so fun and addictive!

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Ep 21: Sharing About Shiren

The Proving Grounds

1 hour 1 minute 45 seconds

1 month ago

Ep 21: Sharing About Shiren

Ep 21 – Sharing About Shiren
In this episode of The Proving Grounds, we shine the spotlight on Shiren the Wanderer, one of the most enduring (and punishing) roguelike RPG series around. We cover its origins in the Mystery Dungeon franchise, the core gameplay that keeps fans hooked, and how the series hit USA shores back in the days of the Wii, up to 2024’s Serpentcoil Island.

We’ll also break down some of Shiren’s unique mechanics, like the rescue system, the infamous jars, and the way risk vs. reward drives every single dungeon run. Along the way, we talk CRPG news, share your community feedback, and dig into our Question of the Week.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of roguelikes, or you’re just curious what makes these games so addictive, this is a great jumping-in point to discover why Shiren remains such a beloved cult classic.

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