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Knockback, Episode 286 | Final Fantasy V
🕑 Added 2025-03-09 16:00:14 +0000 UTCIn 1992, Final Fantasy V came to Super Famicom in Japan, but in the west, the seminal JRPG would remain a mystery for years. In 1999 (via PS1!) English-speaking audiences would gain access to the game for the first time (unless you played fan translations via emulator, of course), and since then -- whether on GBA, PC, phones, or more recently modern consoles -- FFV has always held an interesting place in the pantheon of great Final Fantasy titles. Is it as monumental as IV, VI, or VII? Not at all. But it's still extremely special in its own right, an adventure predicated on a robust jobs system that would later help inspire the likes of Final Fantasy Tactics, jobs utilized by a small core group of protagonists that stand the test of time (and pull at your heartstrings, too). For KnockBack's triumphant return, we thought we'd get back into the Pixel Remasters where we left off, and needless to say, we've got a lot to go over. So get in your airship, or on your chocobo, or whatever mode of transportation speaks to you most, and join us for another old-school chat.
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Derek Hart
Unlocking the dual-wield ability coupled with the rapid attack skill would crush everything in this game lol. I love how the more time you invest in the job classes, the more broken the game would become. The job system makes FF5 and Ff Tactics an absolute joy to play
Glen Yelenovic
Never trust a fart
Nathan Densley
Finally got to this boys. Thanks. Great to hear your opinions on this game. 5 was a huge surprise for me. Now one of my favourite. I was playing the games along side you both. So I'll start 6 here right away. It's been a long wait.
Kyle Chenard
Can you call it Knockback if you don't end it with a dad joke? So glad to have it back. Never played FFV and you both may of convinced me to play it
Blake Krogerson
LETS GO MORE KNOCKBACK! This is my favorite podcast
Joe Cross
I'm not sure what Colin used but there is a set of amazing guides on the steam community pages by a user name Lylat that are awesome. I used the guides for 1, 4 and 6. Worked beautifully!
Philip Dunphy
Currently listening on the subway in NYC going to check out some Amano at the Lomex Gallery
Chris Van Buren
What guide did you use for the platinum?
Kevin Austin Webb
So glad that Knockback is back!
StinkyPinky
Hey Guys, glad Knockback is back! Just a quick note about FFV. You seemed to have missed a huge part of the job system in relation to the freelancer class. Each mastered job gives you a permanent stat increase to the freelancer class making it the most powerful class end game. The game really wants you to stick to the jobs and even tells you when you go back to the tutorial town late game. Thanks!
Colin Kolhoven
Just here to say that I've been a Patron for a long while here and Knockback has always been by far my favorite show. I'm so happy it's back and thank you both for a wonderful episode.
Keith Richards
I understand that recording knockback like this episode is more work than the other shows because you have to play an entire video game...but let's be honest...it's worth it. Keep on truckin' boyz.
Christian Sovereign
Thank the Lord Knockback is still alive. I want them to do Metal Gear Solid 4
DavidG
God episode but as a long time listener to LSM I need to remind you that Dagan forgo to do his Dad joke at the end as he did before.
Ryan
The best LSM show is baaaaaack
Mateusz Kuklinski
Shrek is a must watch, at least the first two.
Lunar Tear
The conversation about fighting God in JRPGs - there's this one YouTuber who did an excellent video essay on why that trope is so prominent in JRPGs specifically. It's Moon Channel's video "Why do you always kill Gods in JRPGs?" Also, as far as Persona 4 being smaller scope and brought up in the context of not fighting God...I do recall that Colin didn't quite finish the game lol.
Jeremie Holt
That’s what I said. I think it’s the most anime of all the FFs
Gabe Manuel
So happy to see a new Knockback episode.
Noah Friscopp
…Final Fantasy 7 isn’t anime?
Sir Poops McGuffin
Colin “ I was going down on him “ 2.26.02
Sween flossing with his own entire body
This is amazing timing. I’m almost finished with FFV. I like it way more than anticipated.
Zack Apuzzo
Dying for knockback: Shrek !!! FF is not my thing but so happy to see my fav podcast return!
Yalingo
Rick flair: WooooOOOOOO been wondering if you guys were going to finish the pixel remasters. I've been playing them off and on the last few months.
Derek Hoffman
Hell yeah!!!
Cody Raburn (ray-burn)
So happy right now
Sir Poops McGuffin
Wooooo
Philip Dunphy
Yes! Keep ‘em coming go go go!
Cameron Ogilvie
Amazing to have this pop into my feed.
Caleb Peacock
Glad Dagan could grace us with his presence
Edwin Juarez
AM I DREAMING?!????
Alex Bolton
Woah!!!!
PairOfShuse
Awesome to have Knockback back. Final Fantasy V is one of the lesser entries IMO. It’s better than 1,2, and 3 but other than that, it’s not better than any of the others. I just feel like the story is a little weaker, at least the old version had some pretty weird difficulty spikes as well. The job system is ok in it but I always find them a little too vague with how you level up and gain stats. These are examples though of games when I hear people today say there aren’t enough women in games or it’s been dominated by male characters forever that just shows to me that they haven’t been gamers that long, only played specific types of games, or know nothing about the history of games. I honestly would love to see you guys do Final Fantasy 8. I think it would lead to really interesting discussion
Jamie Hexum
LSM fans have been eating very well lately. Thanks, guys.
Andres
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Uppercut
I approve of this!
Jesse spivey
The glorious return of KB. Grown man tears
Nightseye9
The legend returns
MattDanger87
I was literally just looking this morning and wondering why Colin had got the plat on this recently and hadn't said anything at all about it going into Summon Sign this week. What an awesome surprise! Thanks boys!
Ben Hoggan
I’ve been playing final fantasy IV, V and now into VI this last month for the first time. Pumped that knock back is continuing to revisit the pixel remasters!
WhatDarrenPlays
This is a VERY welcome surprise!
Morten Madsen
I knew a Knockback episode on this game was coming, because i look at Colins trophies sometimes ha ha. Happy to see Knockback return. Can we please get episodes on Mass Effect 2 and 3?
Michael Mashpotato
🙌
Jeff in NOLA
Let’s fucking go!!!!
Jeff in NOLA
Let’s fucking go!!!!
StewDog
Love when Colin does shit like this
Lunar Tear
I've long lamented this show's hiatus, so I'm excited to see it return. What's more, I just replayed FF5 within the past year, so this is perfect!
Cheese Technology
We're back!
Jordan Falduto
By gawd that's the FFV entrance theme!!!
Dexter Wallingsford
Somehow Knockback returned
Phil Walker
When we needed them the most
Tim J Weckwerth
I knew it!!! When I saw Colin was going to be on the next episode of Summon Sign and FFV was listed as the game he was playing, I knew KnockBack was making some kind of a return!!
NecrumOddBoy
Hooooolllllllyyyyy SSSHHHIIYYEEAAHH!!
Antony
You sneaky little bastards! This is wonderful surprise.
Carter Ellis
Lfggggg
Carter Ellis
LFGGGGG
Carter Ellis
LFGGGGGGG
Heretic The Intergalactic Prophet
Colin with another Sunday surprise!
Cyprus Davis
KNOCKBACK IS BACK!?
Austin Clemence
WHAT THE FUUUUUCK
Conor Wilson
Knock knock, knockback is back
Antonio Rodriguez
Holy shit no way!
Payton Garrett
Welcome back brothers!
Kazden Risk
Well knock my back and call me a knockback, it’s a Knockback!
