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.
Comments
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
Derek Hart
2025-05-07 21:40:49 +0000 UTCNever trust a fart
Glen Yelenovic
2025-03-26 14:39:13 +0000 UTCFinally 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.
Nathan Densley
2025-03-24 19:36:42 +0000 UTCCan 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
Kyle Chenard
2025-03-20 09:15:19 +0000 UTCLETS GO MORE KNOCKBACK! This is my favorite podcast
Blake Krogerson
2025-03-16 16:02:22 +0000 UTCI'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!
Joe Cross
2025-03-12 16:57:07 +0000 UTCCurrently listening on the subway in NYC going to check out some Amano at the Lomex Gallery
Philip Dunphy
2025-03-12 16:51:12 +0000 UTCWhat guide did you use for the platinum?
Chris Van Buren
2025-03-11 19:57:48 +0000 UTCSo glad that Knockback is back!
Kevin Austin Webb
2025-03-11 14:47:53 +0000 UTCHey 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!
StinkyPinky
2025-03-11 11:20:03 +0000 UTCJust 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.
Colin Kolhoven
2025-03-11 00:47:46 +0000 UTCI 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.
Keith Richards
2025-03-10 23:19:53 +0000 UTCThank the Lord Knockback is still alive. I want them to do Metal Gear Solid 4
Christian Sovereign
2025-03-10 22:00:45 +0000 UTCGod 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.
DavidG
2025-03-10 20:14:34 +0000 UTCThe best LSM show is baaaaaack
Ryan
2025-03-10 17:08:52 +0000 UTCShrek is a must watch, at least the first two.
Mateusz Kuklinski
2025-03-10 15:51:30 +0000 UTCThe 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.
Lunar Tear
2025-03-10 14:23:31 +0000 UTCThat’s what I said. I think it’s the most anime of all the FFs
Jeremie Holt
2025-03-10 13:37:48 +0000 UTCSo happy to see a new Knockback episode.
Gabe Manuel
2025-03-10 12:21:06 +0000 UTC…Final Fantasy 7 isn’t anime?
Noah Friscopp
2025-03-10 11:19:48 +0000 UTCColin “ I was going down on him “ 2.26.02
Sir Poops McGuffin
2025-03-10 09:51:39 +0000 UTCThis is amazing timing. I’m almost finished with FFV. I like it way more than anticipated.
Sween flossing with his own entire body
2025-03-10 06:17:16 +0000 UTCDying for knockback: Shrek !!! FF is not my thing but so happy to see my fav podcast return!
Zack Apuzzo
2025-03-10 04:34:25 +0000 UTCRick 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.
Yalingo
2025-03-10 01:51:09 +0000 UTCHell yeah!!!
Derek Hoffman
2025-03-10 01:07:29 +0000 UTCSo happy right now
Cody Raburn (ray-burn)
2025-03-10 00:42:19 +0000 UTCWooooo
Sir Poops McGuffin
2025-03-09 23:27:58 +0000 UTCYes! Keep ‘em coming go go go!
Philip Dunphy
2025-03-09 22:00:52 +0000 UTCAmazing to have this pop into my feed.
Cameron Ogilvie
2025-03-09 21:47:39 +0000 UTCGlad Dagan could grace us with his presence
Caleb Peacock
2025-03-09 20:58:23 +0000 UTCAM I DREAMING?!????
Edwin Juarez
2025-03-09 20:12:25 +0000 UTCWoah!!!!
Alex Bolton
2025-03-09 19:51:31 +0000 UTCAwesome 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
PairOfShuse
2025-03-09 19:16:15 +0000 UTCLSM fans have been eating very well lately. Thanks, guys.
Jamie Hexum
2025-03-09 18:52:53 +0000 UTCOH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andres
2025-03-09 18:50:07 +0000 UTCI approve of this!
Uppercut
2025-03-09 18:14:11 +0000 UTCThe glorious return of KB. Grown man tears
Jesse spivey
2025-03-09 17:14:56 +0000 UTCThe legend returns
Nightseye9
2025-03-09 16:59:43 +0000 UTCI 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!
MattDanger87
2025-03-09 16:30:53 +0000 UTCI’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!
Ben Hoggan
2025-03-09 16:24:02 +0000 UTCThis is a VERY welcome surprise!
WhatDarrenPlays
2025-03-09 16:21:38 +0000 UTCI 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?
Morten Madsen
2025-03-09 16:19:22 +0000 UTC🙌
Michael Mashpotato
2025-03-09 16:16:29 +0000 UTCLet’s fucking go!!!!
Jeff in NOLA
2025-03-09 16:11:48 +0000 UTCLet’s fucking go!!!!
Jeff in NOLA
2025-03-09 16:11:39 +0000 UTCLove when Colin does shit like this
StewDog
2025-03-09 16:09:40 +0000 UTCI'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!
Lunar Tear
2025-03-09 16:08:57 +0000 UTCWe're back!
Cheese Technology
2025-03-09 16:08:45 +0000 UTCBy gawd that's the FFV entrance theme!!!
Jordan Falduto
2025-03-09 16:07:57 +0000 UTCSomehow Knockback returned
Dexter Wallingsford
2025-03-09 16:06:03 +0000 UTCWhen we needed them the most
Phil Walker
2025-03-09 16:05:50 +0000 UTCI 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!!
Tim J Weckwerth
2025-03-09 16:05:46 +0000 UTCHooooolllllllyyyyy SSSHHHIIYYEEAAHH!!
NecrumOddBoy
2025-03-09 16:05:30 +0000 UTCYou sneaky little bastards! This is wonderful surprise.
Antony
2025-03-09 16:05:14 +0000 UTCLfggggg
Carter Ellis
2025-03-09 16:05:08 +0000 UTCLFGGGGG
Carter Ellis
2025-03-09 16:05:04 +0000 UTCLFGGGGGGG
Carter Ellis
2025-03-09 16:05:01 +0000 UTCColin with another Sunday surprise!
Heretic The Intergalactic Prophet
2025-03-09 16:04:30 +0000 UTCKNOCKBACK IS BACK!?
Cyprus Davis
2025-03-09 16:03:55 +0000 UTCWHAT THE FUUUUUCK
Austin Clemence
2025-03-09 16:03:29 +0000 UTCKnock knock, knockback is back
Conor Wilson
2025-03-09 16:03:24 +0000 UTCHoly shit no way!
Antonio Rodriguez
2025-03-09 16:03:20 +0000 UTCWelcome back brothers!
Payton Garrett
2025-03-09 16:02:52 +0000 UTCWell knock my back and call me a knockback, it’s a Knockback!
Kazden Risk
2025-03-09 16:02:46 +0000 UTC
