Retronauts Episode 698: The Frog That Rings the Bell

This podcast is truly “ribbiting.”

Nintendo has a rich history filled with video games, yet not every title has achieved international acclaim. Some games never made it beyond Japan, leaving them unknown to many fans around the world.

In 1992, a talented group of Nintendo developers who had worked on major hits came together to create a “gagventure.” They named it Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru, which translates to The Frog For Whom The Bell Tolls. On this episode of Retronauts, host Diamond Feit, composer Christa Lee, and game developer npckc explore this overlooked gem featuring two princes, one princess, and countless frogs.

Description: When does a prince transform? When he becomes a frog or a snake! Join Diamond Feit, Christa Lee, and npckc as they celebrate one of Nintendo’s lesser-known titles, The Frog For Whom The Bell Tolls.

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Artwork for this episode created by Nick Wanserski, with editing contributions from Greg Leahy.