The Suikoden Series

[ctophil]

Hi folks,

I decided to create this thread to dedicate to the Suikoden game series. It's one of my favorite RPG series, and it deserves some attention for a change (besides Final Fantasy series). I've never finished playing all the games in the series. So, I should start doing so asap. lol. If you guys start playing any game in the series again, talk about it here.

To celebrate this occasion, Sony has just announced that Sukoden II will finally be released on the Playstation Network tomorrow 12/9/2014 as a digital release as a PS Classics title for only $9.99. So, there should be no excuse not to play this fantastic RPG. It has never been released anywhere else since it launched on the PS1 back in 1999. I really hope this will lower the price gouging on Ebay of Suikoden II.

You can read about its downloadable, digital release here:  http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/suikoden-ii-finally-joins-the-ps-one-classics-on-psn-tomorrow/

[cjameslv]

Wow i guess i can kiss my copy of suikoden 2 shelf value good bye lol.

Also note, yes this is a good series but i have yet to play 5.

[glazball]

I played the first 15 years ago (jeez) and totally loved it.  It was one of those times in life where I found myself between jobs and had ALL DAY for a few months to play, and Suikoden will always be remembered fondly.  The game drew a lot (imo) from Phantasy Star 2 which was and still is a favorite of mine.  I've always wanted to play the Suikoden sequels but haven't bought II.  I keep patiently hoping to find a copy but it just keeps eluding me!

I don't want to play them out of order so don't know anything yet about the later sequels.  Do the PS2 titles play the same?

[TR0N]

If any one hasn't heard yet suikoden 2 is out now for psn.
http://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/suikoden-2-psone/

While i have both for the PS1 all ready this is good news indeed.I say this because suikoden II has become a very valuable game,now more people can play it.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Cool, I have my Suikoden 2 from years ago, but I'll buy this to support the series so that Konami see's that there is interest in the series in the US!  I have played the whole series minus the last PSP game(Woven Web of a Century), as well as the Suiko Gaiden's, well, & Card Stories, but I don't really count that one.  I'd like them to translate them, though, I don't think the PSP one has any connection to the original Suikoverse, maybe it's connected to Suikoden Tierkreis? The 2 Suiko Gaiden's happen I believe in between Suikodens 1 & 2, but they're digital comics, so, I won't get much story out of them in Jp.

I've played the first Suikoden more times than I can remember.  What's weird, is that I wasn't overlyhyped to get it at the time, but a friend of mine went to a game store, & saw it was released, & he offered to buy it for me(maybe he didn't have a PS1 yet?).  I reluctantly said ok, & got sucked in to that game.  I've played 2 atleast twice, 3 once(my least favorite in the series), 4 twice(I consider this the underdog, get's a lot of hate, & isn't perfect, but is a great game!), Tactics atleast once but also played thru it with my wife(probably her favorite of the whole series), 5 once but also played thru it with my wife, & Tierkreis once(REALLY wish it was connected to the original dimension, maybe they had plans to connect them all?).

[geise]

This is very awesome news!  I remember emailing Konami US way back in 95 to release Suikoden in the States.  They replied with great news.  It was nice to know before it was even in the mags.  It was so sad how limited the 2nd one was.  All I know is I am happy to put 10 bucks into this game to play it on my Vita!

[ctophil]

I plan to collect the entire series next year.  I'm missing Suikoden II, IV, and V.  You're right, guys.  Besides Final Fantasy, Suikoden and Lunar are the only other series that I get so engrossed in the gameplay and desperately look forward to playing those games to the end.  I think the storyline and music what really gets me for Suikoden.  The battles (both one-on-one and full on military) are just icing on the cake, but rather really good icing. 

As I said before, I only played and beaten the first 2 Suikoden games.  I haven't played enough of III, IV, V to really formulate a decent opinion.  I'm sure they are good in their own right.  I usually just like popping them in for a few minutes to watch the intro because they are always so epic in every game! 

[geise]

You should try Vandal Hearts.  More tactical but awesome in every way.

[TR0N]

This is very awesome news!  I remember emailing Konami US way back in 95 to release Suikoden in the States.  They replied with great news.  It was nice to know before it was even in the mags.  It was so sad how limited the 2nd one was.  All I know is I am happy to put 10 bucks into this game to play it on my Vita!

Suikoden was in magazines i remember gamefan having a review of the japanese version.Beside thinking,naw this game will never make it to the u.s.How surprise i was when konami gave it a release in na any ways.

[ctophil]

You should try Vandal Hearts.  More tactical but awesome in every way.

I've played and beaten Vandal Hearts I & II, as well as Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgement on the PSN.  It's my second favorite strategy series right after Final Fantasy Tactics.  Konami has lost their RPG touch in recent years (they're not the only ones).  I can't name a single decent RPG from Konami these days.  *sigh*  Can you guys name anything?  Maybe I'm missing something.

[geise]

You should try Vandal Hearts.  More tactical but awesome in every way.

I've played and beaten Vandal Hearts I & II, as well as Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgement on the PSN.  It's my second favorite strategy series right after Final Fantasy Tactics.  Konami has lost their RPG touch in recent years (they're not the only ones).  I can't name a single decent RPG from Konami these days.  *sigh*  Can you guys name anything?  Maybe I'm missing something.

That's cause there is no such thing as Konami in house development now.  It's all outsourced to other companies.  That is my number 1 complaint about the gaming industry today.