Suikoden
by Konami
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Product Summary
Platform: PlayStationPublisher: Konami
Product features:
- Over 100 characters, 3 battle modes, 27 Runes and 108 Stars, variety of power-ups, upgrades, and structures, in-depth strategy and storyline
Video Game Reviews of Suikoden
Customer Review: A RPG Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
Suikoden has always held a special place for me since the days of my youth. I still remember spending lazy afternoons adventuring through the land of The Scarlet Moon Empire. For one reason or another I never managed to secure my own copy but always thought back the great times I had playing the game. Realizing though that some things are better left to nostalgia I was weary of trying to relive those moments. Only recently, after 10 years apart did I finally cave in to my desires and purchase my own copy.
What I found was actually quite surprising. Time had actually been kind to Suikoden. Yes the graphics are primitive comparatively speaking with console graphics of modern day, however, the core of the game remains intact: an excellent storyline.
Not wanting to give too much away I'll keep the details on the story light. You play as the character Tir McDohl, son of one of the "Five Great Imperial Generals". Through a series of events Tir will find himself fighting against the Scarlet Moon Empire and his own father.
Along the way Tir will enlist the help of friends and enemies alike in a struggle against an Emperor who has lost his way. One of Suikoden's most unique features is that the player is given the ability to recruit up to 108 playable characters. While anyone versed in RPG mechanics might be daunted by the prospect of having to level such a large cast of characters, Suikoden actually makes the task easy and rewarding. Raising low-leveled characters to a status near the main party of characters literally takes minutes to accomplish.
Along the path to toppling the Empire the player will also be given the ability to centralize his "Liberation Army" at an abandoned castle. This introduces one of the more original ideas to Suikoden. As you recruit new characters and add them to your ranks your castle will be given various upgrades. Everything from new floors to murals, a spa and even an elevator. At the time of it's release Suikoden was one of a kind in offering such a level of customization on home consoles.
Combat mechanics consist of six party members battling up to six opponents at one time. Generally speaking combat in Suikoden is turn based although the game features other types of battles including one versus one duels and army versus army battles. None of these mechanics are ever a chore.
I recommend anyone who is a fan of the series to invest in game that launched sequels like Suikoden II and III. The original in many ways is superior to the sequels.
Description of Suikoden
As the son of decorated General Teo McDohl, you join the Imperial Guard when you father leaves to fight in the North. Disgusted by the Emperors corruption, you later leave the guard to join the Liberation Army. Now you travel the land searching for the 27 Runes of Truth and recruiting like-minded individuals to the cause. Along the way you will have to fight in three different styles of battle: normal, one-on-one, and war. See if you can bring justice to the world in SUIKODEN.All Games
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