The Suikoden Series began its journey in 1995 and quickly gained popularity as KONAMI's original RPG series, releasing a total of 11 titles including spin-offs. Each installment of the game featured new locations and unique characters, thoughtfully woven together storylines, and more than 108 charming allies to tell a wartime story full of grandeur.
The story begins when a hero turns.
Once a renowned hero, now a violent tyrant. The Empire's future turns bleaker by the day, and at last, a Liberation Army rises up against the oppressive rule.
One by one, the 108 Stars of Heaven and Earth gather to shape the course of their history. People harbor their own beliefs under two flags, that of the Liberation Army or the Empire.
Ideals, honor, friendship, loyalty, love, ambition... Various thoughts drive the souls to the battlefield. Once all the fighting concludes, what will be left within their hands...?
I thought if I was that strong, I could protect everyone.
108 tales, prayers, wishes and tragedy that interlocks... and no one left to tell the tale.
Our story's hero and Jowy were a part of the Highland Kingdom's Unicorn Youth Brigade, partaking in a taxing battle against the City-States. The City-States of Jowston, made up of the 5 cities of Muse, South Window, Tinto, Greenhill, and Two River, as well as the Matilda Knights, and the Highland Kingdom were involved in a never-ending battle over gaining control of land.
A few months earlier to the story, Agares Blight, king of Highland, and Anabelle, mayor of Muse, signed a truce agreement, both sides happy to see an end to the fighting. However, fires of a new war continued to smolder in the shadows...
A cast of over 140 characters, comprised of the 108 Stars of Destiny, members of the City-States of Jowston, and the Highland enemies, come together to weave a dynamic and magnificent story.
Basic System
A turn-based command system is employed in battles, with a battle formation made up of front and back members.
S range characters are unable to attack from the back, M range characters can attack from the back, but are unable to hit backline enemy members, while L range characters can attack any enemy.
108 Stars and The Home Base
The hero will acquire a castle at one point in the story, to act as a home base. All characters that are not included in the party will reside here. Some characters even have special roles within the home base, such as opening up shop.
Travel around the world to recruit allies and enhance the home base.
War
A war event, a special type of battle, will pop up from time to time.
Suikoden 1:
When the number of troops reach zero, the side with soldiers remaining wins. Choose a unit to attack with, and the results will differ according to its type and advantages/disadvantages.
Suikoden 2:
Utilize an army battle system similar to a turn-based RPG. Victory is determined based by battle conditions or by defeating the entire opposing army.
Duel
A duel is a special type of battle that consists of a fight between two characters.
Choose to either attack, defend, or use a special attack and the damage will be calculated according to the advantage/disadvantages of both character's actions. Listen well and choose wisely to get the upper hand
Features in the HD Remaster
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City and dungeon backgrounds are redesigned in HD graphics, and the field is enhanced to bring back memorable scenes to life.
Speed-Up/Auto-Battle
The dash button that allows quick movement is now available from the start of the game. The original battle system has been made even more convenient, with the ability to speed up combat and automate battles with a single button.
Never worry about saving anymore either... Just enter an area with the Journey Sealing Orb (save point), and an automated save-file will be created in slot No.0.
UI/UX
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The UI has been updated to fit modern times, and features like changing equipment has been enhanced to improve the gameplay experience.
Sound
The entire sound library has been brought back in HD to capture the true appeal of the sounds.