Suikoden

Suikoden (1995)

by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo, Konami
Genres:Role-playing (RPG)
Game modes:Single player
Story:Treachery is eating like a maggot at the heart of the Scarlet Moon Empire. But is the Empire corrupt or the people just disloyal? Only you can find out. Take the role of an Imperial Guard in this epic tale of betrayal, greed and honour as he struggles to find the truth. Head teams of fighters and magicians in battles against weird monsters then lead an army into battle against awesome opponents.Show more
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February 05, 2025
The console systems growing up were always out of reach for my family, so when I was introduced to emulation in college, I dove in. Suikoden was one of the earliest ones I played, and I loved it. I didn't care my system was a potato, or that the game was about 10 years old at the time. I was hooked by the story, the feeling of actual progress, and the ability to create my own fighting team out of numerous combinations. I could effectively tell my own story and make my own decisions in a world that changed around me. After I finished this game, I DEVOURED the second one. Then came the third game, and the potato issues finally caught up. But I will always remember being the nobody who became somebody and chose to go back to being a nobody because he wasn't needed anymore.
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