Genso Suikoden 1 & 2
Suikoden I & II combines two classic RPGs through 108 recruits, army battles, castle growth, and connected histories of war. This catalogue entry evaluates the recorded original-platform release, including its period-specific controls, presentation, content structure, hardware limits, and intended mode of play.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.6 / 10
About this game
Suikoden I & II combines two classic RPGs through 108 recruits, army battles, castle growth, and connected histories of war. Recruitment, castles, and war stories are influential, while connected worlds and character carryover have high value. The first game's systems and mini battles are shallow, and widescreen treatment, loading, and japanese limit access. This assessment covers the catalogued PSP release and its period hardware conditions. This description covers the original psp release represented by this catalog entry and does not assume conveniences introduced by later ports. The assessment also treats period hardware limits, documented mechanics, original controls, and release-specific access as explicit evaluation boundaries.
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Suikoden I & II combines two classic RPGs through 108 recruits, army battles, castle growth, and connected histories of war.
Recruitment, castles, and war stories are influential, while connected worlds and character carryover have high value. The first game's systems and mini battles are shallow, and widescreen treatment, loading, and japanese limit access. This assessment covers the catalogued PSP release and its period hardware conditions. Overall, its main strengths are Recruitment, castles, and war stories are influential; Connected worlds and character carryover have high value. Its material limitations are The first game's systems and mini battles are shallow; Widescreen treatment, loading, and Japanese limit access. This score covers the original platform release represented by this catalog record and excludes conveniences added by emulators or later ports. The conclusion also accounts for original hardware readability, input, and access conditions. Documented uncertainty remains explicit. The evidence supports this balance.
Strengths
- Recruitment, castles, and war stories are influential
- Connected worlds and character carryover have high value
Weaknesses
- The first game's systems and mini battles are shallow
- Widescreen treatment, loading, and Japanese limit access
Who it is for: Players who value recruitment, castles, and war stories are influential and accept the language and handheld limits.
Play notes: Expect the first game's systems and mini battles are shallow and widescreen treatment, loading, and japanese limit access.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Connected worlds and character carryover have high value; Widescreen treatment, loading, and Japanese limit access. | Reviewed | 8.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Recruitment, castles, and war stories are influential; The first game's systems and mini battles are shallow. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Connected worlds and character carryover have high value; presentation is judged within the original platform conditions, with no bonus for age alone. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Judged on the original psp release's input, readability, saving, and accessory conditions. The first game's systems and mini battles are shallow. | Reviewed | 7.0 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Release date
- 2006
- Platforms
- PlayStation Portable
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Top-downWarCollection-richTurn-based Combat2D GraphicsStory-drivenClass BuildsMain Story 100 Hours or More
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- PlayStation PortableWorldwide2006
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