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I must admit I was disappointed with Suikoden 4 when it came out, so I was reluctant to purchase this. However, having loved the first three games in the series I decided to give this game a shot. I am certainly glad I did, because this game brought back the fun and charm of the early versions.

The plot has always been the selling point of the Suikoden series, and this version does quite well in that area. Of course the other big thing is of course trying to recruit all 108 characters that are in the game. One thing I should mention though is that many characters in this version can be missed if you don't recruit them at the correct point. So reading a strategy guide on a gaming site like gamefaqs might help you there. The endings of the game are largely determined by how many of the 108 you find. Obviously the more you locate the better the ending.

Suikoden has never been known for its outstanding graphics, and this game is no exception. They aren't bad, but they don't measure up to many other games released late in the ps2 cycle. The music is decent to good, with a few outstanding tracks, and a couple stinkers as well. The game does start off a bit slow, and the action can be a bit lacking in the first 10 hours or so. However, once you reach a certain point in the story, the game really takes off and becomes very addicting. The plot may not be as good as Suikoden 2 in my opinion but it is close. Hopefully the series will live on. When it comes to characters and story, not many series out there can rival this one.


Graphics: 7/10 Not the best out there, but get the job done.
Sound: 7/10 Good music for the most part, and decent voice acting.
Story: 9/10 Like much of the series, this version has a very good plot.
Replay V. 9/10 Different ending depending on several factors. Once you have your castle, there are a fair amount of side-quests to participate in as well.
Overall 9/10 Much better(and longer) than Suikoden 4. While the graphics may not match up with many other Rpgs, the plot and addictive nature of the game truly make this game stand out.
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