The article reflects on the legacy of Suikoden as an early notable RPG that influenced the genre, especially with its sequel regarded highly by players. Revisited after more than two decades, the original Suikoden provides a nostalgic mix of fast-paced storytelling and engaging combat. However, the remastered versions come with criticism over their pacing and character development. Despite technological enhancements, the remaster's long development raises questions about its overall value compared to the original charm of the games.
Suikoden's success would inspire multiple sequels, including immediate follow-up Suikoden II, regarded by many as a shining gem in the PS1's RPG library.
With fame and acclaim, however, comes a price tag: Original copies of Suikoden II run in the hundreds of dollars, and that's even with several well-known, game-breaking bugs.
The original Suikoden was the game I was most excited to revisit, as it had been well over two decades since I'd last played it.
Even though Suikoden is a high-quality outing on its own, it still comes up short in ways: The breakneck pace of the plot leaves a lot of story and character development feeling rushed.
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