[bishopcruz]

Looks like there is another one incoming, loved the first 2, the third I didn't play much. The fourth I heard blew, but hey, the fifth looks interesting.

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From Gamespot:

Konami is developing Suikoden V for the PlayStation 2, according to the latest issue of Shonen Jump magazine. No release date has been set yet, but development seems to be going well, and the game will be playable at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show September 16-18.



Suikoden V takes place in the Falena Queendom, and like previous installments, the player will recruit 108 non-player characters on his or her voyage. The player's objective in Suikoden V will be to collect pieces of the "Star of Destiny," which are scattered throughout the game.

The player takes the role of the Falena Queendom's prince, who leads a peaceful life until he is caught in an incident, which begins his adventure. An illustration in the magazine shows the prince having silver hair and a slim physique, despite being a physical fighter with a three-section staff. The magazine also revealed two other characters: Ashtert Falenas, the ruler of the Falena Queendom, who has silver hair like her son, and Leion, a dark-haired female swordfighter who works as the prince's bodyguard.

You can see a 10 minute trailer on Gamespot. Looks alright, and hey VOICE, but I'm a little annoyed in that it looks like the main character is mute again. GAH why won't that cliche DIE?

[The NZA]

because "enigmatic" is better than "gay-sounding".

Gonna check out the trailer soon, post pics as you find em....for those that dont know:

Suikoden I was the original PS RPG before FF VII, vasly underrated, though short. The game began the tradition of rebellions, 108 stars of destiny, building your castle via recruiting said 108 people, good music, mediocre graphics, and perhaps more than anything (for me), tragedy.

Suikoden II still stands as one of my favorite RPG's, due to its strong characterization (despite the # of players), and memorable plot. This game's still worth a lot on Ebay because its a classic.

Suikoden III, the first one for PS2, was fun, but for me, never escaped the shadow of II. While each chapter so far has connected via events happening in locales mentioned in the last game (I & II even featured shared characters....you cuold actually find the protagonist from part 1!), III tried a system of 3 different protagonists from each side of a war, uniting by fate, while the player chooses who is the "chosen one".
Again, it was good (and way long), but i actually enjoy the manga more than the game.

Ive yet to play IV. Common compliants are about its short gameplay, method of travel (apparently, a lotta time at sea), and less inspired plot. I wont speak on it till i finally play it.

Regardless, most times, reviews are lukewarm, calling the next installment "more of the same", but for me, that's a high mark, because i love this series' engine. Cant wait to hear more about V.

[bishopcruz]

Gotta get 2 from ya again sometime.

Also, I'm glad to hear that they seem to still be using the same composer, as the music was one of the best parts about the series.

[MusicManiac]

Ultimate Spider-Man

http://www.gamestop....t%5Fid=B210797A

This is out on 9/26/05...I'm hyped as fuck!!!

[The NZA]

I am too! and i sure hope you write a reivew, but you know....not in an RPG thread...

[The NZA]

i ddint know this one was supposed to be a direct prequel to part 1...?



official japanese site, with movies, music & wallpapers

[The NZA]

for newt & bishop:



also, anyone hear rumors of Suikoden VI for PSP? i hope something, anything's said on that front by E3, if not TGS.

[Newtype]

This game was awesome.

I dare say this game was better then II.

[The NZA]

Looking back, Newt wasnt far off. Still opt for 2 but this one came close.

Conflicting news about Suikoden VI has been cropping up; first its supposed to be PSP, then a few places say Wii, and the latest ive read was that its coming to the DS. We can only imagine this year's Tokyo Game Show should address this, but either way, i'm happy another chapter of one of my favorite RPG series is looking to make it to some format or another.

[The NZA]

Suikoden VI rundown

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Konami's PR Department posted:

Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Developer: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Date: March 2009
Genre: RPG
Players: 1

Brief Game Description

Suikoden: Tierkreis is the latest iteration of the popular RPG franchise that was introduced more than 12 years ago. Suikoden: Tierkreis follows the story of the 108 Stars of Destiny, a group of magical warriors, as they challenge the almighty One King, who intends to create chaos in the universe. As the player gathers the members of the 108 Stars of Destiny, the forces for good will stand up against evil in a battle that spans the near infinite parallel worlds of the Million World universe.

This all new, epic RPG in the long running Suikoden series incorporates many innovative features to the handheld RPG genre. An active online community experience is encouraged by allowing players to send their characters on quests that other members of the Suikoden: Tierkreis community will complete for them via Nintendo WiFi Connection. As your character travels around the community and completes quests he will eventually return to your party with new abilities and treasures. This provides a new way to level up characters your characters which helps create a sense of community and provides a new way to experience RPGs on handhelds. As players progress through the story, many exotic locations and cultures will be discovered across the game’s universe of parallel worlds. With its grand adventure and larger than life scale, the story is told through rich animation sequences and gripping dialogue with voice over, which will pull the player even deeper into the world of Suikoden: Tierkreis.

Key Features

•Suikoden: Tierkreis is the first handheld Suikoden game and exclusive to the Nintendo DS.
•Suikoden: Tierkreis returns with its established gameplay system but also offers an all-new online element that offers an a rich online community experience using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
•Featuring a new storyline and new variety of characters, Suikoden: Tierkreis will expand the bounds of the RPG experience in a game that will take you to many cities and across parallel worlds.
•Suikoden: Tierkreis features many cinematic events that will drive the grand storyline of the 108 Stars of Destiny as they battle to thwart the forces of evil.

pics on link. yeah, i wish it wasnt DS either, but at least its coming somewhere, right? anyway, more.

[The NZA]

dont get excited: this is apparently an Oblivion mod.







and finally: did you know there was a Saturn version we didnt get? i didnt.



also, there was extra stuff/dialogue! Read all about it here, mad spoilers but youd prolly not even be here if you didnt at least play through 1 (now on PSN! so good, you'll forget the DS one happened!)