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Game Title: Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes

Platforms:

• Xbox Series X/S (Apr 23, 2024)
• PlayStation 5 (Apr 23, 2024)
• Nintendo Switch (Apr 23, 2024)
• PC (Apr 23, 2024)
• Xbox One (Apr 23, 2024)
• PlayStation 4 (Apr 23, 2024)

Trailer:

• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Pre-launch Trailer (ESRB)
• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Pre-Order Trailer (ESRB)

Developer: Rabbit & Bear Studios

Publisher: 505 Games

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 77 average - 59% recommended

Metacritic - 78 average based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews


CGMagazine - Justin Wood - 8 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a worthy spiritual successor to Suikoden. Outside of some combat tweaks there is a lot to love here.

COGconnected - James Paley - 75 / 100

As far as homages go, Hundred Heroes is an exceptional one. That old-school sensibility is captured perfectly, almost to its detriment. The sprite art is exceptional, the voice work is fantastic, and the character designs are excellent. I wish the pacing was more modern, though. And I’d be fine with an updated approach to inventory management. But all that is what makes this such a faithful successor to the Suikoden series. Well, that and the establishment of your own kingdom full of heroes. If you’re looking for the next Suikoden game, this is it! Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a worthy ascendant to the Suikoden throne.

Cerealkillerz - German - 8.3 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes offers excellent content, especially for fans of JRPGs from the 90s, looks great and also keeps you engaged in the long term with the many characters that can be found. Only the story sometimes suffers from pacing issues and the current objective is not always completely clear. But that doesn't stop the title from being a great new start for an almost forgotten series.

Checkpoint Gaming - David McNamara - 7 / 10

Despite boldly declaring "the JRPG is back" and then doing absolutely nothing new with the genre, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a decent, traditional JRPG that will tickle anyone who adored the classic PlayStation titles of the late nineties. Its modern affordances in visual design and voice acting bring this nostalgic adventure into the present day, but it is let down by sluggish, repetitive combat and some missed opportunities when it comes to utilising its massive roster of characters. Fans of Suikoden will likely already have this pre-ordered - for everyone else, check this out if you're looking for a nostalgic romp and don't mind a few speed bumps along the way.

Digital Trends - George Yang - 3 / 5

As a Suikoden successor, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is faithful to a fault.

GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 75%

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes mainly delivers what the developers promised. It's a mostly very classical JRPG experience with beautiful graphics and great music. But while fans of the 90's JRPGs might get anything they love about these classics here, they also get nearly everything, that they might hate about them.

GameBlast - Victor Vitório - Portuguese - 7.5 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was clearly made with dedication to deliver an epic experience about assembling a resistance army in the midst of an inglorious war. The narrative cannot give importance to such a vast cast, but, overall, it does a good job with what it has at hand, telling an engaging, well-written and well-voiced story. Translation does not follow the same level and several systems seem to be too close to the old productions on which they are based, missing the chance to modernize to allow for more efficient management. The end result is a good JRPG that suffers from limitations, which can still be resolved with changes here and there to systems, options and menus, bringing with it the potential to really shine in its environment.

GameGrin - Alana Dunitz - 9 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is for fans of turn-based RPGs. It's challenging, has great heroes, and a deep story. It will pull you in!

GameLuster - Nirav Gandhi - 9 / 10

I am shocked to my core; as a great lover of RPGs, this is one of the best ever. It's a must play for any genre fan out there.

Gamer Guides - Ben Chard - 80 / 100

Eiyuden Chronicle is a fantastic first entry from Rabbit & Bear Studios in an attempt to bring back Suikoden. A by-the-numbers plot holds it back from truly achieving greatness, but a strong cast and exciting base building makes this a must-have for all fans of classic JRPGs.

Gamers Heroes - Johnny Hurricane - 85 / 100

Eiyuden Chonricle: Hundred Heroes is exactly what Suikoden fans have been asking for. Fans of old-school JRPGs or games about recurring characters shouldn’t hesitate to check it out.

Gamersky - Chinese - 7.5 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is sure to satisfy long-awaited fans of the series, but whether it will win over casual gamers is another story. It boasts a quality script and a large, unique ensemble cast, but its dated design and lack of side-quest guidance will detract significantly from your experience.

God is a Geek - Mick Fraser - 9.5 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a truly memorable experience that absolutely will stick with you when it's over.

Hobby Consolas - David Rodriguez - Spanish - 82 / 100

Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes is a great journey back to the golden age of the JRPG and a tribute to all the good things Suikoden gave us. With nostalgia as its flag, this game manages to overcome its lack of innovation to deliver a great adventure that will take you back to simpler times.

IGN - Jess Reyes - 7 / 10

One you get past its slow start, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes mostly succeeds in weaving the stories of multiple countries and characters together into a sprawling epic.

IGN Korea - Jieun Koo - Korean - 10 / 10

Another great title with immersive classic JRPG roots. Players will be busy with their hearts being engulfed with a tsunami of emotions when the game’s protagonists with all differences in races, culture and relationships eventually come together as one to share an ultimate goal. Players must build cities and defend against waves of invasions which brings enough motivation to show that even heroes still need everyone’s support to grow and be strong. Truly motivating once the players understand that maintaining positive relationships with other adventurers is key to advance forward in their journey. The 2.5D-esque graphics paired with dynamic action camera work is surely eye-candy and the sound design that focuses on epic 1-on-1 duels will be music to every gamers’ ears.

INVEN - Kwangseok Park - Korean - 8.5 / 10

A love letter to classic JRPG fans' would be the perfect description for this game. It's filled with various elements that evoke nostalgia for JRPG enthusiasts. However, despite its efforts to recreate the nostalgia of the past, maybe the absence of convenience feaures was too much.

Infinite Start - Mark Fajardo - 8.5 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a heartfelt homage to the Suikoden games, seamlessly blending nostalgia with fresh experiences. While it effectively captures the essence of Suikoden, offering familiar storytelling and visuals that resonate deeply with fans, the presence of bugs and occasional performance issues may detract from the overall enjoyment. Nevertheless, these minor setbacks do not overshadow the game's true strength—its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia while delivering a new and captivating adventure. With its rich narrative and familiar gameplay elements, Eiyuden Chronicle feels like a true Suikoden game with a new title, making it a must-play for fans of the beloved series.

Kakuchopurei - Jonathan Leo - 90 / 100

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes perfectly captures the zeitgeist period of Japanese role-playing games of the late 90s, faults and all. [...] Players who yearn for the days of an epic fantasy story with solid turn-based combat & dungeon puzzle shenanigans most immersive will find a lot to love in this heartfelt tribute from the late Yoshitaka Murayama and his team Rabbit & Bear Studios.

LadiesGamers.com - Margaret David - Loved

It won’t take long to fall in love with Nowa and his initial teammates on the Watch, and the bittersweet story beats come achingly fast in the first act of the game. Those who played the prologue game, Eiyuden Chronicles Rising, won’t have to wait long to meet some familiar faces and learn the answers to some of the questions left hanging there. From there, the journey is a comfortably familiar but emotional one, where power-hungry villains separate friends and family under the banner of a war that threatens to grow out of control.

It’s a beefy game, too, with backers who already got their copy claiming that they’re clocking 60 hours on a fast-paced playthrough, and I’m suggesting that around 80 is going to be a fair hour count for most players. Chock full of stuff to do, things to explore, and characters to meet and collect; for some of us, this is the game we wanted when we were teens and still enjoying our last free summers. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a fantastic JRPG, wearing its old-school quirks like a badge of pride, with even its deliberate annoyances feeling like a wool flannel shirt. I can safely say it’s a terrific game and one its backers will welcome home with delight.

Niche Gamer - Fingal Belmont - 9 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes perfectly captures everything it set out to achieve. While the “love letter to JRPGs” phrase gets thrown around a lot these days, and sometimes makes me cringe despite my adoration for the genre, I have to hand it to Rabbit & Bear Studios. They made a promise and delivered with in amazing ways I never thought possible – Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a love letter to classic JRPGs.

Nintendo Blast - Ivanir Ignacchitti - Portuguese - 6.5 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an RPG that actively strives to go against the market's quality of life efforts in pursuit of an old-school ideal. However, the result is a game that closes in on itself and caters only to the most die-hard fans of the genre. It's a shame, because even simple adjustments, like a mission menu and occasional changes to the menu, would be enough to maintain the challenge without the part that is purely inconvenient.

Nintendo Life - Mitch Vogel - 6 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the epitome of a flawed gem-the kind of game that does a lot of things right and we're sure will command a dedicated legion of fans, but has legitimate problems that are tough to overlook. The expansive narrative, gorgeous spritework, and addictive combat all help make it an easy recommendation to any classic JRPG fan, but bear in mind that it can feel dated in its design philosophy and that the Switch version has a lot of performance problems, at least at launch. If you can get past those issues, this is an enjoyable and immersive RPG that mostly achieves what it set out to do.

NintendoWorldReport - Jordan Rudek - 5 / 10

Were I not reviewing the game I would have put it aside after a few hours and never thought about it again. Eiyuden Chronicle comes after scores and scores of excellent and successful turn-based RPGs from which it could draw inspiration. Instead, it neglects so many of the lessons learned throughout the years in favor of outdated, tedious gameplay.

Noisy Pixel - Azario Lopez - 7.5 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a beautiful JRPG from beginning to end. It captures the wonder of discovery and adventure in every scene, with an added dose of tension as you navigate the complexities of a nation at war. Still, much of the weight has been removed from the player to the point where it feels like the entire experience is on autopilot and you're simply participating when it wants you to, like in a boss battle or environmental puzzle. That said, if I look at this game through the lens of it being Murayama-san's adventure and not mine, I'm just happy that he allowed me to accompany him on this path. While it's a brilliant showcasing of retro meets modern, there are areas to improve, and I can't wait to see what comes next.

One More Game - Vincent Ternida - 7 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes pays homage to the beloved Suikoden series, which left an indelible mark as one of the most memorable JRPGs during the PlayStation 1 era. The game’s expansive design and nostalgic elements evoke fond memories for fans. However, nostalgia can be selective, often glossing over past flaws.

The revival of dated mechanics, including random encounters, fixed savepoints, and lengthy world map treks, hampers the overall pacing. Additionally, new features like gimmicks, war games, and forgettable characters miss the mark. The resulting package falls short of the (unreasonable) highs set by its inspirational source material.

PSX Brasil - Thiago de Alencar Moura - Portuguese - 85 / 100

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a beautiful love letter to RPGs. It has an excellent story and characters, a challenging and entertaining combat system, as well as a vast amount of content to explore, all wrapped up in a package with great graphics and soundtrack. It's a must-have title for fans of the genre.

Push Square - Khayl Adam - 8 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the true spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, capturing what made those games magical and expanding on the premise a hundred-fold. It tells a well-written and verbose tale of courage and endurance, but adherence to some fairly brutal old-school design precepts means it won't appeal to everyone.

RPG Fan - Zach Wilkerson - 80%

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes might be a poor imitation of the games that came before, but it still has plenty to recommend it.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Ed Thorn - Unscored

A turn-based JRPG that accommodates those familiar with Suikoden or those who don't know what a Suikoden is. Embrace the old-school quirks and there's a wonderful journey to be had here.

Shacknews - Lucas White - 7 / 10

Maybe Hundred Heroes doesn't have me ready to run outside screaming about miracles, but I'm plenty satisfied and ready to go back and fill in some old, classic JRPG blind spots. Well, after I replay Tierkreis.

Spaziogames - Gianluca Arena - Italian - 7 / 10

Old players who have grown up with the first two episodes of the Suikoden franchise and backers of the Kickstarter campaign will be the most pleased by Eiyuden Chronicles Hundred Heroes, and old school JRPG through and through.
Divisive game design choices aside, what we have here is a solid effort, but also one that looks too much to the past and much less to the future of the genre.

TechRaptor - Andrew Stretch - 5.5 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes hits the right notes on paper but in practice, the story is poorly executed, battles are bland, recruitable characters are beyond forgettable, and the game itself is sluggish. The style and audio design do a good job, but not enough to save the overall experience.

The Beta Network - Anthony Culinas - 6 / 10

Being a homage to the classic Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes contains a PS1-like nostalgic appeal, a decent story and varied dungeon designs throughout. However, it’s held back by tedious recruitment processes, lacklustre battle systems and pacing issues that drag down the potential level of enjoyment.

Video Chums - Mary Billington - 9.1 / 10

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an incredibly enjoyable RPG and it brought back great memories of the Suikoden series. Collecting the heroes and having them join you in battle while you build your base and protect the land is just as fun as it was decades ago.

Wccftech - Francesco De Meo - 8.5 / 10

While its premise, story beats and main characters echo Suikoden II a little bit too much, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes manages to stand on its own with a compelling tale, excellent characterization, classic JRPG gameplay and great presentation, which make it easy to look past some of its shortcomings, such as balancing and minor gameplay issues. The world of Allraan may never get into the spotlight again due to the unfortunate departure of its creator, but it is undeniable that it couldn't have been introduced to JRPG fans in a better way.

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[graywolf323]

the Noisy Pixel quote seems fair, I have a feeling Eiyuden might end up being a bit divisive since it clearly embraces it’s old-school roots but I’m still freaking excited

I have my KS code redeemed on PS5 and I’m just waiting for Humble Store to get keys so I can get it up on my Steam Deck as well

edit: also with Eiyuden having finally released, that means Konami can stop holding back the release of the Suikoden I & II remasters right?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Reviews looking fairly good so far though I did notice quite a few mixed opinions in there, too. Will continue updating the OP as more reviews trickle in.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Oh and apparently the Switch version is running pretty badly so if you're picking the game up on that platform bear that in mind.

 

[Fake]

Sounds fair.

 

[Topher]

Reviews are good. Preinstalled on my Xbox.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I forgot I backed this on kickstarter and just jumped through the hoops to get my key last night. It’s already available to install on Steam. Is that a beta or something?

 

[graywolf323]

I forgot I backed this on kickstarter and just jumped through the hoops to get my key last night. It’s already available to install on Steam. Is that a beta or something?

I think it’s the full game, same way you can download it already on PSN or eShop if you redeem KS keys there

 

[Mercador]

Manor Lords, Fallout 4 refresh and this one all the same week. I wonder what I will play next weekend.

 

[Punished Miku]

Better than I expected honestly. Good deal. Looking forward to it.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Any word on how's the translation? I've seen some stuff that has me worried about it's localizers taking way too many liberties.

 

[Mercador]

Any word on how's the translation? I've seen some stuff that has me worried about it's localizers taking way too many liberties.

It was the case with Unicorn Overlord. Some localizers think they can do whatever they want with the original script, that's a bit sad. It remembers me the Fleuve Noir publisher that was butchering original books to make them fit under 250 pages back in the '90.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

“Sluggish, repetitive combat” is a dealbreaker for me. I can’t stomach turn-based JRPGs anymore unless the battles are FAST and have a good auto-battle option.

 

[StereoVsn]

Huh, lower scores than I would have expected. I wonder if the issue is that the game goes back to more traditional SRPG from the 90s style and new reviewers just can't deal with that?

 

[StereoVsn]

“Sluggish, repetitive combat” is a dealbreaker for me. I can’t stomach turn-based JRPGs anymore unless the battles are FAST and have a good auto-battle option.

The question is if the issue was more the reviewer was not expecting something more akin to older games vs a modern "streamlined" ones.

Edit: I didn't see any comment on performance for PS5 vs PC vs Switch, would have loved to see that, at least on Switch side. Still planning to get Switch physical and Steam version for actually playing... but might "switch" Switch to PS5.

Edit: Just saw Noisy Pixel's review and yeah, thought it was fair. Would love to see what the team can do with a sequel, kind of like Octopath 1 for me was a 7-7.5 and Octopath 2 was a solid 8.5.

Edit 2: Here is a pretty good review going over a lot of more technical combat details from Xygor Gaming:

 

[Danjin44]

Huh, lower scores than I would have expected. I wonder if the issue is that the game goes back to more traditional SRPG from the 90s style and new reviewers just can't deal with that?

Some of reviews I'm reading, it seems to me they are playing Switch version which it seems have lot of technical issue and its effecting the score.

For example:

Review: Eiyuden Chronicle Is a Buggy Take on Suikoden

On a PC, I imagine Eiyuden Chronicle might generally be fine Suikoden like game, but on the Switch it is a mess for a number of reasons.

www.siliconera.com

My entire Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Switch experience is tarnished due to the frustrating issues I faced getting it to run on the OLED model, loading and texture problems, persistent lag, and the occasional crash.

 

[saintjules]

Any word on how's the translation? I've seen some stuff that has me worried about it's localizers taking way too many liberties.

I'm still in the early parts but one character had a quote "pfft", but the voiceover said "hahaha".

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Some of reviews I'm reading, it seems to me they are playing Switch version which it seems have lot of technical issue and its effecting the score.

For example:

Review: Eiyuden Chronicle Is a Buggy Take on Suikoden

On a PC, I imagine Eiyuden Chronicle might generally be fine Suikoden like game, but on the Switch it is a mess for a number of reasons.

www.siliconera.com

Yep.

 

[saintjules]

Some of reviews I'm reading, it seems to me they are playing Switch version which it seems have lot of technical issue and its effecting the score.

For example:

Review: Eiyuden Chronicle Is a Buggy Take on Suikoden

On a PC, I imagine Eiyuden Chronicle might generally be fine Suikoden like game, but on the Switch it is a mess for a number of reasons.

www.siliconera.com

Yep.

Perfect example as to why review scores are flawed.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt I hope you didn't pick the game up on Switch.

My entire Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Switch experience is tarnished due to the frustrating issues I faced getting it to run on the OLED model, loading and texture problems, persistent lag, and the occasional crash.

Review: Eiyuden Chronicle Is a Buggy Take on Suikoden

On a PC, I imagine Eiyuden Chronicle might generally be fine Suikoden like game, but on the Switch it is a mess for a number of reasons.

www.siliconera.com

 

[Little Chicken]

Can't wait! Shame about the Switch version, turn-based RPG's are perfect for handhelds.

 

[StereoVsn]

NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt I hope you didn't pick the game up on Switch.

Review: Eiyuden Chronicle Is a Buggy Take on Suikoden

On a PC, I imagine Eiyuden Chronicle might generally be fine Suikoden like game, but on the Switch it is a mess for a number of reasons.

www.siliconera.com

Well, damn, not going to get that Switch physical then. PS5 it is and I can play it in handheld on Steam Deck or Ally.

Yeah, looked at a few more reviews and Switch version is flawed.

 

[Isa]

Huh, lower scores than I would have expected. I wonder if the issue is that the game goes back to more traditional SRPG from the 90s style and new reviewers just can't deal with that?

I think that could be the case. I'm surprised that so many claim to be yuuge fans of the series but I've not known anyone that's played it IRL. A few reviews tend to reference the newer titles ala 4-5 so I'm guessing one or two newer titles were their entry point.

Also for the Noisy Pixel review, and I know some people like it but my Sister, GF and I never ever use auto battle. Then he(the reviewer) complains about boss spikes in figuring out how to deal with them. I suspect had he not given in to temptation and done a bit more side content he might have been better off.

Personally I think it will be rough in a few places and is a grower not a shower of 90's design school of rpg design that some will find off putting. I hope the team stays together and can improve on the formula but I really like what I've seen so far.

 

[DragoonKain]

I've had mine for over a week now, but won't get to it til May most likely. Looking forward to it. From reviews, doesn't sound quite Suikoden quality, but closest thing since the series itself. I'm such a big Suikoden fan and I love the charm of playing old school style RPGs.

 

[Tarnpanzer]

I'm such a big Suikoden fan and I love the charm of playing old school style RPGs.

How are the Suikoden Games after 1-2? Worth playing or is 1 and 2 "enough" Suikoden?

 

[DragoonKain]

How are the Suikoden Games after 1-2? Worth playing or is 1 and 2 "enough" Suikoden?

5 is amazing. Pretty much just as good as 1 and 2 IMO, but admittedly it does start a little slow. A handful of hours before the game hit its stride. I personally didn't mind because I thought the story was captivating, but I heard people complain about it. But amazing RPG. 3 is also really good. Other people love it more than I do, I felt the full 3D graphics they pivoted to hurt the charm a little bit, but it's still really damn good, I just would put it behind 1,2,5. 4 isn't great IMO, but I've played worse RPGs. I liked Tierkreis(DS title) more than 4.

 

[StereoVsn]

5 is amazing. Pretty much just as good as 1 and 2 IMO, but admittedly it does start a little slow. A handful of hours before the game hit its stride. I personally didn't mind because I thought the story was captivating, but I heard people complain about it. But amazing RPG. 3 is also really good. Other people love it more than I do, I felt the full 3D graphics they pivoted to hurt the charm a little bit, but it's still really damn good, I just would put it behind 1,2,5. 4 isn't great IMO, but I've played worse RPGs. I liked Tierkreis(DS title) more than 4.

4 was indeed kind of weird and I also liked the DS game. 3 and 5 were quite good and I agree that 5 > 3, but IMO, not by much. All of these are worth playing except for 4 probably.

 

[DragoonKain]

4 was indeed kind of weird and I also liked the DS game. 3 and 5 were quite good and I agree that 5 > 3, but IMO, not by much. All of these are worth playing except for 4 probably.

Really underrated soundtracks too. Just looking at gameplay from Eiyuden brings me back to Suikoden times and makes me want to listen to some Suikoden music. Glad there are still some old school games that bring me back to when I was younger. I'm hoping the 1-2 remasters come out this year, there hasn't been much info on them in a while.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt I hope you didn't pick the game up on Switch.

Review: Eiyuden Chronicle Is a Buggy Take on Suikoden

On a PC, I imagine Eiyuden Chronicle might generally be fine Suikoden like game, but on the Switch it is a mess for a number of reasons.

www.siliconera.com

Still getting it

 

[Gambit2483]

I'll wait for the (intended) Switch 2 version

 

[Lunarorbit]

I think that could be the case. I'm surprised that so many claim to be yuuge fans of the series but I've not known anyone that's played it IRL. A few reviews tend to reference the newer titles ala 4-5 so I'm guessing one or two newer titles were their entry point.

Also for the Noisy Pixel review, and I know some people like it but my Sister, GF and I never ever use auto battle. Then he(the reviewer) complains about boss spikes in figuring out how to deal with them. I suspect had he not given in to temptation and done a bit more side content he might have been better off.

Personally I think it will be rough in a few places and is a grower not a shower of 90's design school of rpg design that some will find off putting. I hope the team stays together and can improve on the formula but I really like what I've seen so far.

75% of the people in media that say they played suikoden on ps1 in the 90s are lying. Vagrant story was way more popular in the states than suikoden and I only know a handful of people that played that.

 

[StereoVsn]

Really underrated soundtracks too. Just looking at gameplay from Eiyuden brings me back to Suikoden times and makes me want to listen to some Suikoden music. Glad there are still some old school games that bring me back to when I was younger. I'm hoping the 1-2 remasters come out this year, there hasn't been much info on them in a while.

DQ3 remake is another one I am waiting for. Suikoden remasters I don't expect too much from since they aren't 2D-3D remakes ala Star Ocean and will be more like Grandia. Still will get them, lol.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Thick Thighs Save Lives

Does any reviews go over the PC/PS4 Version?

I'm thinking of getting the game on either of those since I know the Switch Version is bad

 

[graywolf323]

Thick Thighs Save Lives

Does any reviews go over the PC/PS4 Version?

I'm thinking of getting the game on either of those since I know the Switch Version is bad

I’ve only seen this from Jason saying it runs great on the Deck

Oh and apparently the Switch version is running pretty badly so if you're picking the game up on that platform bear that in mind.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I’ve only seen this from Jason saying it runs great on the Deck

I don't have the Steamdeck yet so I might as well go PS4

 

[cash_longfellow]

I'm still in the early parts but one character had a quote "pfft", but the voiceover said "hahaha".

All your base are belong to us!

 

[Pejo]

A little lower than I was hoping, but this is from modern game outlets whom I usually disagree with. Shame about the Switch version.

In my initial perusal, the combat looks good, hoping the story is good, the sprite art is good. My biggest disappointment just from trailers and available media is that the character designs are mostly super boring/bland. Not that it'd be easy to make 100+ great designs in a single game, but man most of them I forget about instantly as soon as they leave the screen. At least we got the weird upward pointing shark people that you would have to assume couldn't actually function as living beings. At least they were memorable.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Thick Thighs Save Lives

Does any reviews go over the PC/PS4 Version?

I'm thinking of getting the game on either of those since I know the Switch Version is bad

I don't have the Steamdeck yet so I might as well go PS4

The PS4 version seems to be pretty okay according to this user on gamefaqs forums. But if you have a PC with an SSD get it there if possible so you can have faster loading times (the PC version is overall the best version of the game).

I am playing my copy on my old PS4. Granted it does have an SSD in it but the load times are only really excessive when you exit or enter into a large city. In my early game it is Eltisweiss that is taking the longest to load whenever I either enter the city or exit from a building inside of it.

Other than that there have been no graphical glitches or anything else that you might call bugs. So far, at least. And this is on the PS4. I'll play on the PS5 for my second, informed playthrough. I'll see how that stacks up at that point. But frankly, I'm rather surprised especially when I read the horror stories from some of the beta players. Guess it pays to make your own mind up.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

The question is if the issue was more the reviewer was not expecting something more akin to older games vs a modern "streamlined" ones.

Oh come on, you can have an old-school battle system while still having fast battles/animations. And I remember Suikoden 1&2 having much faster battles than most of the 32-bit JRPGs in that era. I don’t buy that “the reviewers just expected the wrong thing!!” excuse.

 

[amigastar]

It's on Game Pass so i will check it out for sure.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

The PS4 version seems to be pretty okay according to this user on gamefaqs forums. But if you have a PC with an SSD get it there if possible so you can have faster loading times (the PC version is overall the best version of the game).

Right now my PS4 is the only thing hooked up to my TV (Other than Switch)

So I'm going to get it on PS4 digitally

 

[Brigandier]

I've put 30 hours into the game so far and I'm enjoying it, it's no 10/10 but it's no 5 or 6 either.

 

[Dirk Benedict]

Just started this. Have to go to work, but it's looking like Classic Suikoden with a modern touch of paint. I don't expect anything crazy, just a good Spiritual Successor to one of my favorite game duologies. Suiko1/2.(I have the other games, but I stopped counting after 2)

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Looks to be a good time.

 

[Mercador]

It's on Game Pass so i will check it out for sure.

Already? I thought it was Tuesday.

 

[amigastar]

Already? I thought it was Tuesday.

I will check it out but on Tuesday like you said.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Right now my PS4 is the only thing hooked up to my TV (Other than Switch)

So I'm going to get it on PS4 digitally

I've also found this tweet comparing loading times between the PS4 with an SSD and the PS5. If you don't have an SSD installed in your PS4, the loading times will probably be 2-3 times longer.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I've also found this tweet comparing loading times between the PS4 with an SSD and the PS5. If you don't have an SSD installed in your PS4, the loading times will probably be 2-3 times longer.

Loading times don't bother me (I play alot on Switch) I still have the OG PS4 with the OG Storage in it

Guess I'll get it digital than on PS4

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Loading times don't bother me (I play alot on Switch) I still have the OG PS4 with the OG Storage in it

Guess I'll get it digital than on PS4

Alright. Just making sure you're okay with that as it's quite difficult to get a refund on digital purchases made on PSN while with Steam it's super easy lol.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Alright. Just making sure you're okay with that as it's quite difficult to get a refund on digital purchases made on PSN while with Steam it's super easy lol.

I'm getting the Physical

Just pre-ordered it on Best Buy

Edit- I just cancelled it

There's no PS4 physical..

So digital it is than..