Suikoden II Review! The Game Collection

[@dustman_b6245]

Aww thanks for the shoutout man. Great review of the game. It was one of my favorite PS1 titles growing up and I'm glad you enjoyed playing through it. Honestly It kinda would've been a bummer if you thought it sucked. Anyway can't wait to see what you think of Suikoden III. I think it has mixed reviews, but I really enjoyed that one too. Not as much as the first two, but it was still decent once it got going. Also the intro movie is fantastic.

[@matsujonen]

Dustman B I also enjoyed suikoden 3 but my favorite is 5.

[@dominoscr]

You are awesome for sharing this game!

[@liquidmetalslime9]

I thought three had the best STORY out of the entire series but it didn't feel "suikoden" enough if that makes sense. I always gave it a pass because it was the first to transition into 3d and had the creator stuck around for another game I think they could have nailed the formula while capturing that classic feel. I think 5 was the ps2 suikoden that FELT like the first two games more than any others. It wasn't perfect either but it was a step in the right direction towards recapturing the magic of the first two games. I think if they could build off what they did with five 6 would have been a real treat. Nice to find another suikoden 2 fan and just talk jrpgs. I'm really digging this channel.

[@Anyienk9]

Actually, Suikoden 3 was so hated that Konami decided to cut their losses and not release it in Europe....

[@BadBanana]

yeh i never got to pic it up when i was a kid. had both 1 and 2 for the original psx sold both games to a store called the "Kart Klub" back when cartridges were still in production. he took 80 for the first one and 90 for the second, had i known when i was 14 that they would be worth so much ten years later i never would have sold them but hey ho. i got my times worth out of them, thanks for the nostalgia brother.

[@Gendo3s2k]

Honestly, I think it did change my life... Suikoden 2, Breath of fire 3, the final fantasies, if I didn't play these games, I might not have become the geek that I am today.

[@BadBanana]

so true bro

[@enzokuro]

same here bro.. suikoden 2, breath of fire 3, final fantasy 7-9. not to mention star ocean. havent tried legend of mana and chrono trigger.. wish i had played them.

[@minneyar42]

I've been playing RPGs since the original Dragon Warrior on the NES -- back before I even knew what an RPG was, and I thought of them as "those games with towns and items" -- and Suikoden II is probably my favorite game of all time. Every several years I go back and play it again just to make sure I'm not looking at it through rose-tinted glasses, and it's still a fantastic game. The level of detail is still amazing to me; almost every plot scene has unique sprites and animations not used anywhere else, and there are tons of little secrets. For example, did you know that when you have to jump off the cliff with Jowy near the beginning, if you refuse to split up 108 times, the flashback sequence that follows will be in color rather than black & white? I know that's one of those things that sounds like an internet myth, but I tested it myself and it's 100% true. Thanks for reviewing the game. I'm sure the experience isn't quite the same as it was for somebody who played the game when it first came out with no expectations, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Evilriku13]

I thought so about this 108 retries, since this is Suikoden's golden number x)

[@theflyingninja1]

The best RPG ever created. It belongs on that pedestal.

[@vinnievincent85]

I have been gaming since the 80s and I have always had FFVII as my favourite game since it came. I never played Suikoden 2 back then, but recently played it thru emulation (looking good i.imgur.com/JlQS0nb.png ) And this might be the best game I have ever played,

[@JD-nr9jk]

theflyingninja1 1 is better

[@SeventhheavenDK]

J D . Lol, no.

[@EpicMinecraftFail]

Chrono trigger better than every way

[@exquisitecorpse4917]

$600 for a copy now.....still worth it?? Is it really better than a complete NA Fire Emblem set? Or a complete Wild Arms set plus $100? Or every other Suikoden game SEALED? It's hard for me to believe that a single JRPG is worth the price of a cheap car, and I adore JRPGs.

[@gerlonggaul]

the good old times of Konami. Sad to see their state now

[@paanazmi8062]

what happen? they go bankrupt?

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Regarding your talk on "holy grail RPGs," I guess I have to agree for the most part. Suikoden II is my favorite game, and it did indeed change my life, most likely due to timing, since when I first played in back in 1999, I was a teenager who made a move from what seemed like one world to another. The fact that I was already a big fan of the first game and the sequel ended up being everything I could ask for in a role-playing game definitely helped solidify my high opinion of the game, but what it provided me was a means to fill in a huge gap that suddenly appeared in my life, and for that it will always have a special place in my heart. The memories I have from the game, even beyond just the core gameplay experience, are among some of my fondest. That being said, I'll take that Suikoden II off your hands now. You already have that super rare, not-dollar-bin-material Japanese version I sent you. Thanks in advance.

[@brandonsmusicpage1]

Suikoden II is awesome indeed! It was cool seeing you on the streams!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Yeah man, it was good to interact a couple of times with you, even though I only show up to ruin the streams.

[@brandonsmusicpage1]

lol

[@VioletVile]

Jimmy Hapa (Import Gaming FTW!) Go ahead, Jimmy, start rueing! With me in Super Derek's corner for the not-even-planned Super Derek review of Dark Souls II, you have no chance! Begin shaking in your wee boots and cower! Abandon hope, save us the trouble and delete your channel! (After archiving the catalog, wouldn't want to deny the internet that riveting content)

[@bobsamurai]

lmao love how you have an actual pedestal to put the game on. awesome review

[@SuperDerek]

I have two that I use to hold my studio monitors, but I couldn't miss this opportunity to place a game on a literal pedestal. xD

[@TheJjstackz]

Played the first Suikoden when I asked my brother to go to blockbuster and get a game....changed my life. Suikoden 2 is the first item I ordered online, I waited for MONTHS! Got the game after school on a Friday and my life has never been the same since.

[@tenkaistar1089]

Suikoden II is the game overall that truly speaks to my heart. I have had my physical copy of the game since middle school, and refuse to part with it. I downloaded the digital copy to show both Konami and Sony that there are people out there who still love this "holy grail RPG" and the series as a whole.

[@AlterAce]

Played it about 2 years ago and was blown away. Definitely gets my vote for most under appreciated old school jrpg.

[@samanthasnow5452]

I love this game so much! 13 years old and obsessed with this when it came out. I bought it brand new in 1999. Still have it and really love the cooking mini game.

[@noobpie2]

Yes the cooking game was badass! This whole game is an absolute masterpiece, so much love went into it

[@kulbrez4884]

I love the idea of building a talented community of 108 separate specialists to fight for a good cause. I feel like that in itself is a good message for a video game to have. Sort of like Solid Snake using his Codec to speak with experts for information about his mission. These 108 people are the wind beneath your wings.

[@carloscervantes6061]

This is my #1 RPG of all time! I've played trough it so many times since its release and still replay it a couple time a year to this day. Also your channel has great content.

[@EXCEEDINGSHADOW]

man i just love your reviews man please upload more often if possible.

[@SuperDerek]

Believe me, I really want to. Some day I might be able to go full-time with this. If and when I do, you can expect a review every couple weeks or less. But that won't happen for a good while yet.

[@aerospydie]

This was my all time favorite game growing up. I never owned it, but the local family owned video store had a copy and i rented it over and over and over. Its still difficult for me to find a game that impacts me as emotionally as Suikoden II.

[@okoyehenry577]

Played this game last year and it was good from start to end. I like seeing my castle getting come alive as I recruited more of the 108 Stars of Destiny.

[@ebrietasbiscuit]

Your ending speech is why I’m subscribing. Keep it up

[@TechnoGolem]

A friend of mine owned Suikoden. I got to play it and found it to be a fun but fairly simplistic RPG with a good story. One day I saw they had a sequel released and knew nothing about it. Decided to pick it up a never regretted it for a second. I was astonished by how much better the sequel was. Sadly the series is dead. Shame because it is among the best RPG series of all time.

[@squallthegriever]

My favorite non Final Fantasy RPG's include Mother 2 (Earthbound), Golden Sun, Dragon Quest 3, and Legend of Dragoon...and this marvel. Such a great great game. Awesome choice bro! I feel the intro was so well done, and the sprite art work is well done.

[@SeafoamSmiles]

Man, great job on the editing of the opening gameplay footage. Must have taken a while to get it all synced up with the music in such a satisfying way. And as for your points on "holy grail" games, I think most would agree that it is best to have tempered expectations with any game you play. In fact, one could argue that certain games will have an even greater impact if you go in knowing as little as possible, totally unfettered by overblown notions of a game's perceived "greatness".

[@YoshMaster]

Nanami, best videogame sister ever! One of the main reason I love this game story so much!!

[@LukaBlight69]

She goes through one of the roughest(By this I mean, she has a really bad time) character arcs throughout the game: - Reuniting with Jowy at Greenhill and hearing both Jowy and Riou refuse to back down from fighting each other - Her confusion with Jowy entrapping Riou and Teresa at Jowston as with Luca being dead, she and many others thought the war could finally end - Her wanting her brother to just run during the Tinto events - And finally her realizing that she cannot stop the storm that is blooming and has Shu lie for her You can see her mental fortitude get slowly ripped apart as the game progresses and it's both brilliant and tragic.

[@ElementalHeroJoe]

This is the best channel on KZbin for RPG reviews 👍

[@humantacos9800]

I got this and Lunar SSC for Christmas, I played lunar first. When I beat it I thought “we’ll no game is going to top that.” I was blown away about 30 minutes in. It’s me of those games I like to play through every few years. I got suikoden 1 after; it was good; explained some things from S2. Those quality of life changes like blacksmith abs armory for everyone cannot be overlooked.

[@leemontana6866]

Just finished my first play through, had to finish before I could watch this one. Once again great stuff. I like how you give these kinda of games the respect they deserve for not just game play, but the story telling as well. Keep up the great work.

[@bluestrife28]

Loving the reviews I’ve been watching. You just got me loading up this game right now, nostalgia attack.

[@xainudin108]

Your insightful review of Suikoden II truly captures the essence of this legendary RPG!

[@GreenNinjaTea]

Akihiko Voice: I've been waiting for this

[@MTheoOA]

0:50 that soundtrack, holly god. I'm still at the 25h of gaming Suikoden, but it's already one of my favorite games of all time.

[@_faultee_]

I had this on the PS1 when I was young, spent months playing

[@daneribb5978]

dude your voice is calming.. please do audio books!!

[@Caba-Rojo]

PS. Ever since playing S1-3, the number 108 has followed me throughout my life. This game changed my life.

[@Shonic567]

Derek i just love your content dude, its so nice and i really think you deserve more subs, love your channel

[@SuperDerek]

Thank you so much! :)

[@wenchwogg8843]

I have so many unfinished games that I've never replayed Suikoden 2 ... I need to rectify this soon. This video got me so nostalgic.

[@MARK111174]

Luca Blight sets a high standard for villains

[@vincently1995]

He's a vicious tyrant.

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

Great to see you enjoyed it! I've had the Suikoden games on my Vita for over a year and haven't committed to playing them. Too many new games coming out for me to invest time in an old one I guess. It's still on my to do list though.

[@tommo21tm]

I fucking adore this game! I only started playing it recently thanks to Konami releasing it on the PSN and it's one of the best games they've ever made! It's quickly become one of my favourite RPGs, right behind Breath of Fire III :-) Nice video Super Derek, was just wondering if you'll ever get round to reviewing SMT Digital Devil Saga? I think it's one of their finest game series, I personally prefer them over the Persona games.

[@SuperDerek]

I have plans to play most of the SMT games, might take a little while though. In the meantime it might not be a bad idea to vote it up on superderekrpgs.com/game-voting/ :)

[@tommo21tm]

SuperDerek RPGs Nice one! Yeah that's understandable, I know your working through the Suikoden games at the minute as well, I was just curious, haha.

[@Clouds12012]

SuperDerek RPGs why does there always have to be a lesson at the end of all your videos lol why cant it ever be a normal review lol i love your taste in jrpgs tho

[@yabuki2923]

Thanks for the review! I dig it! Also, RIP everyone who didn't collect every character by the ending.

[@sebshifter]

I think RPG CAN change someone's life, in fact, any game or media, can completely blow your mind by striking with the right message at the time where you need it the most. But you're right, you can't expect a praised masterpiece to act the same way on you as it did for others. The best way to be pleasantly surprised is to take it as it comes.

[@7milesdavis]

This is where emulation comes in handy. I always prefer to play on original hardware but in cases where a game is outrageously expensive or hard to find, I’d have no problem emulating that game. It’s allowed me to experience a lot of great rpg’s I’d never experience otherwise. This series is next on my list.

[@jrpggamer93]

😱a fan donated you suikoden 2? Thats fan of the yr right there. I'm so glad they are remaking them

[@toolman4745]

This game is probably my favorite PSX game. And Suikoden is my favorite RPG series. Everything about this game is amazing. The characters, the story, the music, the graphics, the battles, the magic and unites and auto battle and leveling. Masterpiece. I still have my original copy of it. It's worth so much and I will never ever sell it.

[@patsg1146]

Okay, time to get to w... Hey, a Derek Suikoden II review! ^^

[@juanjm12]

That one moment when Jowy goes away and you get the option to wait for him or to head back got me good...

[@XiongGou]

Juan Mendoza there are a great many understated moments in this game that I feel really make this the masterpiece it is. What they managed to accomplish with 2D sprites 20 years ago, that some games with cinematic graphics can’t even touch even today!

[@markphillips8605]

Superb narrative and gameplay in this game. Remains one of my favourite RPGs. Thanks for bringing back some happy memories:)

[@nichols4life]

Great show man! I love hearing your thoughts.

[@hdrgb]

You have a great grasp of the basic RPG fundamentals and how a person responds to the requirements of playing such a game. Wise choice of words, etc. Keep it up, brother.

[@aozgolo]

I used to own a copy of Suikoden 2 physical, got it on the cheap from a video rental place going out of business, having zero idea what kind of game it was. No case only the disc, and covered in rental store stickers and a bit scratched up (but still playable). I love the game, but then it came out on PSN and I opted to sell my copy for a bit of money... that loose disc with the scratches and stickers fetched $80 on E-bay! A part of me still wishes I owned a physical copy of it but the world of physically owning such priceless treasures is a hobby I can't see myself affording. I love physical collections but more importantly, I love having access to great games, and I am very happy to have a digital version of this I can play on my PS3, PSP, or Vita.

[@stevengrant4117]

This was still in probably will forever be my favorite game. I know other people have different experience or expectations in games but to me this game is perfection especially for its time.

[@125discipline2]

when every JRPGs are about saving the world, this game tell us a tale about simple people caught up in war.

[@sheepnoisebah]

Great review Derek. I'll pop up here and there for Suikoden 3. Hopefully you'll find yourself in the group of people who enjoy the game! Suikoden 2 for me was like Game of Thrones back when I was a kid. At the time it gave me insight on politics and ethics before I knew I had an interest in those topics. I remember seeing A Song of Fire and Ice being suggested for people who wanted more stories like Suikoden 2 and final fantasy tactics, back over a decade ago when Game of Thrones was barely known (to my knowledge). Jowy and Delita were Machiavellian characters who seemed complex at the time for RPG characters, and I wanted more of these types of characters.

[@SuperDerek]

It was awesome having you in the streams, might start streaming SIII tonight! :)

[@Farrell81]

Speaking of the unobtainable, I'm surprised that you would have written this off as unobtainable, when not all that long ago you spent $120 on the 4th .hack game. If you want to review some cool rpgs though, I'd recommend mana khemia 1&2 for ps2.

[@SnappleRyRy89]

Once again, great review seeing you add in your flavor of review to the amount of S2 reviews here on YT. Still, It was fun watching you stream and allowing us viewers to give some tips and tricks. Currently in-between jobs atm but I will plan on being on your Patreon list once I get myself established. Hopefully soon! Anyways, looking forward to the S3 playthrough and review.

[@SuperDerek]

Thanks Ryan, it was a lot of fun having you in the last few streams. I think it's pretty likely I wouldn't have been able to get all 108 stars without some help from you! :)

[@jidar]

Another great video, thanks SuperDerek. Also, props for correctly pronouncing Suikoden.

[@AvalancheReviews]

A donated copy of Suiko 2?! Can't ask for better luck than that! Props to that guy for being generous as all hell.

[@dustman_b6245]

I just love Derek's vids and wanted to show my appreciation to him. I was lucky enough to get the game before it became crazy rare and I'm more than content with having the PSN download to play if I ever want to revisit it. That game was special and I wanted it to go to someone I knew would appreciate it. I couldn't think of a better person.

[@Imafriggingoddess]

Hey look, a review of my all time favorite RPG! Awesome video Derek, made my friday seeing this! :)

[@prodf]

I just got a PS2 and now im watching your reviews so i can play the best rpgs out there for both PS1 and 2. Thank you.

[@JoseCastro-N]

Excellent video. It's was one of my first rpg on the PSX. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@paanazmi8062]

still going back to this video, thanks darek ;)

[@georgetirta6736]

That moonlight theme bring back a lot of memories

[@TheGalard]

I was thinking this video was uploaded the last year. Now I realized that it was uploaded few weeks ago... I should to be attentative of your videos Super Derek. I consider that Souikoden is amazing jrpg being able to create you empathy as the charecter's stories as the lore and diegesis. Konami ought to to bear in mind the potencial of this game instead to let abandon like other franchices.

[@user-zu1ix3yq2w]

Goosebumps. Good job

[@vincently1995]

Riou and his friend must protect the Muse city from the notorious Highland army, led by the vicious and diabolical prince Luca Blight.

[@PS1Fan1991]

I loved your review. I am a huge Suikoden fan with my favourite the first. I haven't seen your other reviews yet, but I plan on watching them soon. I think the first although not as good on a technical level, I always make the point that it was one of the first Role Playing Games on the Playstation and that is the excuse that I always give it. It was originally released in 1995 (even though in the west it was released later). I think Suikoden I and II really were the games that me into Role Playing Games. That and Wild Arms...

[@riotmcdohl1873]

Yay! One of my top five rpgs. Thank you, SuperDerek!

[@MsMikez23]

Well done sir. You do a great job expressing what these games really are, or can be!

[@ayamylautrec7065]

this channel is way way way underrated

[@SeventhheavenDK]

SUIKODEN 2. My favorite from the Suikoden series. My favorite rpg and my favorite game of the ps1 era. I just love it. Glad they decided to put it on psn. Also Riou is my favorite suiko hero, Nina my favorite character, and Luca Blight my favorite villain in the entire franchise. But this game is really especial for me in many waysn is the game that I have replayed most times in all my life (I am 29). I have played this game through all those milestone moments. Since I was a little kid to my adulthood. Happy, sad and neutral moments. This game means much to me.

[@harshmaxwellofficial6620]

Suikoden 2 deserved that pedestal ❤️❤️

[@thehalvening8942]

finally! I've been waiting ages for this video to come out

[@SuperDerek]

Me too! Sorry for the delay. Many complications. Hopefully this Summer of Suikoden doesn't last until January :-P

[@ModelJames13]

It probably will. Suikoden III is going to take you a long time to play through. And Suikoden V......... well if it doesn't put you to sleep maybe you'll finish it. I know every time I try to play it it bores me to sleepiness.

[@crazyzeuz]

My favorite of all the series! Currently replaying Suikoden IV since they just released it not too long ago!

[@ZeroFksGvn]

To me this game is the GOAT, While I really love Star Ocean and I was nearly done with Second Story a buddy of mine introduced me to this game and I instantly dropped SO2 after a couple hours into this game. Mine was a burned copy on a modded ps1, but later got a copy for $10 at game crazy when they were cycling out PS1 games to make room for PS3. I also emulated it on my laptop in the Army, and later bought it digitally when it dropped on PSN. And I shit you not, if by some miracle Konami released this on current gen in a hd remastered collection, I’d probably buy multiple copies.

[@jbreitz87]

I can't believe I got my hands on the game when it first game out so I didn't have to pay out the ass for collecters fees. Then I got sad about how more than often noone had any clue about this game. Suikoden 2 is a masterpiece. And it's old. So next to noone will play it.

[@jowyattraides5931]

The goat must come back

[@KlibMastah]

you got a sub here. didnt even watch the video before i subbed because of this worlds best jrpg!

[@KlibMastah]

and it was a magnificent review ! i'm lucky because i bought this in day one it was released and still have it and never gonna let it go until i die. so much love and memories lies in this specific game.

[@Klavictus]

This is a life changing game. Not because my life was easily changed but because it informed my perspective on story telling and philosophy. That sucks that it didn’t change yours.

[@timidalchemist8475]

I have never clicked on a video faster till now.

[@patrickgrebincea2885]

Hi, derek i just wanna ask, are you ever gonna do a review of a mainline Shin Megami Tensei games? I think it would be cool if you did a mainline Shin Megami Tensei marathon like you did with persona

[@Nakajima_Zanza]

Orpheus of the Telos That would be so awesome!!!

[@patrickgrebincea2885]

Kaleb Griggs ikr

[@SuperDerek]

I have plans to, just going to take a little while. Do you think SMT 1 might be a good Halloween game to play? Also if you're interested I've opened up voting to superderekrpgs.com/game-voting/ that should help me prioritize which games you guys want to see the most. :)

[@patrickgrebincea2885]

As someone who has beaten SMT 1 i can say that the game is decent for halloween considering its post apocalyptic setting and serious tone. Also be prepared, as the game has aged really badly, but the story was worth it in my opinion

[@Nakajima_Zanza]

SuperDerek RPGs Sweet! I'll check it out!

[@sheen127]

Nice I haven’t played the game yet only because I don’t have a ps1 but I was given the game by a brother in law because he said he was considering selling it and asked if I wanted to have it first I said yea and he also gave me metal gear solid and ff7 all first released versions, no greatest hits. Now I’m wanting to keep the collection growing with some games I grow up on.

[@36090pburke]

This is the best rpg I've ever played

[@GeneralOlde]

I played it for like five hours and turned it off to play something else when I got to the cave where the goddess gives you the shield rune and Jowy the sword rune. Knowing that this game's script was the product of a CS major with no writing experience was quite an eye-opener for me.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

love the video , the game is amazing. please join my group suikoden revival suikoden 1 n 2 r better than ff7 but i liked ff12 more

[@Farrell81]

Honestly, Suikoden 2 is by no means unobtainable. It's interesting in the sense that it's always been expensive, about 100-150 since like 2008. But compare that to panzer Dragoon saga. In 2005, the game cost 140. Now it costs 500-800, and is definitely unobtainable for most. Suikoden 2 has never gotten like that, and still can be gotten for 120. Expensive, yes, but not outrageous.

[@redcobra9588]

Thank you for review my most favorite suikoden series

[@hereinsertname]

Hey Derek, great review as always. Was wondering - are you at all interested in any RPGs on the GBA? Would be great to see a Golden Sun review at some point, but there are actually quite a few others that are pretty good - mostly Tactical RPGs, though.

[@telecarlster]

Great review as always Derek.

[@kevex3929]

Wooooo! More super derek!

[@enthalpy]

Hey Derek, just wanted to tell you I love your reviews! You are my favorite reviewer! Keep it up.

[@SuperDerek]

Thank you enthalpy, and thanks for watching :)

[@enthalpy]

SuperDerek RPGs suikoden 2 is one of my favorites. I have a launch copy still. I only knew about it because a kid on my soccer team when I was 12 had suikoden 1, and I read somewhere that 2 was coming out and got it reserved. Well worth it.

[@ClassicContagious]

As always man, great great review. Last year because of the game store I was able to get a copy for myself.

[@thehalvening8942]

easily one of my favorite games of all time. It was also my first Suikoden game.

[@MatticusFinch1820]

I saw this game in an antique store the other day for 300, i went home to check ebay to see if i could get it cheaper but it was way over 300 bucks on Ebay BUT then I found and auction on Ebay selling Suikoden 1-5 complete for 400 bucks. I never clicked BUY IT NOW so fast!

[@SonofTiamat]

I still have my copy of this game. It is one of my most cherished, but it is rough around the edges. The major battles get annoying, and often require you to retry from a save over and over (like when trying to get Gilbert). Probably not as good as people hype it up to be, but still fantastic in its own right.

[@SuperDerek]

I lucked out, getting Gilbert on my first try, but I've heard horror stories. :)

[@otomicans6580]

For me I abruptly found it hard to go through random encounters when this game came out. Everyone loves it, I loved the first one and played lots of prior random encounter games. I just couldn't get into it as it was too slow-moving.

[@TheGoldenPS1]

Ironically, Suikoden III sold the best in the series. Unfortunately, Suikoden series was never a million seller for Konami so it was unneccessary to bring out Suikoden IV in a bad state which killed the series. When they brought out Suikoden V the only fanbase it had abandoned it. Suikoden, II and III were in charge by the grandfather, Yoshitaka Murayama. You can say III was his final goodbye to the series when he left Konami three weeks before launch. With all that said, Murayama and his studio is working on a project that will have a worldwide release. They just launched the project on June 23 2014 (pre-production). It's hard to tell the state of the game market (he possible referred to the console market). So if he's hinted on a spiritual successor to Suikoden I will be there day one. He never mentioned a collaboration he just said to Suikoden Revival when there is footage for their project he will post them on his blog. A worldwide release makes me think some platform holder is funding the project. Sony has been more open minded to first party JRPGs very recently. It doesn't come as a surprise with another Konami employee. First Keiichirou Toyama, then Tomokazu Fukushima, then Murayama and last but not least, Hideo Kojima. Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid and Suikoden (up to III) were Konami's most profitable games in the PS1 and early PS2 era thanks to these creators.

[@thescopedogable]

I picked up a pal copy for £6 in a charity shop a few years back😆

[@theopollind8024]

...you didn't talk to taki a lot, didn't you? jkjk awesome vid!

[@jzblue345]

Nice intro I started with the ds game and it peaked my interest I watched these reviews and I highly enjoy what Ive seen so played so far I don't get why everyone hates tierkries so much I really liked it for a handheld Suikoden on the go it's awesome

[@theflyingninja1]

Derek, your collection has grown huge. Are they all RPGs?

[@SuperDerek]

It's pretty unruly at this point! It's not all RPGs though, I recently re-arranged though so that the non-RPGs are on the bottom 3 rows. :)

[@dockjordan]

Got this game for my birthday and never heard of it...amazing experience. Top 5 game on the PS1 no doubt

[@christophershaw8693]

I'm proud to still own original copies of this and part one that I keep on display on my shelf.....along with the first Grandia and FFVII

[@gyrachman]

Oh god... that necklord theme...

[@Caba-Rojo]

Single greatest game of all time. Can't wait for Eiyuden Chronicle!