I'm playing through the arc the lad games right now and plan on playing suikoden for the first time after I'm done. Crazy thing, arc the lad 1 is like 6 hours long
I beat Arc the Lad in under 10 hours, which I couldn't believe because I really take my time with games, talk to everyone, explore everywhere. I mean the game was good but couldn't believe how short it was.
I love how you're opening up with tactical/strategy RPGs. Getting into new games or genres at our age is really hard but seeing you opening up to these games is like being a kid again. Keep up the good work Derek. Loving how focused you are on the TH-cam thing, nothing but respect man.
No Henry, I'm implying that getting into things at our age (late 20s/early 30s) that you haven't tried before is a bit hard. Derek had not played many tactical rpgs before, hence the comment.
These videos are great! What is your personal favourite jrpg, Super Derek? I am right now playing Breath of Fire 2 on the switch. A lot of grinding to do! Beating the game is what it's all about. Games I will obtain: Persona 3 remastered, Suikoden 1+2 on the switch and Chrono Trigger on play store.
Thanks dude! My personal favorite tends to change depending on my mood at any given time. Sometimes it's EarthBound, sometimes it's Grandia, sometimes Breath of Fire III, it's kinda like asking what your favorite song is, right? Depends on if I'm in the mood for something ska-punk or classic rock or jazz, right? Today I'm leaning towards Terranigma. :)
Can't wait to play this one. Slowly reacquiring the Suikoden games I was dumb enough to let go over the years. And Tactics is one of the very few I never had. CAN. NOT. WAIT.
OMG THAT OPENING MUSIC! Always loved Rising Tide. But all Suikoden music is amazing. I have this game but have never played it. I got it on super sale and was going to play it after I beat 4 but then I couldn't get over the 4 person battles and the shorts.... It's really too bad, it looks super cool and I love tactical RPGs. I'll have to play it at some pont.
If you need more Tactics, there are plenty of quality ones. Not sure if you have played FFT War of the Lions, or the FFT sequels, but those are always a good way to go. Tactics Ogre series as well, and if you want a more wonky weeby experience, Disgaea series and many of the early NIS Tactics games like La Pucelle Phantom Brave and Makai Kingdom, there are many avenues to venture for tactical JRPGs.
I never understood why konami decided to make a direct sequel of the least interesting suikoden. Especially when having Suikoden 2 among their lines. Next suikoden 5? That game was just so epic. After suikoden 2 is definitely my favorite.
Great video man. I’m really looking forward to playing this game after I finish 5. I would however love it if you made a video that solely focused on the ending. The way you talked about it just has my curiosity perked. I wouldn’t even care if it spoiled the ending for me lol
I'm not really into tactical RPGs, but, I do like the visuals of this game. The fish people just looked really weird, but were they as weird as the elephraken from suikoden IV?
Aphiet Aprianto. Well, I state it because recently, little by little konami uploaded suikoden 1-4 in the psn. Now waiting for suiko 5 and probably suikotactics.
I recently have been getting into a bunch of the old classic rpgs that I missed out on as a kid, mainly bc back then I just didn't have the patience for them and stuck to platformers and different shooters and action adventure stuff. Rpgs like chrono trigger and all the others seemed so confusing and complicated to me at the time. So anyways, I'm trying to get into some tactical rpgs and wondering what a good one is for me to get my feet wet on. I never played anything tactic based before. Any suggestions? Like I said in another video I love your content and I been binging all your stuff lately. So far since I been getting into rpgs I have finished chrono trigger, a few final fantasy titles, trail of Mana ps4, and breath of fire 2 and 3.
It's so crazy looking back as a young kid how I used to think I could never get into this stuff bc I basically was just too impatient and felt too dumb for them. It's kind of cool though bc now I have a chance to experience all these great stories for the first time ever. So far chrono trigger is my fav and is the reason I got hooked now. It's mainly just the story is so freaking beautiful and fun.
Welp, now I'm gonna spend the rest of my day wistfully wishing for a Splatoon SRPG that's never getting made. I've always heard mixed things about this game, but now I really want to give it a try, I think I would really dig it. Also, Kyril's VA is actually one of my favorite out there, she's been doing voices for decades, but... uh... Casting a woman to do a boy voice doesn't work as well for a teen/early 20s guy in English as it does in Japanese. In a way, it feels like the localization team was being TOO 1:1 with the original
I tried to play this game back when it first came out and couldn't do it. I found suikoden 4 to be a slog to play through in the first place. but I guess giving it another go wouldn't be a bad idea
If you play with his correct element throughout the game, he is extremely overpowered. Kyril at the end of the game kills almost everything with a blow and with almost a 100% chance of success. The secret of this game is to stay in the elements of each character for as long as possible. Playing outside him is a big mistake.
No need to cringe, I'm living my best life and love what I'm doing, can't you tell? This is what not giving a duck about what other people think actually looks like. :)
"Your bog-standard turn-based strategy RPG that takes place on a tactical grid". Are you for real? You just insulted some of the best RPG's of all time. I'd much rather have a well developed tactical grid than be trawling through dungeons with "random encounters". A tactical grid defines the essence of "game-play", the reason Front Mission got rid of grids is because it takes more thought to develop, and more intelligence to play through. INSULTING.
lol, first off, get over yourself. I don't care if you choose to be "insulted" by a review of a video game review. Second, I didn't say "bog-standard" as an insult, I said it as a matter of fact: It plays exactly how you would expect a tactical RPG to play, but with some minor tweaks -- and it's the best part of the game. Here's a pro-tip: If you ever get worked up by someone talking about a piece of corporate-made media you like, it's time to take a step back and find a personality. ;)
If "bog-standard" isn't an obvious insult, then i don't know what is. Here's a pro-tip: If you lack experience of playing tactical games, like you said, then perhaps you shouldn't be reviewing them. I suppose next you'll do a review of Front Mission 3 and say the fighting revolves around a "bog-standard" grid. Or review Breath of Fire 4 and say the fighting revolves around "crappy turn-based spell casting, with your characters being statically positioned". You made a mistake; but you don't care.
@@farmerfreakeasy The mistake I'll cop to, if any, is not knowing that the phrase apparently carries so much baggage with it. Blame it on me watching too much British TV, but not enough to fully grasp the subtext, I guess, and I'll leave it at that.
OK, fair dues. But yes, to insult the grid in such a manner is like saying Chess is pathetic, or that Monopoly should be played without a board. Other than that it was a pretty good review though. 😉
I am looking forwards to the Suikoden 1+2 on the switch. You have such a calm, soothing voice! Grind on, man
Next summer Derek let’s see some summer of arc the lad. When I was 17 I played through the whole collection one summer it was fantastic
I'm playing through the arc the lad games right now and plan on playing suikoden for the first time after I'm done.
Crazy thing, arc the lad 1 is like 6 hours long
I didn't play Arc the Lad arc but I second this. I want to know the whole franchise story
I beat Arc the Lad in under 10 hours, which I couldn't believe because I really take my time with games, talk to everyone, explore everywhere. I mean the game was good but couldn't believe how short it was.
notyoursavior78 it’s just a pre chapter to 2 nothing more
I love how you're opening up with tactical/strategy RPGs. Getting into new games or genres at our age is really hard but seeing you opening up to these games is like being a kid again. Keep up the good work Derek. Loving how focused you are on the TH-cam thing, nothing but respect man.
drubio are you insinuating that tactical RPGs are a NEW thing? Ha
No Henry, I'm implying that getting into things at our age (late 20s/early 30s) that you haven't tried before is a bit hard. Derek had not played many tactical rpgs before, hence the comment.
drubio ahhhhhh, Thanks for the clarification.
This game was an interesting step to the side for a fun series. I always enjoyed the small tactical battles in the early entries. Great review!
Yeah, I feel like the series was flirting with tactics for a while, and this time they decided to go full ham!
Great stuff as always! Recently got this on the cheap and can't wait to play it!
Awesome review! I'm going to check this out.
Thanks SupaPixelGirl! :D
SummerOfSuikoden FTW!
These videos are great! What is your personal favourite jrpg, Super Derek? I am right now playing Breath of Fire 2 on the switch. A lot of grinding to do! Beating the game is what it's all about. Games I will obtain: Persona 3 remastered, Suikoden 1+2 on the switch and Chrono Trigger on play store.
Thanks dude! My personal favorite tends to change depending on my mood at any given time. Sometimes it's EarthBound, sometimes it's Grandia, sometimes Breath of Fire III, it's kinda like asking what your favorite song is, right? Depends on if I'm in the mood for something ska-punk or classic rock or jazz, right? Today I'm leaning towards Terranigma. :)
I still have to say, suikoden tactics ending was the G.O.A.T
You're really going to ram that pun into the ground at this rate. ;)
Can't wait to play this one. Slowly reacquiring the Suikoden games I was dumb enough to let go over the years. And Tactics is one of the very few I never had. CAN. NOT. WAIT.
Well done as usual!
OMG THAT OPENING MUSIC! Always loved Rising Tide. But all Suikoden music is amazing.
I have this game but have never played it. I got it on super sale and was going to play it after I beat 4 but then I couldn't get over the 4 person battles and the shorts....
It's really too bad, it looks super cool and I love tactical RPGs. I'll have to play it at some pont.
YES more Suikoden!! and the SOS!
If you need more Tactics, there are plenty of quality ones. Not sure if you have played FFT War of the Lions, or the FFT sequels, but those are always a good way to go. Tactics Ogre series as well, and if you want a more wonky weeby experience, Disgaea series and many of the early NIS Tactics games like La Pucelle Phantom Brave and Makai Kingdom, there are many avenues to venture for tactical JRPGs.
Jeff Cooper - I’m very happy to say ps1 FFTactics is my favorite tactical RPG, that’s just my opinion.
Jeff Cooper
Front mission is also good if one wants a non-fantasy tactical RPG
Good mention to vandal hearts 1+2 too. Also on PC is Fell Seal Arbiters Mark
Great review Derek 😁
Thank you Stephanie! :)
Nice. I love the series. I love your RPG reviews.
Greatest review, as usual!
Your making me want to play suikoden series never got a chance to because they were so expensive when I got into rpgs
I wish I didn't sell this game, good game but I've yet to play a tactics game that can hold a candle to final fantasy tactics
Ross Robertson Tactics Ogre
Luckily the game is still relatively inexpensive these days, I think you can usually pick up a complete or brand-new copy for $10-20 :)
You're looking for tactics ogre, preferably on PSP
drubio I have always perferd the PS1 version. Have you played Tactics Ogre The Knight of Lodis?
And Jeanne D'Arc!
Very nice review! I’ve always heard negative things about this title, so it’s nice to see a different opinion.
I never understood why konami decided to make a direct sequel of the least interesting suikoden. Especially when having Suikoden 2 among their lines.
Next suikoden 5? That game was just so epic. After suikoden 2 is definitely my favorite.
It is actually based on Vandal Hearts 1 and 2, Konamixs SRPGs, and the best ones in the genre.
I'm glad to see this.. I absolutely loved this game.
Thanks! I guess I need to play the 4th game first.
Great video man. I’m really looking forward to playing this game after I finish 5. I would however love it if you made a video that solely focused on the ending. The way you talked about it just has my curiosity perked. I wouldn’t even care if it spoiled the ending for me lol
the tactics spin-off is actually quite an interesting idea, it's just a pity they chose the wrong suikoden.
Could imagine suidoken 1 and 2 as tactics would b so good!
Kyril voice actress is same as Musashi from Brave Fencer Musashi
I remember when I had this on Gamefly, too bad I had to rush into this fun game. I really loved the music and music like this is very hard to come by.
Front Mission 4 and 5 have links. They're absolutely vital to victory there.
A Splatoon strategy RPG is the game I never knew I wanted.
Looks good only one I don’t have
Can I play this game if I haven't played the other PS2 titles? If I can still take in the full storyline without issues then I would like to get it.
I'm not really into tactical RPGs, but, I do like the visuals of this game. The fish people just looked really weird, but were they as weird as the elephraken from suikoden IV?
Jonathan Mejia For me, the weirdest thing was the eyeless people.
🎼🎵RHAPSODIAAAAAAA....🎶 I do hope Konami re-release this on to Switch in HD......Not on Pachinko machine
Aphiet Aprianto. Lets be honest, if its coming it will be on Play Station consoles.
I think it would be most likely on Pachinko :))
Aphiet Aprianto. Well, I state it because recently, little by little konami uploaded suikoden 1-4 in the psn. Now waiting for suiko 5 and probably suikotactics.
ahhh I see. I am in asian region, so no Suikoden series in the store *sigh
Great review Derek. Suikoden games ported to PS4 please Sony. Persona 4 Golden port would be nice too :)
I recently have been getting into a bunch of the old classic rpgs that I missed out on as a kid, mainly bc back then I just didn't have the patience for them and stuck to platformers and different shooters and action adventure stuff. Rpgs like chrono trigger and all the others seemed so confusing and complicated to me at the time. So anyways, I'm trying to get into some tactical rpgs and wondering what a good one is for me to get my feet wet on. I never played anything tactic based before. Any suggestions? Like I said in another video I love your content and I been binging all your stuff lately. So far since I been getting into rpgs I have finished chrono trigger, a few final fantasy titles, trail of Mana ps4, and breath of fire 2 and 3.
It's so crazy looking back as a young kid how I used to think I could never get into this stuff bc I basically was just too impatient and felt too dumb for them. It's kind of cool though bc now I have a chance to experience all these great stories for the first time ever. So far chrono trigger is my fav and is the reason I got hooked now. It's mainly just the story is so freaking beautiful and fun.
Probably wouldn't be able to play this since it's a tactics game. After ff tactics. All other tactics style games just fall so drastically short
Welp, now I'm gonna spend the rest of my day wistfully wishing for a Splatoon SRPG that's never getting made.
I've always heard mixed things about this game, but now I really want to give it a try, I think I would really dig it.
Also, Kyril's VA is actually one of my favorite out there, she's been doing voices for decades, but... uh...
Casting a woman to do a boy voice doesn't work as well for a teen/early 20s guy in English as it does in Japanese. In a way, it feels like the localization team was being TOO 1:1 with the original
Finding the sudden urge to dig up and watch "Big Bully"... odd...
Yeah... me too. Weird. :)
Thank you
The characters look like they got lost on the way to Jet Grind Radio.
I tried to play this game back when it first came out and couldn't do it. I found suikoden 4 to be a slog to play through in the first place. but I guess giving it another go wouldn't be a bad idea
I hated that the main guy in this game couldn’t learn the “accuracy” skill he misses so often, sometimes even when attacking from behind.
If you play with his correct element throughout the game, he is extremely overpowered.
Kyril at the end of the game kills almost everything with a blow and with almost a 100% chance of success.
The secret of this game is to stay in the elements of each character for as long as possible. Playing outside him is a big mistake.
They should’ve released this on psp.
I think this game calls to me
i still not play this game.. because.. i did not have time to play it... love the suikoden 4 though...
*Compares the game to Fire Emblem rather than Final Fantasy Tactics* >_>
Joking aside, enjoyable review. XD
I really enjoyed this game. Too bad it was a pre/ sequel to the suikoden I enjoyed the least.
Great game.
Nvr finish this n tierkis
Can you monetized this video?
yeah the ending was ..... something ....... i mean ....... the Goat ...... yuck
last pose always such a cringe
No need to cringe, I'm living my best life and love what I'm doing, can't you tell? This is what not giving a duck about what other people think actually looks like. :)
"Your bog-standard turn-based strategy RPG that takes place on a tactical grid". Are you for real? You just insulted some of the best RPG's of all time. I'd much rather have a well developed tactical grid than be trawling through dungeons with "random encounters".
A tactical grid defines the essence of "game-play", the reason Front Mission got rid of grids is because it takes more thought to develop, and more intelligence to play through.
INSULTING.
lol, first off, get over yourself. I don't care if you choose to be "insulted" by a review of a video game review. Second, I didn't say "bog-standard" as an insult, I said it as a matter of fact: It plays exactly how you would expect a tactical RPG to play, but with some minor tweaks -- and it's the best part of the game.
Here's a pro-tip: If you ever get worked up by someone talking about a piece of corporate-made media you like, it's time to take a step back and find a personality. ;)
If "bog-standard" isn't an obvious insult, then i don't know what is.
Here's a pro-tip: If you lack experience of playing tactical games, like you said, then perhaps you shouldn't be reviewing them.
I suppose next you'll do a review of Front Mission 3 and say the fighting revolves around a "bog-standard" grid. Or review Breath of Fire 4 and say the fighting revolves around "crappy turn-based spell casting, with your characters being statically positioned".
You made a mistake; but you don't care.
@@farmerfreakeasy The mistake I'll cop to, if any, is not knowing that the phrase apparently carries so much baggage with it. Blame it on me watching too much British TV, but not enough to fully grasp the subtext, I guess, and I'll leave it at that.
OK, fair dues. But yes, to insult the grid in such a manner is like saying Chess is pathetic, or that Monopoly should be played without a board.
Other than that it was a pretty good review though. 😉
question, what would you say your favorite Atelier game is?
Atelier is a series I haven't dug into yet, to be honest. The series does interest me though. I'm sure I'll dig into it before long. :)
sounds cool :)