Suikoden Complete Series Retrospective

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    Chapters:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:06 - Suikoden
    12:51 - Suikoden II
    22:29 - Suikoden III
    29:59 - Suikoden IV
    37:54 - Suikoden V
    46:06 - Suikoden Tactics
    51:34 - Suikoden Tierkreis
    56:40 - Suikoden: Woven Web of the Centuries
    1:02:36 - The Future of Suikoden
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  • @Xygor
    @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Which Suikoden game do you think was the best, and why?
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    • @omidiartgaming4102
      @omidiartgaming4102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember when I played this on my bro's old PSX, I thought it was a pita, because of the menu LOL. But the game ultimately was very enjoyable. Suikoden going into 3D space was just a move too soon imo... late 2000s, the combat landscape of JRPG has changed so much, turned based games were just not as interesting anymore in all honesty. I found myself playing more action JRPG than turn based. I think a lot of games just adapted to this a bit late and some just never got a chance.

    • @tacklebox_82
      @tacklebox_82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Suikoden II and IV are my favorite out of the ones I played. I could not get into III due to the separate stories. II was the first one I played and I really enjoyed the ship battles and story of IV.

    • @AngryCosmonaut
      @AngryCosmonaut ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I order them as 2, 5, 3, 1, 4. I replayed S5 a couple years ago on an emulator and was surprised how well it held up since its release, long prologue and weird 108 stars ending aside. Hopefully we'll get a 3+4+5 remaster (or at least a port) if this collection does well. If they do make a S6 I think I'd like it to be set in Armes rather than Harmonia, I feel like we need just another game or two before reaching Harmonia.

    • @tacklebox_82
      @tacklebox_82 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AngryCosmonaut I have yet to play 5 but want to. What do you think of eiyuden chronicle?

    • @AngryCosmonaut
      @AngryCosmonaut ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tacklebox_82 Looking forward to it! Kickstarted it, looking forward to it! Looks like we'll be getting Suikoden in Spring and Eiyuden in the Fall/Winter.

  • @jeffvedana5764
    @jeffvedana5764 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I came to this video because of the news of Yoshitaka Murayama.. Long live legend of suikoden and eternal thank you for creating this wonderful game!

  • @christopherross4763
    @christopherross4763 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    2 gets all the love and for good reason but I still love the protagonist from 1 and the Soul Eater rune.

    • @darthcravus
      @darthcravus ปีที่แล้ว

      And getting tir in your party. Is awesome in 2 and at one point both tenkai stars do a true runic unite

    • @friednoodle6582
      @friednoodle6582 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean 2 is basically just 1 but better in every aspect of the game, my only disappointment in it is Luca wasn't the main Villain, although recruiting Tir in 2 remedied that for me. Yeah I know I'm contradicting myself.

    • @brentabel5094
      @brentabel5094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yah but 12 year old me flipped shit when Viktor and flik showed up after I thought they died in the end of one.

    • @ericschauer5950
      @ericschauer5950 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly I love 5 it doesn't get enough love

    • @LEXICON-DEVIL
      @LEXICON-DEVIL ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you swap out the main character in your party cus he ugly lookin and everyone else looks so bad assss.

  • @TheMiyazakiMan
    @TheMiyazakiMan ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Suikoden changed my life and as a big fan of yours, I am so happy you made this! I watched the Philoharmic Orchestra play a poem to Suikoden Live in October live this year for my birthday. Top 5 moments ever!
    The music, the characters, the story, just unmatchable! I am hoping 1 day for Suikoden 6.
    I would love to have you on as a guest on the Miyazaki Man podcast to talk all things games and Suikoden and your channel!
    Audience of up to 17,000 usually.
    Keep doing what you're doing, it is great stuff and truly valued!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the praise, and my fingers are crossed with you that there will be a Suikoden VI.

  • @johndemler838
    @johndemler838 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I loved 3. The foray into 3D gave it such charm. The music was great, especially rhe victory fanfare. And I love the Trinity System. I'm actually playing this on ps2 today.
    2 had the amazing cooking game, and 1 introduced me to exploiting in-game betting mechanisms.
    4 & 5 I don't have fond memories of, but are still worthy of a playthrough. If there are more games, I haven't played them!

    • @HollowRick
      @HollowRick ปีที่แล้ว +2

      5 is definitely worth a playthrough it's the game of thrones of the suikoden series stay away from 4 tho it'd god awful

    • @Sugatonin
      @Sugatonin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HollowRick agreed on. Suikoden Tierkries was really good too

    • @zakunick1
      @zakunick1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I made it a decent way into Tierkries. As soon as I realized it wasn’t connected to the others, I stopped playing. I bought a DS to play it.

    • @missingLEGACY
      @missingLEGACY ปีที่แล้ว

      If you can find a copy there is Suikoden tactics, which acts as a direct prequel to Suikoden 4. I also really love 3 btw.

  • @OMGmyFACE
    @OMGmyFACE ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Suikoden really got me into JRPGs and through some tough times, I'm always revisiting the first two _and_ I spent way too much on the Eiyuden kickstarter. I'll forever love this franchise so much.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You and me both! Can't wait for Eiyuden Chronicle.

    • @doomlordkaka
      @doomlordkaka ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Xygor and now they are being remastered!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doomlordkaka yep, can't wait!

    • @maldeventre
      @maldeventre ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doomlordkaka suikoden 1 & 2 are being remastered?

    • @doomlordkaka
      @doomlordkaka ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maldeventre indeed they are! to be released this year at some point.

  • @thetrustysidekick3013
    @thetrustysidekick3013 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I don't remember much from when I used to play these games as a kid, but what I do remember is the feeling I felt when I did. I remember Suikoden 2 really making emotional when I finished the game. Ah what a time to be a kid back then.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was an emotional ending regardless of which one you got, for sure!

  • @randalthor2859
    @randalthor2859 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I've been waiting for this one honestly.
    Suikoden 2 is definitely the best of the 3 I've played.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you enjoy then!

  • @gandix5516
    @gandix5516 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    My brother loved 3 the most by a large margin. It might even be his favorite game ever. I loved the story but had it 4th. 2-5-1-3-4. I absolutely loved the story in 5. Fantastic.
    I spent countless hours reading suikosource in high school n it’s such a shame it ended. I’ve gotten so many people into the series I almost feel guilty 😂

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for your memories and glad you love the series too!

    • @missingLEGACY
      @missingLEGACY ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've personally always had a hard time getting any of my friends to try it, so I've only gotten like one or two people into the series over the years.

    • @TheTomtaru
      @TheTomtaru 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      they're actually rereleasing Suikoden 1&2 :D

    • @gandix5516
      @gandix5516 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheTomtaru I’ve beaten both games so many times, I’d be very interested in that. A small part of me is glad they didn’t continue the series. Once the person who originally had the Vision and story for that world is replaced, it could only lead to disappointing conclusions and many inconsistencies. Perfect example, Star Wars.

  • @mister-x2
    @mister-x2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Playing Suikoden 1&2 back to back is probably my favorite jRPG experience, and something I did several times because of the games are relatively short. I even tried to play the Suikogaiden visual novels despite not understanding japanese.
    I have very fond memories of 3 which I found to be very charming, and I liked 4 (despite being probably the lowest rated by fans and me hating maritime settings). By the time I played S5 and Tactics, I was already getting burned out on jRPGs and didn't even finish them.
    Looking forward to those remasters and Eiyuden.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those two were indeed such a good back to back experience. Hoping Eiyuden recaptures that magic!

    • @brothergrok
      @brothergrok ปีที่แล้ว

      I burnt out on JRPG's a long time ago, so I feel ya. However, a bit off topic.... if you haven't played Persona 5 Royale, you're missing out! I was hooked. First JRPG i've played in years and I loved it.

  • @drewscube
    @drewscube ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this video , suikoden series holds a special place in my heart ❤️ , and suikoden 5 will always be my favorite 😍

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Likewise in regard to love for the series! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @joshuamcneely3028
    @joshuamcneely3028 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I remember when the 1st one came out. It's one of my favorite games. I can't wait until the HD remastered games come out.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can't wait to try them.

    • @planescaped
      @planescaped ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had no idea there was an HD remaster coming.
      Hell yeah, now I just need Breath of Fire 3 and Wild Arms on my Switch.

    • @joshuamcneely3028
      @joshuamcneely3028 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@planescaped it looks really good.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@planescaped Breath of Fire and Wild Arms both have spiritual successors coming too!

  • @TheZHMusic
    @TheZHMusic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing - thank you so much! Really informative but also really relaxing to watch 🙂 I really like 5 but 1 is my favourite, I play it every year!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @JohnOethGuitar
    @JohnOethGuitar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So excited to watch this. Thanks for the amazing vids!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them! Hope you enjoy this one too. Which was your favorite Suikoden game?

    • @JohnOethGuitar
      @JohnOethGuitar ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xygor 2!

  • @MilichOppenheimer
    @MilichOppenheimer ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just found out about this series maybe a month ago. I finished one and now I'm absolutely enjoying two. I can't wait to see what else this holds! Awesome time on the video drop for me lol

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I'm jealous you get to experience the series for the first time. A lot of sweet things are in store for you!

  • @reicherwallace6774
    @reicherwallace6774 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Suikoden 4 holds a special place in my heart. I absolutely love tropical settings. Something about high sea adventures brightens my adventurous spirit.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on, IV was better than a lot of people think!

    • @reicherwallace6774
      @reicherwallace6774 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xygor It really is one of the smoother feeling games in the series.
      I remember my first time ever playing a Suikoden game was the demo for this game. So it actually got me incredibly interested in the series as a whole.

    • @datadrain6564
      @datadrain6564 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like how true rune story really well written in four
      Also the castle is big ship also a plus

  • @blumiu2426
    @blumiu2426 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember when a teen playing these games when I had the chance to come across them and wondering how Final Fantasy VII seemed to be the only one most people knew. It always felt like people were extremely limited in what RPGs they played or very specific. Aerith hit people hard while Suikoden had a character have to fight and kill his own father and lose friends. Still undecided if it was the mainstream effect or most passed other JRPGs over, but time certainly did show sprites aged the best while early 3D ventures need a full makeover.

  • @jf4156
    @jf4156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your content is incredible, absolutely love it

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Lots more to come.

  • @BubleSwag
    @BubleSwag ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite game series. You put a lot of good work into this nice job my dude

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the support! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @planescaped
    @planescaped ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've read Outlaws of the Marsh a good 3 or 4 times over the years, all because I loved Suikoden so much. Wu Song is a total bro.
    The soundtrack to the Suikoden series I've always found to be rather forgettable personally despite people often lauding it. Though I do love Exceeding Love.

  • @rickmasten6957
    @rickmasten6957 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content here! Been a long standing fan of the franchise since i was a kid and excited to see a breathe of new life into this series. I rank them as 2,1,5,3,4.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad to hear your feedback! I almost have the same order as you.

  • @rowanmorris2187
    @rowanmorris2187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid.
    Thank you for making this.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching it!

  • @RasenRendanX
    @RasenRendanX ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video. Now I understand the Legacy behind this title I heard so much about it over the years but never played but also about the Eiyuden Chronicle trailer I was impressed by when it came dropped

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked it! Can't wait for Eiyuden!

    • @RasenRendanX
      @RasenRendanX ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xygor I do hope one day you make a video on Falcolm games! The Trails and Ys games in particular!

  • @TheOldest
    @TheOldest ปีที่แล้ว +6

    With how successful Octopath Traveler became recently, it makes me happy that this type of presentation is being accepted and appreciated. I hope that means maybe we can bring back XenoGears and Tales of Phantasia with a similar uplift that keeps a similar presentation. Or just port them.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @suchendelokidottir5673
    @suchendelokidottir5673 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This series and Wild Arms are the games that made me a gamer. I wish they would adapt it to Android

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wild Arms was a great series too...the upcoming spiritual successor to that should be fun too!

    • @Bonkikavo
      @Bonkikavo ปีที่แล้ว

      You can emulate it with some PS1 emulator or RetroArch, on android phone or dedicated handheld device.

  • @xainudin108
    @xainudin108 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I really enjoyed this comprehensive retrospective on the Suikoden series. It's clear that a lot of effort and passion went into creating this content. As a fan of classic RPGs, I appreciate the in-depth analysis and insights provided. Keep up the fantastic work, looking forward to more content from your channel!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @dwyurr
    @dwyurr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Suikoden 3 is one of my favorite games of all time
    excited to play 1 & 2 remasters on Switch, hopefully they all get remastered

  • @Sir_Moth
    @Sir_Moth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    the explanations of every suikoden hit home with me 4 didnt deserve the hate 3 wasnt terrible but it lost its roots. I whole heartedly loved the video and i come back often to just listen.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your thoughts! What a great series, huh?

  • @delveling
    @delveling ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the information about the remaster, it is now on my WISHLIST for 2023!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on, mine too! Thanks!

  • @jonathanpenglase7661
    @jonathanpenglase7661 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These games were some of my most favorite rpgs by far. I remember playing the first game was I was in my late teens when they first came out. They were also some of the first games I got for my father when I bought him his own PS1. Making memories with him playing those games really made them that much more special.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great memories! Thanks for sharing.

  • @redheero656
    @redheero656 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I apologize for ending up breaking my original copy of Suikoden II, it was actually played to death.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now that's a special achievement!

  • @DavidOConnor44
    @DavidOConnor44 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the longer form content!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you like it!

  • @NN-xq2by
    @NN-xq2by ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im glad i found you. thank you for the recaps.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! Many more to come!

  • @ianpitkin6324
    @ianpitkin6324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome. Thanks so much. 2 is my favorite but I can't play it through without beating 1!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @patrickrobinson545
    @patrickrobinson545 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you friend , i remember playing this game, number 2 over here in canada when i was a kid, Really cool main character and his main weapon which i didn't know about until i played this game and as a kid looking into what my main guy was using as his weapon!

  • @davidwallace4619
    @davidwallace4619 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yessss Next year something coming out can't wait.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can't wait!6

  • @blob1024
    @blob1024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    goosebumps hearing the stories explained, thanks for the video :)

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

    • @superblanco444
      @superblanco444 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’ve never seen anyone else have the same pfp. Good taste!

  • @MattMundane
    @MattMundane ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much love. Suikoden 5 was definitely my fav

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      That one is overlooked by a lot of people!

  • @mikemccoy1980
    @mikemccoy1980 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorites are always 1 2 5 for me and bro loved this video made my day keep up the great work man I always look forward to these types of videos

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback! Hope all is well.

  • @gix47
    @gix47 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best game ever, still replay all of them once a year.

  • @TheHAMbOYZ
    @TheHAMbOYZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love suikoden!! Arguably my favorite series!!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasn't it great?

  • @theclimbto1
    @theclimbto1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suikoden was my favorite RPG when I started playing it... and THEN I got a Castle and it became the Best RPG EVER!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't beat the castle building, can you?

  • @DanielAbarientos
    @DanielAbarientos ปีที่แล้ว

    favourite series by far. had to search for years to get a physical copy of 1 & 2. Suikoden 2 still the best in series by far! great job on this

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @GAMASUTRA_ita
    @GAMASUTRA_ita ปีที่แล้ว +2

    in your retrospective on the Suikoden saga I agree 100% of the concepts you expressed. in my reviews of Suikoden 3, 4 and 5 many of the things you said are things I actually said too. you have all my respect in my opinion you are a true expert admirer of Suikoden (like me 😁)

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for this feedback! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @buddharj
    @buddharj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Playing Suikoden 1 and 2 back to back is the way to go

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that is the best way to dive into the series!

  • @BProof
    @BProof ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My brother and I were very lucky to stumble upon Suikoden I during the magical time of discovery in used game stores before widespread home internet.
    We were instant fans and I personally remained loyal to the franchse owning all the original release games in the main series. It made me appreciate the shared universe all the more. My favorite is 2. No surprise there with 1 and 5 following. 4 gets a lot of hate but I thought it was really good. The ship setting just felt claustrophobic.
    The sprawling epic, did a fantastic job of potraying its characters in a politically affected fleshed out multi dimensional manner instead of good guy/bad guy tropes.
    One of the alltime great JRPG series and one of my favorites.
    Great work. If it wasnt for the fact that I'm already subscribed, this video would make me hit the button.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on! It was so fun to discover the first one, with so little hype, in the days before FF7. Thanks for the praise of the channel!

  • @Grayald
    @Grayald ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my top franchises with the second game commonly holding the spot as my favorite game of all time. I love FF7, and it's also one of my favorites, but I was never a final fantasy fanatic. For me, it was suikoden and wild arms.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Two great series'! I will cover more Wild Arms games soon.

  • @relaxing6194
    @relaxing6194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 made me realize how much I enjoy Suikoden.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even though we didn't think it was the end of the mainline series, it was a great game.

  • @altha21
    @altha21 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Suikoden 4 is my personal favorite, because without it I would have never discovered and played the rest of the series.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now that's a unique take! But glad to hear that was your starting point.

    • @nathan3859
      @nathan3859 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Suikoden 4 was great. I only hated how many random battles there were.

    • @zakunick1
      @zakunick1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just really like saying “ Lino En Kuldis”.

  • @walkinzorochi9461
    @walkinzorochi9461 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had only played the first 2 and I loved them both, that's why I cant wait for the remaster. If they ever remaster any others I will check them out for sure.

  • @FCEngine
    @FCEngine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun fact:
    The music in the Beyond Coast incident at the beginning of "Policenauts" where Jonathan's tether breaks off and he drifts into space is the prototype for the Suikoden battle bgm

  • @featuringdez7456
    @featuringdez7456 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad to see more amazing suikoden videos! 3&2 r my favs although 3 is heavily underrated.Hope more people give it a go. I adored the trinity play style. Offered varying viewpoints to the narrative. Reminds me of a Tarantino film. Plus some of my fav writing in the series. Best writing definitely belongs to 5 which is my 3rd fav.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Never heard it compared to the Tarantino films before, but that makes sense!

  • @Evanz111
    @Evanz111 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Glad to see you give Suikoden IV some love! It’s my favourite in the series, partly due to the island, pirate and ship-based setting. Wish more RPGs would tackle that! It also had FANTASTIC sound design, I can still distinctly remember so many of the sound effects and the rune spell SFX.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A better game than most people give it credit for!

    • @jaredadams8069
      @jaredadams8069 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's my personal favorite.

  • @missingLEGACY
    @missingLEGACY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On a random note, I have a theory that Jeane the rune sage is the true charm rune personified, kind of like how the Star dragon sword is the personified version of the true night rune, many men in the series become infatuated with her through seemingly no effort of her own, it is stated that one of the other characters saw her in the bath and she has no rune markings on her body, meaning that she is not a wielder of a true rune, and she is in both suikoden 3 and 4, two games that are removed from each other by almost two hundred years, implying that she is immortal.

  • @dracogeneious8613
    @dracogeneious8613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suikoden 2 is and always will be my favorite video game of all time, It was so formative for me. The ways that it innovated at the time that it did, with the breadth that it had is just so crazy; with all of it's diverging ways to enjoy it and not in a grind your face off way. If I could ever nominate a game to be placed on a shelf next to great works of literature it would absolutely be Suikoden 2, It really is the zeitgeist for the entire series. It's the story they wanted to tell in the first place, and it is so compassionate and real. I could not be any more hyped for Eiyuden, between that, the remasters, Armored Core, and Elden Ring, Finally. Some truly good-for-the-right-reasons games.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hard to disagree with this take. So many aspects of that game, especially in regard to the characters and story, still stand out.

  • @foxontherun4517
    @foxontherun4517 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my fav series growing up

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great, mine too! So you know how good it was.

  • @DS4__
    @DS4__ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, I hope the series can keep going strong if the remasters + Eiyuden do well. Been playing through them all for the first time recently and I am loving Suikoden 5 the most while going through it, but 2, 1 & 3 were amazing experiences, especially 2! Don't think 4 is as bad as most people say either (love the music!), and I look forward to giving Tierkreis + Woven web a try one day.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I too hope the remasters and Eiyuden are great. I think there is more momentum for this series to continue now than at any point since it went defunct.

    • @DS4__
      @DS4__ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xygor For sure! It was the remaster announcement that caught my eye at first. Them after searching about what Suikoden was, it was the fans of the series putting out great content like yours which made me decide to give it a try and see why these games are so beloved, hope many others do the same!

  • @AirshipFury
    @AirshipFury ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yuber shakes in his boot when Hai Yo with 3 Killer Runes rocks up. lmao

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have to respect it!

  • @Rangerijo51
    @Rangerijo51 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Suikoden was the first RPG I've ever played, my childhood friend introduced me the 2nd game. I was hooked by it, played it everytime I was given the chance. that was the only game I played on my PS1 beside Harvest Moon: Back to Nature and Crash Bandicoot. I was in 3rd or 4th grade when it was released I can't remember. until now, Suikoden 2 is my most beloved game, I still played it over and over, and I'm planning to play it again on the remaster or the PS1 version after I finished my final thesis.
    in my country, the Suikoden fanbase is overshadowed by another J-RPG fanbases, so very few people I could share my thoughts about this franchise. Thank you for making this video! cheers~!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, and for leaving your Suikoden memories here!

  • @Sir_Moth
    @Sir_Moth ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my profile picture says it all 1 resonates with me more than any of the others do. 2 was better for gameplay 3 was a spit in the face with combat 4 made me feel tinglys getting back to the roots and 5 hit hard. tactics was fun but your right on all points.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate these memories! Did you shed a tear at Mathiu's fate at the end of Suikoden I?

  • @justinm5907
    @justinm5907 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I discovered 2 by accident and played it first but to this day I love it. Dumping many hours at the time but I found going back to the first one Even at its prime was a struggle and I never got into any of the later games either. 2 will always hold a special place in my heart.

  • @KatalistProductionsKozzySasha
    @KatalistProductionsKozzySasha ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first game is my favorite, can't wait for the remasters to get on steam. At the time I was way more into Western rpgs (Ultima, Wizardry, old Elderscrolls, etc..) but Suikoden blew me away, loved it! I found Suikoden and Vandal Hearts to be my favorite games from the PS1 era :)

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate your feedback, it's really hard to beat the first game. So many awesome things about it when there were virtually no RPGs on the PlayStation. I reviewed Vandal Hearts too and the series, check it out!

  • @dominikschwarz1200
    @dominikschwarz1200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man this brings me back. After 5 minutes of watching i just wnred to play Suikoden once again...

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear it! So many great memories from it.

  • @andrewmorden9528
    @andrewmorden9528 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Here to hoping the remaster of 1-2 sells enough to get this series a new game. I replay these titles at least once every couple years.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right on, agreed!

  • @nickmussetter9931
    @nickmussetter9931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to make a video on the original Phantasy Star! Keep on rockin brother! Love the videos🙌

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will definitely do Phantasy Star games at some point. I really like 4.

  • @joshuaseidnitzer2062
    @joshuaseidnitzer2062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ayeeee like #500! I love the Suikoden series and I can't wait for the future developments!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's more promise for the future of Suikoden than any other time since it went defunct I think!

    • @joshuaseidnitzer2062
      @joshuaseidnitzer2062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Xygor Gaming It truly is an underrated series and even though 1 and 2 may be dated, I've still played them recently and they're still fantastic RPGs, maybe meant for beginners, but fantastic nonetheless

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joshuaseidnitzer2062 yeah, I think I and II have actually held up a lot better over time than some of the games that tried to use 3D from this era though.

  • @fernandozavaletabustos205
    @fernandozavaletabustos205 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am glad Suikoden is finally getting a remaster!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, and it looks awesome!

  • @Suikojunkie
    @Suikojunkie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You always gave Suikoden its flowers that’s what i like about you. You did not wait for the remasters.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      I will still play them!

    • @ocrawford77
      @ocrawford77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are making remasters?

    • @Suikojunkie
      @Suikojunkie ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ocrawford77 Yes indeed. Rumor has it they will release it March 9

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ocrawford77 yes, I and II remaster is due sometime this year. I cover it toward the end of the video.

  • @roninronreacts1870
    @roninronreacts1870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like all of them to a point. Suikoden 1was the first rpg i got for Ps1 and has been my favorite rpg since. I played all 5 again last year. 1, 2 and 5 are amazing. 3 is really fun and vibrant. 4 is a slog and i only like it after about halfway through. Anytime i go to play them again, 4 is the only one i dont look forward to. Great video, love it. Look forward to the remasters and eiyuden.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the praise and your thoughts on the series!

  • @jammanastic
    @jammanastic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so insane that I randomly found suikoden late 90's at a yardsale and i didnt know what it was but liked the cover so i bought it.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Kind of funny because of how cheesy the case for the first one was!

    • @jammanastic
      @jammanastic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Xygor i liked it with lots of the characters in the middle

  • @missingLEGACY
    @missingLEGACY ปีที่แล้ว

    I found Suikoden 3 when I was 14 a couple of years after it came out, and fell in love with it. When I became an adult I searched out copies of the remaining numbered titles as well as tactics.

    • @missingLEGACY
      @missingLEGACY ปีที่แล้ว

      After playing all of them 3 is still my favorite, but all except Suikoden 4, and tactics are in my top 10 games of all time.

    • @missingLEGACY
      @missingLEGACY ปีที่แล้ว

      Still love them as well but I don't feel that they live up to the other games in the series.

  • @teebo5298
    @teebo5298 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dam just somehow got recommended here . This was my child hood man . Growing up from ff2 and 3 to chrono trigger secret of mana . Progressing to the ps

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine too! Hope you enjoyed it.

  • @ssaunders1122
    @ssaunders1122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So suikoden and I have a rough history but I still absolutely adore the game. For some reason (I think I spilled something on the old one) I didn't have a memory card. I got to either the first or second army battle and lost. It was a bit before I picked it back up. But after I did man what an awesome game. Getting every character was awesome. Can't wait to play it again in 2023.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't imagine playing any RPG without a memory card, haha.

    • @ssaunders1122
      @ssaunders1122 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Xygor Gaming thankfully we don't really have to worry about such things as memory cards or sticks anymore. Hdd/ssd are great things.

  • @vincea2996
    @vincea2996 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember buying the game at circuit city on clearance when ps one games still came in those huge dvd style boxes lol. I replayed it and finished it like 5-7 times.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      You must have really liked it too!

  • @zakunick1
    @zakunick1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Suikoden III was my introduction to the series, and will always be special to me. Then I played 2 before 1. So I’m excited for the re-release to play them in order!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great! The rereleased versions really look like they're going to be great.

    • @zakunick1
      @zakunick1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xygor I can’t really see how they’d manage to mess them up. I hope I don’t eat these words!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zakunick1 Haha, they better not!

  • @KabutoRyu
    @KabutoRyu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm NEVER TIRED OF SUIKODEN love the game

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn't it an unforgettable series?

    • @KabutoRyu
      @KabutoRyu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xygor yes it is, and i will buy it again when S1&S2 remaster on steam got release

  • @drokus
    @drokus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I traded some magic cards for a Playstation and suikoden 2 back in the 90s. Still my favorite game of all time

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully you didn't trade Black Lotus!

  • @zidanetribale7729
    @zidanetribale7729 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Suikoden series have the most epic storyline ever in JRPG, i like Suikoden 2, 3 and 5, the story are so heart breaking especially Suikoden 5, such tragic fate for our hero Frey in Suikoden 5

  • @Henjo29
    @Henjo29 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Suikoden was one of the first games I bought when I got my PS1 in '97. The game was used, but it was the reason for me to buy the system. Though it might be hard to believe, I was way more invested in the story and characters than FF7. FYI you could run in Suikoden 1 with a character who has the Holy Rune equipped. If Stallion is in your party (he has the True Holy Rune) you can even run on the world map.

  • @mxrocketbeats
    @mxrocketbeats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i only played the first back in the day, but the 5th one looks fire af might have the check it out

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Give it a try!

  • @aldoushuxleysghost
    @aldoushuxleysghost ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite JRPG franchises. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I'd say it's either 2 or 5. I enjoyed all of them, including Suikoden IV and Tactics. Having said that, I still haven't played the Nintendo DS offering. I do have a DS, so I have no reason for missing it, I just never did

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on, 2 and 5 are really great! Hope you enjoyed the video.

  • @densha63
    @densha63 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello and Happy New Year! My all-time and personal fave will always be Suikoden 2 and 5. Suikoden 4 and 5 I think are underrated seeing the sales record, specially 5. Not sure if it's because it was released very late in the PS2 life cycle. In terms of the story, I love all of them. But in terms of the gameplay and battle system, Suikoden 3 felt the weakest for me followed by 4. Moving forward, I am looking forward for Eiyuden Chronicles as well as the Reworked Suiko 1 and 2.

  • @nathanmadden6691
    @nathanmadden6691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so cant wait to play the suikoden remaster in a couple months

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that will be great!

  • @MrShiki1134
    @MrShiki1134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looking forward to the eyuuden chronicles

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's going to be lit!

  • @TMD316
    @TMD316 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best Suikoden is objectively 2. But my favorite is 4. So fully underrated.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finally someone who agrees with me on 4 being underrated!

    • @TMD316
      @TMD316 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xygor it's absolutely fantastic! Soooo much better than 3. Definitely called back to its roots. When you said that I'm the video, I paused to celebrate with my roommate. Lol. 4 had a few shortcomings, but it's SUCH a good game!

  • @JmoneyCrypto
    @JmoneyCrypto 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I know you said 3 was not your Fav game. For me it was. It was the first Suikoden game i played so that is prob why i have a soft spot for it. . For me it goes 3, 5, 2, 1, 4. But i am looking forward to the new remakes and maybe with those it will change my mind! Keep up the great videos!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I appreciate your feedback, I know a lot of other people who like 3 too! And thank you!

  • @Beodude123
    @Beodude123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played all the mainline games throughout the years, but 4 was the only one I never beat. I'd like to revisit them all some day

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's worth revisiting, and held up pretty well!

  • @itschmadam
    @itschmadam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suikoden 3 was my first one and i have such an attachment to it

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a great game! Many people first found the series through that one.

    • @itschmadam
      @itschmadam ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Xygor that's where I found it! I'm excited for the remasters. I hope they do 3

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@itschmadam there's much more energy and hype behind the series right now. So, hopefully!

  • @shaifs5072
    @shaifs5072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With 3 being my favorite, effen ouch. Not many anime stylized games gone into 3D yet and I thought the models were gorgeous. The story was simply epic. My favorite cast. I loved being able to have mounts.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      I still like it too!

  • @jayti6660
    @jayti6660 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Suikoden 2 was the best one hands down. It just had a certain charm that made it so fun to play. The other ones were good too, but 2 was by far the best one.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      I tend to agree! Such a classic!

  • @Sugatonin
    @Sugatonin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need a 3 remake. People really underestimate how good that story was, it was life changing for me. Percival has remained a favorite of mine since its release and its to the point I have two copies of the game

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe someday!

  • @MrShiki1134
    @MrShiki1134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the karaya clan.... i myself come from the same real world tribe called the karaya... after playing suikoden 2 and seeing the karaya there dont look so different from my own is funny....

  • @GR-bn3xj
    @GR-bn3xj 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the second one is the best game but I probably enjoyed the first one slightly more. The music from the first one was simply amazing, and the story got to me a little bit more.
    One thing left out of the video I loved was the cooking challenges.

  • @horusheritic
    @horusheritic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man I loved the first version of this game.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was so great!

  • @hideinfear
    @hideinfear ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I truly hope the Suikoden series gets a remaster/remake

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too! I think the chances are better than ever for it.

  • @andyreichert499
    @andyreichert499 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suikoden IV is a lesson in how not to do a silent protagonist. At least the boat could "run". I >still< need to play V though. One of these years....

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll probably like it a lot more than IV!

  • @SegaCDUniverse
    @SegaCDUniverse ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suikoden 1 and 2 were phenomenal, they should be up there in terms of the love Chrono Trigger and FF VI receive.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      They really are of that highest quality. A lot of RPG fans agree with you.

  • @theclimbto1
    @theclimbto1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suikoden 1 and 2 Remastered coming to Steam, by the way. Got it on my Wish List, so if you're a fan make sure you check it out.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      I cover this at the end of the video. Pretty exciting.

  • @IveBeenWithBruma
    @IveBeenWithBruma ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 just had one of the greatest villains of all time. Required an ambush 18 of the 108 stars and then a 1v1 against half of a true rune. Even then he allowed himself to die when he still could've killed the hero. Luca Blight was just built different.

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, 2 really did have great villains, and I love how the story narrative spent so much time on them. There aren't many RPGs that actually focus on the villains and I think that's a mistake.

  • @mudbuddha123
    @mudbuddha123 ปีที่แล้ว

    cant wait for the suikoden 1 and 2 remasters, i hope they remaster the other 3 as well!

    • @Xygor
      @Xygor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, hopefully!