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Suikoden II PlayStation
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 1999
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82 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics What's this?

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9.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

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  • Summary: Sequel to the early PlayStation RPG. As a member of the Alliance, a military force only really hinted at in the original, you play the unwitting hero of the game: an orphan who has been raised by a quiet, unassuming battle hero in a seemingly ancient war. Alongside you in the ranks is your best friend Jowy, a boy born of nobility but who has never been able to receive approval in his stubborn father's eyes. As the game begins, you are immediately tossed into a tale of political strife, betrayal and war on a grand scale beyond your scope in the early stages. As the game wears on, the plot will twist, turn and develop in numerous ways that expose the personalities of each of the characters involved. The battle system is turn-based, with the option to equip Runes for special abilities, combine party member attacks to create chain combos or devastating spells, and the option to run the battle in Auto mode.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. netjak
    97
    I would place this one up there with "Xenogears" and "Grandia" as the three must buy RPGs for the system.
  2. IGN
    90
    A true sequel in nearly every aspect, Suikoden II manages to achieve the rare feat of actually picking up where the former game left off, taking gamers for a familiar ride that proves to be deeper and much more detailed than the original.
  3. All Game Guide
    60
    New tactical, turn based war battles which offers total control, upgraded graphics and new special effects on spells and animations.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. HikaruS
    10
    Masterpiece. No game ever made can beat it's plot, that even with some clichès, makes a genial use of them. Even if you have a new-generation console, you'll not be wasting your time playing this. Solid gameplay and soundtrack, marvellous storyline, charismatic characters(and a great variety of it), beautiful visual for the "magics"(that were implemented in a interesting way), a couple of different endings... With some of it based on the ancient chinese literary, more specifically on "Shu?h? Zhuàn"(Suikoden in japanese, Water Margin in english). So yes, you can expect much of this, unless you are a unbrained action(and maybe childish) games die-hard fan.… Expand
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  2. rpgmaniac
    10
    This game is the No3 in my "All time favorite JRPG" list, if some1 ask me to tell him in a few words 3 things that make Suikoden II so amazing the first things that comes in my mind is STORY, STORY, STORY, you will not find a game with so amazing story there is very few games that comes close to what KONAMI have done with this game, the plot of this game will suck you in and never let you out even after finish it, the 2nd best element of this game imo is content there is crazy amount of staff to do and see in this game seriously you will need over 100 hours to and probably even then you will miss some, this game shows how a JRPG must be to be entertaining from start to finish and make you ask for more years after you finish it that's how I feel when I am thinking about this game, I recommend this game to all JRPG-lovers out there I guarantee it be an unforgettable experience.… Expand
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  3. Frosty
    10
    I have played a lot of RPG's in my lifetime, and I can safely say that Suikoden II is probably somewhere in the top 15. This game pretty much takes all that was great about the first Suikoden and makes it even better in the sequel. Longer, awesme Storyline, and fun battles really bring about the greatness of Suikoden. Now I'd love to say to pick this game up and play it, but there is only one negative about this game. THE PRICE! To have this game, it will easily cost you over $100, and that's sometimes for the disc only. So if you really love RPG's and have $100 to burn in your pocket, pick this game up. Otherwise, you may want to get it imported or be very patient and someone bevome very lucky and find it at a garage sale for a few bucks.… Expand
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