You only get one chance to make a first impression. Whether you’re launching a gadget, premiering a hit movie, or simply going on a date, there is little room for error. For businesses, this is especially true when offering something brand new. It’s easy for us to forget that the mighty Sony PlayStation was, at one time, an untested product. And soon after its release, with everything on the line, it dropped one of the most respected and influential RPGs of all time.
When Suikoden arrived on the PlayStation on December 15, 1995, the console had only been on the market for a few months. Those early titles matter, and Suikoden set the bar for the RPG experience on PlayStation. It was the perfect blend of classical ideas and ambitious design. A sprawling epic that influenced decades of development, Suikoden launched a legacy few franchises could match.
