When you’re going into battle against a totalitarian empire, choosing the right people for your army is crucial. You’ll need military strategists, of course, and hardened warriors. People who can supply and feed the troops are essential. And if you want any real chance of success, you can’t forget to bring along a motley assortment of fashion designers, jugglers, children, and wild animals.
Suikoden and its sequel are regarded as some of the best RPGs made for the original PlayStation. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars puts that reputation to the test, bringing both games to a modern audience with few changes aside from a serious visual overhaul. As the remaster shows, the early Suikoden games’ reputation is well earned, though perhaps overblown, with its unique collect ‘em all character recruitment system doing some heavy lifting to cover for middling combat and writing.
