Suikoden I & II HD Remaster - Nintendo Switch
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- Genre: Role Playing,Action and Adventure
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- ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+), E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Violence, Mild blood, Suggestive themes, Language, Simulated gambling (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
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- Brand: Konami
- Product Name: Suikoden I & II HD Remaster
- Publisher: Konami
- Game Details
- Genre: Role Playing, Action and Adventure
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+), E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Violence, Mild blood, Suggestive themes, Language, Simulated gambling (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
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- Video Game Content Included: Full game
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- UPC: 083717271147
The critically acclaimed RPG franchise returns – Suikoden I & II are back in HD remaster! Dive into the HD remastered world of Suikoden and enjoy the classic game mechanics with updated sound, visuals, and art that allow the player to truly experience Suikoden! The story of Suikoden I; a once renowned hero turns into a violent tyrant, and an empire falls into decline. A Liberation Army is rising in an act of rebellion against an oppressive rule. One by one the 108 stars of Destiny gather to shape the course of history. The story of Suikoden II; our story's hero and his friend Jowy are members of the Unicorn Youth Brigade, which participated in a drawn-out border dispute between the Highland Kingdom and the City-States of Jowstown . A few months earlier, a truce agreement was signed between the two forces, both of which were happy to see an end to the fighting. However, hidden under the momentary peace the fires of a new war continued to smolder…
- Features: All background illustrations have been upgraded to HD. Updated effects breathe new life into the pixel art animation. New environmental sounds effects to immerse yourself in this fantasy world. Battle SFX is also now HD and adds a new level of realism. Newly added auto-save.
- New character drawings: All character portraits have been updated in HD. Junko Kawano, who designed the characters for the original version of Suikoden released in 1995, has newly re-drawn all the character portraits for Suikoden I HD Remaster Gate Rune War.
- Field sound: A large number of environmental sounds not found in the original version, such as the sound of running water in the river, wind, insects, and running footsteps, have been added. You can enjoy an immersive experience like never before!
- Battle sound: All sound effects are now in HD. In addition to the impact of the 3D effects, the realistic sound greatly enhances the dynamism of the battles!
- Game system improvements: Many new features have been added, such as dialogue log, auto-battle, and double-speed battles.
- Languages: English, French, Italian, German, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Japanese and Spanish-Spain.
- Pre-order and receive the following in game bonus: Prosperity Orb – Double the amount of “potch” gained when winning a battle with the character that possesses it. Fortune Orb – Double the experience gained by the character that possesses it and 57,300 potch.
Q: What are the key differences between the stories of Suikoden I and Suikoden II?
A: In Suikoden I, a hero becomes a tyrant, leading to the rise of a Liberation Army, while in Suikoden II, the hero, alongside his friend Jowy, navigates a brewing conflict between the Highland Kingdom and the City-States of Jowstown following a fragile truce.
Q: Do the HD remasters include any new content or features?
A: The HD remasters do not include new content, but feature updated sound, visuals, and art which enhance the classic gaming experience.
Q: What are the main gameplay mechanics in the Suikoden games?
A: The classic game mechanics of the Suikoden games have been updated with enhanced sound, visuals, and art. Players can enjoy these mechanics in the HD remastered world of Suikoden. The games feature stories of rebellion, war, and the gathering of the 108 Stars of Destiny.
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Q: Are both games fully on the cartridge? Or will it require a download for one or both?
A: Neither are on the cartridge.
Q: How is Suikoden pronounced?
A: I personally pronounce it swee-kō-den, and I have heard others say it the same way.
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