Board 8 > Suikoden or Suikoden II ?

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let's say I was planning to play only one of the two

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Suikoden II

Playing 1 first would definitely enhance it though.

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Suikoden 2 is the significantly better game, but playing Suikoden 1 improves the experience, and you can buy it at a reasonable price. Go with 1 if you have to choose between the two.

If money isn't an issue, there's no reason not to play both, especially considering how short (and great) both are.

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If you only play one, play S2.

But I do recommend playing both (and playing S1 first). S1 is pretty cheap to acquire, and very short, so it's worth your time if you want to get into the series.

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Logically, you should pick #1, since it's cheaper. Then, if you love it, move on to playing S2, as well.

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Only playing one, Suikoden II. Both are worth it, though, and also pretty short.

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Money is not an issue with the way I'll be playing them.... Time is an issue, though
So I guess I'll start with the first one if it's worth it and pretty short

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1's only like 18 hours long if you don't know what you're doing.

Less if you do.

2's the much better game but playing 1 first will enhance the experience with 2.

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Yeah, I think my fastest 100% completion run for Suiko1 was... seven or eight hours? Granted, I knew the game basically inside and out by then, but it isn't a long game.

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Yeah, Suikoden 1 only took me about 12 hours to finish. Suikoden 2 took about 20.

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Yeah, I think my fastest 100% completion run for Suiko1 was... seven or eight hours? Granted, I knew the game basically inside and out by then, but it isn't a long game.

Yeah that's what it took me to do my last run of the game.

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The first one is very short. Even shorter if you abuse Chinchirorin.

Both are wonderful games. V is great as well. III is very good.

2 > 1, but play both. If you plan on playing both play 1 first

Definitely both.

While SII has a better story, SI has more epic war battles, a better HQ, and among other things. SII takes place years after SI, so there are many returning characters. The two Suikodens have a very similar style, so if you like one, you will like the other, might as well start with SI.

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If you had to choose only one, pick Suikoden I since I know you'll love it and will definitely get the second one also. Suikoden II is better in every aspects but will be infinitely more enjoyable if you beat the first one first.

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I've played over a 100 RPGs and there are only four RPGs which I rate a cut above the rest. Looking at my list you'll probably mark me as a FF fanboy but that is not the case. Infact if you see my fullist, you'll know so. Anyways that doesn't matter. Point is Suikoden II is one of them

Here's my Top 4
01. Final Fantasy VII
02. Final Fantasy VIII
03. Suikoden II
04. Final Fantasy X

That being said I can't possibly imagine any RPG gamer not liking Suikoden II. However as much as I love FF7, 8 and 10, I can still see why there may be people who would feel otherwise (proven). It's just a matter of choice. Suikoden II however breaks that barrier, well at least in my opinion it does.

Word of advice mate. GET BOTH! Rob a bank if you have to. Seriously you're missing out on an experience like none other. And while you're at it get 3 and 5 as well. Skip 4 and Tactics unless you've a lot of patience like me. 3 may be a toss-up as well but hey I loved it ^_^

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if you're going to play both start with 1. if you're only going to play one start with 2.