Board 8 > Key members of original Suikoden bringing a spiritual successor to Kickstarter

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https://rabbitandbearstudios.com/eiyudenchronicle/

yeah sure

doesn't actually start until July 27th

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Well then
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never played this series, i should remedy that

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I think I will back this, unless the Kickstarter looks terrible.

One of the most underrated RPG series out there. Long live Suikoden!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN0J0hjn5xs
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my wallet is ready

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HEEEELL YEAAAAH

I'm just waiting to see the tiers.

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OK but are the key members of the original Suikoden the same as the key members of Suikoden III?

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Really they should set a kickstarter goal to just buy the IP from Konami
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Yeah, a new Suikoden-like is nice, but given that it's one of the few JRPG franchises that has a consistent setting with recurring characters and background plots, Suikoden-like isn't really enough.

If Viki can't randomly teleport her way into the middle of the plot, it's not what I want.
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BlackMageJawa posted...

Yeah, a new Suikoden-like is nice, but given that it's one of the few JRPG franchises that has a consistent setting with recurring characters and background plots, Suikoden-like isn't really enough.

If Viki can't randomly teleport her way into the middle of the plot, it's not what I want.

Im ready to give up on Suikoden as an unfinished project. Besides, a new IP with Suikoden design elements and modern design might work.

Cool, but yeah I'd rather just have Suikoden VI

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Uglyface2 posted...

Im ready to give up on Suikoden as an unfinished project. Besides, a new IP with Suikoden design elements and modern design might work.

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Menji posted...

Cool, but yeah I'd rather just have Suikoden VI

I like the idea of Suikoden VI, but looking at Konami's recent work... I think I'm good with this instead.

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omg yes

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Snrkiko posted...

never played this series, i should remedy that

suikoden 2 best ps1 rpg

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I'm definitely still sad that the suikoden world is effectively dead, but i'd rather have this than nothing at all

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Dragonair posted...

suikoden 2 best ps1 rpg

And suikoden 1 was just as good. Both top 5 jrpgs of all time.

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Ehhh, I've been burned by these painfully obvious kickstarter revivals before. Not to mention "spiritual successors" like I am Setsuna. They never recapture the feelings of the original. Best to go for something new.

I've never played this series but i've seen it compared to Trials of Cold Steel and Persona.

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shane15 posted...

I've never played this series but i've seen it compared to Trials of Cold Steel and Persona.

It's not really like either, lol. It's definitely not like Persona. I guess some story/thematic aspects apply to Cold Steel, but very loosely.

The suikoden world really wasn't really all that great.

I mean I loved it for sure but it doesn't need to keep being explored.

What tier do I have to donate to get them to remove "chronicles" from the name because it sounds like a mobile gatcha game as is.

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MawiIe posted...

The suikoden world really wasn't really all that great.

GTFO. Seriously. GTFO. You aren't welcome in this galaxy.

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I probably said that wrong

The suikoden world is great and I love it.

but it doesn't really need to be revisited. Suikoden Tierkreis was the best in the series and it was a completely new world. I really think the actual gameplay and characters usually make the game stand up on their own.

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SantaRPidgey posted...

Suikoden Tierkreis was the best in the series

Okay, now you're just being silly.
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SantaRPidgey posted...

Suikoden Tierkreis was the best in the series

I'm sorry what

This is a troll right

Still waiting for those suikoden community #metoo allegations

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Corrik7 posted...

GTFO. Seriously. GTFO. You aren't welcome in this galaxy.

God tier Corrik post, didnt know you were a Suikoden homie

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ChaosTonyV4 posted...

God tier Corrik post, didnt know you were a Suikoden homie

Suikoden 1 and 2 are 2 of my favs and air guitar is the best video game music of all time.

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I guess Santa doesn't post often enough anymore for people to remember how off the wall his opinions are

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Yeah hes the guy that says the ds zelda games are the best or something

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I mean Tierkreis is decent and overall underrated. I'd say its my favorite after the first two. But yeah saying it's the best in the series is absolutely ludicrous.

pjbasis posted...

Yeah hes the guy that says the ds zelda games are the best or something

wow I've said some pretty heinous things on this board over the years but never anything this awful.

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Looks like theyre asking for $500k, with console releases beyond PC as stretch goals
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I've played 1 and half of 2. I'd be interested in the same sort of system in a fresh new world so that I can follow along from the beginning in modern day.

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Oh shit, forgot Sui3 was on PS3.

God what a fucking incredible game. Gotta get back to that one again.

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Topic inspired me to actually finish 1 and 2

I think I regularly make it halfway through 1. It's just so slow.

Maybe I'll replay the whole series! I also never made it far in 5 because its near unplayable

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SantaRPidgey posted...

Topic inspired me to actually finish 1 and 2

I think I regularly make it halfway through 1. It's just so slow.

Maybe I'll replay the whole series! I also never made it far in 5 because its near unplayable

You mean IV?


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SantaRPidgey posted...

Topic inspired me to actually finish 1 and 2

I think I regularly make it halfway through 1. It's just so slow.

Maybe I'll replay the whole series! I also never made it far in 5 because its near unplayable

Don't forget to tell everyone what you think of Suikoden 4!

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no way IV is my favorite and def overhated in the community.

V is probably one of the worst designed games I've ever played.

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Lol Santa

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okay guys lets get this all in one post so you can get this straight

1- Good old fashioned gaming fun. Not revolutionary but really structurally speaking the greatest foundation a series has ever and perhaps will ever have. It's like kinda dull by modern standards but great game.
2- I've never played this much due to the fact it is such a heavy sequel and needs to be played fresh after 1
3- Great innovations, great art, great characters, takes some bold steps but the weird way the story is set up does ultimately hurt it. (Thomas should be the flamebringer, fight me)
4- I have no idea why this game is just amazing in every way. It could be the now fairly common ability to just kind of not do battles and have the whole game on auto battle while you do other stuff. I remember I would play this game like people watch the Office. Present and half attentive for the tedious parts and all in and prepared for the more enjoyable moments. It's seriously great from beginning to end, it's simple, it doesn't have any bells or whistles just a good game
Tactics- Sooo bad. Just bad controls, bad visibility, bad battle length, there's just no way to play this game and enjoy it.
5- This is when things got bad. Long loading time, slow text, cutscenes that are just there to add sex appeal to child characters, it's borderline unplayable. The game is dependent on dialogue choices but you'll often pick the default choice because of the slow nature of the game and how easy it is to accidently mash through a response. I've heard the characters and story are good, too bad I don't have the patience to play what feels like idea factory level of quality.
Tierkreis- This is when they got everything right. Highest amount of playable characters, diverse cast, huge world (for a ds game) voice acting that sounded like a gilmore girls parody, and the game had a great balance that made you actually able use most of your 108. The actual concept of suikoden is also touched on in the game and that makes it a good starting point for a lot of people. My only complaint is the game is a little too smooth and as such can be a bit dull from time to time.

there now we can all move on

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Man one of these days when I'm debt free, I'm going to have to buy someone on Board 8 a copy of Suikoden V.

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I agree IV gets a bad reputation for no real reason, but it's still probably not quite as good as the rest.
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IV gets a bad reputation because it's wind waker, but sailing is somehow even less fun.

Also, 108 characters. 4 party members.

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I see Sui4 the same as I see Shadow Hearts 3.

Pretend it didn't happen.

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rabbitandbearstudios/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes

Kickstarter up.

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Eiyuden Chronicle isnt just a classic-style JRPG. Its also full of adorable cats. Cats as far as the eye can see. Cats meowing, cats napping, cats exploring the world. Cats, cats, cats. CATS! Meow!

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Only about $1,421 for one of those cats to be your own!!!

Plus whatever it costs to keep a cat, I guess.

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no one can defeat IGA

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