Suikoden II
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Suikoden II is a role-playing game developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation. Set in a world of warring nations, the game follows a silent protagonist caught between the Kingdom of Highland and the City-States of Jowston. Gameplay combines turn-based party combat, one-on-one duels, and grid-based strategic army battles. Players can recruit over 100 characters, many of whom join the party or contribute to a home base that expands throughout the game. Save data from the original Suikoden can be…
Kit's verdict · 9.1/10
A war story with a heartbreaking friendship and a cast you'll remember.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Powerful story and villains
- Recruiting 108 characters is addictive
- Huge army battles and duels
Not so much
- Low-res sprites and slow early hours
- Many characters are thin
Play it if fans of political dramas and big ensemble casts.
Skip it if anyone who wants fast action or a simple story.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Suikoden II doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Recruit all 108 Stars of Destiny to unlock the best ending.
- Import a Suikoden I save to bring back the original hero and bonuses.
- Do the Cook-Off side quest for tasty rewards.
- Unite attacks between specific characters deal huge damage; try different pairings.
- Save often; some characters can only be recruited at set points.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- It was directed by Yoshitaka Murayama.
- It's based on the classic Chinese novel Water Margin.
- It became a rare, pricey collector's item before re-releases.
- An HD remaster of Suikoden I and II launched in 2025.
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