Suikoden 4 Opinion [NO SPOILERS]

[Rincewind]

I got some b-day money, and was wondering if the game was worth buying, renting, or waiting until it comes down in price. I loved the first 2 suikodens. The third one was a big let down in the sense that the 108 stars weren't really 108. Does Suikoden IV bring back that old school flavor with a refreshing new look?

[Beecham]

You do in fact get 108 Stars again this game. Also, a lot of elements from the root of the series would return; often criticisms include that -too- many elements from the first game were included. There is at least one thing that irritates me along those lines :) Still, I absolutely loved the story, so I highly recommend this game.

[Goldy]

Being a fan Suikoden series you should play this anyway.
Its a good game, but it comes no where near the first three in the series, but thats just my opinion!

[Patriarch]

i'm right in the middle of playing it right now near the end. i think compared to the other 3 suikoden games this has a really short life span but i like the war system and even though you only use 4 rather than 6 people at a time now you don't have to equip items anymore. even with that i think it is definitly worth getting but the game goes very quick. a quick thing there an a quick thing here. an your already near the end. its entirly worth in my opinion even with the flaws this game has.

[Killey]

If you love Suikoden at all. You will play this game. ^_^ It's really fun. Kinda short though...=\
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[Blackjack]

This is my second favorite one in the series, right behind three. This one is a lot closer to the first game in terms of length, characters, etc., so if you liked the first one, chances are you'll like this one too.
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[Barbarossa Rugner]

Yea i would definitely advise you to get this game. I thought it was great. There are a couple of returning characters to go along with a good storyline to make it a great game. The buddy system doesn't return from three, which i think is a good thing, but we now have 4 people in our party as opposed to six in the previous games. The major battle system is more on the lines on suikoden 2 i would say, but instead now uses ships obviously.

The main character has an underdeveloped past which leaves it open to speculation continuing a common theme in the previous games. I found that there aren't as many runes in this game, but it isn't that noticeable. Also it is much easier to level up characters in this game due to a training room aboard your headquarters. You can also recruit all 108 stars on the same side this time.
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[Tonberry]

You should really get this game. It is a lot of fun and has many new things that make the game much easier and friendlier to play. You'd like it. I'm sure of it.

[Weyoun]

I absolutely loved this game.

I think you should get it, and i think you would like it.

And Happy Birthday i guess.
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[J2k]

To the people that say this game is really short... I played it through and i hated it. There were way too many random battles, the controls were frustrating, the cutscenes pissed me off, and in general although the story was good the gameplay frustrated me.

It took me about 20 hrs to get to the end and then something happened. The story and the characters (of which id only got about 70) really endeared themselves to me. And even though the game had pissed me off, i didnt want it to end really.

So i took the new game plus and played through a second time. Now my counter is at nearly 100 hrs (so ive spent 80 on the second time through) and ive found so much more than i did before. Also the minor irritations i had dont bother me anymore, and playing through the second time was like playing a new game.

I dont know why this is, but if you play just to get to the end you may be disappointed. But if you play to do every sidequest, find every character and armor set, and just play a completionist game, it goes from a 6/10 title to a 9/10 in my opinion.

Id say its definetly worth getting if you can put up with a LOT of random fights.

[Rincewind]

Thanks for all your help. I think I will get it. Lots of random battles sounds fun. I am getting annoyed with these new fangle RPGs that have their own stupid battle system and leveling up lacks anyone what so ever. I think I will get it when I get the chance.

[J2k]

Buy it, aim to find all the characters and dont use a guide. It'll be worth buying and will take you some time ^_^

[Rincewind]

[gumibearcarnage7]

First of all, I'm really surprised to see how many people liked Suikoden III, because I thought it was the worst of all of them. Second, Happy Birthday. Third, RENT this before you buy it.

When I first played this game, I got mixed feelings like, "Ooh yay Suikoden!" and then, "Holy *$&# that's moving really slow!" This is what I think: Suikoden IV is a great game, but the problem was, it didn't feel enough like a Suikoden game. More like a knock-off instead of a sequel (or in this case, prequel) but I bought it AFTER renting it first. That'll be the best way to go. Because otherwise, you can spend your b-day money on something MUCH better!

~*Chris*~
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[Arenegeth]

Considering that you are here in this site posting, and by that considering that you are a Suikoden fan, then get it if you haven't yet, you can find it online for like 20 bucks new, so you shouldn't even question is a Suikoden game the worst numbered Suikoden game according to general fan and third parties opinion, but its a Suikoden none the less if you like a Suikoden you will like that too to a degree, if you think about it in not a great game kind of way you might actually enjoy it, it certainly worth's a play at least.

Happy after birthday I guess.
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