Gensō Suikogaiden

PlayStation · Adventure

Gensō Suikogaiden

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreAdventure
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Gensō Suikogaiden is an adventure game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Konami.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Konami also made Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Pro Evolution Soccer 2 and ISS Pro Evolution 2 for the PS1.

Gensō Suikogaiden is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Gensō Suikogaiden is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Gensō Suikogaiden walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Gensō Suikogaiden FAQ

When did Gensō Suikogaiden come out on the PS1?

Gensō Suikogaiden was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Gensō Suikogaiden?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Gensō Suikogaiden multiplayer?

No. Gensō Suikogaiden is a single-player game.

How long does Gensō Suikogaiden take to play?

As an adventure game, Gensō Suikogaiden typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Gensō Suikogaiden on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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