Suikoden II Classic
PlayStation · RPG
Suikoden
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | KCET |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Suikoden |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Suikoden is a role-playing game developed by KCET and published by Konami.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
It is part of the Suikoden series; on the PS1 you can also try Suikoden II. The series also appears on other systems with Suikoden (Saturn). KCET also made Silent Hill, Pro Evolution Soccer and International Superstar Soccer Pro 98 for the PS1.
Suikoden 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Suikoden is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Suikoden cheats & codes
12 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Hyper Level-Up (Hero) | 301B82A3
0003 |
|---|---|
| Stay At Level 1 (Hero) | 301B82A1
0001 |
| Stay At Level 99 (Hero) | 301B82A1
0063 |
| King Dragon Sword (Hero) | 801B82B8
104F |
| Infinite Bits | 301B801E
000E |
| Water Rune Piece X25 (Hero) | 301B82DA
0002
301B82DC
0019 |
Suikoden walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Suikoden.
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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.
Suikoden FAQ
When did Suikoden come out on the PS1?
Suikoden was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Suikoden?
It was developed by KCET and published by Konami.
Is Suikoden multiplayer?
No. Suikoden is a single-player game.
How long does Suikoden take to play?
As a role-playing game, Suikoden typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Suikoden 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.