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Suikoden - Tenmei no Chikai (Japan)

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1996
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Suikoden is a Konami JRPG masterpiece based on the 108 heroes Chinese novel. Recruiting an army of 108 distinct characters, customizable base and fast turn-based combat system. Mature and touching political narrative. A foundational PS1 JRPG classic.

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Application 1 player 12+
Description
Japanese Konami companion application to Suikoden II, multimedia database and guide. Created by Konami, released in 1999 in Japan under the Suikoden Tenmei no Chikai title. Non-playable application devoted to the Suikoden II encyclopedia, detailed profiles of the 108 characters, illustrations and historical data on the Toran Confederation and Alliance and Miki Higashino orchestral soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Suikoden Tenmei no Chikai title.

Suikoden - Tenmei no Chikai review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
4/5
Music
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Sloppy"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Difficulty
"Very easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Technical info
💾0,12 GB 📅27/12/1996
Published by Konami

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Collector interest

A special Japanese edition of the first Suikoden, offered as boxsets with distinct subtitles that paired the game with collectible items around the 108-Stars saga. Markedly rarer than the standard run, these releases appeal to demanding fans of the Konami saga. Their desirability rests on this scarcity and on the completeness of the original set.

Is Suikoden - Tenmei no Chikai still worth playing in 2026?

Released in 1998 on PS1 in Japan and in 1999 and 2000 in the West, Konami's project is often cited as the peak of choral JRPG. The hero crosses a fratricidal war between two nations, and the moral choices weigh on the destiny of his one hundred and eight stars. The six member party combat, the army battles and the duels keep an astonishing readability. The pixel art direction and the music are magnificent. The random encounters and the 2D modelling age with their charm. Recommended today for every authorial JRPG devotee and for Konami fans curious about a defining studio peak.

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