The release of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster has garnered various reviews from prominent gaming outlets, showcasing a range of opinions on the remastered versions of these classic RPGs.
Review Summaries
Nintendo World Report awarded the remaster an impressive score of 8.5/10. They emphasized that if players have never experienced Suikoden II and appreciate Japanese RPGs, it is essential to pre-order this title, highlighting its place among 90s classics.
“If you’ve never played Suikoden II and consider yourself a lover of Japanese-made RPGs, you should already have this game pre-ordered. This is a game that belongs on the podium near the ‘90s classics from Square Enix.”
RPG Site was even more enthusiastic, giving the pack a 9/10 rating. They noted that Konami’s efforts have significantly enhanced the experience, offering a blend of nostalgia and modern gameplay improvements.
“The effort put forth by Konami pays off in dividends. The end result is a project that… has the best of both worlds. These are games that play and look just like you remembered them, but somehow even a bit better.”
Conversely, PC Gamer was more critical with a score of 79/100. They pointed out that while the original Suikoden games shine through, the remaster falls short due to issues such as outdated enhancements taken from a 19-year-old remake.
“These are fantastic RPGs wrapped up in a middling remaster… An inconsistent lick of paint that in one game highlights as many flaws as it hides.”
Siliconera praised the Switch version, granting it a score of 9/10, stating that although the remaster does not offer groundbreaking additions, the graphical improvements and quality-of-life adjustments make it enjoyable for returning players.
“Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster might not have earth-shattering additions, but the graphical updates and quality of life adjustments that are here make it a joy to return to these fantastic JRPGs.”
Finally, Push Square rated the game 8/10, acknowledging both the strengths of the original games and their dated mechanics. Despite some issues, they encourage fans to add these titles to their collections.
“Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars combine two incredible JRPGs… Still, the package offers fans the chance to experience these lesser-known gems.”