#Suikoden 4

[landylachs]

Lazlo | Suikoden IV Painting

I was on the Eiyuden Chronicle discord the other day, when somehow (probably my fault) the convo turned to reminiscing about Suikoden IV.

This lead me to wanting to listen to the Rune of Punishment theme (gorgeous song), which lead me to feeling all the feels - and the sudden urge to paint Lazlo. I think this might be the first time I've ever painted him.

I have a soft spot for Suikoden 4 - Junko Kawano's designs from 1 and 4 were a major influence when I started drawing more. What a treat to see her new art in not one, but TWO new games next year! I can hardly wait!

If you've likewise been living under a rock, as I have, "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" is an upcoming 2024 jrpg game created by the same developers as the original Genso Suikoden series! With their newly-formed Rabbit & Bear studio, Eiyuden Chronicle is arguably the spiritual successor to the original Suikoden series. It even has 100+ new character designs by Kawano herself! And if that was not enough, Konami is also making separate HD remasters of the original Suikoden 1 & 2 - with Kawano drawing brand-new art for all the Suikoden 1 character portraits! (Also set to release in 2024.) I only learned about all of this last week. I am very excited (and in slight disbelief by so much Suikoden news, after over a decade of Konami abandoning the series!).

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[cookiekurimu]

my suikovember 2022 entries pt. 1

pt. 2 here!

any of your favorite characters here? :D

art by cookie

[breemon]

(Took a picture but had nowhere to share at the time.)

Asked my dad for Suikoden 4 for Christmas and he got me a SEALED COPY!! Honestly felt bad opening it.

Now I have 3-5. Maybe one day I'll be rich enough to get the first 2 as well.

Also I Took the plastic off before thinking to take a picture which is why it's already off.

[scyanako]

Meet the Suikoden protagonists! Which one is your favorite? Mine is Tir btw :) (definitelynotbiasedbecauseitsmyfavoritesuikodengame-)

also a late night post bc i most definitely didnt forget to post at my usual time-

[natupp]

昔に描いたの絵のリメイクが楽しい

[is-there-a-fishing-minigame]

Suikoden IV doesn't have a fishing minigame :( It does, however, have a net fishing mechanic!

(Wondering if your favourite game has a fishing minigame? Have questions on what counts as a fishing minigame? Feel free to send an ask in! Not only does sending in an ask allow your most pressing fishing minigame questions to be answered, but it also helps support this blog!)

[videogamequeens]

SUIKODEN PARTY MEMBERS OF CHOICE

Who are yours?

[bkm-one]

海賊コンビ過去

Pirate duo in the past

[mikia87]

⚔️⚔️😌

[rayless-reblogs]

12 Faves

Thanks for the tag, @deemoyza!

Make a poll with five of your all-time favorite characters and then tag five people to do the same. See which character is everyone's favorite! :D

(This was too hard, so I cheated. I went with 12, as many characters as I could fit on a poll. I also limited it to video games, only one character per game.)

If you'd like to do this, consider yourself tagged!

Please vote/reblog for largest sample size.

[oimygiblets]

When my two all-time favorite RPG's finally met.

[kingdomoftyto]

I am obligated to recommend people play the Suikoden 1 & 2 remasters when they come out in March!!!!

These games (and in particular Suikoden 2) are beloved classics of the RPG world, but folks these days haven't had the opportunity to play them because physical copies of the games have been known to run $200+.

I need more people to know these characters. I need more people to experience the worldbuilding around the True Runes. I need more people to acknowledge this series existed. 🥺

[cookiekurimu]

my final entries for suikovember 2022 <3

pt. 1 here!

i had a blast drawing these awesome characters! they're my faves <333

[scyanako]

Wish these two had more interactions with each other 😭

[natupp]

[daily-rayless]

I think these are my top 10 favorite games

I say it with some doubt, because these aren’t exactly based on mathematical criteria. Particularly when you get to the top three, those could switch order at any time. But here we go, I gave it a try.

(As always, me liking a game isn’t me endorsing everything about it, because I have criticisms for all of these. Also, these are my favorites, not what I consider the best 10 games I’ve ever played.)

10. Final Fantasy 7

A classic, a well-developed story that doesn’t drag, memorable characters, beautiful music, sharp narrative moments with a few twists and turns that are great on the replay.

9. Final Fantasy 4

I played this originally on the SNES and it was the perfect starter JRPG. A compact but emotional story starring a hero with a relatable personal conflict. Also beautiful music.

8. Soul Nomad and the World Eaters

A strategy RPG that is simultaneously zany and dark, it features an unrepentently devious companion character, a story that builds in intensity, and a lengthy alternate evil route.

7. Transistor

One of the most stylish games you’ll ever play, it starts with a murder, includes both revenge and romance, and features exquisite in-universe songs.

6. Horizon Zero Dawn

Along with its strong story, atmospheric score, and commanding protagonist, I just find traveling the beautiful, expansive open world to be a lot of fun.

5. Persona 4

At times breezy, at times thoughtful and melancholy, it’s a murder mystery with plenty of swerves, fun characters, great music, and a distinctive 1970s aesthetic.

4. Fate/Extra

A death tournament that ticks through the bouts, but isn’t necessarily ticking towards the hero’s salvation. You partner with one of three mysterious spirits, and all of them are interesting and extremely likable, despite some troubling gray morality.

3. Persona 3

Particularly the Portable release, which offers deeper characterization for all your party. The moodier, broodier sister to P4, it’s full of both angst and humor.

2. Suikoden 3

A complex narrative that allows the gamer to view events from multiple viewpoints, with three strong protagonists. Though less well known than Suikoden I and II, it rounds out the original trilogy, exploring arcs that were established as early as the first game.

1. Tales of the Abyss

A desperate but ultimately hopeful story, its strength is in its player cast and antagonist cast, where both sides feature dubious and sympathetic motives and there are few morally simple solutions.