Suikodenis one of thePS1’s best early JRPGs.

30 years after its first foray, Konamiremastered the gamein HD with a slew of quality-of-life upgrades.

The Suikoden series was first launched in 1996 in the west and quickly gained a cult following.

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Here are our favourites.

He manages to redeem himself later when facing the man who kidnapped Lepant’s wife.

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Pahn is a short-ranged character, so you’ll want him in the front row of your party.

His tanky nature and attack power make up for his lack of range.

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A long-ranged gunner, Clive is incredibly useful in battle and boasts a cool design to boot.

A fiery bartender, Camille gives Gremio the dressing-down of his life for drinking too much.

These side quests make for a humourous detour in our favourite JRPGs.

Split image of Gremio, the protagonist and Cleo from Suikoden 1 HD remaster.

What Camille lacks in raw HP, she makes up for in dexterity.

Just double-check you don’t go into debt to her.

A ninja from Rokkaku Hamlet, Kasumi develops a crush on the commander soon after joining the army.

Suikoden 2 and Suikoden 5 protagonists and 108 stars in the background

Kasumi has one of the best speed stats in the game, ensuring early turns.

You’ll need every early turn you’re able to get.

He is among the earliest proponents of peace in this respect.

Pahn speaks to the protagonist in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster.

Video games, like all art forms, can make remarks about society.

With her dying breath, Odessa asks you to throw her body into the stream nearby.

Her early obfuscation is what gives the protagonist time to recruit more soldiers and marshal his forces.

Cleo tells the protagonist to knock before entering her room in Suikoden 1.

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The unnamed hero of Suikoden is pretty proactive for a silent protagonist.

Under his direction, the Liberation Army is able to overcome injustices plaguing the entire Empire.

They may be leads with very little to say, but these normally silent protagonists have spoken on occasion.

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This name derives from a Japanese novelization of the first game.

He is your most loyal companion and has raised the protagonist since infancy.

A medium-ranged axe battler, Gremio is a priceless addition to the party thanks to his early rune compatibility.

Ted tells the protagonist to describe his visit to the emperor in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster.

Not only that, but his mere presence in the story is a comforting one.

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Clive in the Rikon inn in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster.

Camille introduces herself as a debt collector in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster.

Kasumi joins the party in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster.

Kirkis talks about his survival in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster.

Odessa tells the protagonist to hurry in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster.

A gameplay screenshot of Suikoden 1’s HD remaster, showing a dialogue choice while speaking to the king.

Gremio being tickled by the protagonist in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster.

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