Suikoden Tactics for PlayStation 2

Suikoden Tactics is a bold new journey into the Suikoden universe, offering a new take on the events of Suikoden IV with the most varied gameplay of any release in the Suikoden series. This fifth installment combines classic Suikoden play with RPG elements and tactical strategy. The time-rendered, voiceover-enhanced story follows Kyril, who is investigating the sudden of appearance of menacing creatures in the Island Nations. Play's been simplified with a new Bubble Icon System, letting players of all skill levels pick up and play 80 controllable Suikoden characters in 25 battle scenarios. Modify character skills, upgrade weapons, trade items, play mini-games, find hidden modes, and complete multiple side quests.

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (7.3 out of 10)

If you've never played a strategy/RPG before, then Suikoden Tactics is probably the one you'll want to take the plunge with. Designed specifically with new users in mind, this side story to January's Suikoden IV is one of the most accessible role-playing games of the year (traditional or otherwise) ...more

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 6.3 out of 10

Not Final Fantasy Tactics, but Not Bad, Either. (7 out of 10)

posted by CroweLying (PHILLIPSBURG, NJ) on Apr 29, 2006
Member since Sep 2005
10 out of 12 gamers (83%) found this review helpful

In my gaming experience, the pinnacle of the Console SRPG is Final Fantasy Tactics. There was just a phenomenal amount in that game that worked. Suikoden Tactics shares many features with FFT - an isometric battle map, characters with adjustable skills and abilities, terrain adjustments to attack an...more

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