The Case for Suikoden 1 Today

Suikoden 1 is a beloved classic Japanese RPG. It's the game that birthed a fan favorite series, and recently, in 2025, just got a remaster. And its with this latest, remastered incarnation, that its worth examining just how much Suikoden 1 holds up and what it means for Japanese RPG fans today. In this video, we explore how Suikoden 1 does indeed, still hold up today, and how it differs from many of the genre's more recent quality titles and offerings. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - HardResetO Intro 00:00:07 - RPGs Today 00:01:50 - Enter Suikoden 00:02:49 - The Appeal of Suikoden 00:03:46 - The Story and Premise 00:04:38 - Recruiting 108 Allies 00:06:26 - Easily Manageable 00:07:15 - The Joy of the Game 00:07:58 - Battle Types 00:10:19 - The type of Story 00:11:07 - Why it Works Today 00:12:21 - The Sequel 00:13:22 - In The End 00:14:29 - End Credits