RPG's Similar to Suikoden

So I have recently completed Suikoden(unfortunately didn't go for all 108 stars, will probably do that on a second pass) and I ended up really loving it's style. It was a bit short in comparison to other JRPGS, but I ended up really enjoying it's "No Filler" gameplay. The entire game and all of the events contained within it felt meaningful and essential to the plot. You can't say this about many JRPG's (I'm looking at your Honey Bee Inn minigame FFVII....). Regardless, I am definitely planning on trying to get my hands on a copy of Suikoden II...whiiiich could be tricky. In the meantime, I really want a JRPG that matches Suikoden's scope and gameplay style. I basically prefer my content to far outbalance filler. The RPGs named can be on really any console, but PS1, PSP, DS, and SNES are the main consoles that I have immediate access to. Modern consoles can be added to that, but I can't think of many that fit this style anyways.

Thanks for reading and I hope to hear some good recommendations.

So I have recently completed Suikoden(unfortunately didn't go for all 108 stars, will probably do that on a second pass) and I ended up really loving it's style. It was a bit short in comparison to other JRPGS, but I ended up really enjoying it's "No Filler" gameplay. The entire game and all of the events contained within it felt meaningful and essential to the plot. You can't say this about many JRPG's (I'm looking at your Honey Bee Inn minigame FFVII....). Regardless, I am definitely planning on trying to get my hands on a copy of Suikoden II...whiiiich could be tricky. In the meantime, I really want a JRPG that matches Suikoden's scope and gameplay style. I basically prefer my content to far outbalance filler. The RPGs named can be on really any console, but PS1, PSP, DS, and SNES are the main consoles that I have immediate access to. Modern consoles can be added to that, but I can't think of many that fit this style anyways.

Thanks for reading and I hope to hear some good recommendations.

shadowsxfall

I wasn't a huge fan of Suikoden, but I do have to admit that it's pretty unique, so I can't really think of another RPG that is like it. Perhaps you should try the PS2 Suikoden games. Unlike Suikoden 2, those won't cost you an arm and a leg, tho Suikoden 5 is slightly pricey.

But if you want a no filler RPG, Phantasy Star IV for the Sega Genesis is a very "no frills" sort of game with very little filler. I'm just not sure that it has the scope you want and being a sci-fi RPG, it has a very different atmosphere.

If you were a fan of the whole "command an army" angle of Suikoden, Final Fantasy Tactics might be a good choice. Its aesthetics remind me of Suikoden's on a very superficial level, but overall, you're probably much better off playing Suikoden 3-5.

I like Suikoden but the series is far from unique. If you didn't go for the 108 characters then what exactly did you like about the game? Because it looks and it plays exactly as any other traditional JRPG... I mean, just play whatever then. :?

If you're just looking for straight-forward and easy JRPGs then play Legend of Dragoon because you'll not be able to buy Suikoden II for less than $150 and I'm telling you, it's not worth it! And the thing is that you'll only want the game even more because you can't have it but with that kind of money you could buy:

1. Grandia

2. Parasite Eve

3. Chrono Cross

4. Legend of Dragoon

5. Breath of Fire IV

 

all of these are either equal or better than Suikoden for $10 or less off the PSN! But if you wanna spend $150 on a used copy of Suikoden II then do it, it's your money....

Gue1

Gue, it is possible for you to post something that isn't idiotic?

None of the RPGs you listed are anything like Suikoden and he didn't ask for a condescending list of games you think are better than Suikoden.

Yes, Suikoden is a traditional RPG, but it has a completely different style/aesthetic than the ones you listed.

Please use your brain before you post.

I see your point on the whole Suikoden 2 being waaay too much money. But I definitely will take your recommendations. I have always wanted to try Grandia(despite its horrid voice acting) and have always heard great things about Breath of Fire IV and Legend of Dragoon. One question about the former, Breath of Fire: Do you have to really play the other games in the series, or is it more of a Final Fantasy approach?

shadowsxfall

All the BoF games are standalone.

I would not dissuade you from trying out Grandia and Breath of Fire, but they are the polar opposite of Suikoden. They are rather cartoony RPGs (not that there is anything wrong with that) and they are not straight to the point in the way Suikoden is.

I like Suikoden but the series is far from unique. If you didn't go for the 108 characters then what exactly did you like about the game? Because it looks and it plays exactly as any other traditional JRPG... I mean, just play whatever then. :?

If you're just looking for straight-forward and easy JRPGs then play Legend of Dragoon because you'll not be able to buy Suikoden II for less than $150 and I'm telling you, it's not worth it! And the thing is that you'll only want the game even more because you can't have it but with that kind of money you could buy:

1. Grandia

2. Parasite Eve

3. Chrono Cross

4. Legend of Dragoon

5. Breath of Fire IV

all of these are either equal or better than Suikoden for $10 or less off the PSN! But if you wanna spend $150 on a used copy of Suikoden II then do it, it's your money....

I see your point on the whole Suikoden 2 being waaay too much money. But I definitely will take your recommendations. I have always wanted to try Grandia(despite its horrid voice acting) and have always heard great things about Breath of Fire IV and Legend of Dragoon. One question about the former, Breath of Fire: Do you have to really play the other games in the series, or is it more of a Final Fantasy approach?

I'll catch hell for this, but if you're looking for an RPG that contains no filler and is incredibly unique then I'd suggest Breath Of Fire: Dragon Quarter for PS2. It's very different from the other Breath Of Fire games (and quite frankly every other RPG) which is why a lot of people don't like it but I'm a huge fan of it. The only thing that's bad about it is save tokens... 

I've never found anything similar to it other than the other games in the series. There are other games with a lot of characters but none that I know are in a style like that.

If you're just looking for straight-forward and easy JRPGs then play Legend of Dragoon because you'll not be able to buy Suikoden II for less than $150 and I'm telling you, it's not worth it!

If you were a fan of the whole "command an army" angle of Suikoden, Final Fantasy Tactics might be a good choice. Its aesthetics remind me of Suikoden's on a very superficial level, but overall, you're probably much better off playing Suikoden 3-5.

I'd say Ogre Battles March of the Black Queen and Ogre Battles 64 more than that (and the two Tactics Ogre games are great if he did want to try FF Tactics). You can recruit different characters, characters can be killed like they can be in Suikoden, can make conversation choices that can infuluence the story or the characters that join you, you are commanding or part of an army and can have a lot more units compared to Tactics games. Like most SRPGs theres not much filler it's mostly just story scene/battle to story scene/battle.

if you like having to play with an army and stuff..try out strategy rpgs....shining force 1 and 2 are classic and some of my favorites...esp shining force 1 (top 5, former all time favorite)

Only RPgs that have tons of characters you can choose and switch in your party is BOFIV and Unlimited Saga, Saga Frontier 1 and 2. Not if you are thinking about looking into Wrpgs, the list is longer.ImJESUS-PROam

>TC asks for RPGs similar to Suikoden.

>This guy reccomends WRPGs.

My reaction: :lol:

Not to mention that you're leaving Chrono Cross out of your first statement.