Suikoden I & II

Suikoden I & II^[a] is a 2006 video game compilation developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation Portable. It contains enhanced ports of the first two games in the Suikoden series, Suikoden (1995) and Suikoden II (1998) for the PlayStation Portable. Both games are combined in one Universal Media Disc (UMD), in which the player can choose which Suikoden game they want to play, as well as a third choice which is "Gallery" (ギャラリー).

Suikoden I & II
Developer(s)	Konami
Publisher(s)	Konami
Series	Suikoden
Engine	Unity (HD Remaster)
Platform(s)	PlayStation Portable Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Nintendo Switch 2
Release	PlayStation Portable JP: February 23, 2006 Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S WW: March 6, 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 WW: June 5, 2025
Genre(s)	Role-playing
Mode(s)	Single-player

A high-definition English localization version of the compilation, under the title Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars was announced on September 16, 2022. It includes graphical improvements such as enhanced backgrounds and redrawn portraits, new and enhanced sound effects, new world map system, and quality of life features such as a fast-forward toggle for battles. It was originally scheduled for a worldwide release in 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows and Xbox One^[1][2][3] but on August 30, 2023, it was announced that the remaster has been delayed.^[4] On August 27, 2024, it was announced that the remaster has been rescheduled for a March 6, 2025 release date and will also have versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.^[5] On April 24, 2025, a Nintendo Switch 2 version was announced as a launch title for the system on June 5, 2025.^[6]

Development

Several changes from the original versions were made for this compilation. The player is now able to move their character diagonally inside places and over the world map. Graphics have been slightly enhanced and redone to fit widescreen. This includes an extension of some places which were designed for PAL and NTSC televisions.

Reception

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	(NS) 82/100[7] (PC) 82/100[8] (PS5) 81/100[9]

Review scores

Publication	Score
GameSpot	6/10[10]
Nintendo Life	8/10[11]
Nintendo World Report	8.5/10[12]
PC Gamer (US)	79/100[13]
Push Square	8/10[14]
RPGFan	92/100[15]

The remastered version of Suikoden I & II received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic.^[7][8][9]

Suikoden I & II sold 21,707 copies in Japan, considered low based on the critical reception of the original games.^[16]

Notes

1. Japanese: 幻想水滸伝I&II, Hepburn: Gensō Suikoden I& II