VGC Review: Suikoden
VGC writes: "Suikoden is the first game in Konami’s RPG franchise that now spans across the entire PlayStation brand of consoles and has also appeared on the SEGA Saturn and the Nintendo DS. This franchise is based on the Chinese novel Shui Hu Zhuan, by Shi Naian and Luo Guanzhong, which translates into the title Suikoden in Japanese.
This franchise is based around two concepts: the 108 Stars of Destiny and the 27 True Runes. The basis of the 108 Stars of Destiny is borrowed from Shui Hu Zhuan, which brings together 108 characters who band together to ward off a threat to the stability of the land. The 27 True Runes are the basis of the story. These runes are powerful forces that are sought after by many and have caused many conflicts in the world of Suikoden. The plot also strongly revolves around political views, individual rights, and morals."
