Suikoden II PS1
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- Suikoden II PS1 PAL Complete Near Mint (Dutch Case and manual, Game In English) £104.70
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- Suikoden II 2 - Playstation 1 - PS1 Konami RPG PAL Complete / CIB - Collectors £255.00
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- SUIKODEN II (2). NEAR MINT. PS1 Game Complete. PLAYSTATION ONE, PAL Collectible. £333.66
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £157.06 | £42.30 | £333.66 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £157.06 | £42.30 | £333.66 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £181.55 | £42.30 | £445.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £149.48 | £12.94 | £445.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £162.47 | £12.94 | £445.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £194.54 | £42.30 | £445.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £174.39 | £42.30 | £445.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £131.08 | £12.94 | £333.66 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £131.08 | £12.94 | £333.66 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £163.51 | £12.94 | £366.58 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £162.95 | £12.94 | £349.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £160.72 | £12.94 | £349.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Suikoden II was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (KCET) and published by Konami. The game was directed by Kazuyuki Sakaguchi and represented the sequel to the original Suikoden released in 1995. Development took approximately two years, building upon the foundation established by its predecessor while expanding the narrative scope and gameplay systems.
The game was originally released in Japan on December 29, 1998, for the PlayStation console. It came to North America on August 6, 1999, and later reached Europe in 2000. The staggered international release was typical for major RPG titles during the PS1 era.
Suikoden II received generally positive critical reception upon launch. Reviewers praised its expansive story, large cast of recruitable characters, and deep narrative that addressed themes of war and political conflict. However, some critics noted that the game's length and pacing could be demanding. Commercially, it performed well in both Japan and North America, establishing itself as a respected entry in the PlayStation RPG library alongside titles like Final Fantasy VII and Chrono Cross.
Today, Suikoden II is historically significant among collectors for several reasons. The original Black Label version, particularly North American copies, has become increasingly rare and valuable on the secondary market, with complete copies commanding premium prices. The game's deep character recruitment system, multiple story routes based on player choices, and high replay value have contributed to its enduring appeal among dedicated RPG fans. Its narrative complexity was considered ambitious for console RPGs at the time.
An interesting development note is that the game was one of the most ambitious PlayStation RPGs in scope, featuring 108 recruitable characters, which tied to the classic "108 Heroes" concept borrowed from Chinese literature that became central to the Suikoden franchise identity. The English localization was handled carefully to preserve the story's emotional weight, though some original Japanese narrative nuances were altered for Western audiences, a common practice in that era.