In recent hours, Konami has released the opening video for Suikoden I HD Remaster, one of the two episodes that will be part of the remastered versions of the beloved JRPG chapters, originally released in 1995 and 1998. You can watch the video at the bottom of the article.
Here’s a description of the two games from the PlayStation Store:
The story of Suikoden I
A celebrated hero turns into a violent tyrant, and an empire faces decline.
The Liberation Army decides to rebel against oppressive rule.
One by one, the 108 Stars of Destiny unite to change the course of history.
The story of Suikoden II
Our hero and his friend Jowy are members of the Unicorn Youth Brigade, which becomes embroiled in a long-standing border dispute between the kingdom of Highland and the city-states of Jowston.
Just months prior, a peace treaty had been signed between the two forces, both eager to put an end to the fighting.
However, beneath this truce smoulders the embers of a new war…
Features of Suikoden I and Suikoden II HD
・All background images have been remastered in HD
・Updated effects breathe new life into the pixel art animations
・New ambient sound effects fully immerse you in a fantastical world
・Battle special effects, now in HD, add a new level of realism
・An auto-save feature has been added
・Fast-forwarding in battles
・Conversation log
Below, you can watch the opening video for the first episode, keeping in mind that Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars will be available from 6th March on PC (Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.