Suikoden II - From "Outdated" to Beloved Classic | Retrospective Review | Gaming Through the Years

In 1998, Suikoden II looked like a relic of the past. Today, it’s considered one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. So what changed?

Time codes:
0:00 The State of Gaming in 1998
2:46 - Refinements & Improvements
7:48 - Battles & Minigames
15:26 - Story & Characters (SPOILERS!)
30:55 - Structure & Pacing (Jump Here to Avoid Spoilers)
35:01 - Translation, Legacy & Reception

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