Suikoden III (PlayStation 2, 2002)

Suikoden III has many of the usual Turn Based RPG(Role Playing Game) features such as characters with different skill sets(Axe Wielding, Sword Fighter, Magic User etc.) and has very typical fight sequences. Fairly good graphics although some awkward camera angles at times. You can build your characters up to higher levels to increase skills and equip lots of new weapons, armor and magic. These of course are what you would expect from any decent RPG.

What I really liked about this game is the Trinity Site System within the game. The Trinity Site System lets you play the very same game from several different perspectives. The main plot of the story is a world that has three distinctly different kingdoms that begin to fall into conflict with one another. At the beginning of the game you choose one of the three main characters and begin to see the world and all of the events through that characters eyes and your perspective of who is good and who is evil is based upon that perspective. As the game progresses you will have opportunities to switch characters and see events from a different angle. You then begin to find your characters on apposing sides and your sympathies with both. You will also cross paths with the other characters at varying points throughout the story. This creates an incredibly fun invironment to play in which you can't wait to finish a portion of the game so that you can switch characters and see the chain of events from their perspective. In addition, each of your characters has there own set of challenges and missions to complete. They also meets additional friends and allies that join in your quest also known as the "108 Stars". These additional friends and allies have their own unique skills and side quests to complete that all plays back into the main storyline. Most of the "108 Stars" can also be brought into the story to mix and match you group so that you can create unique fighting moves based on how you pair them up. The game culminates at the end when............ (don't worry, I won't give it away.)

* Basic Role Playing Game

* Good Graphics

* Fun Characters, Events and Missions

* Unique Game Play/Perspective with Trinity Site System

Suikoden III
Quest with the 108 stars of Destiny

Type of Game: RPG
System: PS2
Game Developer: Konami

This is the third part in a long running RPG series from Konami, There’s Suikoden and Suikoden II both worth checking out. Enter the land of Grassland in Suikoden III. Where war and conflict have been between the six clans of Grassland, Zexen Federation, and Holy Kingdom of Harmonia. What’s different in Suikoden III you play the story thru the eyes of three characters. Geddoe a captain of the small defense force of Harmonia. Hugo a son of grasslander chief Lucia. Then Chris a captain of the knights of Zexen. You choose whom to start the game out as you see the story progress by three points of view. There are many secrets to this game so I won’t spoil them for you. This game took me 89 hours to beat and this is opening all the secrets up! It’s a deep game with traditional RPG battles but later in the game you will have some strategy battles as well. Also the gathering of the 108 stars of destiny. Where each person has a skill to help you during the game. This game has a great story, great characters, and some good cinemas as well. Two things the make the score 8.5 is the fetch quests and the lack of more places to visit. I recommend you buy this game, and stop reading this review so you can go play this great RPG!

My review score for Suikoden III = 8.5
(Score is 1 is throw it out and 10 is a must buy!)

If curious my review scores for Suikoden = 9.0 and Suikoden II = 8.5 (Score is 1 is throw it out and 10 is a must buy!)
Reviewed by Eric Schneider

Also Suikoden IV is out now in stores! Go buy this game!

This is the first Suikoden game in the serise for the PS2. The graphics in this game go to a whole new level from the first two games in the series on the original playstation. Great storyline, graphics, and soundtrack. Don't pass it up!

Well a friend and i work together and we drive a simi truck. we take turns driving. he works day shift and i work night shift then we switch the next week i do days and he does nights. well when i am on days i spend 5 hrs just sitting at the airport waiting to get loaded. we have everythng in our truck a tv dvd playstation 2 fridge. well he had played some of the other suikoden games and said they where good and wanted to try number 3 so i bought it on ebay along with the guide. he paid for half i paid for half and we leave it in the truck. i have never played any of the suikoden games but i really got into this one. i have beat it 3 times now.

That was God-like. I read that thing and my heart just stopped. I can't even begin to express my discomfort. Every time I will ever start to review something again, I will always have a tear in my eye because I know it can never begin to amount to the one I have just read. Thank you hal-jordan, thank you.

Suikoden III is a GREAT RPG game in almost every aspect. Incredible story, with many twists that you get to experience from 3 different point of views which draws you even more to the game. Very interesting characters (108 of which you get to recruit for your party), a very rewarding experience/skills system and most importantly a very enjoyable gameplay where you get to play normal turn based fights, duels and strategy battles. The only drawback to this very enjoyable game is that the graphics do look a bit outdated, yet it hardly affects the gameplay, if any at all. If you decide to purchase this game, get ready to be blown away for dozens of hours! (60+ hours in my case since I like to complete it at %100)

I BELEIVE THAT SUIKODEN 1,2,AND 4 ARE THE BETTER OF THE SET.SUIKODEN 3 IS NOT ALL THAT GREAT, BUT STILL WORTH PLAYING..THE GRAPHICS ARE GOOD,THE STORY LINE,TO ME CAN GET PRETTY CONFUSING,ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR FOCUSED ON ONE OF THE CHARACTERS. BUT I GUESS OVERALL IT'S STILL A GOOD RPG GAME...

One of the best RPGs ever. If you like the Final Fantasy series then you'll love the whole Suikoden series.

I bought this game over a month ago and have not played it yet. I mainly bought this game because this game is already hard to find, I figured that it would be a rare game just like the two previous entries are. The game was listed as being mint, like new, and the condition the game was in fits this description perfectly. This is one of those RPG games that is on my long list of games to play (which includes finishing Rogue Galaxy, finishing Odin Sphere- a great game by the way, and all of the Final Fantasy games I have not played yet- 1,2,4 &5). By the reviews I have heard from this game it sounds as if it will be a great one. I look forward to playing this game in the future!

Very please with the game and it arrive on time. Great, as I said good game for a fair price. The arrive time was less than I expected. The game was like new very please with it, Thank you.

I had to buy this game to replace the copy I had because mine was so scratched up from being played a lot and of course being mistreated but the point is I could not have a compleate collection with out the best of the suikodens!

RPG's are my favorite game genre and Suikoden III is one of the best I have ever played, I put it in my top 3 most favorite RPG's and quite possibly my favorite games of all time along with FFX and Xenosaga Ep. 1. You will play as 3 different main characters and one sub character, all of these characters stories weave into one anothers and it is cool too see the events from their different perspectives. Eventualy you will have a decision too make later in the game which of the 3 characters will become the main one. The battle system is very fun, it uses 6 people instead of the traditional 3 and kind of like Chrono Trigger you can combine characters special attacks too do some devestating damage. The game has some excellent villians also and their are times in the game that they are so much better than you that you absolutly can not beat them though it is ok too lose theese battles, it really gives you a feeling of dread but it also makes it so much sweeter when later in the game you are able too finally take them down. I should also mention the one on one duels which are a blast, think of them as paper rock scissors where you have too guess your opponents next move based upon what he says in order too use the stronger move. Suikoden's graphics are not fantastic but they fit the game very nicely and it has some excellent music. If you are an RPG fan then Suikoden III will provide you with hours and hours of fun not only in it's main quest but also in it's quest too recruit every one of the 108 stars of destiny too fight along side of you. Suikoden III deserves a place in your RPG library so pick it up if you can find it.

This is an excellent game and it is very hard to find at your local game store now. I bought it because it way cheaper at the video game store.

Always been a fan of the Suikoden Series, I forgot how well the trinity sight was. Though not as good as 1 and 2 it still add it's own unique quality. No other Suikoden has Ducks and Lizards that fight on your side. Not many rpgs delve towards that I think it's kool and the storyline is great as usual

This isn't Suikoden: it's Final Fantasy in disguise. The character interface totally lacks the user-friendliness of the first 2 games. The controls are also more cumbersome (having to rely at all on the analog sticks was a big turn-off). While I didn't mind the perspective from 3 characters aspect (quite original!), I didn't like that without the strategy guide, or at least the anime' novels, it's all but impossible to complete this game in any great depth (like Final Fantasy you miss a LOT without the stategy guide, & if you can't find a copy of that you're pretty much out of luck). The skill point system was totally unnecessary & out of spirit with the Suikoden genre (It could have been labelled "Final Fantasy: Suikoden" instead), & a royal headache that lacks the feel of the originals. I've yet to be able to finish this game, & I finished the first 2 with little fuss. A bitter disappointment!

Disc was in good condition as described, however the game did not come with manual as described. Nor did the game come with the original cover art but the seller did do a good job of printing a cover art for the case. Considering the rarity of the title I have no complaints. Thank you so much and I hope to do business in the future!

original battle modes fun side things like mini games and lots of other characters to unlock, great story and player choices affect the outcome of the game giving it replay value

The game is very good, it is at least 40 hours long. The story is amazing, and the visuals great. There is something for everyone in this game

This great game is still in perfect factory sealed condition. I will never open it because like a fine wine, it will increase in value over time. Just look at Suikoden I & II. =D

I bought it because I thought yhat I would enjoy it. Since it dosen't work, I won't know until I get another. I will be seeking a refund for this one.

I'm a fan of the Suikoden serie. The 3rd opus is unique because you see the same story from 3 different points of view. It will certainly make this game last longer.

If you can find a rather cheap version of this game, you probably won't regret it!

I bought it to play through the whole game. I rented one from the local Family Video back in '05 but my ps2 was stolen before being able to complete the game. It's pretty magical but age hasn't been all too nice to it, sometimes it has what I like to call the "nodding head and blank stare" problem as do many games from that time. I remember yelling saying that the Detective, Kid was Conan Edogawa in disguise. and I thought that (and still do)Watari is cool. It's currently in my ps2 being that I was finally able to buy the game last month.

I like suikoden series this game IS NOT a rare game infact it is one of the worst made even the company has stated this upon 3 months after it's release.