Suikoden I and II to gain HD remasters in 2023
Two popular RPGs will be getting a remaster next year.
At Tokyo Games Show 2022 today, Konami revealed Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, which features remastered versions of the first two games in the beloved video game franchise. Updates for both titles can be seen below.
Released in 1995, Suikoden was a major influence for Warren Spector’s popular Deus Ex games. 1998’s Suikoden II became a collector’s item after the game’s intial limited availability. In 2014, Suikoden II was released on the PlayStation Network in North America.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars can be wishlisted on Steam right now. The game will arrive on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars features
Graphical Improvements
Pixel sprites and environment art enhanced with new screen effects including lighting, clouds, and shadow animations Flickering flames, smoldering smoke, the movement of leaves and insects, all add up to a lively in-game atmosphere!
The effects and direction have been redesigned, bringing memorable scenes back to life in more beautiful ways!
New Character Drawings
All character portraits have been updated in HD. Junko Kawano, who designed the characters for the original version of Suikoden released in 1995, has newly re-drawn all the character portraits for Suikoden I HD Remaster Gate Rune War.
Sound Improvements
Field Sound – A large number of environmental sounds not found in the original version, such as the sound of running water in the river, wind, insects, and running footsteps, have been added. You can enjoy an immersive experience like never before!
Battle Sound – All sound effects are now in HD. In addition to the impact of the 3D effects, the realistic sound greatly enhances the dynamism of the battles!
Game System Improvements
Many new features have been added, such as dialogue log, auto-battle, double-speed battles, etc.