10th May 2022 is the date to note in the diaries of Suikoden fans as the prequel to the franchise's spiritual successor hits PlayStation 5 and PS4. Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, which is the prequel to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, arrives on the aforementioned date for £12.99/$14.99. This is said to be an action RPG, with the main game launching next year.
Little is known about the prequel, but its Steam page points towards fast-paced combat and town upgrades upon a 2D plain. Some of Hundred Heroes' characters will be introduced in Rising, and there "will be some perks for players that link the game" to Hundred Heroes in 2023.
"Scavenge dungeons and earn materials to reconstruct New Neveah to its former glory and reap benefits applying to Hundred Heroes when it releases in 2023. Cross content includes special cosmetic items, valuable equipment, and trade goods. Make a personal mark on the world of Eiyuden Chronicle by naming certain weapons and delicacies in Rising that will carry over to Hundred Heroes next year."
Are you looking forward to this one? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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I watched gameplay on this game and honestly wasn't impressed. Apart from the graphics, everything looked janky, the character models all look like dolls being moved by strings, unless that's what the developers were going for which is "Fine" I guess... I Know I'm being a hypocrite but I absolutely hate it when people use "fine" when referring to the quality of something because it tells me you think something is bad/sub-par but just can't admit it (AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH my brain thinks too much). Also from what I've personally watched the level design looks like it was made by children as I can only see a straight 2d plain going from the left to right of the screen with slight deviations. I'm only complaining because the main game looks pretty good and I'm comparing this to Bloodstained Curse of the Moon, which was another game made from a stretch goal and spawned a sequel. So looks like it will be a purchase from me for $10 unless these impressions are completely wrong.
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Well at £12.99 / $14.99 don't think anyone was expecting a triple a or even double a or single a game but wish we got a real suikoden game!
It's also on gamepass at day one so will give it a try been surprised a few times with these small budget games.
Not really excited about Rising, but Hundred Heroes is one of my most anticipated games. It looks amazing and maintains the classic Suikoden feel. Absolutely cannot wait for that one.
Im more excited for the 100 heroes game as the gameplay for this one is not for me. Also frustrating and turns me away that it is coming day 1 on gamepass. Ill pass
I backed Hundred Heroes on KS even though its release was (at least) three years away at the time, but I never warmed to this spin-off, partly because it felt like the team had taken a detour from the primary thing they actually raised money to develop. I'm optimistic about Hundred Heroes given the pedigree of the developers (I really love the Suikoden franchise), but I think dividing your attention and efforts after the fact before you've fulfilled your obligations is never a good look.
@AtlanteanMan in fairness if I recall the spin off was a stretch goal, so they secured the additional funding needed to pull it off I guess. I’d rather see them focus on the main game as well but at least they didn’t pop this one out of nowhere.
@suikoden Didn't know this one was coming to gamepass, only thought the RPG was, that's cool. Still doesn't change my opinion on it because of my stance on gamepass, I prefer to own my games, but I respect people who use the service to play their games as everyone has a different financial situation or use the service to demo games they wouldn't usually give a shot. Wish game pass was around 10 years ago as teenage me would have been overwhelmed by the plethora of games available.
Still wish Konami would allow a good team to bring out a Suikoden compilation,(maybe add some CRT filter options etc.),especially the first two ps1 games! I suspect though they "might" end up being prime candidates for the new premium PS Plus though!🤔
Unfortunately couldn't dip into the kickstarter, so been curious how development has been going esp. on the rpg...surely they're closer to deciding if it'll be a cross-gen title or new gen only by now if it's targeting next year?
Still not sure what to make of this, is it a Dragon's Crown type spin off then?
This should be offered as part of subscription
Finally a release date! Thanks for sharing the news.
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