June Retro Community Playthrough - Suikoden

[Boshamp]

Got my copy from Disposed Hero this morning. Will start it up tonight. Thanks again, Hero!

[Boshamp]

Before I get too into it, I have a couple questions. Does this game sport hidden items? I would like to know if it is worth my time to search every corner and crevasse as I usually do with RPGs or not. Also, can you run in this game somehow? I went through all of the first Golden Sun game without realizing I could run, so I make sure I don't make the same mistake twice, but I cannot figure any way to move quicker.

[GrayGhost81]

There are a few hidden items, but not a ton. I would recommend hitting the action button near suits of armor and dressers. SirPsycho can probably elaborate on this because I know there are a few good items you can find right in the beginning.

There is no run button, but as I mentioned in the OP, Tir zooms across the screen so you won't be missing it.

[h1ghw1nd]

Just made it to the checkpoint. My Gremio is level 24 highest among my characters haha.

What party did you guys use after gaining the castle? I'm running with Hero/Gremio/Cleo/Viktor/Yam-Koo/Luc

[RetroRage]

I'm using the exact same party Highwind

[GrayGhost81]

I think this is the kind of game where you have to decide if you're going to use a guide or not. On my first playthrough I didn't, but this time I intend to because I already have way more recruits than I did the first time around and I want to utilize them to the fullest.

It's beyond the first checkpoint I believe, but one of my favorite characters for battle both times I played is

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Valeria and her ass kicking Falcon Rune attack with unlimited uses.

[SirPsycho]

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Kai and his Unite attack with Tir. Say goodbye to Free Will usage when fighting groups of trash enemies.

[Boshamp]

This game reminds me of the trouble I used to have with some NES RPGs, I take one step out into the world map and encounter an enemy I couldn't defeat and died right off the bat. I have perished several times trying to get over the first mountain stage I assume should be where I am going. But I grinded up to level 10 and still have trouble...I hope I find some support characters soon.

[GrayGhost81]

Boshamp there are a few story events that happen before you even leave the first town. Did you do them?

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Have you ridden a dragon?

[douglie007]

I got a little to carried away playing this again my hero is at 35 and I have passed the 2nd week part I should start Shadow.   Also Whats everyones Castles Name I couldnt come up with a good one so its FunStone Castle

[h1ghw1nd]

Boshamp do you even have a second character yet? Haha

Hero's name: HADOUKEN (i guess my guys name will be HcDohl in the next game? LOL)
Castle: WACKY! (name for wacky racers )

[RetroRage]

My hero's name is Hodor and my castle's name is the Red Keep.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

HODOR

[SirPsycho]

You could have gone with Dragonstone. Don't you remember the boss you fought? DON'T YOU REMEMBER!?

[Boshamp]

Boshamp there are a few story events that happen before you even leave the first town. Did you do them?

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Have you ridden a dragon?

No sir...I should probably talk to everyone in the first town. I learned about a gold grinding solution from someone on here, so I wanted to ensure I left the main city alone for the EXP booster. but I wanted this game to be as pure as I could since I have never experienced the story at all, so when he said to make sure I left the first city alone, I just left. ha ha.