Game Information
Game Title: Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X/S (Mar 6, 2025)
- Xbox One (Mar 6, 2025)
- PlayStation 5 (Mar 6, 2025)
- PlayStation 4 (Mar 6, 2025)
- Nintendo Switch (Mar 6, 2025)
- PC (Mar 6, 2025)
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Developer: Konami
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 81 average - 87% recommended - 31 reviews
Critic Reviews
CGMagazine - Unscored
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster should still be considered a must-buy for anyone who considers themselves a classic JRPG fan and has even the tiniest amount of interest in the franchise, as this will be the first time that these two games will be available in HD and English for every modern platform (excluding mobile).
COGconnected - James Paley - 65 / 100
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Cerealkillerz - Nick Erlenhof - German - 8.9 / 10
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars lets old fans enjoy the nostalgic journey while new players discover why Suikoden, especially Suikoden II, is considered one of the best RPGs of all time. With improved graphics, optimized gameplay and the same captivating story, the remaster is an asset to any RPG heart.
Cloud Dosage - Jon Scarr - 4 / 5
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster brings these RPG classics to modern platforms with sharper visuals, a cleaned-up translation, and a few quality-of-life tweaks. The political storytelling, fast-paced combat, and 108 Stars of Destiny recruitment system are just as strong as ever, though some gameplay mechanics show their age. It’s not a perfect remaster, but it’s the easiest way to experience two of the best RPGs of their time.
Comunidad Xbox - Mario Vadillo - Spanish - 85 / 100
Konami gives us the opportunity to relive the first two Suikoden adventures with all possible qualities of life, or to get to know an emblematic saga that had its origins a whopping 30 years ago.
Digitec Magazine - Kevin Hofer - German - 4 / 5
With “Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars”, Konami is adapting two of my favorite JRPGs for modern displays. Unlike Square Enix with the “Dragon Quest” remasters, however, the developer is not relying on the popular 2.5D style, but redesigning the backgrounds in HD. This may not look quite as pretty as 2.5D, but it remains true to the original.
Game Lodge - Arthur Tayt-Sohn - Portuguese - 9 / 10
Konami brings back two RPG classics, with one of them being one of the best in history. The complex world created by Yoshitaka Murayama continues to captivate even after so many decades. Just like the heroes he created, his work has had the power to gather thousands of dedicated fans and admirers who will once again experience the political plots of this fascinating world.
Game Rant - Matt Karoglou - 8 / 10
Konami Digital Entertainment's Suikoden I&II HD Remaster is light on updates, but it still delivers two of the greatest RPG experiences of all time.
GameSpot - Heidi Kemps - 6 / 10
Suikoden I and II are all-time RPG classics, but this remaster collection doesn't quite do them the justice they deserve
IGN Italy - Francesco Destri - Italian - 8.5 / 10
It's impossible not to love the first two chapters of Suikoden, which this HD collection brings back with extreme graphical care and some quality-of-life improvements.
IGN Spain - Aarón Márquez - Spanish - 8 / 10
Suikoden 1 and 2 are two more than solid JRPGs, which are a living example of the golden age of the genre, and which receive with this collection their best exponent to date. They are not perfect, and they drag certain rough edges from their original release, but they are two must-haves for any fan of the genre.
Infinite Start - Mark Fajardo - 10 / 10
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster is a fantastic revival of two classic JRPGs, offering improved visuals, smoother combat, and helpful quality-of-life features. The updated translation, trophies, new hard mode, and the option to adjust time-sensitive events make it more accessible to newcomers and veterans. With its engaging story, deep character development, and strategic gameplay, this remaster is a must-play for any JRPG fan.
Le Bêta-Testeur - Patrick Tremblay - French - 9.3 / 10
Replaying Suikoden I & II in this remastered version was a real journey through time. These games, which marked my childhood and adolescence, today retain all their narrative and playful power, sublimated by an update respectful of their heritage.
Loot Level Chill - Mick Fraser - 8 / 10
Fans will find so much to love in Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. They're relics of a simpler time, but it's hard to deny the sheer charm and likeability on offer.
MonsterVine - Nick Mangiaracina - 4 / 5
With the new audio, battle effects, battle speed, auto-save, and new translations Suikoden I & II HD Remaster is the definitive way to experience the first two Suikoden games. My only hope is that the rest of the games in the series receive this treatment.
Multiplayer First - James Lara - 9.5 / 10
At the end of the day, the remasters are exactly what you'd hope for out of a graphical update that remains faithful to the original releases. They are the definitive way to play through them, especially if you've never played through them before.
Sure, I would have loved to see just a bit more in terms of enhancements and new features when it comes to some of the gameplay elements and options. Still, this is a splendid collection that retains everything I loved about the originals, though now with a shinier coat of paint that makes it feel fresh and exciting to revisit. I can't think of a better way to reexperience these gems of a masterpiece, and though I don't feel as fondly for the latter iterations, I do hope this remaster paves the way for more collections in the series.
Niche Gamer - Throgmorton Belmont - 10 / 10
The Suikoden games often go out of their way to do these things, and that’s the kind of grit I miss from the genre. This is a fantastic remaster for Suikoden I and II, which are two of the greatest JRPGs ever made. The stars shine bright in this franchise, and I hope to see Suikoden III make a return now after this incredible change of events.
Nintendo Life - Alana Hagues - 8 / 10
While not as feature-rich as some collections, Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars proves that these RPGs have largely stood the test of time. While the issues with this remaster don't take away too much from the original games' brilliance, we think these classics deserve the very best. Boasting ambition, narrative stakes, and heart that few other RPGs of the time can muster, Suikoden burns bright in its origins, and we hope Konami sees just how important this series is to many and makes a handful of tweaks.
NintendoWorldReport - Neal Ronaghan - 8.5 / 10
If you've never played Suikoden II and consider yourself a lover of Japanese-made RPGs, you should already have this game pre-ordered. This is a game that belongs on the podium near the '90s classics from Square Enix. I'm not nearly as hot on Suikoden I, but the first game is more like the NES Final Fantasy entries to Suikoden II's SNES Final Fantasy entries. It's cool to see the evolution, but we all know what game has ascended to all-timer status.
PC Gamer - Kerry Brunskill - 79 / 100
These are decent enough remasters, but not the outstanding ones these RPGs deserved.
PSX Brasil - Thiago de Alencar Moura - Portuguese - 90 / 100
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is an exceptional collection of two important JRPGs, including one of the greatest masterpieces of the genre. The gameplay system works well, but the real highlight is the two great narratives that deserve to be played by any fan of the genre.
Push Square - Khayl Adam - 8 / 10
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars combine two incredible JRPGs from the genre's golden age on PS1, lovingly remastered and improved for PS5 and PS4. They suffer from the same issues many games did back in the day: unwieldy, occasionally grindy, and sometimes obtuse. Still, the package offers fans the chance to experience these lesser-known gems, and both deserve a place in the collection of any fan, even the least bit interested.
RPG Fan - Zach Wilkerson - 92 / 100
Suikoden I & II shine even more brightly here than they have for over 25 years. Plus, building up your base is still a blast, and I got the same dopamine hit every time I added someone to my army.
RPG Site - Paul Shkreli - 9 / 10
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars brings the classic pair of PSX-era titles to modern consoles in a delightful package.
Siliconera - Jenni Lada - 9 / 10
Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster might not have earth-shattering additions, but the graphical updates and quality of life adjustments make it a joy to return to these fantastic JRPGs games.
Spaziogames - Gianluca Arena - Italian - 7.5 / 10
Suikoden I - II HD Remaster is a good enough compilation to discover (or re-discover) two of the most influential JRPG of all time, both treated with respect and both still very enjoyable today. The budget Konami allocated for this project was probably minimal, but the effort put in recreating these two classics is commendable nonetheless.
The Games Machine - Majkol "Zaru" Robuschi - Italian - 7.5 / 10
Konami's Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars revives two beloved JRPG classics, preserving their deep storytelling and strategic gameplay. While the remaster improves visuals and adds quality-of-life updates, presentation leans heavily on HD aesthetics, which may divide longtime fans. The lack of a full retranslation and some dated mechanics hold it back from being a true definitive edition. Still, Suikoden II remains a masterpiece, and this collection is a welcome return for the franchise. Hopefully, Konami's renewed interest signals future installments or improvements.
TheGamer - James Kennedy - 3.5 / 5
The Gate Rune And Dunan Unification Wars is still the easiest way to access the first two games in the Suikoden franchise, and despite my many quibbles, the quality of the original titles bears out. That is more than enough to justify this collection’s existence, even if it does feel like a bit of a squandered opportunity.
TheSixthAxis - Miguel Moran - 8 / 10
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster is a polished window into JRPG history with only a few minor flaws that keep it from feeling absolutely perfect.
Uagna - Silvia Mannu - Italian - 8 / 10
The Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars collection not only allows us to dust off two revamped JRPG classics, but also breathes new hope into the Suikoden saga. We're delighted that Konami has brought new lustre to Murayama's work, and we hope that the PlayStation 2 chapters will also be converted in the future. And who knows, there might even be room for a Suikoden 6...
Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus - 9 / 10
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars is an excellent updated port of two great games. Almost all of the changes are for the better, the translation is massively improved, and it still maintains all of the charm and flavor of the original games. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the franchise, there's genuinely no better place to start than the Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. Even if you're just a fan of RPGs, it's well worth a try, if only to see what all the hype is about.
