Suikoden

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• Developer: Konami
• First Release: Suikoden (1995)
• Game Engine: Various, depending on the game
• Genre: Role-playing
• Setting: The games are set in a world inspired by classical Chinese literature, specifically the 'Water Margin,' a tale of 108 outlaws
• Gameplay: Players gather a collection of characters (often 108 in total, known as the 'Stars of Destiny'), to form party units and fight turn-based battles
• Music: The games' music, composed by Miki Higashino and others, has been well-received and has led to several soundtrack releases
• Legacy: Although never a major commercial success, Suikoden has a dedicated fanbase and has left a significant mark on the JRPG genre
• Future: The series creator, Yoshitaka Murayama, is working on a spiritual successor to the Suikoden series named 'Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.'