One thing that will draw you to this game is the fact that you can load your original
Suikoden save onto
Suikoden II when you begin the game. What this does is enables you to get McDohl, everyone’s favorite hero from
Suikoden, and it jacks up the stats of your party members from
Suikoden. While this isn’t all that an important feature, if you’re a big fan of
Suikoden II, it’s an added bonus being able to fight as McDohl again.
An innovative feature this game has is its variety in its battle system. While it has the basic Attack, Item, and Run commands, it also has commands such as Bribe, Unite, and Rune. Bribe is exactly what it sounds like; you pay the enemy off without having to fight. The amount you have to pay depends on the level of the enemy you are fighting. The Unite command can only be done by certain party members. If two to five members of your party have a special technique that they all share, the unite option will become available. This is a very good command to use because it can cause massive damage depending on the party members and their levels. Lastly, the Rune command is the most important command in the game. This is what will allow you to beat bosses and other difficult enemies. Runes can be bought at Rune Shops in different towns, and then you can either attach them to a character magically or embed them in a character’s weapon. If you attach them to a character magically, the rune command in the battle menu becomes available and it will give you a choice of magic attacks that you can use. If you embed the rune in your weapon, then when you use a regular attack on the enemy, the rune will come into effect and add some extra HP damage to the enemy.