8.3 out of 10

Suikoden: Tierkreis

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User Score (47)

8.3
Expert Score (20)

7.7
Gameplay (4)

7.8
Graphics (7)

9.2
Sound (5)

7.9
Multiplayer (2)

7.6
Lifespan (2)

9.0

Freak Rank

85 of 1634 in Nintendo DS Games

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Pros & Cons

impressive graphics, nice visuals, entertaining story, excellent soundtrack

Score Distribution

Experts:

9-10		(6)
7-8		(10)
5-6		(4)
3-4		(0)
1-2		(0)

Users:

9-10		(23)
7-8		(12)
5-6		(9)
3-4		(2)
1-2		(1)

Expert Reviews

Cheats Unlimited

6.8/10

16 July 2009
Despite a tediously slow start that displays the games many flaws, the adventure eventually picks up and there's plenty to enjoy. Read more
- Nice visuals, Anime cut scenes, Plenty to enjoy after a while
- Clichéd story, Awful dialogue and voice acting, Unlikable characters, Warp system may not be to everyone's taste.#, Less grand in scale compared to...
GameSpot

20 March 2009
Despite its Wi-Fi gaffe, its deviation from the Suikoden canon, and its lack of innovation, Suikoden Tierkreis doesn't seem as if it should be all Read more
- Fantastic visuals and music, Streamlined game structure makes 40-plus hours feel brisk, It's fun to look for the 108 possible recruits.
- Main character's voice acting is atrocious, Wi-Fi functionality not available until well into the adventure.
Gamebosh

3 May 2011
Making its debut on the DS is Konami's much respected Role Playing Game series Suikoden. Best known for its themes of political corruption, rebellion... Read more
GameSpot

7.5/10

20 March 2009
Despite its Wi-Fi gaffe, its deviation from the Suikoden canon, and its lack of innovation, Suikoden Tierkreis doesn't seem as if it should be all Read more
- Fantastic visuals and music, Streamlined game structure makes 40-plus hours feel brisk, It's fun to look for the 108 possible recruits.
- Main character's voice acting is atrocious, Wi-Fi functionality not available until well into the adventure.
Cheat Code Central

7.4/10

19 June 2009
Although Suikoden Tierkreis may not have been the most deep or immersive RPG to hit the DS in recent months, I have to say that I was impressed with Read more

User Reviews

Suikoden Tierkreis - Has turned based rpg's lost it?

6.0/10

Reviewer: Shocksuspect, Ciao
4 November 2009
Suikoden Tierkreis is a mixed bag. It's a traditional turn-based rpg with a good story, impressive 3D graphics, and a lot of things to do. Read more
- Intersting story, impressive graphics, simple gameplay welcomes newcomers to the genre
- Bad voice acting, maybe too simple for some
Coming from a perspective of a Suiko fan

10/10

Reviewer: amy0305, Amazon
19 December 2011
First of all, I am an avid fan of the Suikoden series (played 1,2,3,4,5). I know some Suiko fans did not enjoy Tierkreis as much as the real series,... Read more
Tierkreis: The foundation and door to the future of the Suik ...

Reviewer: Dooyoo
15 June 2009
The very best of 2009 hand-held games, and one of the best of 2009 in general. Read more
- Vintage RPG experience, traditional Suikoden experience, brand new touches
- Not set in the same Suikoden universe, no old characters or storylines revisited,
A solid game, but a different kind of Suikoden

8.0/10

Reviewer: greensun108, epinions.com
7 June 2009
As the first Suikoden title to come out for the DS, everyone was both excited and apprehensive about Read more
- Fun, easy game-play; an excellent soundtrack; an entertaining story.
- Somewhat childish and undeveloped, lacking in depth.
Video game reviews: Suikoden: Tierkreis (DS)

Reviewer: Elsea Rowling, Helium
10 June 2009
Gameplay-wise, there is a standard JRPG set-up, again deviating from previous Suikodens somewhat. There's a 4 person party, weapons must be bought to Read more