View Full Version : One of PS2's Best and Unappreciated games gets discontinued...
Crono
02-01-2003, 09:10 PM
I found it to be odd when Bond and I were talking about Suikoden III on Xbox. He said he had checked several gaming sites and they didn't have it listed (the PS2 version, that is, I assume he wanted to see some screenshots). (it was also weird when Konami announced that the PAL version for PS2 was cancelled, after the extra work they did to fix the dialogue in Suikoden II for PAL). He said it may have been discontinued... so I was like "why? it has sold exceptioanlly well for a game that goes unnoticed by many gamers. And no other not so popular RPG has never been discontinued". So I searched, either sites dont have it listed (EB, GS), or they are selling really high (78 on amazon and 100 at half.com-- thats US currency), or they say the product has been back ordered or discontinued. Konami's site didn't say anything. I looked in the Konami's forums and there it was, 3 topics about Suikoden III being discontinued. People on Ebay are now selling the game for 70 bucks US. There hasn't been an official announcement by Konami yet I don't think... But I'm sure it will be soon.
I know some people here have the game (BF, DM, Rndm, CL, and myself). Thank god we bought the game when we did.
Which brings it down to one question: Why? Suikoden III was runner up for GOTY at IGN, and sold pretty well. Suikoden III sparked popularity in the series, and Suikoden I and II have been flying off half.com. I just don't get it.
Well, its a sad day for me... I guess this totally eliminates the chances of a Suikoden IV (at least not on this side of the Earth :( ). Maybe it's not official, maybe Konami is having production troubles? Who knows. All we know is that they are denying orders from game stores like EB and GameStop. Hopefully this isn't true... Suikoden is THE best PS2 game I've ever played, and a damn good series. Suikoden III was also planned for Xbox, I was happy for Xbox owners, such a great RPG that they could've looked forward to...but I guess that wont happen either.
Your thoughts? I dont expect many people to reply to this thread though (mainly the rpgers...)....
(Btw, I'm most interested in hearing Rndm_Perfection's opinion on this)
DarkMaster
02-01-2003, 09:15 PM
Curses, the chances of a Suikoden IV are gonna be mighty slim now. It's a shame that not enough people will appreciate the little guy. Unless its a big name or has a mature rating on the cover, most games like S3 get passed by on this continent. Well, I got my copy at least.
damn, and I was really hoping for a re-release of Suikoden 2 in North America, guess I can kiss that goodbye.
DeathsHand
02-01-2003, 09:24 PM
Originally posted by DarkMaster
Unless its a big name or has a mature rating on the cover, most games like S3 get passed by on this continent.
I didn't get it because I'm not much into RPGs (except Square's... And really just Chrono and FF) and I can't even afford games I want more than S3... :p
But uhhmmm... It's a sad day?
Crono
02-01-2003, 09:27 PM
Originally posted by DeathsHand
But uhhmmm... It's a sad day?
It's a sad day for people who bought Suikoden III and enjoyed it. To see such a great game go down the drain is very sad. It was runner up for GOTY at gamespot, runner up for ps2 goty at IGN, and rpg of the year at IGN, and rpg of the year at GameSpot (yes, that's even surpassing SQUARE's flagship 2002 title, Kingdom Hearts).
DarkMaster
02-01-2003, 09:27 PM
Originally posted by DeathsHand
I didn't get it because I'm not much into RPGs (except Square's... And really just Chrono and FF) and I can't even afford games I want more than S3... :p
But uhhmmm... It's a sad day?
I'm talking about the general public, not the avid gamers. But its a shame you limit yourself only to Square RPGs.
****ING **** G-D DAMN MUTHER ****ING ****ER NO WONDER ITS NOT AT THE ****ING FUNCOLAND PLACE!!!!I GOTTA FIND IT AT OTHER PLACES NOW, AND ITS EITHER WEIGHTS OR A GAME, HELP AHHH
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Originally posted by Shiz
****ING **** G-D DAMN MUTHER ****ING ****ER NO WONDER ITS NOT AT THE ****ING FUNCOLAND PLACE!!!!I GOTTA FIND IT AT OTHER PLACES NOW, AND ITS EITHER WEIGHTS OR A GAME, HELP AHHH
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Wow. Mr. Shiz sure is angry.
Sheesh.
BlueFire
02-01-2003, 10:39 PM
What the ****? Grr...
Thank God I got this game before it got discontinued. That's so stupid... *sigh* I hope we will see S4..
Originally posted by BLueFire
What the ****? Grr...
Thank God I got this game before it got discontinued. That's so stupid... *sigh* I hope we will see S4..
i envy u
BlueFire
02-02-2003, 12:58 AM
Originally posted by Shiz
i envy u Try ebay or half.com or something.
Sigma
02-02-2003, 01:32 AM
good thing I bought my copy right after it came out.
stop stop stop stop!!!!!!!:(
ok guys, its either some new weights or this game.....if i am determined to find it im sure i can somewhere, but one last time IS IT WORTH IT?
Crono
02-02-2003, 10:04 AM
If you like RPGs, it's definitely worth it.
DarkMaster
02-02-2003, 12:28 PM
Try one of your local video game stores (like EB or something) ask if they have any used copies. better than nothing, right?
Rndm_Perfection
02-02-2003, 03:39 PM
New weights? Well, I'm sure there are various alternative forms of working out. On the contrary, I can't think of any way you could enjoy the epic quality of certain RPGs without purchasing Suikoden III.
So, really... it should be a question of Push-ups and S3, or Weights and Text RPG.
i bought weights and still have enough for a game woo
i bought weights and still have enough for a game woo
Tombor
02-02-2003, 09:17 PM
There may be a chance for an Xbox version anyway. Most companies, when they release a port of a game, usually do discontinue the other version before shipping the new one. PSO for instance. I think the Gamecube version got discontinued about a month ago after Sega shipped a huge amount. It may just be Konami discontinued the game to wipe out stock and boost sales of a potential Xbox version. Still.... its seems weird that it got discontinued. I could've swore it was selling well.
hmm. Damn shame I guess...
magus113
02-03-2003, 07:34 AM
Ask BF, I got the game when it came out and i couldn't stop playing it. I loved that game but why would they discontinue it??? I'm so F***ING pissed off. I still want to play Suikoden I and II. I still haven't finished 3 though. I just finished Chris Chpt. 2 and now I am stuck on Geddoe Chpt. 1 with the three-headed boss. I think I may have to go level up. Bye!!!:D
Originally posted by magus113
Ask BF, I got the game when it came out and i couldn't stop playing it. I loved that game but why would they discontinue it??? I'm so F***ING pissed off. I still want to play Suikoden I and II. I still haven't finished 3 though. I just finished Chris Chpt. 2 and now I am stuck on Geddoe Chpt. 1 with the three-headed boss. I think I may have to go level up. Bye!!!:D
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