Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameSpot | 7.6 of 10 |
| IGN | 9 of 10 |
| Compilations | Avg. score |
| GameRankings (23 sources) | 81 of 100 |
| Metacritic (8 sources) | 82 of 100 |
Suikoden II saw a limited print run, and the lackluster initial response prevented a reprinting of the game. Despite this, the game was generally well received by the media, and was given high scores by some of the most prominent gaming critics. Gaming website IGN awarded a rating of 9/10, and the GameRankings website gave it a score of 81 of 100 based on 23 sources. GameSpot granted a lower rating of 7.6/10, praising its innovative gameplay but criticizing its similarity to the original Suikoden.
Suikoden II remains one of the most valuable games for the PlayStation, commonly carrying an asking price of more than $150 USD from potential sellers, or up to as much as $400 USD for an unopened version of the game due to the game's limited print run and lack of reprinting. It is regarded as one of the rarest PS1 games.
Konami released Genso Suikoden I & II, a compilation of the first two games of the series, in 2005 on the PlayStation Portable. However, it was released only to the Japanese market. As of 2011, there has been no move to bring it to the North American or European markets.
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