Suikoden Tierkreis

 DS
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 17, 2009
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    74
    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 the effort.
  2. Nintendo Power
    70
    As much as I grumble about its flaws, Tierkreis's epic scope and engaging narrative did keep me playing, eager to see what would happen next. [Apr 2009, p.86]
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  3. Eurogamer
    70
    This is a largely enjoyable journey for series fans - a dilution of what has gone before, but one that suits the handheld and serves its audience well. As a result, Suikoden Tierkreis offers a blueprint for how developers of modest JRPG series can continue their lineage into the future.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Colorful RPG comes with a solid atmosphere and likable heroes, but its problem lies in the combat system. As a main part of the game, combat is boring and non-innovative. [May 2009]
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  6. Eurogamer Spain
    70
    Tierkreis might not be the best game in the Suikoden saga, but even with its minor flaws it still manages to be one the best classical RPG games available for the Nintendo DS.
  7. Meristation
    65
    Suikoden Tierkreis is not what its name suggests. It's not a Suikoden game, and it lacks the depth and charm of the original series. As a spin-off, it's interesting and rather fun, but there are several downturns: technical flaws, extremely easy combats, and a not so interesting story. The Suikoden series deserves something better.
  8. Metro GameCentral
    60
    Konami's role-player is a frustratingly uneven mix of great graphics, dull combat and fun questing.
  9. Worth Playing
    60
    Suikoden Tierkreis manages to feel like a Suikoden game on a handheld, and it deserves respect for that. Unfortunately, it doesn't feel like a good Suikoden game.
  10. games(TM)
    60
    It's certainly not a good Suikoden game, but it's definitely a capable JRPG in its own right. [June 2009, p.130]
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Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best DS Game of 2009
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#21 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#25 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 63
  3. Negative: 7 out of 63
  1. Nemyue
    Mar 16, 2016
    8
    This is the best DS jrpg i've ever played.
    I should admit that the main Scenario is not really great.
    However the video game soundtracks and    This is the best DS jrpg i've ever played.
    I should admit that the main Scenario is not really great.
    However the video game soundtracks and characters are brilliantly good.
    (The sound quality is awful because of DS's hardware or something.)
    But this game gave me back interest on Suikoden franchise.

    I rated it 8.5 out 10 since there are not many good rpg games on DS. but If i compare this game to pc and other console rpg games, the score will be 7 out of 10.    … Full Review »
  2. munnawar
    Aug 28, 2012
    9
    This is one of the best DS RPG's I've played in a long time. The game is epic in size and presentation. What it manages to achieve on the tinyThis is one of the best DS RPG's I've played in a long time. The game is epic in size and presentation. What it manages to achieve on the tiny DS cart is outstanding to say the least. Practically every conversation is voice recorded, that is an achievement in itself. The voice acting however is hit and miss at the best of times. Most characters lend a great voice to the cast, however a few really drag it down. It's a shame that one of the few voices that aggravate happens to belong to the protagonist. The voice skips a mile a minute, it's so fast that I was thankful text accompanied it to be able to tell what was being said. Gameplay wise the game is really solid, sometimes you may encounter a bit of grind in order to get past some of the harder bosses, but this was never too laborious or tedious and was almost a breath of fresh air, as most RPG's made these days tend to make enemies far too easy to defeat. The random encounters, however, seem to be too frequent and do get on the annoying side. The story is fantastic and is constantly throwing twists and turns at the gamer, the length of the story is incredible for a DS RPG too. The graphics are average in battle and outside of it, nothing ever really wows the gamer as character models and backgrounds are so - so. The art style makes up for the lack in technical ability in the graphics department. Overall this is one of the best DS RPG's i've played and is most definitely a game i'd recommend to everyone who owns the system, good luck finding it on shelves though.… Full Review »
  3. Luia_94
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    Uno de los mejores rpg de la DS. Un apartado artistico estilo anime en las cinemáticas muy bonito y una buena historia.
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