[Playthrough]Suikoden

[Bou]

Episode #01: The Beginning
Original Air Date: April 15th, 2009
This episode is basically the introduction to the game. I named the main character Jeremy after a friend of mine.


Episode #02: Golem
Original Air Date: April 15th, 2009
In this episode, we run across the first boss of the game. Unlike most RPGs, this game actually is lacking in the boss fight department, simply due to other features found. Either way, the boss goes down pretty fast.


Episode #03: Second Assignment
Original Air Date: April 15th, 2009
In this episode we return to the castle and deliver Leknaat's report and are immediately given our second assignment.


Episode #04: To Mt. Seifu
Original Air Date: April 17th, 2009
In this episode, we arrive in Rockland and learn why the mayor or whatever he is hasn't been paying his taxes and then we are off to Mt. Seifu to get rid of the problem.


Episode #05: Bandit Leaders
Original Air Date: April 17th, 2009
In this episode, we discover something about Ted as well as engage in battle with the bandit leaders, the second boss fight of the game.

[Bou]

Episode #06: The Cursed Rune
Original Air Date: April 17th, 2009
In this episode, we return to Gregminster and decide to take a rest and Ted is called to the castle for some reason. Also, sorry for just wandering around for a bit. Was looking for the black smith Could have sworn this city had one.


Episode #07: Fugitives
Original Air Date: April 17th, 2009
In this episode, some important story things happen and we eventually have to leave Gregminster as we are labeled fugitives.

[Mistah Showtime]

Sheesh, first thing they go from the ones requesting an audience with the Emperor to being assigned a mission instead. lol Would have been funny if Jeremy said "I don't wanna" when asked to give a helping hand while his dad is away. Then Windy starts hitting on him at the end of the convo. Watch out Emperor! You may have one less woman in your life soon. The game does seem interesting. It gives me a 7th Saga vibe, though that is an older game. I've been playing it recently so that's what came to mind. Cleo made me laugh with what was said to Jeremy. Cleo said to knock before entering the room of a lady, but if it's hers it would be alright. XD Perhaps Cleo has a thing for Jeremy? And how about Ted? He drops a bomb like "Master Teo adopted me when I was young." and then asks Jeremy to keep a secret??? It certainly seems like Jeremy was clueless to the fact, so shocked he couldn't even speak. lol Then they all go and have dinner together with Teo telling Ted to always be a good friend to Jeremy. Why not a good brother? I do see some foreshadowing happening though. Teo says "It's not like I'll never see him again." so I can see Teo getting killed soon. If he DOESN'T, I'll be surprised. Finally, save point!

LOL! First thing, Jeremy tries to leave without Ted. Too bad he caught you and joined the party. It'll be cool seeing the battle system since I've never played/seen this game in action before. Time to go kill some shit! 8) Jeremy has certainly established quite the party already. No going alone for him! I guess that's Master Teo's influence for ya. I thought the Dragon Knight Futch and his dragon Black were pretty cool. Makes me wonder if Jeremy will get his own dragon someday. *wondsm* I'm guessing that is something like a fast travel system on the game? I like the battle system now that I see it. I liked that everyone attacked all at once when doing melee attacks. It's nice to see all that action at one time. The next battle showed me a bit more of the "combo attack" system. I wish more games were like that. Not only would it save time in battles, but also it'd look pretty cool while doing so. *nods* That Golem certainly took quite the beating. It had a Wind Rune though! I wonder how useful that could be?

Just testing them eh? Well, I guess the Golem knows better than to do so next time! They should have taken the dragon to the top of that building by the way. So many stairs! Lots of females complimenting Jeremy on his looks too. What a player! Ted is really impatient. Jeremy had a minute long convo with the Astral Magiciain and he's all "Finally you're back! You sure took your time!" lol It's nice to get the Fire Crystal though. I bet it'll come in handy sometime soon. Back to the dragon riding! On a side note, Futch is one odd name. Turn in one assignment and next one they make you become a tax collector. *eyebrow raises* You're not gonna be very popular with the people. At least you got another party member! Time to go stock up on items, get some new equip, save, then go out on the next mission!

Attach the fire crystal and off we go! Poor birdies and praying mantis looking thingies were easily dispatched. This guy guarding the town hall entrance doesn't know his place. I bet once Kanaan is done chewing him up and down, he'll be more cooperative. lol Seems bandits be the problem! Getting rid of some bandits should be easy enough and then it's tax collecting time! Funny you picked the "We should return home first." option. Kanaan got all pissy about it and was like "I'm the leader of this party and I say we fight!" And then we learn he has no clue where Mt. Seifu is. XD He seems to be the "jump in without thinking" type. Off to Mt. Seifu and fighting soldier ants and bandits and who knows what else! Always nice to find some treasure chests to loot. Doesn't seem like there is much else in this place besides chest and a random fight here and there. I'm sure they'll catch up to the bandits soon enough though. It's just gonna be in the next video when they finally do.

I'm liking these quick battles due to the battle system in this game. It really heps out. This Queen Ant looks pretty mean. She has quite an attack that attacks everyone, sucking them underground and everything. Seems like it's a "must lose" fight. But, just when everyone thinks she can't be beaten, Ted of all people shows how powerful he really is! An awesome move that seems like it sucked the Queen Ant into a black hole. Finally time to fight some bandits and teach 'em not to mess with the townspeople or pillage their belongings. These bandit leaders aren't very nice hosts. They get visitors and then get violent! I'm sure they'll learn their lesson though. Kanaan shows his cowardly side once again after all that big talk, having everyone fight his battles for him. Bandits are no match, but the leaders tried to get their cronies to take the party out first. This will be an interesting fight I'm sure. Pahn landed a hell of a combo to take one out. they were all about some attacking Gremio. In the end, the bandit leaders were no match for the party. Cleo continues to entertain me by making fun of Kanaan for his cowardice. He's all about getting back for a hero's welcome even if he didn't do anything. He'll probably try to take all the credit despite that. The bandits certainly went peacefully enough once the party was back in town. Getting 10,000 bits was nice, but Kanaan took them away and all the credit. What a pompous ass. lol I hope he gets kicked in the nuts or something so he'll learn his lesson. Back to Gregminster with the tax money!

First thing, Kanaan decides to be "nice" and let everyone go home and rest while he reports. But, Pahn's bullshit detector reaches it's peak and he calls Kanaan on it, saying he will only take all the credit for himself in his "report" just before Cleo bursts Kanaan's bubble by telling him it's not a big accomplishment. Kanaan seriously needs something bad to happen to him for being such a bastard. lol The dinner talk is entertaining. I do wonder what Ted is doing. It seems suspicious that Kanaan wanted him to come along. I just don't trust that guy. And what do you know? They find Ted severely injured and bleeding all over the place. He may be a little over zealous, but he's still a good guy. It'll be interesting to see what happened and who was behind it. Not much to learn from him in that state, so he needs to rest. This next cutscene has caught my attention though. Ted recognizes Windy as a witch? From 300 years ago? Did she time warp him and that's how he became an orphan or something? He used the Cursed Rune and I'm not quite sure what it did. But, at least now we know what happened I guess. Ted is still in serious need of some help. Hopefully he'll get better soon and explain everything so it's easier to understand. I wonder what this Soul Eater thing is they are speaking of as well. This Cursed Rune, which I see now that soul Eater is another name for it, on his right hand is interesting. I wonder why Windy wants it so much? It must have some power for her to still be after it after this long. I see how he was able to defeat the Queen Ant so easily now. Too bad that Windy was able to sense that power and seek him out. He's been on the run from her for 300 years too. Just how old is Ted? I wonder if he's going to die? He did entrust the Cursed Rune to Jeremy there at the end of the video.

It looks like Jeremy's life just got much more interesting. The fortune told to him by the Astral Magician seems to already be coming true. I wonder if Ted will be alright. He certainly needs to relax for a while. But, as soon as things seem to have calmed down, here comes the Imperial Guard marching into the house. Good thing Gremio and Cleo stopped them at the door. What could Pahn be thinking though? Does he really think Teo would think less of him due to this incident? I'm sure it's way over his head and pay grade. lol Then, here comes Ted to give himself up for the good of everyone. He plays the bait and they get away with the Rune. I hope Ted will be alright. Of course it's a dark, stormy night that he escapes on. Good thing there are other friends around that let everyone hide out. If only they hadn't run into the Imperial Guards who recognized them. But, Cleo and Gremio offered up their services so Jeremy could escape. Good thing that Viktor guy stepped in to keep from creating a ruckus. I'm sure he'll prove very helpful in helping them escape Gregminster. Funny that it turns out he was only trying to escape so he didn't have to pay for his meal. It seems everyone is already labeling the party as fugitives, even Viktor. But, it seems he doesn't care and has his own agenda. At least now there is a replacement for Ted in the party. It could prove helpful. I do want to see Jeremy putting that Cursed Rune to use in a battle. Too bad Pahn is no longer part of the party either. viktor must have a quick tongue to talk that guard to letting everyone out so quickly. The guard didn't recognize them thankfully. He has quick hands apparently too since he took Germio's wallet, unbeknownst to him, and paid the guard off. I do wonder what he means when he says "corruption is everywhere and everything is about to come apart at the seams." With what we've seen so far, it's definitely believeable. Time to go find this person that Viktor is searching for. Off we go to the South to Lenankamp! And as soon as you get there, Viktor is off to find the person. I wonder why he wants Jeremy to meet them so badly? I suppose we'll find out soon enough. Time to find an Inn and save!

[Bou]

Well, it's nice to see you're enjoying them. Here's a few more episodes then!


Episode #08: Leader of the Liberation Army
Original Air Date: April 22nd, 2009
In this episode, we stay at the inn and wait for Viktor like we are supposed to do and eventually wind up meeting the leader of the Liberation Army (also known as the Rebel Army) which opposes the Imperials.


Episode #09: Rescue the Bandits
Original Air Date: April 22nd, 2009
In this episode, we depart for Rockland to rescue the very bandits that we helped imprison. Lovely.

[Mistah Showtime]

It looks like the party is questioning Pahn's loyalty, and rightfully so. After what he did, they certainly should. I wonder how things will go the next time they see him? Viktor better hurry before the conversation makes them begin questioning his own actions since he has yet to show back up! Too bad a handful of guards have shown up first looking for fugitives. I wonder who told them they were staying there? I certainly hope it wasn't Viktor for his sake. Good thing this new person showed up in the nick of time to help them escape the inn. She is the leader of the Liberation Army to boot! It seems Viktor dragged the party into all this without putting much thought into it. The reactions of the rebels certainly mirror that. Considering the party are fugitives now, I can see why the rebels didn't take them hostage for some sort of collateral considering Jeremy IS the son of the Imperial Army's General Teo. It'll be interesting to see what happens when Jeremy comes across his dad again. I wonder who this person is that fell down the stairs? Either way, he immediately starts talking about how he is one of the Mt. Seifu bandits and that their bosses had been captured by the Imperial Army, aka Jeremy's party. Awkward! Best to keep that under wraps to keep from causing anymore friction that may already exist! It's certainly an interesting plot twist to say the least. But, seems those two bosses will be executed without trial, which is quite harsh and unfair. It looks like that little tidbit caused the party to come clean. This will be an interesting development. The party going to rescue the very men they captured so they aren't executed. It's cool that Viktor joined back up again. It's nice to see he can be trusted after all. Do some shopping and then it's off to save the bandits!

Well, security may be tight but Viktor certainly was honest in saying he knows how to get around it. lol I mean, starting a fire at Grady's mansion? That's insane! XD But, whatever works I guess. Gremio's reaction was priceless too! That last group of empire soldiers certainly seemed like trouble, but then Cleo just burns them all to a crisp. Really sucks to be those guys! I'd really hate to run into the party now though since Sydonia and Varkas have joined in. they were certainly no pushovers whenever the party fought them. Too bad for Grady that he's the first one to run into them. Varkas seems to be chomping at the bit to get ahold of him, Sydonia as well. Of course, who could really blame them? Grady took off in a hurry to warn Kraze. That'll be a heck of a fight when the party meets up with him. Goodbye to the bandit leaders for now, and then back to the rebel base. There is certainly a big decision coming up. I wonder what will be decided? Odessa certainly believes in Jeremy, even enough to reveal their future plans! This conversation is going to change a lot of things I'm sure. She is coming on strongly in trying to recruit them into the Liberation Army. This mission will decide their fate I guess. It'll be something worth seeing since Odessa herself is coming along. It looks like this trip to Mt. Tigerwolf and beyond is going to be quite the journey!

[Bou]

Episode #10: Robber's Tea
Original Air Date: October 8th, 2009
In this episode, we begin our journey to Sarady by ascending Mt. Tigerwolf. Also, I'm aware that it's been a while since I updated this walkthrough - to be honest, I completely forgot about it.


Episode #11: Blueprints Delivered
Original Air Date: October 8th, 2009
In this episode we reach Sarady and deliver the blue prints to the contact and then depart back to Lenankamp. I'm aware of the blue screen that pops up as well, there is nothing I can do about it, but the video is still watchable so, that's what is important. Funny how it appears in the video entitled "Blueprints Delivered"


Episode #12: A New Leader
Original Air Date: October 8th, 2009
In this episode, some important plot line stuff happens that I will not speak of here. Note - I didn't feel like editing the battles out of this episode, mainly because it would have made it shorter than what it already is.

[Mistah Showtime]

Lots of buying, selling, and equiping there in the beginning. lol But, things soon were under way. Seems like the party would like to get off that mountain as soon as possible. I'm sure that's for the best so they don't freeze to death. At least finding shelter would be better than nothing. Luckily enough, they came upon an inn on the mountain. I was a little suspicious about that tea though once they mentioned it was bitter. Turns out I was right to be since it knocked them all out. I guess that's where it gets the name "Robber's Tea" since it knocks them out, allowing them to be easily robbed. Luckily enough for the party, Ledon's boss Kessler came along and set him straight on who he was dealing with. I'm sure it saved his head. He should be happy that Odessa is one to learn from her mistakes and look at it as a lesson for herself rather than wanting revenge. He'll probably think twice before trying to do that again to any travelers for fear of it costing him his life.

Seems like Kessler realy looks up to Odessa. I suppose one could see why considering what he said about her. It looks like Ledon learned his lesson well too. He doesn't want to die by making the same mistake again. lol Now that they party is all up and awake, it's time to head up the mountain! Time to go meet up with that contact. I'm sure it won't be as simple as that though since things never are. Seems like even Odessa can feel pressured sometimes. It's nice to see a different side of her character. She certainly must trust Jeremy since she can reveal so much of her softer side to him. I guess she just likes having someone to talk to that isn't looking at her as just a great leader of a revolution, but as a normal person. She probably feels somewhat relieved by that. But, she was able to keep a clear head when the contact showed up, even trying to trick him in case he wasn't the person he claimed to be. Very clever of her indeed as the success of the revolution could depend on if this plan goes through. FUNNY funny dialogue when they all wake up the next morning. Gremio cracks me up with how out of context he took things. XD Time to head back to Lenankamp!

Looks like the Imperials are onto the Revolution and found their hideout. This will be a pain for them. It'll be time to relocate once they make it out of this jam. First, the hideout needs to be cleared and those left behind found. Hopefully they made it out alive. I guess we'll see! I'm sure someone is still around that will tell the party what happened. Odessa got a little ahead of herself trying to check on everyone. Unfortunately, that came with a huge price and cost her life. She died saving a child, so I'm sure she had no regret in doing so. I wonder what significance the ring she gave to Jeremy has? We'll find out once they reach Seika and talk to Mathiu. I liked Odessa, so it's sad to see her go. I'm sure it will only fuel the party to continue the revolution! She was thinking about it even until the end, asking that her body be thrown in the stream so the other revolutionaries do not learn of her death and lose faith. She seemed to always be thinking of others first, which is clear since she dies protecting that child from the Imperials. It looks like things are going to get even more interesting from now on. I only wonder where Jeremy and Co. will end up and who they will side with.

[Bou]

D'aww. Bryan's sad to see a character go. No, but seriously, it was quite unexpected and that makes it a bit sad, I admit.


Episode #13: The Man Known As Mathiu
Original Air Date: October 12th, 2009
In this episode, we make our way to Kwaba Fortress and then onto Seika to seek out Mathiu. Fun fact on the name Viktor chose for his fake name - it seemed at first like a random name he thought up but as the series rolled on - it became a running joke in the series and eventually appeared as the name of an actual character in Suikoden IV - Which takes place a century or two before Suikoden, so it is very well possible Viktor could have read tales of the Rose Swordsman. I feel like such a nerd. Also, I spent about 10 minutes after recording getting my money up to around 41,000 so I could spend it on upgrading weapons. I upgraded Jeremy, Gremio, and Viktor's to level 5.


Episode #14: A Game of Dice
Original Air Date: October 12th, 2009
In this episode we depart from Seika and head to Kaku to prepare to get ourselves a HQ. We also get some new members for our growing army. The game played with Tai Ho is called Chinchirorin and is truthfully based on luck - I've not yet, in all my time of playing it, found a sure fire way to win, so sometimes when trying to get Tai Ho to join at this point you can be unlucky and burn away all your money or get lucky and get him on the first game. Chinchirorin will also be my main way of making money soon in the game.


Episode #15: Castle on the Lake
Original Air Date: October 13th, 2009
In this episode we head to the castle that is located in the lake to claim it as our own. But of course, its infested with monsters! As a couple of notes, I traveled further south to another town to buy some new equipment for the team to better their defenses. The other, I removed transitions due to that blue screen reappearing whilst transitioning from the cut into the next bit - so, transitions are gone, but cutting out repeated enemies isn't.


Episode #16: Zombie Dragon
Original Air Date: October 13th, 2009
In this episode, we go toe to toe with the keeper of the castle! The Zombie Dragon! And its quite the major upgrade from the last boss fight. We also get our first optional recruit into the army. A man by the name of Sergei who has quite the invention - an Elevator. Recruit him and you get an elevator installed in your castle! No more walking up and down stairs!