The final save for Suikoden 3 was at eighty-one hours and forty-two minutes. Long game. I finished with all 108 Stars of Destiny and saw the actual ending. The main ending features the standard immediate wrap-up of the events, and the roll call of the Stars of Destiny. Informing you of what they'll be doing with the rest of their lives. That alone is a rather satisfying ending. For those who do manage to get them all, you're treated to an extra chapter. You get to see the major events of the game from the badguy's point of view. Some of his view reveals very interesting tidbits and takes you to a few new locations. You'll even visit the Crystal Valley from Suikogaiden fame. You'll get to hear the conversation that Geddoe and Alia were eavesdropping on, and even have an extra duel to fight. The story was great and is well served by the main ending. This extra chapter however is a great bonus and actually very rewarding. If you ever play Suikoden 3, make the effort to earn this extra chapter. It's well worth the effort needed. The story of the game is its main appeal. It's well thought out and the characterization is great. The combat is journeyman workhorse. It gets the job done with little flair or grace. The music is good enough without any real standout tracks. The graphics are a mixed bag. Lackluster villages and fields and dungeons mixed in with great character art and facial expression. Overall I'd say it's a successful RPG with accessibility issues that should reward most who reach the end and like a good story. I'll give it an 8.5 out of 10 on the strength of the story.
Resident Evil 4 and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap both shipped, but only Resident Evil 4 has arrived. So I'll be going back into survival horror for my next game. Initial impressions coming soon.
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