Well, youll be happy to know that a new title is on the horizon.
Unfortunately, the upcomingSuikoden STAR LEAPwill only be released on mobile devices.
In any case, we take what we get.
What is Suikoden STAR LEAP?
Suikoden STAR LEAPis an upcomingrole-playing adventure gamethat will take place in Suikoden.
The Suikoden franchise has been around since 1995 when it first launched in Japan.
Since then, the series has grown to become one of the most renowned RPG series.
So far, the franchise has 11 games under its belt, including mainline and spin-off titles.
Suikoden STAR LEAPwill be a new mainline title added to the franchise.
Unlike previous titles, however, the new game intends to launch only on mobile devices.
Story
A new story of 108 stars about the runes begins, reads the gamesofficial website.
According to the website, youll begin your journey East of the Scarlet Moon Empire.
Hes just returned home from his first successful hunt, sparking celebration and hope for the future.
Each character has a unique background and personality.
The Hero is kind, generous, and charming.
While his past is mysterious, he has valuable connections with people in various countries.
Youll unearth each characters unique personality, traversing different biomes and helping the hero realize his new destiny.
However, we presume new characters and environments will be added for a fresh experience.
Furthermore, youll be exploring colorful, bustling towns set in the world of Suikoden.
Your gameplay will be quest-driven as you meet and interact with both old and new characters.
Youll be returning to the village as your base to expand its reach over time.
Youll also be recruiting new characters by befriending the personalities you meet on your adventure.
Meanwhile, therell be action sequences, from small to large-scale battles.
Using theRTS gameplay format, youll dismantle enemies.
Youll also need to coordinate your attacks among party members, balancing melee, ranged, and special attacks.
Development
After a long hiatus, Konami returns withSuikoden STAR LEAP.
Itll be developed by MYTHRIL and published byKonami Digital Entertainment.
You probably know his famed works inSuikoden IIImanga and theHyakki Yakoseries.
Meanwhile, the theme song, Campanula, will be composed by none other than Kaho Nakamura.
Trailer
Check outSuikoden STAR LEAPs teaser trailer.
While the video is in Japanese, the environments and characters induce nostalgia.
you could spot returning characters like Viktor, Flik, Viki, Humphrey, and Odessa Silverberg.
But its the action sequences that are most thrilling.
It looks like RTS gameplay with melee and ranged attacks and collaboration between party members.
The teaser trailer description reads, Release date details and more information will be shared in a future announcement.
So, see to it to keep your eyes peeled for any new updates.
Whats certain, though, isSuikoden STAR LEAPwill only launch on mobile platforms, including iOS and Android.
The store pages arent up yet.
However, we do know that the new game will be free-to-play.
Itll include in-game purchases.
However, we have no clue about whether there will be any editions.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
