{"product_id":"suikoden-iv-ps2","title":"Suikoden IV - PS2","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis is the definitive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003e\"Oceanic\"\u003c\/b\u003e experience of the tactical RPG genre, marking a high-seas departure for the legendary franchise on the PlayStation 2. Chronicling the heavy burden of the \"Rune of Punishment\"—a cursed power that grants life-saving strength at the cost of the user's own life force—the game captures the isolation and grandeur of a sprawling island chain. Players step into the boots of a young knight of Gaien, navigating a maritime war against the invading Kooluk Empire while gathering a fleet of allies to save the Island Nations from annihilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe fourth installment is celebrated for its transition to fully 3D naval exploration and a streamlined combat system, trading the traditional six-person party for a faster, four-person tactical unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e🎮 Gameplay Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNaval Exploration \u0026amp; Combat\u003c\/b\u003e – Command a massive headquarters ship. Navigate a vast, open ocean in real-time, engaging in strategic ship-to-ship \"Rune Cannon\" battles where elemental affinities and crew placement determine the victor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe 108 Stars of Destiny\u003c\/b\u003e – Continue the series' grand tradition of recruitment. Search the archipelago for 108 unique allies, from powerful mages to humble cooks, to expand your ship’s facilities and unlock new combat strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Rune of Punishment\u003c\/b\u003e – Utilize the forbidden power of one of the True Runes. This \"Living Rune\" evolves as you use it, offering devastating screen-clearing magic, but be wary of its toll on the protagonist’s health during critical narrative moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTactical Four-Person Battles\u003c\/b\u003e – Engage in turn-based combat with a refined focus. Coordinate \"Unite Attacks\" between specific pairs of characters, such as the protagonist and his childhood friend Snowe, to unleash cinematic team-based damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTactical Sea Battles\u003c\/b\u003e – Engage in a grid-based naval war game. Position your fleet to exploit elemental \"Rune Cannon\" weaknesses, boarding enemy vessels for hand-to-hand combat to seize control of the seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpansive Ship Base\u003c\/b\u003e – Your headquarters isn't a static castle; it’s a living vessel. As you recruit more Stars, your ship grows, adding amenities like bathhouses, lottery stands, and training rooms that offer unique buffs and minigames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e⭐ What Suikoden IV Offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Maritime Epic\u003c\/b\u003e – Moving away from the continental wars of previous entries, the game offers a refreshing tropical aesthetic, featuring sun-drenched islands, hidden coves, and a deep sense of nautical adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLush 3D Visuals\u003c\/b\u003e – As the first entry designed from the ground up for the PS2 hardware, it features detailed character models and expressive facial animations that bring the emotional weight of the Rune's curse to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Stirring Orchestral Score\u003c\/b\u003e – Features a soundtrack that blends traditional seafaring instruments with sweeping orchestral themes, perfectly capturing the ebb and flow of the tides and the tension of battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirect Connection to the Lore\u003c\/b\u003e – Set 150 years before the original \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eSuikoden\u003c\/i\u003e, the narrative serves as a prequel that explains the origin of several recurring series elements and the history of the True Runes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e⭐ Creative Team Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/b\u003e Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (KCET)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Konami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirector:\u003c\/b\u003e Noritada Matsukawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003eSuikoden IV\u003c\/i\u003e is remembered for its bold experiment with naval mechanics and its mature exploration of sacrifice. It paved the way for the tactical refinements seen in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eSuikoden V\u003c\/i\u003e and remains a unique chapter in the franchise's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e📦 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/b\u003e PlayStation 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e RPG \/ Strategy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 Player\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English \/ Japanese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/b\u003e Konami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Konami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 2004 (Japan) \/ 2005 (NA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e T for Teen — Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"CIB - VG+","offer_id":42222201929813,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/72BAAB4E-FC42-4A30-9930-128E78AD2561.jpg?v=1773007961","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/suikoden-iv-ps2","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}