Suikoden II available on PlayStation Network

Suikoden II, a role-playing game released by Konami for the original PlayStation console, became officially available digitally on the PlayStation Network on 9 December.

Suikoden II is the second installment in the Suikoden series and features a rich plotline with a large cast of characters. In the game, the player takes on the role of an orphan hero who, with his friend Jowy and his orphan sister, Nanami, become involved in a war between the Highland Kingdom and the City States.

Combat consists of up to six in a single party and several team members or enemies can attack simultaneously. The game's magic rune and skills system encourages players to use strategy in combat.

While the original release of the game in the late 1990s was not a great commercial success, it was well-liked by many critics and gamers who have played it. Indeed, Jason Schreier at Kotaku calls it "one of the greatest RPGs ever made".