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Lauded by many fans as the best game in the series, Suikoden II spawned no less than three spin-off games before its next direct sequel, [[Suikoden III]], was released in 2002. It was also around this time than Suikoden publications began to be printed in earnest, including a quarterly magazine devoted to the series. Merchandise began to be produced and a collectible card game was released. The four years between Suikoden II and its successor saw the greatest concentration of merchandise and publications produced in the series' history. | Lauded by many fans as the best game in the series, Suikoden II spawned no less than three spin-off games before its next direct sequel, [[Suikoden III]], was released in 2002. It was also around this time than Suikoden publications began to be printed in earnest, including a quarterly magazine devoted to the series. Merchandise began to be produced and a collectible card game was released. The four years between Suikoden II and its successor saw the greatest concentration of merchandise and publications produced in the series' history. | ||
Over time the game's popular reputation would improve. Even in 2002, it would be fondly remembered as the best part of the series' PS1 duology. It would frequently be cited for comparison with its sequels, increasingly in a flattering fashion. By 2004, copies of the game on eBay were selling for over 100 USD. | |||
By 2005, Suikoden II would be considered the series' finest hour by video game publications, reflecting the popular fan perception of the title. | |||
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