RIP Murayama-sensei

[1997]

I want to say a few words about Yoshitaka Murayama, who I hope is now at Banner village fishing with Tir and Gremio.

I am so happy that Eiyuden is finally here. I'm fully immersed and I love it. So far (11 hours in) the game has delivered exactly what I wanted. It seems there are also some nods to Grandia and other games, which is really cool.

Suikoden had such a massive impact on my childhood and teens. It was such a presence in my life. I remember when I first heard about Eiyuden and learning the story behind it, it was just a week after the crowdfunding campaign had closed. Too late to become a backer but I was elated to see that the team collected some 4-5 million dollars.
They did it, they really did it.
I decided to buy it on release day.

Hearing that Murayama passed away just this April, right before Eiyuden came out, gave me such an abstract, weird feeling that I can't really put into words. He was "one of those guys" for me, you know, like John Romero or Hideo Kojima or Gaben or Brett Sperry, those people who made all those cool games I played back then.

It reminds me of Mathiu passing away just as he hears the victory cheers outside in Gregminster.

I know it's corny, but leave me alone.

Anyway, I don't know all of your names, but thank you so much for pulling this off...

[Defective Dopamine Pez Dispenser]

I share your sentiment, except I didn't hear about his untimely passing until early reviews for the game began popping up and some mentioned it, and I kind of tuned out of the KS once backing was secured and news about the game became available via other sources. So it was quite the shock as I wasn't remotely expecting it. It really is kind of bittersweet, consequently.

The first Suikoden released at a very pivotal time in my life filled with deep emotion and difficulty, and I can legitimately say it was therapeutic to play back then. That cemented my fandom of the series. Like many here, Murayama's work has left an indelible emotional mark on me as a result, and provided countless hours of treasured memories.

I hope those who knew and worked alongside him know we appreciate their labor and passion and that that work really has made a material difference in people's lives. I'm very grateful this game exists, as it's not often these beloved but not necessarily massive IPs get second chances at life. Even in "spiritual successor" form.

[Shiro]

It reminds me of Mathiu passing away just as he hears the victory cheers outside in Gregminster.

I know it's corny, but leave me alone.
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Nah, I like it. I think Muriyama would be proud of Eiyuden Chronicles.

I grew up on Suikoden. It made me the man I am today.

Suikoden (Star Wars and Breath of Fire as well, but Primarily Suikoden.)

Without them, I would be a completely different person.

I remember printing out a 100 page walkthrough for Suikoden 2 when I didnt even have a console to play it yet. (Of course I eventually got the console and the game)

I wouild go to schoolk with that in my backpack and people would be like whats a suikoden?

It was so Niche .

One of my best friends at the time who got me into RPGs, showed me final fantasy VII, and I showed them Suikoden.

I was a bit embarassed and worried they would have laughed at the graphics for the game, but they enjoyed it so much, it made me proud to be an advocate for the series back than in the 90s.

R.I.P. Muriyama

Thank you for all those years of entertainment you provided for me.

Thank you for providing me an escape during the hard years of my life.

During my years of depression or when I first started suffering from OCD.
Suikoden was my safe haven , providing me with a sense of security and comfort.

Thank you for for motivating me to grow up into a man with a good heart.

Thank You Muriyama.

(Of course I extend my thank you to everyone that was involved with Suikoden Franchise, and now Eiyuden Chronicles for I am sure to use this game as an escape during future hardships. )

[Roundabout]

Thank you for Suikoden story's growing up.

The first emotional JRPG I played was the first Sulkoden.

RIP Murayama-sensei