Metacritic - http://www.metacritic.com/games/platfor ... ntierkreis
IGN - Score: 8.8
http://ds.ign.com/articles/963/963533p1.html
Highlights:
Suikoden Tierkreis makes some serious changes from the original series, but despite any differences hardcore fans (myself included) will notice, Suikoden is a great DS RPG.
When it comes to the main story itself, however, I have to admit that I was let down a bit. The anime influence is great for things like animated character intros and specific plot devices, but the main story, while extremely lengthy and very ambitious, is extremely "light vs. dark" in nature.
I was a bit surprised by this review. I'm pleased to see that they enjoyed the game, and I'm looking forward to picking it up myself tomorrow. It will be interesting to see what the other news outlets have to say.If you want a great DS RPG, and don’t mind that it’s not the true Suikoden many of us have grown up with, Tierkreis is still very much the real deal. You’d be hard-pressed to find a DS game as well produced, beautiful, or polished as this.
GameSpot - Score: 7.5
http://www.gamespot.com/ds/rpg/gensousu ... eview.html
Highlights:
The Good
- Fantastic visuals and music
- Streamlined game structure makes 40-plus hours feel brisk
The Bad
- It's fun to look for the 108 possible recruits.
- Main character's voice acting is atrocious
- Wi-Fi functionality not available until well into the adventure.
EDIT: Added Gamespot's review.