Suikoden Bug Fixes Wiki


This project aims to fix the bugs in Konami's Suikoden games, principally focusing on Suikoden II.

The Suikoden games are beloved by fans for their expansive story-lines, often with multiple branches, and the variety of passtimes available as more characters join your side. An unfortunate consequence of these features are the numerous bugs that have made it into the retail games. Suikoden II is notably plagued by bugs in its North American (NTSC U/C) release. The European releases fix some of the more obvious problems, but despite Konami's efforts, several of the more frustrating bugs remain. Even the Japanese version was not immune, as several of the bugs began there, and were simply left in every subsequent version.

This project aims to repair those bugs. For the most part, the Bugfix patches will preserve the game Konami intended to release. That is, there will be no increasing item drop rates, making the Castle Armory carry every bit of gear in the game, etc. If you have the ability to use the fixes, you'll merely be playing a game that doesn't require you to hold onto special items, delay acquiring certain things, or avoid a particular conversation, just to avoid activating game-breaking bugs.

Unfortunately, there is no method we can use to patch an official CD. The patch files can only be applied to an ISO, which can then be played in an emulator, or burned to a physical disc for use on a modified console. A few of the fixes can be applied with GameShark codes, but they are by no means permanent. When using the codes they either need to be left on at all times, or they can be enabled at specific times. Enabling them only when needed requires you to follow a guide, or to know that you're approaching a moment in the game when the bug will affect you. Codes are a useable solution, but not an ideal one. Even the patch files are not ideal solutions.