The piece also manages to keep the original 'Suikoden' sound that you will hear me mention many times. Considering the game takes place in what will become the Island Nations, this is extremely appropriate. Even without the title, you can't help but imagine sailing across the waves, passing islands and harbors as you go. What strikes me so strongly about this piece is that it instantly presents an image of the ocean and sailing. The melody is fast and upbeat, while the accompaniment is quick and short giving an added spark to the piece. This combination, however, sets the tone for the album as well as the world quite well. The piece features an interesting instrument mix, with electric bass, flamenco guitar, a few light voices, castanets, and a bandoneon. coba's 'La Mer' is the album's opening piece, and is potentially one of the best tracks on the album. Just remember that I'm being critical, not descending into a rant, okay? Body However, I'm going to try and give you an overview of the album, mentioning both the good and the bad tracks. There are few strong points on the album, with many of the tracks sounding too much alike. Because of this, you may be asking yourself 'how does the soundtrack fare?' Well, it matches the game perfectly, but in this case, that is a bad thing. My views pretty much mirrored the general public's opinion, in that fans were overly disappointed with the short plot, the repetitive sailing, and the stripped battle system. Unfortunately, the game was less than successful. A prequel to the previous three installments in the series, this title was supposed to draw the player back in time to set the foundation for the Rune Gate Wars, and to show the formation of another 'continent' in the Suikoden universe. When Suikoden IV hit store shelves, fans of the series were anxiously looking forward to experiencing the birth of the Island Nations Federation.

Genso Suikoden IV Original Soundtrack :: Review by Resk

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