Games like Suikoden or Radiata Stories, where you have a vast array of playable characters (108 and 176, respectively)


These two are hidden gems, which is both fortunate and unfortunate. This element of so many playable characters is something that could be implemented into any type of gameplay or story. Not only does it keep things from getting stale, but I think it could eventually be advanced to the point where different combinations of characters, utilized throughout a storyline, (think support status from Fire Emblem) could influence the course of the plot. With literally dozens of possible romances, friendships or antagonistic relationships thrown into a type of malleable plot, I think it could be something that'd give a player a better reason to go through multiple playthroughs aside from the classic secret scene reward.

What your thoughts? Does this notion seem too far fetched >_>

Radiatia Stories was fun.
Prequel when

Truthfully, that many characters would be interesting, but waaaay too many.

100+ possible relationships in one game?'! And it was hard making relationships with 1 person in real life!

I'd say, out of the 100+, make 10-20 characters have meaningful relationships, while the others are more backround, but still important to some degree.

Sonic Adventure 2 did this and it was amazing

Yup, with the dark side of the story too. Worked out well, surprisingly