Who directed Suikoden V and when was it released?
Takahiro Sakiyama directed Suikoden V after Noritada Matsukawa asked him to take over the project. Konami released the game for the Sony PlayStation 2 in 2006.
Questions about Suikoden V
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the setting of Suikoden V and what happened to the Feitas River?
The story takes place in the Queendom of Falena where the Feitas River runs dry due to the theft of the Dawn Rune. The vegetation has vanished and the river flows only as a memory while Queen Arshtat stands over scorched earth with the Sun Rune glowing on her skin.
How does combat work in Suikoden V compared to previous entries?
Suikoden V features six person parties in combat rather than the four person parties found in Suikoden IV. Characters can be set up in fighting formations across a roughly 6x4 grid to gain increased statistics such as defense or attacks.
When was the complete Genso Suikoden V OST released and who composed the music?
The complete Genso Suikoden V OST featuring all music from the game in original form was released on the 24th of March 2006. Hudson Soft composers Yoshihiro Tsukahara, Takashi Watanabe, Kuniyuki Takahashi, and Chiharu Mukaiyama created the score under the direction of Norikazu Miura.
How many copies did Suikoden V sell in Japan during its release year?
In 2006 in Japan the game sold 194,780 copies which represents a decline from Suikoden IV which moved 303,069 units. The title has sold around 200,000 copies in Japan overall.