What platform is Suikoden V available on?
Suikoden V was released for the Sony PlayStation 2. It came out in 2006 and is the fifth and final main installment in the Suikoden series.
Questions about Suikoden V
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many copies did Suikoden V sell in Japan?
Suikoden V sold 194,780 copies in Japan in 2006. That figure was down from Suikoden IV's 303,069 copies on the same platform, which Konami considered disappointing.
What book is Suikoden V based on?
Suikoden V is loosely based on Shui Hu Zhuan, a classical Chinese novel by Shi Nai'an. Like the novel, the game features a roster of 108 characters, known in the game as the 108 Stars of Destiny.
Who composed the music for Suikoden V?
The score was composed by four Hudson Soft composers: Yoshihiro Tsukahara, Takashi Watanabe, Kuniyuki Takahashi, and Chiharu Mukaiyama, under the direction of Konami veteran Norikazu Miura. The opening theme, "Wind of Phantom", was composed by Yuji Toriyama and performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
What awards did Suikoden V win?
Suikoden V won IGN's 2006 award for Best Story on the PlayStation 2. It also won the Danish gaming magazine Gamereactor's award for Best Story overall and was named the ninth-best game of 2006 by that publication.
Who directed and wrote Suikoden V?
Suikoden V was directed by Takahiro Sakiyama, a newcomer to the Suikoden franchise, and written by Kazuyoshi Tsugawa, who had previously written The Sword of Etheria and worked on the battle system design for Skies of Arcadia. Sakiyama drafted the scenario framework on the day after being asked to direct the game.