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Suikoden V
PlayStation 2
Released On: Mar 21, 2006
76
8.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 Critic Reviews
76
67% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
30% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 Critic Reviews
76
67% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
30% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The game is sure to be a classic with many Suikoden fans, especially those like myself who felt disappointment with how III and IV turned out.
Overall the game is very good, the story is intriguing with enough twists and political intrigue to keep most anyone glued to their TV while playing this game.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 122 User Ratings
8.5
84% Positive
103 Ratings
103 Ratings
7% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
9% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 122 User Ratings
8.5
84% Positive
103 Ratings
103 Ratings
7% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
9% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
One of the 2 best games in the series along with suikoden 2... This game amazing in almost every aspect.
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PlayStation 2
This is the best game in the Suikoden series and it is a crime Konami stopped here; I would call it the best RPG on PS2 personally.
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The first eight hours are pure boredom but when the storyline picks up, things start happening. The plot and the characters are both excellent and the fighting-system works well. Without the slow start, this might have been the best in the series. [Dec 2006, p.82]
The battle system has some merit to it, as does the story, which has sagged a bit in the last couple of chapters.
The slow start and heaver tilt toward exploration may turn off some who need a steady dose of action, but for the rest of us find Suikoden V worth the time.
Suikoden V doesn't remind us of the past, it reminds us how much games have grown since, which is something this franchise seems intent on not doing. [Issue 145, p.90]
The game becomes more strategic as it progresses, I am assured by fans of the ten-year-old series, but by then it is very hard to care.
Suikoden V was my first invitation to the franchise and it became one of the pillars that changed JRPG genre for me. The idea that you have an army at your command, each with their own distinct personalities makes your 'batcave' or 'Skyhold' or whatever you may call it a more immersive experience that I would have let on. As the prince, you have a duty to unite all villages/races/nations within your banner to expel evil from your kingdom. If you have the time, grab this game (if you can still find it, that is) and experience this magic for yourself.
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PlayStation 2
Suikoden V is my favorite game of all time and it's definitely one of the best (J)RPGs to date.
Pros:
Enthralling story filled with political intrigue.
Genuinely fun classic turn-based combat system mixed up with the occasional one-on-one fights and strategic war battles.
Recruit up to 108 (!) memorable characters each with their own compelling personalities.
Multiple endings.
Lengthy: ranging from 50 to 100 hours depending on how many of the characters you want to recruit.
Solid looking graphics.
Great soundtrack and voice acting.
Cons:
Combat isn't very difficult as long as you know what you're doing.
At times difficult to figure out where you need to go due to the lack of a world map.
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PlayStation 2
Played on PlayStation 2.
Gameplay: GREAT.
Story: GREAT.
Graphic: GREAT.
Music/Sound: GREAT.
Dialogue: GOOD.
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PlayStation 2
Suikoden V refresh the series, and bring now interesting features in combat system, and the return of great size of the party of the Suikoden I & II. The history and characters are great, but in general, Suikoden III did better. But this game have its flaws, like level 1 starting weapon for all characters and boring loading times before random battles.
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PlayStation 2
I like suikoden 4 more it captures more and the graphics are better there as for me it is better than suikoden 5
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PlayStation 2
Summary Suikoden V, like its predecessors, features unparalleled in-depth gameplay, a riveting storyline as well as the series' trademark 108 Stars of Destiny. Thrust into a time of unbalance and unrest, a dynamic drama unfolds revolving around one of the 27 True Runes, the Sun Rune. Players are tasked to explore the lands of Falena, gather all...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date: Mar 21, 2006
Developer:
- Konami
Publisher: Konami
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