70
A very average to mediocre game that’s held together by a good story and cast. [JPN Import]
80
A welcome return to form for the series. Even the plot revolves around minor characters from "Suikoden II," and the loading screens show the game's characters as they would have been rendered in a 32-bit sprite style, as if Konami is apologizing for the turns taken after that era.
80
Suikoden V is easily twice as long as the next-longest title in the series, a length it achieves not with filler dungeons and needlessly frequent battles, but by sheer weight of story. [Apr 2006, p.57]
10
Mən bu oyunu çox bəyəndim 2006 yaxşı işdi sərbəs dünya və sürpirisdi oyundu bəyəndim
10
A final true return to form! More of what I'd like to see from this series. Very good, reminds me of the first two!
8
Too many long unskippable cutscenes... but this is Suikoden at its very best.
Suikoden V
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Mar 21, 2006
Metascore
Generally Favorable
76
User score
Generally Favorable
8.5
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95
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.
83
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.
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8.5
85% Positive
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Aug 9, 2025
10
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Mar 2, 2025
10
A final true return to form! More of what I'd like to see from this series. Very good, reminds me of the first two!
81
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]
80
The battle system has some merit to it, as does the story, which has sagged a bit in the last couple of chapters.
75
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.
63
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]
40
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.
Sep 18, 2021
10
One of the 2 best games in the series along with suikoden 2... This game amazing in almost every aspect.
May 11, 2019
10
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.
Mar 11, 2017
10
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.
Jul 28, 2013
7
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.
Aug 7, 2021
4
I like suikoden 4 more it captures more and the graphics are better there as for me it is better than suikoden 5
SummarySuikoden 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... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
