Suikoden V

Recently, the inhabitants of the town of Lordlake rebelled against the queen's rule.

In order to put an end to the rebellion, the queen used the power of the Sun Rune, killing Lordlake's leader and turning the town's environment into a barren, scorched wasteland.

Using the rune also rendered the formerly kind and benevolent queen mentally unstable.

Meanwhile, the traditional Sacred Games are being held.

The champion has the right to claim the hand of Lymsleia, the princess and the future queen of Falena.

Two powerful nobility factions are trying to gain the upper hand in the championship through intrigues and manipulation.

Eventually, one of them orchestrates an assault on the royal castle, capturing the princess and taking control of the country.

Arshtat's son and Lymsleia's older brother, the prince of Falena, manages to escape along with a few allies.

The prince must secure the help of other factions and nations, build an army, and liberate his homeland.

Suikoden V is, chronologically, a remote sequel to Suikoden IV and a close prequel to the first game , set eight years before it.

Traditional elements of the series - the ability to recruit 108 characters to help the hero on his quest, maintaining an own castle, the rune-based magic system (limited casting of spells instead of magic points) - are all present in this installment.

Like in the first two games, the player manages an active party of individually controlled six characters, with four others acting as backup.

Party formation plays an important role now, as the party receives bonuses by using different placements and tactics.

Characters can execute combo attacks, which vary depending on the members currently participating in the battle.

The skill system from the third ga

Suikoden V for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €63.05 loose, €48.65 complete in box, and €95.35 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Suikoden V has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Suikoden V, loose is €63.05 and CIB is €48.65 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Suikoden V is currently worth €63.05 loose, versus €57.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.