"Suikoden IV" is a role-playing video game developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2004, it is the fourth installment in the Suikoden series. The game is known for its large ensemble cast of characters, political intrigue, and strategic turn-based battles. Set in the same universe as the previous Suikoden games, "Suikoden IV" introduces players to a new protagonist, the young naval officer Lazlo. The story unfolds as Lazlo becomes entangled in a larger conflict involving political tensions, magical runes, and the search for the 108 Stars of Destiny, a recurring theme in the Suikoden series.