Yakuza 4 - General Discussion - Out Now!

[Supplice]

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Release Dates - 3/15/11 (US) & 3/18/11 (EU)

Set in a fully realized, authentic recreation of Tokyo's "Sin-City District" the deep and interweaving crime drama of Yakuza 4 unfolds through the eyes of four unique and dangerous characters. Playing as the legendary Kazuma Kiryu, the loan shark Akiyama, escaped convict Saejima or detective Tanimura, players will need to survive the dangers and temptations of the Japanese underworld.

Visit Hostess clubs, try karaoke, or experience the pachinko parlors and other adult entertainment, only found in Tokyo. Each character will take on different missions, allowing the player to interact with the city from their unique viewpoints and experience every taboo in the underground world of Tokyo. And, for the first time in the series, you can explore the spectacular backdrop of the city’s skyline in addition to the city’s intricate underground system and its rich and realistic backstreets.Boxart

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"Yakuza 4 hits the US with free DLC packed in"

When the news about the Kuro and Shiro editions of Yakuza 4 hit the net, the questions began to fly. Was the US missing out on this content completely? Were those awesome unlockable costumes going to come with our version too? And what about all those extra post-game elements, like the survival mode, or the underground fighting arena?

Today we can confirm that all copies of Yakuza 4 in the US will come pre-packaged with these codes right inside the box. Specifically, this includes:

Bonus costumes for Kazuma, Akiyama, Taiga, Tanimura, and Haruka
Survival Mode
Underground car park racing
The much-loved underground Fighting Arena

Like Yakuza 3, these codes will be one-time use, so you’ll want to make sure you’re buying a new copy of the game if you want to enjoy the bonuses. Consider it our little way of saying thank you to the many fans out there who are doing their part to help the Yakuza series succeed here in the west. (Hostess clubs included!)

Sega Blog America (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2011/02/07/yakuza-4-hits-the-us-with-free-dlc-packed-in/)



Special Editions - "Kuro" & "Shiro" editions in Europe, "Ichiban Box" in Australia



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As SOA mentioned (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2011/02/07/yakuza-4-hits-the-us-with-free-dlc-packed-in/)last night there’s a special edition of Yakuza 4 coming out in the UK called the “Kuro” edition. Since everyone wants to know the lowdown on the various versions (I don’t blame you) and who gets what I thought I’d lay things out a bit. We’ve a few more countries than SOA has and things do differ depending upon where you are.

There are three versions here:

Standard Version: As you’d expect it to be…

Kuro (Black) Edition: A snazzy black steelbook version with a silver version of Kazuma’s famous tattoo over the top of it, this features new battle modes and four unlockable costumes – a similar line-up to those you received as a bonus with Yakuza 3.

Shiro (White) Edition: A white steelbook variation of the Kuro.

UK
Standard edition available at all good retailers.
The Kuro edition is available to pre-order from GAME.


FRANCE
Standard edition available at all good retailers.
The Kuro edition is available to pre-order – we’ll update you when we’ve got details of the specific retailer.

GERMANY
The Kuro edition is the only version coming out in this region.

SPAIN & ITALY
Only the standard edition is available – no steelbook – however your standard version will contain the bonus content found in the two special editions.

AUSTRALIA
Standard edition available at all good retailers.

Shiro: Available at JB Hi Fi and from GAME with different pre-order incentives. Pre-ordering from JB Hi Fi will get you a free copy of Yakuza 3, whilst doing so at a GAME store will get you and exclusive Yakuza 4 t-shirt.

Kuro: Available exclusively at EB Games. They have their own extra in the Ichiban (“Number One”) box. This can be acquired by pre-ordering the Kuro edition with EB and includes a hostess calendar (which I’ll be showing you more of soon), rice bowl and chopsticks, all packaged up in a noodle-style box.

Sega Blog Europe (http://blogs.sega.com/europe/2011/02/08/y4specialeditions/)





Yakuza 4 Preview & Localizaiton


Originally Posted by Destructoid

Sega wants us to know that they're working to make the most complete, unfiltered Yakuza yet for western audiences. Yakuza 4 will include the hostess clubs in full.

In fact, every aspect of the Japanese game will make it over save for the trivia show game, as it focuses on Japanese pop culture, and would be too obscure to work in the western release.

Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-yakuza-4-preview-and-localization-details-176755.phtml)


Complete List of Yakuza 4 Edits

Opening Video - "Butterfly City" from Zebra changed to remix of "For Faith" from Hidenori Shoji

Minigame - Answer X Answer (removed)


Siliconera (http://www.siliconera.com/2011/03/04/the-complete-list-of-yakuza-4-edits/)





Trailers


Yakuza 4 - Story Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huyKJJTGf0g&hd=1

Yakuza 4 - Battle Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hwYNkTy7Lo&hd=1

Yakuza 4 - Hostess Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vWqccIz7uc&hd=1

Yakuza 4 - Locations Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmGG9E9SDHc&tracker=False&hd=1

[JEKKI]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UBPm3pyEUw

[Thongsy]

More like 3 years. One year to be release in Japan, and than two more for localization.

[starmask2k3]

still waiting for Yakuza 3

[Cao Cao]

Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/tgs-09-yakuza-4-unveiling-report-and-impressions-149767.phtml) posted a TGS article that also sums up the info revealed in the Famitsu scans. The biggest new feature is that there are now four playable characters. There are also a few side game additions: Pachinko Parlors, Karaoke Duets, Tennis, Bowling, Quiz show, Darts, dates to the Onsen, Ping-Pong). But back to the characters...

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(Bottom Row, From left-to-right)
Masayoshi Tanimura - A young cop, and his fighting style reflects this, as it seems to focus on submission holds.
Kazuma Kiryu - He's back. Uses his usual street-fighting style.
Shun Akiyama - The speedy one. Seems to use quick kicks to subdue opponents.
Taiga Saejima - The strong one. Besides hitting harder, he's apparently able to better wield heavy weapons like motorcycles.

Famitsu scans:
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[mis0]

Yakuza 3 first please.

[luan87us]

Damn I didn't even finish yakuza 1 and 2 lol.

[eddyjackson]

After Yakuza 3 I'm sick of Kamurocho. No amount of weather effects or boring-looking roof/sewer action is going to make me want to spend another 100 hours there. Please, for the love of god there be another location. I don't care if its a deserted suburb in Gunma, just give us a break from Kamurocho.






...Or send us back to Gion. Kenzan was such a better game than Yakuza 3.

[thedragon]

I sure hope this game even comes out in the US. I think the diehard fans got a little too upset about the cuts in part 3. I know it sucks but if we don't get 4 at all due to poor sales, all that bitching about mahjong is going to seem silly in my opinion.

[The Mana Knight]

I sure hope this game even comes out in the US. I think the diehard fans got a little too upset about the cuts in part 3. I know it sucks but if we don't get 4 at all due to poor sales, all that bitching about mahjong is going to seem silly in my opinion.

Exactly, that's what I told people. While some mini-games were cut, Yakuza 3 is still one of the best games this generation and shouldn't be missed. It's not like another publisher would pick it up since translating a Yakuza game isn't exactly cheap (a very high budget game).

[thedragon]

Yeah you think people would have learned their lesson with Shenmue, these extremely Asian flavored games don't sell well in the US, if you try to rally the already small population of people willing to buy them to boycott a game or hate on it, you can kiss part 4 goodbye. Then we'll have all these online petitions begging for 4......peeps need to look at the big picture

[lokizz]

tried the demo for it a while back it was ok and you get to hit a chick in the tits with a ping pong ball. that said it kinda just seems like more of the same only diff which i guess if youre a fan of the series is a good thing i just wish they would change the combat.

[jh6269]

@lokizz

I didn't like the combat at first, but once I got used to it, I really liked it. I would like it if they didn't have to load before each fight though; I wish it would just go seamlessly right into the action.

I really really hope Yakuza 4 comes here, I'm ready for the next game now.

[Buuhan1]

Yeah, I hate the loading. Just beat 1 and started 2, and the loading times with fights are much better. I was hoping in 3 they'd be seamless.

[dallow]

Coming to US/Europe Spring 2011.

Watch for it at E3.

[Dead of Knight]

Fuck you for bumping this for no reason.

EDIT: Ok, apparently it IS coming, but dallow was ambiguous about it and didn't post a link:

http://blogs.sega.com/europe/2010/06/08/iamkazuma/

Let's wait and see what's cut this time!

[Masterkyo]

Sega should re-realese 1 & 2 on PS3 with HD graphic

[Dead of Knight]

Sega should re-realese 1 & 2 on PS3 with HD graphic

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It took too much bitching just to get 3 (and now 4) over here. We'll be lucky to get the PSP version, and we're never getting Kenzan.

[anotherpoorgamer]

So it is coming to the U.S. too? I will pick it up. I wouldn't mind the PSP version coming to the PSN network, if it is not possible for a UMD version to be released.

[Cao Cao]

Regarding cuts, there are a few considerations that could work in Y4's favor:
1. Some of the cut content in Y3 has a closer relationship to the main plot of Y4. One of the playable characters, Akiyama, is the owner of a hostess bar, and thus, his major side quests involve managing the bar (Recruiting girls, dressing them up, solving their problems, etc.). Then again, considering some of the cuts in Y3, this point isn't as strong as the next one.

2. Time-wise, Y3's localization was, without a doubt, a rush-job, as it seems Sega decided to localize it at the "last minute" (Possibly around August) for a release at the end of the fiscal year. If they are showing Y4 at E3, then that means, assuming that they started it after finishing Y3 and also assuming a March 2011 release, they will have nearly a year to translate Y4.

[lokizz]

id like to see beat takeshi do a yakuza game

[oni_saru_sensei]

Fuck yeah!!!!! Best news of the freaking day!!!!

[dallow]

Regarding cuts, there are a few considerations that could work in Y4's favor:
1. Some of the cut content in Y3 has a closer relationship to the main plot of Y4. One of the playable characters, Akiyama, is the owner of a hostess bar, and thus, his major side quests involve managing the bar (Recruiting girls, dressing them up, solving their problems, etc.). Then again, considering some of the cuts in Y3, this point isn't as strong as the next one.

2. Time-wise, Y3's localization was, without a doubt, a rush-job, as it seems Sega decided to localize it at the "last minute" (Possibly around August) for a release at the end of the fiscal year. If they are showing Y4 at E3, then that means, assuming that they started it after finishing Y3 and also assuming a March 2011 release, they will have nearly a year to translate Y4.
Very true on both fronts, especially the second.
Looks like sales pleased Sega enough to give this one a little time.

Update on the EU Blog from Sega reads like this , providing a little more evidence to be optimistic:

Quick Edit! Hi guys, lots of comments so far – judging from them a fair few regarding the Y3 situation, which is fair enough. Whilst I don’t know all the ins and outs of the game at this stage I can at least confirm to you that the much loved Hostesses will return in Yakuza 4 in all their alluring glory. As for Nagoshi-san I’m sure you can come up with some really in-depth questions for him – so come on whats the one thing you’ve alllllways wanted to know about the world of Yakuza? :)


Since the OP is banned, someone, (or I'll) make a Yakuza 4 thread around E3.

[Dead of Knight]

My question for Nagoshi: Did he get to keep this badass Hummer?

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[Blackout]

So where are all those people that were crying Yakuza 4 would never come to the US if we all didn't support Sega and each buy 10 copies of Yakuza 3? :D

[Paco]

So where are all those people that were crying Yakuza 4 would never come to the US if we all didn't support Sega and each buy 10 copies of Yakuza 3? :D

Sega actually said Yakuza 3 was profitable and sold more then they thought.

[Blackout]

Sega actually said Yakuza 3 was profitable and sold more then they thought.

How much did it sell?

I just remember when Yakuza 3 released, some people around here made it seem like if Yakuza didn't sell 20 million copies then we'd never see the sequel.

[jh6269]

Hip hip hurray!

Oh this is such good news.

[Ecofreak]

They'd better not cut out ANY material this time around under the guise of "WE DIDN'T HAVE TIME!"

I'm cautiously optimistic.

[bjstucker]

I am actually just happy this is getting released in the states

[TctclMvPhase]

How much did it sell?

I just remember when Yakuza 3 released, some people around here made it seem like if Yakuza didn't sell 20 million copies then we'd never see the sequel.

I dont think I saw any actual figures, but I believe within the first few weeks, it had already outsold the first two games. Does VGChartz have any figures? I cant check while Im at work.

[dallow]

VGChartz is fake.

No official numbers but Sega NA and Europe were both pleases with results.

[jh6269]

Here is some promising news http://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-yakuza-4-preview-and-localization-details-176755.phtml

Sega wants us to know that they're working to make the most complete, unfiltered Yakuza yet for western audiences. Yakuza 4 will include the hostess clubs in full.

In fact, every aspect of the Japanese game will make it over save for the trivia show game, as it focuses on Japanese pop culture, and would be too obscure to work in the western release.


I'm definitely even more excited now :)

[whoknows]

No Trivia Show = No buy

[Paco]

No Trivia Show = No buy

This trolling is almost as fun as the NO MAI NO BAI bit. Or the NO K DASH NO PAY KASH.

[Buuhan1]

Good to hear I'll be able to keep enjoying this franchise.

[jh6269]

I know, I'm going to send a thank you letter to Sega and ask about Project-K. I'm freaking addicted now LOL

Also, that Vanquish sci-fi shooter that Sega is making looks freaking awesome. What the hell's going on w/Sega now? They're actually making games that I'm really excited for :)

The last Sega stuff I played was on the Genesis, after that I kind of lost interest.
I'm definitely hoping that they bring some of those Dreamcast titles like that Shenmue and that RPG (sorry, can't recall the name) to PSN after they put out Crazy Taxi and that Sonic game.

[lokizz]

i wish theyd keep the trivia game in as well. i dont see what theyd gain by taking it out and if people dont want to play it they wont. if theyre that worried about alienating american gamers with it just make sure theres no trophies connected to it.

[jh6269]

Come on guys, this is really great news.

Just be thankful that we are making progress--Yakuza 3 had much less localized content than Yakuza 4 is supposed to have. We were able to buy enough copies to get Yakuza 4, and they're bringing most of the game here. Just enjoy the game, it's going to be awesome, just play it and have fun!

[dallow]

Great news.

[Buuhan1]

i wish theyd keep the trivia game in as well. i dont see what theyd gain by taking it out and if people dont want to play it they wont. if theyre that worried about alienating american gamers with it just make sure theres no trophies connected to it.

It's a piece of shit mini-game about JAPANESE POP CULTURE. Stop looking for things to bitch about.

[lokizz]

It's a piece of shit mini-game about JAPANESE POP CULTURE. Stop looking for things to bitch about.

dumbass im not bitching and unlike you i do know about japanese pop culture so id like to play the mini game. just because youre ignorant of any other culture than your own doesnt mean everyone else is.

[Squall835]

i wish theyd keep the trivia game in as well. i dont see what theyd gain by taking it out and if people dont want to play it they wont. if theyre that worried about alienating american gamers with it just make sure theres no trophies connected to it.

It's pretty simple. By taking it out, they don't have to worry about translating all of the text associated with it, therefore saving time and money.

[lokizz]

It's pretty simple. By taking it out, they don't have to worry about translating all of the text associated with it, therefore saving time and money.


yeah i thought that could be a reason to get rid of it too. shame though maybe someone will put up videos of it on youtube so i can see what its like.

[Buuhan1]

huyKJJTGf0g

Now that's one classy trailer, and even classier boxart. Color me impressed, Sega.

[coolz481]

Wow - you're right - that was an awesome trailer. I've got to start playing my Yakuza 3 copy once I wrap up Assassin's Creed 2.

[jh6269]

I can't wait for this game!!!

I really want that PSP one to come over to the US too :(
I wish they'd just start doing "international" versions of these games w/the English and stuff so everyone can enjoy them.

[2DMention]

That's one great trailer.

I still have to play Yak 2.

[dallow]

Wow. I almost never like game trailers but wow. Extremely well done.

[wrencrest]

That was a great trailer. Almost makes me want to try the game when it comes out even though I didnt even like the Yakuza 3 demo. Almost makes me want to try Yakuza 3 again.

[Ecofreak]

Fantastic trailer -- definitely captured the vibe of the criminal underworld.

Bravo, Sega. Now don't cut any content!

[Scorch]

March 15! Wow, so soon!

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/20/yakuza-4-to-pummel-faces-on-march-15/#continued

New trailer, too.

[jh6269]

I can't wait!!!!

[pete5883]

But they always release Yakuza games on the same day as something much more successful. I was sure that this year it would coincide with Uncharted 3.

[wrencrest]

Even though this is probably like asking a crack addict if crack is good...can you tell me if Yakuza 3 was much better than the demo? When I tried the demo it seemed ho hum. The fighting was not all that interesting. But I have read some notes that the demo sucked compared to the game. Is that true?

Also, of course the game is about the Yakuza, so its inherently Japanese, but is the game REALLY Japanesey? If you know what I mean?

[Supplice]

March 15! Wow, so soon!



Cool, 2 days before 'Ryū ga Gotoku Of the End' gets released in JP.

[jh6269]

Even though this is probably like asking a crack addict if crack is good...can you tell me if Yakuza 3 was much better than the demo? When I tried the demo it seemed ho hum. The fighting was not all that interesting. But I have read some notes that the demo sucked compared to the game. Is that true?

Also, of course the game is about the Yakuza, so its inherently Japanese, but is the game REALLY Japanesey? If you know what I mean?

Oh hell yes it was better than the demo. I couldn't beat the guy at the end of the demo, but when I actually played the game, I had all these powerups and weapons and I kicked his butt hard. I didn't like the demo at all, but I got it anyway (just because I saw so many people raving about it on CAG). I'm glad I picked it up.

It is pretty Japanese, but not wacky Japanese. The fighting takes some getting used to at first, but once I got the hang of it, it was really fun. It's not a 10/10 or anything, but I'd give it an 8 or a 9.

[wrencrest]

Oh hell yes it was better than the demo. I couldn't beat the guy at the end of the demo, but when I actually played the game, I had all these powerups and weapons and I kicked his butt hard. I didn't like the demo at all, but I got it anyway (just because I saw so many people raving about it on CAG). I'm glad I picked it up.

It is pretty Japanese, but not wacky Japanese. The fighting takes some getting used to at first, but once I got the hang of it, it was really fun. It's not a 10/10 or anything, but I'd give it an 8 or a 9.

Thanks for some perspective. I might actually try reading more about it and watch more youtube gameplay. These trailers make the new one seem really cool and edgy.

[jh6269]

Thanks for some perspective. I might actually try reading more about it and watch more youtube gameplay. These trailers make the new one seem really cool and edgy.

It's a little quirky still. You walk around the streets and random punks come up to you and fight you for almost no reason (usually to try to mug you), and you end up kicking their @$$. It never got old to be because they do this hilarious ending close-up CG clip where the guy falls back like a rag doll all bloody and stuff. Every time I saw it I laughed. Anyway, for $25 now it's worth it in my opinion. If you do play it, don't go into it expecting to be blown away, just try to enjoy it for what it is and I think you'll like it.

It's almost more of a GTA with RPG elements.

Read this review, it really highlights the best parts of the game:
http://boingboing.net/2010/08/10/yakuza-3-review.html

[Supplice]

It's almost more of a open-ended, highly narrative driven game laced intermittently with brawler style combat and exploration.


Fixed.

[jh6269]

Fixed.

LOL Fair enough, but I do think it has RPG elements.

[wrencrest]

It's a little quirky still. You walk around the streets and random punks come up to you and fight you for almost no reason (usually to try to mug you), and you end up kicking their @$$. It never got old to be because they do this hilarious ending close-up CG clip where the guy falls back like a rag doll all bloody and stuff. Every time I saw it I laughed. Anyway, for $25 now it's worth it in my opinion. If you do play it, don't go into it expecting to be blown away, just try to enjoy it for what it is and I think you'll like it.

It's almost more of a GTA with RPG elements.

Read this review, it really highlights the best parts of the game:
http://boingboing.net/2010/08/10/yakuza-3-review.html
I wouldnt expect it to be great, it wasnt received that well overall. I know it is a decent game, I guess I am jonesin' for GTA/Brawler. And the powerups sound and look cool. Thanks

[RubyEclipse]

Hey all,

With Yakuza 4 coming out soon, I figured we here at SEGA should drop a line to you guys and see if you have any questions about the game.

I know one of the big questions will probably be regarding cut content, which is where we have good news. we made an effort to keep as much as possible in Y4 this time around, and that includes the Hostess clubs and the 'Let's make a No.1 hostess!' mini-game, which we know people were looking for. Other mini-games, like Pachinko, are also present. The only mini-game that won't make it in is the Japanese trivia game called 'Answer X Answer'.

I've been away from CAG for a bit, but will be around more often now to respond both here and in the Valkyria thread. :)

[mykevermin]

Outside of the minigame, can you summarize what else isn't making the overseas trip?

[RubyEclipse]

Very few things are being cut, and most are technically edits - minor things like changing the name of the dog from 'Rex' to it's original Japanese: 'Mame'. :)

We'll be able to confirm 100% what's in the game very soon, but if you compare the cuts in Y3 to Y4, well - there's really no comparison, in my opinion.

[jh6269]

@RubyEclipse

I don't know if you're for real, but I'd like to know if there are going to be any GameStop-only exclusives like with Yakuza 3. If not, I would really like to switch my pre-order to Amazon so I can save a few bucks, and a few bucks more on sales tax.

Also, you really dodged a bullet last time because we had a very heated Yakuza 3 thread where I really had to stick up for you guys :lol:

Also, please put those trailers on TV. People will buy this game based on those trailers alone (the one where there's a guy narrating the whole thing). The trailers are freaking awesome and I can't hardly wait for this game!

And, if you're a troll trying to get a rise and false hope out of people, I don't know how you can live with yourself :P

[lokizz]

long as theres hostess clubs im down hell i may pay full price for it.

[Supplice]

....but I'd like to know if there are going to be any GameStop-only exclusives like with Yakuza 3. If not, I would really like to switch my pre-order to Amazon so I can save a few bucks, and a few bucks more on sales tax.



Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=78074)listing. Click and read.

Also, might need a new thread for this since OP has been banned.

[RubyEclipse]

I'm for real - previously, I posted mainly in the Valkyria Chronicles topic here on CAG. You can find my profile over on the SEGA blogs though.

Thanks Supplice for posting the link to the gamespot pre-order!

Lokizz - There are most definitely hostess clubs. :)

[jh6269]

You're fired RubyEclipse, it's GameSTOP now they're going to disown you!

Anyway, so GameStop it is. What's up with the OP getting banned?!

I'll have The Mana Knight or the other person open a Y4 thread. I'd do it but I just don't have the time to update the OP when new stuff comes out.

[dallow]

Hostess clubs back. Good for the fans, though I don't really play them.

What about the *cough* massage parlors *cough* that I recall from Yakuza on PS2?

Good calls on the new cover art and trailers. I hope you guys can advertise this game more.

[RubyEclipse]

Hostess clubs back. Good for the fans, though I don't really play them.

What about the *cough* massage parlors *cough* that I recall from Yakuza on PS2?

Good calls on the new cover art and trailers. I hope you guys can advertise this game more.

Massage parlor is in.

The final massage level is hilarious. But I'll let you guys discover that one on your own. 8-)

Glad you like the new cover art and the trailers so far!

[Dead of Knight]

RubyEclipse is for real. He posts on NeoGAF regularly.

I hope none of the missions are cut this time. Or else I will find you.

[62t]

I wonder if all those people who said they weren't buying Yakuza 3 because of the cut content will buy Yakuza 4 on day 1.

[whoknows]

I wonder if all those people who said they weren't buying Yakuza 3 because of the cut content will buy Yakuza 4 on day 1.

Probably not. Maybe a few, but for the most part people just like to bitch.

[Feeding the Abscess]

Hostess clubs are in? That's it, I'm not buying. I appreciated the efforts to market it towards American consumers, I will not support this pandering to special interests.

[phantasyx]

I'm getting Yakuza 4, looks as if they learned from there mistakes even though 3 didn't get fixed.

To put fuel on a fire, Kenzan needs to be subbed.

[dallow]

Kenzan :(

I have the import but it's the story I'm interested in.

[jh6269]

Yeah, I want Kenzan too. I hate zombies so much (they really creep me out too much), so as much as it pains me, I really don't want "Of the End" to come stateside. But I wouldn't mind having Project K come over for the PSP or PSP2.

[TctclMvPhase]

Yeah, I want Kenzan too. I hate zombies so much (they really creep me out too much), so as much as it pains me, I really don't want "Of the End" to come stateside. But I wouldn't mind having Project K come over for the PSP or PSP2.

+1 on "of the end" it looks like a completely different game. A bit too much like that beat em up mode in the most recent Tekken.

I would love to see Kenzan. Yakuza 3 had one of the best stories I have possibly ever played. Great characters. I think Rikiya's death is the first time I have gotten misty eyed playing a game since Agro died in SotC.

Will the pre-order bonus come to Amazon or any other stores?

[whoknows]

+1 on "of the end" it looks like a completely different game. A bit too much like that beat em up mode in the most recent Tekken.

I would love to see Kenzan. Yakuza 3 had one of the best stories I have possibly ever played. Great characters. I think Rikiya's death is the first time I have gotten misty eyed playing a game since Agro died in SotC.

Will the pre-order bonus come to Amazon or any other stores?

That part was really sad. Yakuza 3 was great, even with the cuts that didn't affect the story in any way.

[Supplice]

Will the pre-order bonus come to Amazon or any other stores?


I'm hoping Amazon would get as well. Even if I pre-order at GS, I wouldn't be surprised to see the dynamic theme hit PSN some time after launch.

[jh6269]

I'm hoping Amazon would get as well. Even if I pre-order at GS, I wouldn't be surprised to see the dynamic theme hit PSN some time after launch.

Yeah, I think the bonus cage fighting GS exclusive eventually did come out on PSN via DLC, but of course you had to pay extra for it.

Oh, and great box art this time SEGA.

[Dead of Knight]

I got Kenzan when I was in Japan, and got through a good bit of it. But I lost interest because I couldn't understand the dialogue. :( It's never coming out here, but I wish it was, because it was a really good game.

[RubyEclipse]

I bought Kenzan! when I was in Japan, and played through most of it. Like anyone who doesn't know Japanese beyond the basics, I only got part of the storyline - but still enjoyed it. :)

For pre-order bonuses, those are generally exclusive to certain stores or retailers.

Jh6269 - glad you like the box art, too! (I prefer this one so much over the last.)

[whoknows]

I really like the boxart as well.

The Y3 boxart was pretty lame, but the game was great, so whatever.

[Supplice]

I've been fed up with crappy NA boxarts for awhile. So like with Y3, I just print out hi-res JP boxarts as replacements.

[phantasyx]

Check out Captain epic on youtube, he's subbed all the kenzan cutscenes so you can at least get a idea what the game is like, sooner or later I'll create a team to fix Yakuza 3 and Sub Kenzan.

(^_T) - single tear...

[Dead of Knight]

Check out Captain epic on youtube, he's subbed all the kenzan cutscenes so you can at least get a idea what the game is like
That would have been cool while I was playing it, still, it wouldn't have helped with the quests. :(

[Buuhan1]

Could always pay a translator to sit next to you as you play the game.

Doing voices costs extra.

[dallow]

Kuro Edition in EU comes in a steelbook.

http://i.imgur.com/AaPni.jpg

[mykevermin]

What else is included in the LE?

Australia evidently is receiving an LE as well - the Shiro Edition, which features a (you guessed it) white steelbook case.

Any chance of a US LE? I'll buy either way, but if there's an LE available, I'd love to hear about it.

[Supplice]

LE includes...
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Yakuza 4 to get “Kuro” and “Shiro” special editions in Europe

According to multiple European retailers, Yakuza 4 will be getting multiple special edition packages.

The first is the Kuro Edition from Amazon Germany, which includes a black steel case in addition to the following free DLC: boss survival, racing and tournament modes plus costumes for Akiyama, Saejima, Tanimura, Kiryu and Haruka.

Retailer Game also posted a slightly different limited edition for Yakuza 4. The “Shiro” edition contains the following content:

* White Steel book
* 4 pieces of bonus content featuring unlockable costumes and battle modes previously only available in Japan

Yakuza 4 will be released in Europe and North America on March 18th. You can check out the covers for the “Kuro” and “Shiro” special editions, in addition to some gameplay screens in the slideshow to the left of this article.


Source (http://www.examiner.com/video-game-news-in-national/yakuza-4-to-get-kuro-and-shiro-special-editions-europe)

[RubyEclipse]

Boom! Bang! Pow!

New Hostess Club Trailer. (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2011/02/02/yakuza-4-hostess-club-trailer/)

Also, Demo going live on PSN for Plus users on Feb 15th! It will go live free for all users on Feb 22nd.

[whoknows]

Kuro Edition in EU comes in a steelbook.

http://i.imgur.com/AaPni.jpg

That looks pretty nice. I may look into buying that...

[Supplice]

Ruby posted this on the blog encase anyone didn't see it.
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When the news about the Kuro and Shiro editions of Yakuza 4 hit the net, the questions began to fly. Was the US missing out on this content completely? Were those awesome unlockable costumes going to come with our version too? And what about all those extra post-game elements, like the survival mode, or the underground fighting arena?
Today we can confirm that all copies of Yakuza 4 in the US will come pre-packaged with these codes right inside the box. Specifically, this includes:


Bonus costumes for Kazuma, Akiyama, Taiga, Tanimura, and Haruka
Survival Mode
Underground car park racing
The much-loved underground Fighting Arena

Like Yakuza 3, these codes will be one-time use, so you’ll want to make sure you’re buying a new copy of the game if you want to enjoy the bonuses. Consider it our little way of saying thank you to the many fans out there who are doing their part to help the Yakuza series succeed here in the west. (Hostess clubs included!)


We also have another special bonus here in the US for anyone who pre-orders from Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/yakuza-4/78074): you can say hello to the lovely ladies of Yakuza 4 with an exclusive Dynamic Hostess Theme for PSN, free for all who pre-order on their side. If that sounds like your cup of virtual tea, you can pre-order online here. (http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/yakuza-4/78074)

(http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/yakuza-4/78074)
There’s lots more on the way as we gear up for the big release of Yakuza 4 next month, so stick with us for even more news and awesome, M-rated goodness in the weeks to come!





Sega America Blog (http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2011/02/07/yakuza-4-hits-the-us-with-free-dlc-packed-in/)

[lokizz]

im getting this day one since theyre finally giving us the goods im going to support the game proper.

[Puffa469]

The Demo is up but only for PSN+ members, which I am not one of.

Does anyone know if the demo will eventually be available for regular PSN members to download?

I've never played a Yakuza game before. I was interested in the last one, but stayed away when I heard about all the content that was cut for the US release. Now that I hear this game is coming with all the content intact, I'm very interested.

[j-cart]

I've never played a Yakuza game before. I was interested in the last one, but stayed away when I heard about all the content that was cut for the US release. Now that I hear this game is coming with all the content intact, I'm very interested.


The content that was cut was minuscule when compared to the rest of the game. Sure you can run through the main story in roughly 20-25 hours. Include the mini-games, hitman missions, escorts, and battle room you can easily put 60 hours into this game. The content that was dropped was unimportant to the western audience and does not take anything away from the game.

Go buy Yakuza 2 and 3 right now. Glue yourself to the TV for the next 50-100 hours.

[Puffa469]

The content that was cut was minuscule when compared to the rest of the game. Sure you can run through the main story in roughly 20-25 hours. Include the mini-games, hitman missions, escorts, and battle room you can easily put 60 hours into this game. The content that was dropped was unimportant to the western audience and does not take anything away from the game.

Go buy Yakuza 2 and 3 right now. Glue yourself to the TV for the next 50-100 hours.

I've read that like 20-35% of the contect was cut from Y3?

The thing is, the stuff that was cut, that was considered 'too Japanese' for westerners, is exactly what I'm interested in. I don't buy a game like 'Yakuza' because I want to go bowling. I want to check out the hostess bars and do quirky Japanese things that I will never do in irl.


I'll checkout 3 if I can find it for $20 or less. Isn't Yakuza 2 for the PS2? I think I may actually have a copy of that somewhere, but I've never played it.

[wrencrest]

I've read that like 20-35% of the contect was cut from Y3?

The thing is, the stuff that was cut, that was considered 'too Japanese' for westerners, is exactly what I'm interested in. I don't buy a game like 'Yakuza' because I want to go bowling. I want to check out the hostess bars and do quirky Japanese things that I will never do in irl.


I'll checkout 3 if I can find it for $20 or less. Isn't Yakuza 2 for the PS2? I think I may actually have a copy of that somewhere, but I've never played it.
I thoght all PS3 games were region free? If so and you really like Japanese style games, why not import? It may cost you a little more, but if it is that important to you go for it. I cant imagine hostess clubs and whatever else they cut was 20-35% of the game.

[lokizz]

The Demo is up but only for PSN+ members, which I am not one of.

Does anyone know if the demo will eventually be available for regular PSN members to download?

I've never played a Yakuza game before. I was interested in the last one, but stayed away when I heard about all the content that was cut for the US release. Now that I hear this game is coming with all the content intact, I'm very interested.


the y4 demo is shit all you get to do is fight as each of the 4 characters from y4 once. i was hoping itd be like the japanese y4 demo which actually had some of the story in it as well as the ability to go to the place with the chicks. if you really want to try the y4 demo get it off the jap psn.

[Supplice]

IIRC, the Japanese Yakuza 4 demo was removed.

[whoknows]

I've read that like 20-35% of the contect was cut from Y3?

The thing is, the stuff that was cut, that was considered 'too Japanese' for westerners, is exactly what I'm interested in. I don't buy a game like 'Yakuza' because I want to go bowling. I want to check out the hostess bars and do quirky Japanese things that I will never do in irl.


I'll checkout 3 if I can find it for $20 or less. Isn't Yakuza 2 for the PS2? I think I may actually have a copy of that somewhere, but I've never played it.

20-25% is an extreme over-exaggeration.

The only thing really worth missing are the hostess clubs.

Other than that, nothing really.

[lokizz]

IIRC, the Japanese Yakuza 4 demo was removed.

damn that sucks but i guess it had been up for a while.

[jh6269]

Come on folks, don't start this whole Y3 drama again. Y4 has all the hostess clubs and everything, just be happy ok?

Y3 is still worth it for the story, and it's a really fun game despite the cuts.

[lokizz]

Come on folks, don't start this whole Y3 drama again. Y4 has all the hostess clubs and everything, just be happy ok?

Y3 is still worth it for the story, and it's a really fun game despite the cuts.


y3 is defienlty worth playing even with the cuts theres tons to do especially with all the side missions.

[mykevermin]

F'real. I put 50-60 hours into the game, didn't come close to platinum.

It's not like the game was primarily about hostess clubs. Yakuza 3 is great. I have a feeling those who bitch about Y3's cuts are the same kind of fools who think it would be a good business decision to release Kenzan in the States.

[Dead of Knight]

I have a feeling those who bitch about Y3's cuts are the same kind of fools who think it would be a good business decision to release Kenzan in the States.

It wouldn't sell shit, but it is a good game.

[starmask2k3]

I didn't like it.there was no story just fighting with 4 different people

[TctclMvPhase]

Come on folks, don't start this whole Y3 drama again. Y4 has all the hostess clubs and everything, just be happy ok?

Y3 is still worth it for the story, and it's a really fun game despite the cuts.

Y3 had one of the best stories I have ever played. The depth of the characters is unreal.

The lack of hostess clubs is not a big deal. You can still go on dates with the girls and if youre really desperate for virtual women, just get good at pool because you can always win some "panther poses".

[Supplice]

just get good at pool because you can always win some "panther poses".


I didn't know about that until after I got the platinum for the game. I felt bad for not letting my dates get a shot in during rotation. :-#

[lokizz]

for everyone still mad about y3 go out and support y4 buy it when it releases since this one will have all the stuff youre upset wasnt in y3. i wont pretend i wasnt pissed either when i heard they cut the shit from y3 but the game was still amazing even the combat was better than i expected.

[lokizz]

its shit compared to the japanese y4 demo. still excited for the game though but the demo they gave us was a letdown.

[TctclMvPhase]

Do you get to control the four different characters? Does there seem to be a big difference in their fighting styles?

[jh6269]

I cannot freaking wait for this game. I canceled my Killzone 3 pre-order because it's a little too close to the release of Y4. I really think it's going to be cool to go on rooftops and in the underground parking lots and stuff. Freaking hurry up March!

I'm about 80% to 90% sure I'm going to Japan this May, so I'm interested to see how close the game is to what Tokyo looks like in real life (I know the city in the game is not real, but I want to see if it's similar).

[wrencrest]

I cannot freaking wait for this game. I canceled my Killzone 3 pre-order because it's a little too close to the release of Y4. I really think it's going to be cool to go on rooftops and in the underground parking lots and stuff. Freaking hurry up March!

I'm about 80% to 90% sure I'm going to Japan this May, so I'm interested to see how close the game is to what Tokyo looks like in real life (I know the city in the game is not real, but I want to see if it's similar).

I am glad I kept waiting to get Yak 3 since I might just pick it up for free with 4 in March from Kmart. Demo for 4...Even though it was only fighting I thought it was pretty cool. Made me want to get both soon.

Hope you get to go to Japan. That is one of the places I would love to visit before I die.

[jh6269]

I am glad I kept waiting to get Yak 3 since I might just pick it up for free with 4 in March from Kmart. Demo for 4...Even though it was only fighting I thought it was pretty cool. Made me want to get both soon.

Hope you get to go to Japan. That is one of the places I would love to visit before I die.

I didn't like the Y3 demo, but decided to give it a shot anyway, and it was one of my favorite games last year. Somehow the demo just didn't do the game justice. I had the same impression of Killzone 2's demo. I really didn't think I'd like the game, but when I bought it and played it, it was really good.

[maxim2boobles]

Are Yakuza games similar to Shenmue in terms of gameplay and story?

[whoknows]

If by similar to you mean better than then yes.

[Dead of Knight]

Amazon has release date delivery for this game. \\:D/

[phantasyx]

I'm getting kenzan, haters going to hate.

[mr_burnzz]

I'm currently playing y3 and it's a very good game. Wish I had discovered it sooner because it seems you need to play the first 2 to really get into it. I watched like 2 hours of cutscenes before I could even do anything (y1+2+3 scenes).

Definitely in for y4.

[whoknows]

I have this pre-ordered at GS.

I don't usually pre-order anything, but I felt like it for this.

[mr_burnzz]

holy smokes those are some bad ass special editions
Never would have imagined rice bowls and chopsticks in video games!

Seems like nothing special coming for US

[Supplice]

At least they made it up somewhat, with the free DLC...Seriously, though I wouldn't mind having that Ichiban box or a Kuro edition.

[Buuhan1]

There was nothing wrong with the last thread, but eh whatever, let your e-penis shine.

I decided to finally beat Yakuza 2 which I left off at early on about half a year ago in preperation for Yakuza 3 and 4. I'll be showing up at Kmart Tuesday morning. Oh, in case no one knows, if you buy Yakuza 4 launch week at Kmart you get a free copy of Yakuza 3.

[mr_burnzz]

Kmart's awesome. Maybe my friend will be interested in that deal.

[Dead of Knight]

There was nothing wrong with the last thread, but eh whatever, let your e-penis shine.


Other than the fact that the OP was banned and the first post could not be updated with new information, nope, there was nothing wrong with it.

Why are you such a whiny little asshole lately?

On topic, as a reminder folks, Amazon has release date delivery for this.

[Supplice]

Added K-Mart promotion + Amazon release date delivery info.

Also, the Yakuza 4 demo is available for everyone to download since the 22nd. It just focuses on the battle mode though.

[lokizz]

i hope that dynamic theme theyre giving out at gamestop will be really dynamic and not just changing pictures.

[shrike4242]

Other than the fact that the OP was banned and the first post could not be updated with new information, nope, there was nothing wrong with it.Fixed that little issue.

[Buuhan1]

Other than the fact that the OP was banned and the first post could not be updated with new information, nope, there was nothing wrong with it.

Why are you such a whiny little asshole lately?

On topic, as a reminder folks, Amazon has release date delivery for this.

Meh, life's a little stressed lately. I realize that's no real excuse, tho.

[Dead of Knight]

Fixed that little issue.

Thank you. :bow:

Meh, life's a little stressed lately. I realize that's no real excuse, tho.

Hey, no problem. My life is pretty stressful right now too. Real life>message board on the internet. You gotta vent somewhere.

On-topic: Everyone better buy this so they localize OF THE END.

[lokizz]

Thank you. :bow:



Hey, no problem. My life is pretty stressful right now too. Real life>message board on the internet. You gotta vent somewhere.

On-topic: Everyone better buy this so they localize OF THE END.


i am gonna preorder it at gamestop. im hoping enough people do as well so maybe they take a chance on bringing other games over here.


and in celebration of dead of knight and buuhan becoming friends......................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNPUbLHk9oE&feature=fvwrel

[pete5883]

On-topic: Everyone better buy this so they localize OF THE END.
I'm buying, but am I the only one who doesn't care about Of The End? Kind of sick of zombies being everywhere, and it really doesn't fit in Yakuza.

[Dead of Knight]

I'm buying, but am I the only one who doesn't care about Of The End.

Yes.

it really doesn't fit in Yakuza.

Yes it does. Perfectly.

[Supplice]

i hope that dynamic theme theyre giving out at gamestop will be really dynamic and not just changing pictures.


I decided to order from Amazon (free release date delivery for me + no sales tax). If the dynamic theme is good I'll just get it later when its released on PSN.


On-topic: Everyone better buy this so they localize OF THE END.


Me too, 8-). I like the parter system (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/02/09/yakuza_ote_update/) from what I've read so far.

[lokizz]

I'm buying, but am I the only one who doesn't care about Of The End? Kind of sick of zombies being everywhere, and it really doesn't fit in Yakuza.


ill probably get it being as how im a zombie whore and all.

[Buuhan1]

I definitely want of the End to come here. I'm hoping we'll get it March 2012, a year after Japan just as we did Yakuza 4. I like zombies as much as the next guy but do admit they're kinda getting out of hand... but c'mon, you get to punch zombies in the face as a big Japanese guy in a pink flannel shirt in of the End. How is that alone not worth $60?

... Yakuza's fighting system IS going to be in the game, right? I hope it's not strictly gun-play. Also, I wonder what the title for the US is going to be. In Japan of the End makes perfect sense, the full title is "As Though a Dragon of the End". Lovely. But the US it'd be "Yakuza of the End", which is fine, but not as great. I'm quite expecting SEGA USA won't use 'of the End" and will opt for another subtitle. Wonder what zany subtitles they could come up with, how bout we help them?

Yakuza: It Has Zombies So Will You Buy It Now?

[shadowkast]

Thank you. :bow:



Hey, no problem. My life is pretty stressful right now too. Real life>message board on the internet. You gotta vent somewhere.

On-topic: Everyone better buy this so they localize OF THE END.That's why I always buy Yakuza, Katamari, just niche titles that do get imported/translated/localized. To show them that there are US gamers that want these titles waaay more than a COD and Madden every year.

[Dead of Knight]

Yakuza: It Has Zombies So Will You Buy It Now?

They should definitely use this.

[Buuhan1]

Heads up, the Of the End demo hits Japanese PSN tomorrow. Be sure to grab it ASAP if you want it cause most Japanese demos (including the Yakuza games) don't keep their demos up for more than a week.

[Owen]

Heads up, the Of the End demo hits Japanese PSN tomorrow. Be sure to grab it ASAP if you want it cause most Japanese demos (including the Yakuza games) don't keep their demos up for more than a week.

I just learned that the hard way with the Catherine demo as I just made an account to give it a try only to find it already gone.

[whoknows]

Awesome. I'll be sure to download the demo tomorrow then.


Also only a couple weeks left until 4. Pretty excited!

[lokizz]

Heads up, the Of the End demo hits Japanese PSN tomorrow. Be sure to grab it ASAP if you want it cause most Japanese demos (including the Yakuza games) don't keep their demos up for more than a week.


thanks for the heads up i definetly dont want to miss that.

[whoknows]

So is Of the End just a side story kind of thing or is it actually a sequel to 4?

[Buuhan1]

Side story I believe, but still with an indepth story it seems from the videos I've seen.

@Owen: Atlus put the demo out for a second week calling it "Second Chance Demo" after they took it down the first time. I'm sorry you didn't get to play it. I'd give you my login details for my Japanese PSN account so you could download it from my download list, but I completely forgot my login details for it (just like my Europe and HK PSN accounts). I hope my "remember me" settings never get lost, haha.

[lokizz]

the of the end demo is now up .

[Supplice]

Already DLed & playing.

[popaloo]

Sega...if you had the funds to continue competing, one can only imagine the paramount of titles you'd have on your "Dolphin".

Yea i said it. I still slowly turn on my DC to look at the Shenmue opening after hearing Yui jokingly said "I think sega's going to let me do it this year". at GDC this year.

[Supplice]

Overall, I enjoyed the 'Of the End' demo (only played it once). I thought it was pretty funny that the three special zombies were based on L4D's: Tank, Boomer, and Witch. My main gripe was manual aiming suffering from RE-Syndrome (can't move/strafe while aiming). Controls were fine, had to adjust it to my liking in the options.

Demo included some minigames too: Spa, table tennis, and slot machines. As for your date: Order drinks, eat food, and have a conversation to raise hearts. There was also Gerry's Boot Camp that included 2 modes.

[lokizz]

feels like they changed the map for the better. question are these zombies or vampires?nvm map still sucks.

[Buuhan1]

They're zombies, the hell made you think they were vampires? I'm downloading the demo now, looking forward to it. Also, news sites are already posting about this "ripping off" L4D. Cause God knows Valve invented these special enemy classes. Yakuza just can't seem to catch a break, first mistakenly considered a GTA ripoff, now mistakenly considered a L4D ripoff.

[lokizz]

They're zombies, the hell made you think they were vampires? I'm downloading the demo now, looking forward to it. Also, news sites are already posting about this "ripping off" L4D. Cause God knows Valve invented these special enemy classes. Yakuza just can't seem to catch a break, first mistakenly considered a GTA ripoff, now mistakenly considered a L4D ripoff.


look at the teeth of the first "zombie" that appears. looks like he has vampire fangs.

[whoknows]

They're zombies, the hell made you think they were vampires? I'm downloading the demo now, looking forward to it. Also, news sites are already posting about this "ripping off" L4D. Cause God knows Valve invented these special enemy classes. Yakuza just can't seem to catch a break, first mistakenly considered a GTA ripoff, now mistakenly considered a L4D ripoff.

Yeah, it sucks it's going to get flak for that. I just looked it up to see the complainers, but oh well.

Can't wait to play the demo tonight!

[jh6269]

Yeah, it sucks it's going to get flak for that. I just looked it up to see the complainers, but oh well.

Can't wait to play the demo tonight!

That's lame. Every other freaking game has zombies in it now--why should they complain about Yakuza doing it too?

I'd much rather have Kenzan or the PSP Yakuza than this one though. Zombies freak me out too much, and I can't stand playing games w/them in it. I may have to force my way through this one though if it does come out. :( I saw that it had other monsters and not just Zombies, so maybe that will be cool (one trailer I saw had some big lizard thing that was jumping up on a building).

[Supplice]

I saw that it had other monsters and not just Zombies, so maybe that will be cool (one trailer I saw had some big lizard thing that was jumping up on a building).


Not sure if this was it or not. I think you hear it or something when inside a building (after getting out of Akiyama's office). I thought it was possible to see it by looking outside, but didn't since I got bum rushed by zombies.

[Dead of Knight]

question are these zombies or vampires?
Am I going to have to post another "GET THE fuck OUT OF THIS THREAD" post again?

[Buuhan1]

The demo was great! It was even an hour long, even longer if you play the mini-games. Everyone should give it a play. Unfortuntely the game uses the same control scheme as the rest of the series. Why is that unfortunate? The Yakuza games have never had a very good camera, and it becomes all the more apparent when you're shooting at packs of zombies.

There's three ways you can shoot. Run and gun, basically just moving in a direction and pressing the square button. Lock-on and shoot, just like in previous Yakuza games where you can hold down R1 to concentrate on one direction. And finally manual aim, by holding down R2 and shooting any direction you want. You cannot move while using manual aim.

You can still pick up objects and use them on the zombies, there's also limited use weapons you can pick up. The only one I came across was the flamethrower, which, to be frank, is FUCKING AWESOME.

Also, to ease any doubts. This isn't scary, this isn't a horror game. It's an action shooter with zombies.

[lokizz]

That's lame. Every other freaking game has zombies in it now--why should they complain about Yakuza doing it too?

I'd much rather have Kenzan or the PSP Yakuza than this one though. Zombies freak me out too much, and I can't stand playing games w/them in it. I may have to force my way through this one though if it does come out. :( I saw that it had other monsters and not just Zombies, so maybe that will be cool (one trailer I saw had some big lizard thing that was jumping up on a building).


i used to be freaked out by zombies too just watch a bunch of zombie movies and you will eventually get over it.

[lokizz]

Am I going to have to post another "GET THE fuck OUT OF THIS THREAD" post again?


like i told buhan look at the mouth of the very first creature that shows up he has fangs and when theyre attacking people they go straight for the neck the same way vampires do.

[Buuhan1]

If you wanna call those "fangs", they'd be significantly longer if they were vampires. I also found it amusing you said you've seen a lot of zombie movies in one post, then mentions how going straight for the neck is a sign of being a vampire in the next. Zombies ALWAYS go for the neck.

[handsome_rakshas]

Aw why aren't the Yakuza 4 avatars out on the US PSN yet? I need Rio asap! Counting the hours until the 15th and replaying Yakuza 3!

[lokizz]

If you wanna call those "fangs", they'd be significantly longer if they were vampires. I also found it amusing you said you've seen a lot of zombie movies in one post, then mentions how going straight for the neck is a sign of being a vampire in the next. Zombies ALWAYS go for the neck.


no they dont. vampires always go for the neck zombies go for any exposed flesh and in all the movies ive seen arms and legs tend to be what they attack most.

[Buuhan1]

Okay, but in zombie GAMES they always go for the neck. Always. And yeah, Yakuza avatars would be sweet on the US. Thankfully avatars in the US are starting to get a lot of support. Too bad Yakuza isn't owned by Capcom. Capcom has basically whored all of their games out with avatars. Megaman Legends 2 even has avatars in the US store, and the MML games haven't even been released on PSN!

[lokizz]

Okay, but in zombie GAMES they always go for the neck. Always. And yeah, Yakuza avatars would be sweet on the US. Thankfully avatars in the US are starting to get a lot of support. Too bad Yakuza isn't owned by Capcom. Capcom has basically whored all of their games out with avatars. Megaman Legends 2 even has avatars in the US store, and the MML games haven't even been released on PSN!


yeah ill give you that in games they do always do the neck attacks. id prefer to see more dismemberments myself.

[handsome_rakshas]

One of my buds has a Kiryu avatar. I know they came out on the EU PSN.

[JasonTerminator]

I don't want to create an entire thread just for this question, so I'll just ask it here: I picked up Yakuza 3 yesterday, but I'm not sure if I should play it try to get Yakuza 1 and 2 first. I bought it because I hear the series is like Shenmue, and I'm very picky about my games, so I didn't want to buy Yakuza 1 or 2 used online, and I can't find a copy near where I live.

So again, should I play Yakuza 3, or wait and get the first two games instead?

[whoknows]

One of my buds has a Kiryu avatar. I know they came out on the EU PSN.

Do you know if it's free or what it costs on the EU store?

[Supplice]

Opening Video - "Butterfly City" from Zebra changed to remix of "For Faith from Hidenori Shoji

Minigame - Answer X Answer (removed)

Full Story

Earlier this week, I met up with Sega to see the US version of Yakuza 4 and I think fans will be happy to know only two parts were changed. The Answer X Answer arcade mini-game was unfortunately removed. The team was not able to localize the quiz game since text is in images, which cannot be edited.

The opening video was also changed. Licensing issues prevented Sega from bringing the original song, "Butterfly City" from Zeebra overseas. Instead, Sega created a remix of "For Faith" from Hidenori Shoji to replace the song. All other songs, including the install screen track, are intact.

All of the hostess side-stories and ping pong mini-games (with a stare command) are in the English version of Yakuza 4. Interesting fact about the create-a-hostess game within a game – her self-esteem stat will be higher if you don’t force her to wear makeup. If you make your hostess alter her appearance with ton of makeup and colored contacts her stress with skyrocket and her self-esteem will plummet.

Siliconera (http://www.siliconera.com/2011/03/04/the-complete-list-of-yakuza-4-edits/)

===================


So again, should I play Yakuza 3, or wait and get the first two games instead?


Yakuza 3 has summaries of Yakuza 1 + 2 that you can watch.

Do you know if it's free or what it costs on the EU store?


£0.20/€0.25 each (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/02/23/heads-up-game-store-update-23rd-february-2011-2/)

[Buuhan1]

Oh, so they're in the EU store. I was all up in the Japanese PSN and Hong Kong PSN looking for them. Speaking of which, WHERE THE HELL DO THEY KEEP THE AVATARS IN THE JP PSN? That place is always such a maze...

[lokizz]

I don't want to create an entire thread just for this question, so I'll just ask it here: I picked up Yakuza 3 yesterday, but I'm not sure if I should play it try to get Yakuza 1 and 2 first. I bought it because I hear the series is like Shenmue, and I'm very picky about my games, so I didn't want to buy Yakuza 1 or 2 used online, and I can't find a copy near where I live.

So again, should I play Yakuza 3, or wait and get the first two games instead?


yakuza 3 has a video compilation for both yakuza 1 and 2 included so basically its both games in the form of a video you can watch that tells you the whole story of each game.

[handsome_rakshas]

Do you know if it's free or what it costs on the EU store?

They're like 50 cents USD.

I wonder how my bud got his, I have a EU and JP account but no method of payment.

[Dead of Knight]

like i told buhan look at the mouth of the very first creature that shows up he has fangs and when theyre attacking people they go straight for the neck the same way vampires do.

Please just leave this thread and never come back. Thanks.

[lokizz]

Please just leave this thread and never come back. Thanks.


or ,and heres a thought. go fuck yourself. dude weve already discussed that shit and its dead and squashed why the fuck jump in when youre too dumb or lazy to look at the video proper.

[Buuhan1]

Enough, the both of you. We're all friends here.

[whoknows]

To be fair they're obviously not vampires and asking if they were in the first place was incredibly stupid.

[JasonTerminator]

Yakuza 3 has summaries of Yakuza 1 + 2 that you can watch.

Thanks for the info, I think I'll be playing Yakuza 3 then!

[lokizz]

To be fair they're obviously not vampires and asking if they were in the first place was incredibly stupid.


yeah because zombies have vampire fangs..........its all so obvious lol. in every zombie game/movie ive ever seen or played zombies never have fangs like that. so to me they looked more like vampires than zombies. to me they way their teeth looked and the way they attacked people they came off more like vampires than zombies. regardles of that the game isnt that great and they did "borrow" alot from the l4d series. im still excited for y4 but of the end not so much.

[Dead of Knight]

Enough, the both of you. We're all friends here.

People just need to realize I'm not completely serious with many of my posts and in a lot of them I'm just trolling (especially ones where I tell people they should go fuck themselves). However, when I post impressions about a game, then I am completely honest.

[jh6269]

People just need to realize I'm not completely serious with many of my posts and in a lot of them I'm just trolling (especially ones where I tell people they should go fuck themselves). However, when I post impressions about a game, then I am completely honest.

I don't know, I still think you're lying. I'm totally confused now.

[wrencrest]

People just need to realize I'm not completely serious with many of my posts and in a lot of them I'm just trolling (especially ones where I tell people they should go fuck themselves). However, when I post impressions about a game, then I am completely honest.

Please play it straight from now on or use emoticons. No one can tell you are "kidding". But you know what you are doing so I am speaking to the choir here.

[handsome_rakshas]

Yakuza 4 avatars are on the PSN store! I'll take Saejima and Akiyama thank you! Oh, and Rio.

[Buuhan1]

I jumped on that Kazuma avatar faster than a drunken prom date.

Figure of speech, of course.

[Supplice]

Took the Kazuma and Aikyama avs myself.

[whoknows]

I want to get the avatars, but I don't really want to have to pay $5 to get one.

[phantasyx]

O_o
I can't wait to play, I hope my homies at GS will slip a nik a copy on the errnestness

This probably won't get to anybody by Friday of that week...T_T

[Buuhan1]

This is ten shades of awesome: http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/03/endfishing.jpg

[whoknows]

This is ten shades of awesome: http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/03/endfishing.jpg

:rofl:

Is that really in the game?

[Dead of Knight]

It better be.

[Buuhan1]

Zombie fishing is indeed one of the mini-games in Of the End. Additionally, SEGA's Senior Producer more or less let slip that Of the End IS coming stateside in an interview with Siliconera.

Going back to the spin-offs will Sega bring Kenzan or?

In terms of the older games, I can really speak to that at the moment. Because currently from the Yakuza franchise we have Black Panther, Kenzan, and now we have Of the End. Which all intents and purposes is a working title for the West, we don't know what it's going to be called. I think the possibility is there. We haven't closed the door on any of those titles. We're always looking at what might be the next title that will be appropriate for the Western market.
Also, hope for Kenzan?

http://www.siliconera.com/2011/03/09/bringing-yakuza-from-east-to-west-our-yakuza-4-interview/

[Supplice]

Additionally, SEGA's Senior Producer more or less let slip that Of the End IS coming stateside in an interview with Siliconera.


Great news. :applause:

[jh6269]

Wonder if GameStop will have Y4 on Tuesday or if we'll have to wait for Wednesday...

[Supplice]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmGG9E9SDHc&tracker=False&hd=1

[whoknows]

Wonder if GameStop will have Y4 on Tuesday or if we'll have to wait for Wednesday...

Probably Wednesday I'm guessing, since Y3 was Wednesday as well.

I need to hurry and beat DA2 before this comes out.

[whoknows]

Zombie fishing is indeed one of the mini-games in Of the End. Additionally, SEGA's Senior Producer more or less let slip that Of the End IS coming stateside in an interview with Siliconera.


Also, hope for Kenzan?

http://www.siliconera.com/2011/03/09/bringing-yakuza-from-east-to-west-our-yakuza-4-interview/

Pretty awesome.


And they might as well just call it Of The End. Not like it's going to be a big seller even if they change the name.

Then again, seems like people are starting to buy anything related to zombies nowadays.

[2DMention]

I'd like to play this, but still haven't played 2 or 3 and will probably wait.

[Scorch]

Wow.. 6.5 from IGN

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/115/1154748p1.html

[jh6269]

I never pay attention to IGN review scores, so why start now :lol:

[Buuhan1]

Everything he complains about in his review are things that have been in all the games. I guess he expected that things would suddenly change in Yakuza 4, a title that came a mere year after it's previous entry. The things he complains about I agree with, the combat is repetitive and the map tiresome. But this has been the case since Yakuza 1 and I've grown to accept these things with the game and still have a great time. This is largely due to the games stories, so hopefully Yakuza 4's story actually is good unlike what his review states.

[Feeding the Abscess]

Is the Millennium Tower attacked in Yakuza 4? If not, I'm not buying.

[Dead of Knight]

Wow.. 6.5 from IGN

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/115/1154748p1.html

What's Japanese for "déjà vu?"

Is this supposed to be a problem?

What a dumbass reviewer.

EDIT: Just noticed Buuhan1's new title. :rofl: Just to let you know, I also call my cat that.

[whoknows]

Terrible review.


Good thing I buy what I want and don't really listen to reviews.

[lokizz]

ign reviews tend to be a joke nowdays. if its not ones liek this then its a reviewer complaining about having to unlock characters in a fighting game or a game having too steep of a learning curve or a sequel being more of the same. add to that the fact that a number of their reviewers are biased for or against games and franchises its hard to use their reviews to help with purchase choices unless theres video footage you can watch.

i cant wait to play y4.

[Buuhan1]

Is this supposed to be a problem?

What a dumbass reviewer.

EDIT: Just noticed Buuhan1's new title. :rofl: Just to let you know, I also call my cat that.

I call my dog similar things. I know he's getting up there at the age of 16 and can't control himself, but I get cranky when you wake me at several times in the middle of the night wanting a walk. To be fair tho, he bitches at me a lot too.

Oh boy, only 3 more days people! I just beat Yakuza 2 a few weeks ago, and now I'm bout to go into Yakuza 3 and 4 most likely back to back. And due to them both having trophies, I have more incentive to play past the usual 20 hour story. Well, least this'll keep me occupied for games still a few months off (c'mon No More Heroes PS3 and Alice!)

[Dead of Knight]

Of the End has been delayed indefinitely due to the recent events.
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/03/14/yakuza_ote_delayed/

Also, Disaster Report 4 has been canceled. Neogaf reports an indefinite delay of Motorstorm 3 as well.
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/03/14/disaster_report_4_cancelled/

Fuck.

[cindersphere]

Jeez, and I like disaster report games.

[Dead of Knight]

I can understand why but that sure sucks for Irem. The game was literally almost done and it's a big ($$) series for them. The original release date was supposed to be the 10th, the day before the shit hit the fan, but was delayed to Spring last month. Creepy....

EDIT: It's the 9PM the night before this game is supposed to arrive at my doorstep (Release Date Delivery) and it's still Shipping Soon.....

[TctclMvPhase]

Cheapy just posted this is $39..99 at Best Buy.

Yakuza 4 (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1312731-10597222?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2 FYakuza%2B4%2B-%2BPlayStation%2B3%2F2257479.p%3Fid%3D121831693487 0%26skuId%3D2257479%26cmp%3DRMX%26ky%3D2mgAShwh2M6 GFLq2wOXyck5m3ciOgcKD8%26AID%3D10597222%26PID%3D13 12731%26URL%3Dhttp%26#37;3A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.c om%252Fsite%252FYakuza%252B4%252B-%252BPlayStation%252B3%252F2257479.p%253Fid%253D12 18316934870%2526skuId%253D2257479%2526cmp%253DRMX% 2526ky%253D2mgAShwh2M6GFLq2wOXyck5m3ciOgcKD8%26ref %3D39%26CJPID%3D1312731%26loc%3D01)

I may have missed out on the hostess theme, but thats a great price.

[whoknows]

Looks like I'm canceling my Gamestop pre-order and going to Best Buy tomorrow.

Maybe I'll get Homefront instead or something.

[cindersphere]

Cheapy just posted this is $39..99 at Best Buy.

Yakuza 4 (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1312731-10597222?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2 FYakuza%2B4%2B-%2BPlayStation%2B3%2F2257479.p%3Fid%3D121831693487 0%26skuId%3D2257479%26cmp%3DRMX%26ky%3D2mgAShwh2M6 GFLq2wOXyck5m3ciOgcKD8%26AID%3D10597222%26PID%3D13 12731%26URL%3Dhttp%26#37;3A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.c om%252Fsite%252FYakuza%252B4%252B-%252BPlayStation%252B3%252F2257479.p%253Fid%253D12 18316934870%2526skuId%253D2257479%2526cmp%253DRMX% 2526ky%253D2mgAShwh2M6GFLq2wOXyck5m3ciOgcKD8%26ref %3D39%26CJPID%3D1312731%26loc%3D01)

I may have missed out on the hostess theme, but thats a great price.

Hopefully amazon price matches tomorrow so I can get the game for 15 dollars.

[Dead of Knight]

Cheapy just posted this is $39..99 at Best Buy.

Yakuza 4 (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1312731-10597222?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2 FYakuza%2B4%2B-%2BPlayStation%2B3%2F2257479.p%3Fid%3D121831693487 0%26skuId%3D2257479%26cmp%3DRMX%26ky%3D2mgAShwh2M6 GFLq2wOXyck5m3ciOgcKD8%26AID%3D10597222%26PID%3D13 12731%26URL%3Dhttp%26#37;3A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.c om%252Fsite%252FYakuza%252B4%252B-%252BPlayStation%252B3%252F2257479.p%253Fid%253D12 18316934870%2526skuId%253D2257479%2526cmp%253DRMX% 2526ky%253D2mgAShwh2M6GFLq2wOXyck5m3ciOgcKD8%26ref %3D39%26CJPID%3D1312731%26loc%3D01)

I may have missed out on the hostess theme, but thats a great price.

My god...

And this is what I get for preordering. However, it shipped at 10:30 PM last night and is STILL out for delivery today, so HUGE kudos to Amazon for getting it to me on time.

[pete5883]

Cheapy just posted this is $39..99 at Best Buy.

Yakuza 4 (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1312731-10597222?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2 FYakuza%2B4%2B-%2BPlayStation%2B3%2F2257479.p%3Fid%3D121831693487 0%26skuId%3D2257479%26cmp%3DRMX%26ky%3D2mgAShwh2M6 GFLq2wOXyck5m3ciOgcKD8%26AID%3D10597222%26PID%3D13 12731%26URL%3Dhttp%26#37;3A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.c om%252Fsite%252FYakuza%252B4%252B-%252BPlayStation%252B3%252F2257479.p%253Fid%253D12 18316934870%2526skuId%253D2257479%2526cmp%253DRMX% 2526ky%253D2mgAShwh2M6GFLq2wOXyck5m3ciOgcKD8%26ref %3D39%26CJPID%3D1312731%26loc%3D01)

I may have missed out on the hostess theme, but thats a great price.
Sonofa.... maybe I shouldn't be so quick to use Amazon's Release Date Delivery.

[Buuhan1]

Just got back from Kmart with Yakuza 3 and 4. They put one of those stupid boxes on the coverart detailing that the game has additional features (the costumes and such). WHY? How pointless and ugly.

[Buuhan1]

Hey guys, get a load of this. The DLC voucher that comes with Yakuza 4... doesn't expire till March 28, 2016. Twenty-Sixteen! That's crazy, all DLC vouchers and similar code vouchers I've seen to this point have averaged an expiration of about a year after the main products release. A 5 year expiration is nuts... we'll most likely be a few years into the PlayStation 4 by that point.

EDIT: Oh wow, the XMB wallpaper is awful. I mean... what...

[pete5883]

Is the DLC voucher loose in the case? I can hear something rattling around but I haven't opened it yet.

[whoknows]

Hey guys, get a load of this. The DLC voucher that comes with Yakuza 4... doesn't expire till March 28, 2016. Twenty-Sixteen! That's crazy, all DLC vouchers and similar code vouchers I've seen to this point have averaged an expiration of about a year after the main products release. A 5 year expiration is nuts... we'll most likely be a few years into the PlayStation 4 by that point.

EDIT: Oh wow, the XMB wallpaper is awful. I mean... what...

Is it the GS theme? Whats so bad about it?

[jh6269]

Got back from GS with my copy. Hostess Dynamic XMB theme is not bad. It doesn't have those super duper loud gunshot sound effects each time you select something like the Yakuza 3 one did.

So tempted to pop this in now, but I'm afraid it will start off with a long story cutscene and I have to leave the house soon :(

[MasterMiller]

So tempted to pop this in now, but I'm afraid it will start off with a long story cutscene and I have to leave the house soon :(

you had the right feeling, it really starts with a chain of long cutscenes.:)

[jh6269]

you had the right feeling, it really starts with a chain of long cutscenes.:)

LOL thanks. I just knew it.

[Buuhan1]

Is it the GS theme? Whats so bad about it?

No, the XMB wallpaper that appears on screen when you have the game highlighted. It's the game's boxart in the middle of the screen with two thick black borders on each side of it (the boxart image is even thinner than a 4:3 image), there's a little bit of the red smear effect bleeding from the boxart into the black borders. It looks like it was done by a 12 year old for a school project. Dunno what was so hard about simply having a 16:9 shot of the boxart, hell, that's my PS3 wallpaper right now.

You'll understand when you see it.

[jh6269]

Man, I wish you guys would have warned me about the enormous install. I could have had this all ready for when I got back. :p

[whoknows]

No, the XMB wallpaper that appears on screen when you have the game highlighted. It's the game's boxart in the middle of the screen with two thick black borders on each side of it (the boxart image is even thinner than a 4:3 image), there's a little bit of the red smear effect bleeding from the boxart into the black borders. It looks like it was done by a 12 year old for a school project. Dunno what was so hard about simply having a 16:9 shot of the boxart, hell, that's my PS3 wallpaper right now.

You'll understand when you see it.

I saw it.

Really not a big deal though, I mean I'm rarely at that screen long enough to see the pic. Usually I just hit X to start the game.

[Buuhan1]

Man, I wish you guys would have warned me about the enormous install. I could have had this all ready for when I got back. :p

Let the catchy music and handsome CGI men carry you away. It'll be over in no time. XD

[jh6269]

Let the catchy music and handsome CGI men carry you away. It'll be over in no time. XD

It would have been more tolerable if they would have switched the music up. I ended up having to mute it after it got to about 20% :lol:

Anyway, don't know if it's just me, but the graphics are really improved over Yakuza 3. I really like the whole rain and wet pavement effect. The characters are still a bit blocky but it's still a definite improvement.

[handsome_rakshas]

I need to learn how to play Shogi, Mahjong, and Pachinko :p

[Dead of Knight]

Son of a bitch.... Apparently Of the End is ready for retail AND copies were already produced AND sent to a store in Japan. And they delayed it indefinitely.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/03/16/yakuza_ote_not_totally_delayed/

Not pleased, tsunami.

Didn't get a chance to play 4 yesterday though it arrived. So fucking sick of tax/busy season. My husband is being transferred in the next few months, I am NEVER getting another job that requires me to work 55 hours including Saturdays for three months in a row again. It's not the 55 hour weeks, it's the three months in a row bit that kills me. And I've been sick for the past month. Never again.

[Fell Open Ian]

The IGN review reads like Miller's tastes have changed:

"Yakuza 3 has odd Japanese content and obtuse Japanese game design and I enjoy it."

"Yakuza 4 has odd Japanese content and obtuse Japanese game design and I don't enjoy it."

[jh6269]

I need to learn how to play Shogi, Mahjong, and Pachinko :p

Yeah, I tried Pachinko and I couldn't figure out what the heck was going on.

Boxcelios 2 was fun. I wish they could put that game on PSN or something, or at least make it accessible from the main menu of the Yakuza title screen.

[Buuhan1]

I need to learn how to play Shogi, Mahjong, and Pachinko :p

Oh god... This is probably why I'll never even try to platinum Y4. I can't grasp these games at all, hell, I can't grasp stuff like Poker or other stuff from my own country. I learned how to play Chess when I was a kid... but then forgot.

I was freaked out in Yakuza 2 when you were required to win a game of Mahjong to proceed in the story, but thankfully they allowed you to cheat and when he checked me all I did was flip the board and he gave up. Didn't know WHAT was going on, even after reading the instructions.

[Supplice]

Yeah, I tried Pachinko and I couldn't figure out what the heck was going on.


It's been awhile since I played pachinko machines since Castlevania's last entry. While I'm waiting for this to install, might as well practice on emu.

Brief explanation, you control the speed/angle of the pellets so that they fall in the special slots. Once you hit a certain number in them, a slot machine with pictures will come up. You then win more pellets until you decide to exchange them for goods at the parlor shop.

Oh god... This is probably why I'll never even try to platinum Y4. I can't grasp these games at all, hell, I can't grasp stuff like Poker or other stuff from my own country. I learned how to play Chess when I was a kid... but then forgot.



Yakuza 4 is a lot easier to plat since they took out the Mini-game Master trophy from Yakuza 3. Its replaced by playing all mini-games once. Also some mini-games have their own trophies like getting turkey in bowling again, hat-trick in darts, etc. Just keep practicing 8-).

Anyway, I'm looking forward to fighting Amon again. Practically the only boss where I don't really mind the HP gouging.

[cindersphere]

Yay I got a price match..... of 80 cents.

[Buuhan1]

No mini-game master? AWESOME! I just started Yakuza 3, and just looking at that trophy in advance is making me wanna cry.

[jh6269]

Yeah, I'm actually thinking about starting over on HARD. This one seems a little easy so far...

[oni_saru_sensei]

Played for two days. This game is so far perfect! XD I took a long time to finally start part 2 simply because I was doing all the side missions and mini-games with Akiyama! I really like his fighting style! XD

Also in regards to a certain fight in part 2: Kiryu kicked my ass =( Dodging with Saejima is wonky.

[Supplice]

Also in regards to a certain fight in part 2: Kiryu kicked my ass =( Dodging with Saejima is wonky.


This is how I did it (playing on hard btw). Just lay on some pressure with square strings followed by triangle. You can also throw him around a bit when not in heat mode. He can reverse easily, so no spam.

[whoknows]

Yeah, I'm actually thinking about starting over on HARD. This one seems a little easy so far...

It does seem easy. They made all the people you fight on the streets have a ton of health though which is kind of annoying.

The fight where The guy has the chainsaw was kinda funny. Mainly because I was thinking I bet he bursts through with a chainsaw and he did :lol:

[shibaraski]

would u guys recommend getting it from bestbuy for 39.99?
i only played yakuza 3 for like 15 mins ...

[cindersphere]

would u guys recommend getting it from bestbuy for 39.99?
i only played yakuza 3 for like 15 mins ...
Yes

[jh6269]

It does seem easy. They made all the people you fight on the streets have a ton of health though which is kind of annoying.

The fight where The guy has the chainsaw was kinda funny. Mainly because I was thinking I bet he bursts through with a chainsaw and he did :lol:


So who else other than Supplice is playing on hard? It sucks because I already found a ton of keys and got about 3 - 7 side quests done. I didn't make it to your spoiler part yet though. Is it really that hard? Like playing Vanquish on hard-hard? There were a couple of times on normal on the last game that were really tough; like fighting the guy on the beach and fighting the crazy guy with the eye patch. If hard mode is going to make everyone as tough as them, I dunno if I want to start over.

Also, I got 2 bonus items for having a Yakuza 3 save, and it gave me some kind of wrap that lowers my damage and some kind of bell thing that when both used in combination increases my money as I walk. Is this the same for everyone? Or is this just lucky? Also, I want to know if I use them, do they wear out or can you use it the whole time?

[Supplice]

What is tough about starting out on hard is the beginning versus the bosses when you don't really have many moves at your disposal. Regular thugs/enemies are usually push-overs imo. Anyway, the bosses block more often, counter you frequently if you perform long strings of combos, generally more aggressive, have a bit more attack power, and gain some extra health. After gaining some levels, its really not bad, so long as you know the fundamentals of evading, countering, and blocking.

If you decide to stick with normal, and this is assuming Y4 is like Y3 where you can carry over your stuff to a new difficulty after beating the game. Then you'll be at an advantage since you will be near/fully leveled to counter this stuff.

As for the bonus items, the torso wrap is given to you if you have a Yakuza 3 save. Gion's bell is a item given to those that have a Kenzan save. Since the U.S. doesn't have that, I think Sega associated the Yakuza 3 save with it as well. Using them is like armor/charms, they don't wear out. Btw, if you have both equipped together, you will slowly regenerate health in battle if you stand still.

[jh6269]

^ Cool, thanks for the info :)

[oni_saru_sensei]

This is how I did it (playing on hard btw). Just lay on some pressure with square strings followed by triangle. You can also throw him around a bit when not in heat mode. He can reverse easily, so no spam.

Thanks for the tip! XD

[lokizz]

finally got my copy and now for the install lol. its cool seeing how detailed the character mode;ls are though.

[Buuhan1]

I wonder if any of the PS3 games gave bonuses for people who have Yakuza 1 & 2 saves on their backwards compatible PS3's. Doubt it.

[MasterMiller]

just finished it.

How the IGN reviewer could give this game such a low score is beyond me, and the story is excellent. To make 4 stories that connect so seamlessly in the end has to be really hard and they made this game in a year.

I bet he didn't play through it.

[Buuhan1]

Of the End seems to be delayed to June, but some sites are saying August. The game was already at retailers waiting to be stocked on release date, but the retailers are sending the stock back to SEGA. Of course people have got their hands on copies, tho. It has even been ripped and put online. Amazing, even with all going on over there someone still is able to focus on ripping a video game and putting it on the net.

I was half expecting the game to be cancelled all together, and that is still very much a possiblity. It is also possible during this 3-5 month delay that SEGA could edit the game and make it seem less "disastrous". If that happens, these original copies are going to be worth tons of money.

[wrencrest]

just finished it.

How the IGN reviewer could give this game such a low score is beyond me, and the story is excellent. To make 4 stories that connect so seamlessly in the end has to be really hard and they made this game in a year.

I bet he didn't play through it.
Ah, cool. I like stories in movies and games that start seperately then come together in the end. Are there surprises as to how they all comingle?

Also, can you guys all say the graphics are much improved over 3? I am seeing screen shots online and they look much improved to me. Just curious.

[jh6269]

Also, can you guys all say the graphics are much improved over 3? I am seeing screen shots online and they look much improved to me. Just curious.

I think they're improved. They're not going to knock your socks off but it seems that the characters have more detail, the animations are more fluid, the city has more depth. If you liked 3, you're going to like this. If you loved 3 (like I did) you're going to love it :bouncy: