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Yakuza 5 screens
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GringoLOCOo
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well Yakuza 3 just came through the post and about to jump into it 
and then after 3 is done , i hope to get into Yakuza 4 before 5 comes out here.
and then after 3 is done , i hope to get into Yakuza 4 before 5 comes out here.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Do I need to play Yakuza 1+2 to enjoy or understand the PS3 games? The franchise has fascinated me, but I've remained in the sidelines for now since I'm not sure if could just dive into the world without having played the first two games.
immortal-joe
Member
They're worth playing unless you have issues with last-gen graphics, or the English dub from the first game.
That said, Yakuza 3 (and 4) come equipped with an amazing Video summary of all the events from prior games, nicely narrated by Kiryu (main character), and accessed from the main menu. It will bring you up to speed nicely.
Nah. Like immortal-joe said, the video summaries of 1 and 2 on Yakuza 3's disc are quality.
I finally got 3 and 4 in the mail today, about to start 3. Pretty excited.
I'd say that 2 is the best of the series and it seems from other posts in this thread to be an opinion shared by many, so despite the video summaries in the newer games I would recommend you go ahead and play Yakuza 2 at least, it is deserving of a playthrough.
Noisepurge
Member
i'll back this up, Yakuza 2 is the best in game in the series storywise and definitely should not be missed.
But, it's not necessary if you don't have easy access to the PS2 games. Each game has it's own story, only characters continue over from previous games. No cliffhanger endings here!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
God, Sega better make this a March 2013 release.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
i'll back this up, Yakuza 2 is the best in game in the series storywise and definitely should not be missed.
But, it's not necessary if you don't have easy access to the PS2 games. Each game has it's own story, only characters continue over from previous games. No cliffhanger endings here!
Thanks for the replies. Yeah I think the visuals in both hold up incredibly well from the videos I've seen. I don't even really mind the dub (played the Shenmues, I can tolerate the VAs, can't see Yakuza 1 being any worse). I 'm hoping they're released on the PSN store too, if not I'll have to look for a PS2 on the cheap I suppose. If 2 is the best one, it should be worth it.
I should be doing hw
Member
I wish the actual game would have the IQ of those screenshots.
Acquiescence
Member
Watching a video summary of Yakuza 2 doesn't do the game justice at all. My advice is skip the first one (might as well be a completely different cast of characters with that Western dub *shudders*) and move straight on to 2, which is the best installment in the series, and then go on from there.
Man I just beat Yakuza 4 yesterday. Was holding it out for so long, and I just couldn't stop playing it.
AWESOME game. After Yakuza 3's disappointment, 4 was just welcoming comeback of awesome franchise. I will buy Dead Souls just because it has characters from 4.
Sega please bring 5 here in US
AWESOME game. After Yakuza 3's disappointment, 4 was just welcoming comeback of awesome franchise. I will buy Dead Souls just because it has characters from 4.
Sega please bring 5 here in US
At first it was hard to get used to his fighting style, but man, after some adjustment, playing him was just BADASS.
I do have complain about young detective though. He was not necessary.
The existence and awesomeness of Yakuza 5 has given me the strength to finally Platinum Y4, and this will be my first one. It was difficult but managed to snag Pachinko King, Hat trick, Shogi and Mahjong trophies. Now all that is left is the final trophy for my favourite character, purchase 5 hand guns with Saejima and I already have 20 million yen in the back Speaking of Saejima I didn't think he could get more bad ass but judging by those screens he has, and handsome too!
Speaking of Saejima I didn't think he could get more bad ass but judging by those screens he has, and handsome too!Im sure they will but I can honestly say I prefer this one.
then again to americans like me yakuza feels more exotic which is very appealling when playing a videogame
which is probably why I like the mario games so much.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
As a character whose story hinged in part on his race, I found him fascinating. Especially in the context of a Japanese game where race is usually a non-issue.
SolidusDave
Member
Will buy, but honestly so far I'm not seeing that new/improved engine.
Also, by now (due to the level seen in other games), the faces could use some more texture detail, still good though.
/rant ;P
Also, by now (due to the level seen in other games), the faces could use some more texture detail, still good though.
/rant ;P
Akiyama not pleased.
We wont know how improved the game is until we get a trailer which I hope is soon but probably wont be until September TGS time.
We wont know how improved the game is until we get a trailer which I hope is soon but probably wont be until September TGS time.
yay, it's official this December. Only six months to go!!
Acquiescence
Member
That looks exactly like one of the stores you can enter in Kamurocho, located right at the south of the map. Eerily similar.
There's a hidden message here...
D
Deleted member 57681
Unconfirmed Member
I'm so ready for some dancing minigames with Haruka.
It is the same store. Kamurocho is largely based on infamous Tokyo red light district "Kabukicho", known to be the lair of yakuzas in their peak. Now it's a little cleaner (as in, even I go to party there).
Once, I showed Yakuza 4 to a Japanese friend who knew Kabukicho rather well but never played a Yakuza game. It totally blew his mind over how accurate it was, that was really funny ahah. Same happened to me in reverse.
edit > beaten like a punched tiger
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Each character has a base of sorts. The scale is much smaller than any other open world game though, but it's also much denser.
BlazingDarkness
Member
:lol This really confused me for a second
immortal-joe
Member
Hey guys.....maybe we can try to avoid bumps with no localization news....
Or not. You know, up to you.
Or not. You know, up to you.
This is looking very nice. Reminds me that I need to get a copy of Yakuza 2 at some point. I played the first and really enjoyed it but I want to play them in order. I could probably find a copy of Yakuza 2 online somewhere. And Yakuza 3 and 4 are super cheap whenever I see them in stores. May as well buy 3 and 4 now just so I know that I can play them later.
Tizoc
Member
Hey guys.....maybe we can try to avoid bumps with no localization news....
Or not. You know, up to you.
New news=new thread.
So...wait for a new thread =V
Some of us will leap on the Japanese version day 1.
And despite no localization news, I don't really see why it's wrong to lurk for news about a very anticipated game :x
Maybe it could put them into troubles with city officials, who knows?
And yes, the names of the other places will change. Dotonbori and Shinsekai were already in Yakuza 2 actually, and were called Sotenbori and Shiseicho, respectively.
Yeah, let's keep discussion about the newest Yakuza dead and buried. That'll show Sega that we really want it!