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[Labadal]

Gematsu Article.

Erase Your Past to Protect Your Future

Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.

Ultimate Combat with Two High-Impact Fighting Styles

Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat.

With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair.

Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.

Strategically adapt to the situation and leverage both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies.

Endless Entertainment

Whether you’re brawling in the secret Castle arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences.

An intriguing informant named Akame also provides thrilling sub-missions, drawing you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori, Yokohama and the mysterious Castle.

Notes

• If you already own the PlayStation 4 version of this game, you can get the PlayStation 5 digital version at no extra cost and you do not need to purchase this product. Owners of a PlayStation 4 disc copy must insert it into the PlayStation 5 every time they want to download or play the PlayStation 5 digital version. PlayStation 4 game disc owners who buy the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PlayStation 5 version at no extra cost.
• Offline Multiplayer (two players).
• Remote Play allows users to connect to and play games on their PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 using a mobile device, PC, or another PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
• Offline play enabled.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Agent Kiryu..? I dunno... Im a huge fan and Ill prolly be there day 1 but I was glad it was over and they rebooted it as turn based and made Judgment series the new action ones...but now we're going back to Kiryu as main protagonist? I want a new Judgment game :c

 

[GymWolf]

From the description the combat sound like a brawler not turn based.

 

[Labadal]

They said from the start that this has action combat.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I know it's not crucial in a game like Yakuza but they actually picked pretty bad combat pictures, including super low quality textures on the wall.

Agent Kiryu..? I dunno... Im a huge fan and Ill prolly be there day 1 but I was glad it was over and they rebooted it as turn based and made Judgment series the new action ones...but now we're going back to Kiryu as main protagonist? I want a new Judgment game :c

Like a Dragon 8 (the next mainline game) will be turn-based and retain Ichiban as the main protagonist. Gaiden is more of a like side project for people who want to play as Kiryu again.

 

[Aurelius]

F*ck yeah!

 

[The Cockatrice]

I know it's not crucial in a game like Yakuza but they actually picked pretty bad combat pictures, including super low quality textures on the wall.


Like a Dragon 8 (the next mainline game) will be turn-based and retain Ichiban as the main protagonist. Gaiden is more of a like side project for people who want to play as Kiryu again.

seems like they have a lot of side projects. Hopefully the main ones dont suffer because of it.

 

[Thief1987]

seems like they have a lot of side projects. Hopefully the main ones dont suffer because of it.

They realized what a disgusting trash ending of Yakuza 6 was. Now they are desperately trying to insert Kiryu back, and they need a whole game to explain why he is back.

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

wait

when can I haz more ichiban

 

[Agent_4Seven]

November 9th this year? Great! I honestly expected that they'll delay the game to next year.

 

[adamsapple]

Nice.

Is Sega really going to do a double whammy and release Yakuza and Persona both of them in November?

I would absolutely lose my shit if true.

 

[TheSHEEEP]

They said from the start that this has action combat.

Too bad.
That's the one thing that made that game interesting to me - I'd have preferred if they improved the TB combat to be less filler-like and actually offer some challenge instead of just doing away with it.

TB comedy combat in such a real world scenario is a pretty unique thing.
Oh, well.
Back to ignoring the series, I guess.

 

[Labadal]

TheSHEEEP Like A Dragon 8 is turn-based.

 

[GHG]

Man they are starting to milk this franchise, not sure how I feel about this unless they actually start adding some new interesting mechanics.

 

[Comandr]

Always happy to spend more time with my boy Kiryu and stomp around Kamurocho doing goofy shit.

 

[adamsapple]

Man they are starting to milk this franchise, not sure how I feel about this unless they actually start adding some new interesting mechanics.

 

[AmuroChan]

Too bad.
That's the one thing that made that game interesting to me - I'd have preferred if they improved the TB combat to be less filler-like and actually offer some challenge instead of just doing away with it.

TB comedy combat in such a real world scenario is a pretty unique thing.
Oh, well.
Back to ignoring the series, I guess.

They're not doing away with it. Like a Dragon 8 will be TB. The core games will be TB, and the spinoffs will be action based.

 

[Jack Videogames]

Man they are starting to milk this franchise, not sure how I feel about this unless they actually start adding some new interesting mechanics.

I don't see heroin addicts asking for Heroin 2

We RGG fans are the same

 

[Metnut]

Day 1. Can’t wait. Looks great.

 

[GHG]

I don't see heroin addicts asking for Heroin 2

We RGG fans are the same

Now that I'd like to see.

 

[NT80]

Will there ever be a graphical upgrade this gen with a Yakuza game like there was going from PS2 Yakuza to PS3 Yakuza and then PS4 Yakuza?

 

[adamsapple]

Will there ever be a graphical upgrade this gen with a Yakuza game like there was going from PS2 Yakuza to PS3 Yakuza and then PS4 Yakuza?

This is cross-gen, so likely not.

 

[Fbh]

Man they are starting to milk this franchise, not sure how I feel about this unless they actually start adding some new interesting mechanics.

I like how they made a big deal about Yakuza 6 being "the final entry in the story of Kazuma Kiryu"
Then after literally a single mainline entry without him he is back with his own spinoff and as co protagonist of Yakuza 8 lol

They are definitely milking it, but to me this franchise is like a form of comfort food. Once a year it's just nice playing one of these, and as long as they keep introducing interesting stories and characters I don't see myself every getting truly tired of it.

 

[LordBlodgett]

Woohoo! I'm excited to play this. Love the Yakuza series.

 

[TheSHEEEP]

They're not doing away with it. Like a Dragon 8 will be TB. The core games will be TB, and the spinoffs will be action based.

Rejoice!

 

[NT80]

This is cross-gen, so likely not.

I know but I'm wondering if there'll be an upgrade like there was with previous gens at all with future Yakuza games in the current gen. Probably won't be until PS6 with this gen being so underwhelming.

 

[jonnyp]

Day 1 since it's not turn-based. Let's go Kiryu!

 

[Mephisto40]

I'm so glad they've moved away from that turn based nonsense now if true

 

[Jack Videogames]

I'm so glad they've moved away from that turn based nonsense now if true

They haven't. If anything, this reinforces they're commited to it, because the next main game (Like a Dragon 8) will be turn based and they made a shorter side-game for those that like brawlers

 

[El Muerto]

Not sure how i feel about the "high tech gadgets", i just want to beat people with items in the street. I really hated the dumb card system in Ishin and how it detracted you from using heat actions. Still going to buy it day 1 like any Yakuza game.

 

[Mephisto40]

They haven't. If anything, this reinforces they're commited to it, because the next main game (Like a Dragon 8) will be turn based and they made a shorter side-game for those that like brawlers

I absolutely hate the turn based combat in like a dragon, I can't even begin to think why the publisher seems to think this is how people want to play the game

At least give us the option of both like final fantasy 7 remake

 

[jshackles]

My first foray into the series was Like a Dragon (7). This character had a super minor role in that game, but I found him largely uninteresting. I also really loved the turn based combat, which this game doesn't have.

I'll probably get this (since it sounds like this plays into the story of 8) but the action combat is a bit disappointing for me personally.

 

[Ansphn]

I'm hyped. Day 1 for me. Hopefully it's turn based.

 

[Jack Videogames]

My first foray into the series was Like a Dragon (7). This character had a super minor role in that game, but I found him largely uninteresting.

Ngl this is like finding about Superman because of his cameo at the end of Shazam

 

[a multicultural team of v]

This game is completely and utterly unnecessary but I'm going to play it anyway. Very cautious on the future of the franchise though - Nagoshi probably wasn't involved in the day to day for years but I just wonder how the series will go without his presence, mostly due to ignoring the little things.

Spoiler: Like a Dragon spoiler?

The Kiryu fight in Like a Dragon where he never targets female party members was brilliant though, and does make me a little hopeful that the people taking over get the franchise will be good caretakers.