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[Kagari]

Title: Ryu ga Gotoku 3
Release Date: 2/26/2009 (Japan).
Genre: Action-Adventure
Platform: PlayStation 3
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Amusement Vision
Official Website
Price: 7,980 yen

Rating: CERO D




Boxart:

Story

Ryu ga Gotoku 3 begins right where Ryu ga Gotoku 2 left off and takes place two years later. Kiryuu Kazuma and Haruka have moved to Okinawa, wanting to live a more peaceful life and leave the chaos of the city behind. There, they opened an orphanage known as Asagao.

The peace doesn't last forever, however, when a buyout of the surrounding land threatens to shut down the orphanage.... perhaps fueled by some political motive. These events, in addition to shootings in both Okinawa and Kamiyacho once again force Kiryuu into a series of dangerous situations. As he sets out to find out why this is happening, he discovers a man who witnessed both murders...



Trophies
There are a total of 50 trophies in the game. The list can be had HERE.


Media

Trailers:

• Extended story trailer
• Adventure trailer
• Adventure trailer 2
• Battles trailer
• Investigation trailer

TV Spots:

• Paradise
• Urban Hero
• TV Spot 1

Screenshots:

Reviews

Famitsu - 9/10/9/10

Dengeki: 95 90 100 90

 

[Kagari]

I'll add a bit about the gameplay later.

 

[Oichi]

I'm all over this first day. Got my game ordered via Sega's online site too!

 

[klee123]

Game ordered. Can't wait to try out the new moves and play all the new mini games!

 

[Totobeni]

Genre: Action-Adventure

Epic fail Kagari ...it's KKS - Kazuma Kiryuu Simulation

 

[Kagari]

Epic fail Kagari ...it's KKS - Kazuma Kiryuu Simulation

XD This is true.

 

[mujun]

i'm planning on picking this up along with halo wars next thursday.

fingers crossed i like it.

 

[Totobeni]

I already pre orderd it but won't play with it till ThePatrick's FAQ-Walkthrough ( i hope he do one for RGG3 ) with his stuff I played Kenzan like it was in English ..was so awesome ..

 

[vpance]

I already pre orderd it but won't play with it till ThePatrick's FAQ-Walkthrough ( i hope he do one for RGG3 ) with his stuff I played Kenzan like it was in English ..was so awesome ..

So did the guy translate like all the dialogue in Kenzan? Or just the main stuff?

 

[Cellbomber]

I never played the previous versions but I really want to try this game out. Any chances of it coming to NA?

I take it by the previous comments it would be difficult to play an import version without a guide.

 

[creamsugar]

Famitsu review: 9/10/9/10

 

[neojubei]

I almost forgot about this game, definitely on my buy list next month.

 

[Majmun]

Great score,

Still have to play Yakuza 2.

 

[Bebpo]

Hope it's good and feels fresh. The first is one of my favorite game experiences, but after Kenzan it's getting kind of old.

I'm hoping the real-time battle transitions make the gameplay more interesting and of course that the story is good.

 

[Haunted]

Any plans for a US/western release?

 

[Kagari]

Good score

 

[semiconscious]

So did the guy translate like all the dialogue in Kenzan? Or just the main stuff?

no, but he basically gives you the gist of each conversation (& explains all the missions, including the best answers to give the hostesses ) - it's a huge, & amazingly well-done faq, that makes playing the game easy & enjoyable...

 

[klee123]

It's Famitsu tho.

 

[Kagari]

It's Famitsu tho.

True.

 

[bengraven]

Sega, seriously. I bought Orta, Shenmue 2, and JSRF on Xbox.

Please show my constitutes love with this series.

 

[Kagari]

For comparison's sake, what did RgG 1 and 2 get?

 

[Darkman M]

I want this game so bad, wish i knew Japanese

 

[Bebpo]

For comparison's sake, what did RgG 1 and 2 get?

38

Kenzan got 37.

 

[Nekobo]

Looks hot.

Time to track down the first Yakuza...

 

[Tom Penny]

I'm so glad they aren't releasing this in the US. Woot!!!! :/

 

[Kagari]

38

Kenzan got 37.

Awesome. At least they've stayed consistent.

 

[neojubei]

Sega, seriously. I bought Orta, Shenmue 2, and JSRF on Xbox.

Please show my constitutes love with this series.

I don't get it.


Aside from that buying Yakuza 2 next month, its in my budget.

 

[Nemo]

If Sega announces this coming over here I'll get right back to 1 to finish it, buy 2 and be ready for when this hits. This just looks too good to be left to the east, c'mon Sega!

 

[Shurs]

Dear Sony,

Please purchase the North American distribution rights Yakuza 3 from Sega and release it during the summer. There's no need to add voice acting, just add English subtitles. You will make a profit.

Thanks!
Shurs

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

I want this. I am assuming that it doesn't have English subtitles, right? :/

 

[maladroid]

I'm so glad they aren't releasing this in the US. Woot!!!! :/

 

[Keyser Soze]

Just picked up the first game for £9 thanks to GAF not shutting up

 

[nib95]

They better release this in the US/EU! I NEED this game. I'd prefer this over some of the other big PS3 exclusives for 09 including InFAMOUS, White Knight Chronicles, MAG and Heavy Rain.

 

[speedpop]

At close to 8,000yen I don't think I am going to import, even if I did for the original. It's going to cost me close to $150 AUD to get this.

 

[lupin23rd]

I'd like to say Day 1 but trying to get my ex-GF to go into a game shop will be a chore and then she has to ship it to me so... Day 7?

Game of the Year though. This has to be the best month for gaming ever?

 

[Gattsu25]

Are we allowed to post a synopsis what the famitsu 'reviewers' said?

If so, can someone?


Also, this game needs to come out in the US. I missed out on the last one, too

 

[Kagari]

Are we allowed to post a synopsis what the famitsu 'reviewers' said?

If so, can someone?


Also, this game needs to come out in the US. I missed out on the last one, too

Yeah you can.

From the review, it says the game has over 30 hours of gametime.

 

[matmanx1]

Woohoo, God bless you for the Official Thread, Kagari. I've just passed the 10 hour mark in Yakuza 2 tonight and have really been enjoying my time with it. I need to get alot better at the fighting but the storytelling, voice acting and presentation are all excellent. And there's nothing better for taking out a day's frustration than spending a little time in Kiryu Kazuma's shoes!

I'm still holding out hope for a US release for Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 but will be watching this thread with interest and hoping our friends in the Land of the Rising Sun buy PILES of this game. SEGA has really created an incredible character in Kazuma and he's become one of my favorite video game characters of all time.

 

[lupinko]

YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

ONE MORE WEEK.

THRILLZONE2 and RYUGAFUCKAWESOME3 BOTH AT ONCE!!!

 

[Revolutionary]

I want this. I am assuming that it doesn't have English subtitles, right? :/

I'd like to know the answer to this as well.
Anyone know?

 

[Kagari]

I'd like to know the answer to this as well.
Anyone know?

It doesn't.

 

[BudokaiMR2]

I am gonna call the place that got SFIV to me a day early to see if I can get this early too

OMG OMG OMG KAZZZUMMMMMAAAA

 

[Revolutionary]

It doesn't.

That's unfortunate.
So the only options for a non-Japanese speaker are to either wait for localization or use the guides mentioned earlier?

 

[mujun]

according to 2chan there is rumored to be a demo hitting this thursday. i hope that's true!

 

[Kagari]

That's unfortunate.
So the only options for a non-Japanese speaker are to either wait for localization or use the guides mentioned earlier?

Basically.

 

[lupinko]

according to 2chan there is rumored to be a demo hitting this thursday. i hope that's true!

If true, that would reach Susumu Terajima levels of awesome.

 

[Kagari]

according to 2chan there is rumored to be a demo hitting this thursday. i hope that's true!

They did demos for Kenzan so it wouldn't be unusual!

 

[inner-G]

according to 2chan there is rumored to be a demo hitting this thursday. i hope that's true!

That would soften the anxiety I'll have checking my mailbox for a bubble mailer every 30min.

 

[mujun]

They did demos for Kenzan so it wouldn't be unusual!

there was also a scan of the review write up but it was waaaaayyyy too small and blurry to read. not to mention you have to go to some porno spam website to get the link first which isn't cool seeing as i'm at work

 

[Kagari]

there was also a scan of the review write up but it was waaaaayyyy too small and blurry to read. not to mention you have to go to some porno spam website to get the link first which isn't cool seeing as i'm at work

Yeah I saw the scan, it's very blurry.