Title: Yakuza 3
Japanese Title: Ryu ga Gotoku 3
Release Date: 3/9/2010 (NA). 3/12/2010 (EU). 2/26/2009 (Japan).
Genre: Action-Adventure / Kazuma Kiryu Simulator
Platform: PlayStation 3
Publisher: SEGA
Developer: Amusement Vision / CS1 Team
Official Websites: US | JP
Wiki Page: EN
Price: $54.95 USD at most retailers
Rating: M
Boxarts: JP | US
Alt boxart (by a1m) | Alt boxart (by Noisepurge)
Alt "GIF" (by Vespa) | Alt "Merge" (by foomfoom415)
Story
Yakuza 3 begins right where Yakuza 2 left off and takes place two years later. 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 Kazuma 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...
Localization
- Audio: Original Japanese audio with English subtitles.
- Trophies: 5 trophies have been removed for the Western release. 2 of the Bronze trophies have been upranked to Silver.
- Content: Some side-missions and mini-games have been cut for the Western release. See the Wiki entry for more info.
- DLC: Almost all of the Japanese DLC is making it over to the West. Please read the Wiki entry for more info.
- Demo: Available as of 2/18/2010
Trophies
There are a total of 45 trophies in the Western release. The list can be seen HERE.
Media
EN Trailers:
- Announcement Trailer
- Developer Diary #1
- Developer Diary #2
- Gameplay Trailer
- Characters Trailer
- Locations Trailer
- Memories Trailer
JP Trailers:
JP TV Spots:
Screenshots [JP version]:
Reviews [JP version]
Famitsu: 9/10/9/10
Dengeki: 95/90/100/90
GameRankings (aggregate): 84%
Metacritic (aggregate): 83%
Reviews [EN version]
Eurogamer: 8/10
CVG: 9/10
IGN UK: 8.5/10
1UP: A-
GameSpot: 8.0/10
Thanks
Kagari [Ryu ga Gotoku 3 Thread]