Yakuza 3 and 4 shipped from Amazon =D can't wait.
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It's already been debated to death, and I think a lot of people agree it's a bad idea. Kickstarter is here to help small guys hit big, not big publishers who should be adult enough to manage themselves...
xXBetter Off DadXx
Member
Yeah I definitely agree that's a better use of kickstarters in general, but at the same time I am selfish and want to play Yakuza 5! If it comes down to no localized Y5 vs. localized Y5 only through a kickstarter, you best believe I'll support it.
cj_iwakura
Member
At the same time, it would seem like wasted money not to come out. It has a fanbase. The game's already made, and I doubt they have a hundred people working on localization. Make it a PSN download if they have to.
SpikedGunner
Member
I'll accept this option if necessary, hell if we even manage to get a retail release, I'll take a single page manual like with DS, it wouldn't that hard to figure out everything.
maquiladora
Member
I started with Yakuza 3 (and loved it, 4 and Dead Souls although the latter less so but Majima was just fantastic)
Just tried out Yakuza 1 quickly and wow... that voice acting is horrible and I am not usually one to rag on voice acting. This is one of the very few cases where I am glad they went with just the Japanese voice acting.
I plan on playing through the Yakuza games in succession (apart from Dead Souls, I mean main series games only, not spin-offs) and this Voice acting will take time to get used to. Was there ever an official statement on why they kept to the JP VA after Yakuza 1?
Anyway I can't wait til Yakuza 5. Until they say otherwise (and yes this is more optimistic than I probably should be), I'll believe it will come over eventually
Just tried out Yakuza 1 quickly and wow... that voice acting is horrible and I am not usually one to rag on voice acting. This is one of the very few cases where I am glad they went with just the Japanese voice acting.
I plan on playing through the Yakuza games in succession (apart from Dead Souls, I mean main series games only, not spin-offs) and this Voice acting will take time to get used to. Was there ever an official statement on why they kept to the JP VA after Yakuza 1?
Anyway I can't wait til Yakuza 5. Until they say otherwise (and yes this is more optimistic than I probably should be), I'll believe it will come over eventually
I started with Yakuza 3 (and loved it, 4 and Dead Souls although the latter less so but Majima was just fantastic)
Just tried out Yakuza 1 quickly and wow... that voice acting is horrible and I am not usually one to rag on voice acting. This is one of the very few cases where I am glad they went with just the Japanese voice acting.
I plan on playing through the Yakuza games in succession (apart from Dead Souls, I mean main series games only, not spin-offs) and this Voice acting will take time to get used to. Was there ever an official statement on why they kept to the JP VA after Yakuza 1?
Anyway I can't wait til Yakuza 5. Until they say otherwise (and yes this is more optimistic than I probably should be), I'll believe it will come over eventually
They stuck with Japanese VO in the sequels cuz it was cheaper just to sub them, iirc. You'll get used to the dub. I played them in order so it wasn't a big deal for me for me when I originally played Y1. The English VO for Haruka was actually great so there's one highlight.
cj_iwakura
Member
semiconscious
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just replayed y1. yeah, the voice acting's a little jarring, but stick with it - story-wise, it's well worth it (& things only get better, obviously, with the non-dubbed sequels)...
The Grim Heaper
Member
Because of this being announced, I went out and bought a second copy of Yakuza 4. Is this a bad thing?
oh man, totally forgot he did his voice. i still remember the first time i met Majima and i hated him so much. pretty amazing how they've developed him throughout the series.
Well yeah, I enjoyed the story of the Yakuza games I did play so I'll defo stick with it. Also even though it's the PS2 era, the graphics are great (though a little blurry)
While the voice is a bit cringe worthy... he has the crazy down easily. Awesome
Majima FTW
cj_iwakura
Member
Dear whatever's-left-of-Sega-USA,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAv5gbMxGf4
Bring that announcer back.
Love, cj
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSbarGPtcA0&feature=relmfu
That's the best one.
Five dollar sake sake? You get my drift.
'Become a somebody in a world of nobodies.' Perfect.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAv5gbMxGf4
Bring that announcer back.
Love, cj
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSbarGPtcA0&feature=relmfu
That's the best one.
Five dollar sake sake? You get my drift.
'Become a somebody in a world of nobodies.' Perfect.
Yes.
we.are.the.armada
Member
Nagoya
Hell yes, Nagoya represented! My second home. If they are going for accuracy, they need at least 20 homeless dudes sleeping in Central at night.
I don't know why, but I have two copies of Kenzan.
Y1 & Y2 psn release might be a good idea? I think people who are interested in Yakuza serise should play from Y1.
cj_iwakura
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iSurvivedTheOutage
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Bullshots? looks almost too good to be true.
Most praise them as one of the best, if not best Ryu ga Gotoku games available
The super neat part is that it's developed by Yukes So the combat is pretty awesome, with various styles. It's actually one of the more ambitious RgG titles compared to the consoles.corporate cheerleader
Member
Kiryu says: kids are top priority.
Dick Justice
Banned
Not Yukes, but rather the people who made No Mercy and the first two Def Jam games.
oh right AKI. My bad. XD
sublimit
Banned
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Pfff... he said that in his worst game (plot-wise, at least.)
Half joking. I love me some Yakuza 3.
corporate cheerleader
Member
Best soundtrack in the series.
Sony doesn't know how to advertise period. It's up to us to market the shit out of everything.
Augemitbutter
Member
and best boss fights.
corporate cheerleader
Member
KANDA!
sublimit
Banned
Lol Sony.
This is some actual good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
quinntendopower
Banned
People need to understand the 4 yakuza games are firmly grounded into the ps2 era.
the 4th pretty much perfected the completion aspect of the game, with little crowns, awards, and small things like letting you know which food or drinks you have consumed.
they are games with completionists in mind. if you like the content, there is a ton of it.
if you can tolerate the ps2 feeling game, and it's loveable characters (does anyone not like kazuma?) you have a ton of fun in store
the 4th pretty much perfected the completion aspect of the game, with little crowns, awards, and small things like letting you know which food or drinks you have consumed.
they are games with completionists in mind. if you like the content, there is a ton of it.
if you can tolerate the ps2 feeling game, and it's loveable characters (does anyone not like kazuma?) you have a ton of fun in store
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I feel like I've asked this before, but I don't remember the answer.
Is the original Yakuza worth playing? I would like to play a game or some games in the series.
Is the original Yakuza worth playing? I would like to play a game or some games in the series.
Hah! Live about 10 minutes away by walk from that bridgeFukuoka
And used to live about 15 mins by walk as well from this place (Dotonbori). Looks so much cleaner in-game thoughOsaka
I haven't beaten the original yet, but it's worth playing. However, 2, 3, and 4 are all better games. I'd suggest starting with 2, but if you want to enjoy the story in order go ahead and start with the first. The main stories in each game are mostly self-contained, but there's a lot of references to earlier events and people.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Okay, I suppose I should at least give it a shot. They seem like games I would enjoy.
MuddyDonut
Member
Looking good. Can't wait, love me some Yakuza.