Joe Tkacz Writes: While Yakuza 4 may evoke intense feelings of deja vu from fans devoted to the franchise, its stubborn familiarities are overshadowed by a colorful new cast of characters that manage to breathe new life into an otherwise waning series. The unique personalities found amongst the game’s three new playable heroes (or villains?) almost always manage to entertain, creating a cohesive storyline that is both compelling, and at times, downright powerful. Yakuza 4 takes a rather large gamble with its narrative, successfully managing to build a clever storyline full of political intrigue and deceit that comes together beautifully.
For once, our tale doesn’t begin with Kazuma, initially focusing on Shun Akiyama, a former homeless man who came to own his own loan company and cabaret club in Kamuro City through some rather fortuitous events. The story periodically shifts between Akiyama, a young officer named Masayoshi, a convict known as Taiga, and eventually refocuses itself on Kazuma himself. This storytelling technique is not only new to the series, but is also the driving force that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire experience.
Includes Yakuza: Like A Dragon and the entire Kazuma Kiryu saga.
I already own all these digital+physical.So good to see more people will get to enjoy them.
Wonder why Fist of North Star isnt being added
It's early days but this new service is looking better and better. The full Yakuza series! And with the monthly games this month too. Fantastic month
That was the only Yakuza game I was missing. Might be the best month of all time for me.
Cultured Vultures: Ash has a massive backlog of games, lovingly dubbed the Pile of Shame, but its existence is beginning to become bothersome.
With RGG in the mainstream spotlight, about to complete their first simultaneous worldwide release, let's take a look back and rank the Yakuza games.
I just could not get into like a dragon I love Yakuza series but when they went with turn based combat it just was not for me. I hope future entries go back to its original roots or at least every now and then have a game where is real Time brawler combat
We do have judgement so at least there are other similar games being made by same developers
I’m sorry but no way is like a dragon better than Yakuza 0, 4,5, or 6. It’s different with a lighter hearted tone a lot of times. Plenty of slapstick and jokes. It literally feels like a DLC compared to the main Yakuza games. Unless you simply don’t like action games maybe… but going through the underground arenas, fighting the mini bosses randomly on the streets on different games for money or exp (like the guy in the gold suit for example). Not to mention the mini games, which Like a dragon has some too, but not as good as most other Yakuzas. Maybe it’s because I’ve been playing Yakuza from the beginning. It’s like the metal gear rpg/card collector that was on PSP or Vita. It was a cool game and a lot of fun, but it wasn’t a METAL GEAR. It was fun for what it was. I don’t believe this person actually played through all the Yakuzas. Probably gamepassed like a dragon and dabbled in the others to get an idea.
There are a few I haven't played so I am replaying and playing through them now on GP.
I did like Like a Dragon, it kept the feel of the games, but I got bored of the combat about halfway in. It was the easiest RPG I've ever played.
If I remember correctly - Eri, lower defence move for all. Ichiban - Mega bat. Every fight over in seconds.
I'm currently playing Yakuza 0 and so far it's the best game I played this year.
9 for one of the best game of the year. it makes sense.
I love the fighting in this game.
Great score and hope SEGA will satisfy with the sells. So they can also localize Yakuza Kenzan, Yakuza of the End, and Yakuza: Black Panther (PSP).
Taiga + Haruka scene.... i was going "holy sh*t! wtf?!"
Man I have it sitting on my shelf. Just moved so couldn't play. Tonight I will begin.