Yakuza 4 did recognize my Yakuza 3 (retail version) savefile, i was even granted some item for that.
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YAKUZA 5 LOCALIZED FOR PS3
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Yakuza 4 did recognize my Yakuza 3 (retail version) savefile, i was even granted some item for that.
stump sock
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Is there any OT for Yakuza 4? I'm barely in Chapter 3 and almost all i've being doing is picking up random fights on the streetAlso, i need to share my like for Akiyama
even when Hana-chan is the real kickass here
make sure you do all of Hana's quests, it's one of my favorite side story chains in the whole game
SpikedGunner
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There are seven songs done by Kyosuke Himuro, including the main theme Bloody Moon (which is more than likely going to be cut), used through out the game at several points. If they're willing/able to renew the licenses for at least the inserts then it should be no problem...if not, then they'll have to get Hidenori Shoji to create new material or just reuse songs from the soundtrack.
It should, the only reason it wouldn't is because of what version you are playing.
So if you have saves from 3 and 4 you will get the items in 5 when it releases.
Edit: I forgot that digital games can handle saves differently from retail so might be wrong here.
make sure you do all of Hana's quests, it's one of my favorite side story chains in the whole game
Noted. Can't wait to see what her story is about.
Oh you mean an old Yakuza 4 file? No, i don't have it. I remember some people saying that the PS3 handles the saves of retails and digital games diferently; but i don't remember if that was true or not.
It's funny, my first reaction when seeing this announcement was "Oh wow, verendus redeemed. He was right about this do, he must be right about the FFVII remake."
We know what happenned next...haha!
As for Yakuza, I'm kinda tempted to plunge into it soon. Will definitely take a look at earlier titles soon.
We know what happenned next...haha!
As for Yakuza, I'm kinda tempted to plunge into it soon. Will definitely take a look at earlier titles soon.
DeVeAn
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Ah, ok. Yea some games could use both. I guess Yakuza is not one of them. Had 88hours in part 4.
stump sock
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if something happens and you find that you can't contact her anymore to get the missions, you can go back to your office and "reminisce" to pick up any you missed. have fun
SpikedGunner
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could be worse, I had lost my 100+ hours files when my Phat PS3 YLOD on me...and I didn't take the opportunity to upload my saves for it when the cloud option finally became available for Plus.
other than fully experiencing the story from the first two games, it's perfectly fine to start from 3, you'll have the option to watch the recaps if you want to know what happened.
DeVeAn
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Yes. There are recap movies for the first two.
Personally I would skip right to 4. 3 has a very slow start and even as a big fan of the series I found it a little grating for a while. It's definitely the worst one.
You can go back and play 3 if you like 4 enough. 4 also has the recap vids for 1, 2 and 3.
SpikedGunner
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Personally I loved 3 for the villain who
spoke perfect English (minus one roof) and kind of looked like Albert Wesker.
HyperBitHero
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People should really start at the first game, not the 3rd one. 2 is one of the best in the series and the 3 starts immediately where 2 leaves off, like in the same cutscene if I recall correctly. There are characters introduced in the first game that are in every other game in the series, even 5.
cj_iwakura
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Worth sharing:
Yeah but it's a lot harder to track down 1 & 2, and that's assuming you have a PS2 or PC to play them on. 3's recaps were pretty good.
Worth sharing:
Majima swag levels through the fucking roof.
SpikedGunner
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I actually saw that, does he even speak though? I'd be a little surprised if they even got back his actor at all
Worth sharing:
I like it a lot more than Ishin's cover and plus both protagonists look badass
Yea, if people can find and play the first two games, more power to them (especially 2). However, the thing with the first one is that the controls for that one in particular didn't age that well (if I recall it was closer to the Spikeout games). The changes made 2 are better and pretty much the basis for most of the games moving forward.
Plus the dub didn't age too well either, despite having some talented actors on it. Still a good story however, so if you can tolerate those two major issues then enjoy the game if you have the chance to play it.
Shadowman16
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Mind blown! I picked up on almost all of the guest stars in that game but I somehow missed that one.
I'm really looking forward to replaying 5 in English, I'm hoping they won't cut any of the mini games or side stories like in 3 (I can't really think of any that would be cut, unless they don't include the drumming game, and I loved that in the Japanese version). I'm really looking forward to doing the "another life" stuff again - the taxi racing feels sorta like Daytona with heat actions which is no bad thing! Seijima's hunting mini game feels incredibly fleshed out, I spent hours on that one completing all the missions.
Shinada's baseball missions are also really well done, I much prefer them to the normal batting cage stuff.
Steam works too but they need to release all the games there then. I can't stand buying only part of it on a platform!
Tizoc
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So it is just Goro and Kiryu that are playable? Cool, the two bros at their prime.
Augemitbutter
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so clean. i want to touch their cheeks.
Callibretto
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Man, I remember first time seeing Goro in a suit and I was like WAT. I thought he was more of a thug type in Yakuza 1. lol
does Goro first looking swag in Yakuza 2 or 3? not really sure. I think in Y2, you see him working in construction or something.
does Goro first looking swag in Yakuza 2 or 3? not really sure. I think in Y2, you see him working in construction or something.
giancarlo123x
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If only it came over here.
Jimmyfenix
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Worth sharing:
God damn
Shadowman16
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In Yakuza 2:
Majima has taken over Purgatory as Kage/Hanaya (the florist) is now working for the police again. He actually didn't want Purgatory for the hidden camera network but for the land, which he develops over the next 3 games into the luxury shopping mall/hotel area Kamuracho Hills. He's really badass in the game as well, between taking down most of Goda's men single handedly and also disarming several bombs in a really hilarious fashion.
He's cooler in the 2nd game in my opinion. He has his moments in the third game but especially in the second game he steals every scene he is in. I think he first appears in his badass suit in the third game, you see a meeting between the heads of the Tojo clan families where he is present and dressed up. Before that point he's always shown in his trademark yellow jacket and leather pants.
If it's impossible for you to play the first two, then feel free to jump in. But I loved the first two games. Lots of amazing revelations that are glossed over in the recaps.
It's where I started, they have have videos in game that summarize the events of the first two games.
ioriyagami
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New Ryuu ga Gotoku 0 gameplay video from the Ryuu ga Gotoku official Youtube channel:
http://youtu.be/cIiR5uo9lFs
13:42 is the mark where you can see Friday Night Kiryu owning the dance floor
Just...watch it...I can't even...too awesome...I NEED THIS
New engine graphics features: Screen-space local reflections and light scattering
Novum_Veritas
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I'll totally buy Yakuza 5 on PS3.
I like the Yakuza games since I played the 3rd game.
Day 1 buy for me.
I like the Yakuza games since I played the 3rd game.
Day 1 buy for me.
Lightning Count
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Been waiting a long time for this, day one purchase.
33-Hit-Combo
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Palculator
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So happy about this, I was worried I wouldn't get to see my adopted daughter grow up.
That model swap is awesome but looking at some parts of her arc I can kinda sorta understand SEGA being worried about Yakuza 5 working with western audiences...
Edit: Also those subs are killing me.
The Bankslammer
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With how Miku's doing here, I think they might've been quicker to localize it if it was entirely Haruka's campaign, lol.
that being said i'm hella stoked to idol it up
Acquiescence
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The official Playstation channel on Youtube has removed the Yakuza 5 PSX trailer, I can't find it anywhere on there. What's that all about?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
So happy about this, I was worried I wouldn't get to see my adopted daughter grow up.
Waaaaaait wait wait wait ..
Haruka is PLAYABLE in Yakuza 5
FUuuuuuuuuuu
