It is pretty damn ridiculous these companies don't hire a couple in-house English translators
to work on this as the game is being made.
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Ryu Ga Gotoku: Ishin |OT| We love samurai stuff in the west too, Sega!
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It is pretty damn ridiculous these companies don't hire a couple in-house English translators
to work on this as the game is being made.
If someone make Yakuza 3 LTTP thread, let alone Yakuza 4, expect for Totobeni coming in with his "forewarning" to not play Yakuza 4.
Same here lol
But it would take at least another 2-3 years before I can play Kenzan without a guide ;__;
See the thing was I used the title so if anyone who, wasn't familiar with the series but like samurai stuff might be interested rather than a "Boo you suck for not localizing this Sega!" title. We all know Sega isn't perfect(that much is certain) but I'd rather not push any new fans or old ones away.
DeliciousDoc
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I am thinking about getting this.
However, I do not have a ps4 or next gen system and no intention of buying one at this time. No exclusive announced for it interest me (except ff15 but I am not falling for that again). I would get the ps3 copy but if I were to buy a ps4 later, I'd have an inferior version.
Anyway, I am currently playing 2 3ds rpgs in tandem, a ps3 action game, 2 psp rpgs and 1 pc rpg. I have other games in progress but haven't touched them recently enough to count them. So I guess there is no rush. Guess I'll play this when you guys are getting hyped for ryu ga gotoku 6.
However, I do not have a ps4 or next gen system and no intention of buying one at this time. No exclusive announced for it interest me (except ff15 but I am not falling for that again). I would get the ps3 copy but if I were to buy a ps4 later, I'd have an inferior version.
Anyway, I am currently playing 2 3ds rpgs in tandem, a ps3 action game, 2 psp rpgs and 1 pc rpg. I have other games in progress but haven't touched them recently enough to count them. So I guess there is no rush. Guess I'll play this when you guys are getting hyped for ryu ga gotoku 6.
Augemitbutter
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great op. chuckled at totobeni.
not digging the box art.
it's an PS exclusive. you know what to do, sony.
not digging the box art.
it's an PS exclusive. you know what to do, sony.
SPACECADET
Member
if this finds its way west i'll bite.
Great OT. This game really is looking very interesting as Yakuza 5 did. Love the setting too. I wish there was more (good) samurai games like that. Too bad neither Kenzan nor This game got a localization, dammit.
We all are
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We all are
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I'm in chapter 3 and 9 hours of playing time so far. I've played the vita app for about 10 hours before starting the main game but I didn't use it to the main game in case it spoils the experience and I think I did a good decision.
The very first cut scene where Kazuma killed the real Sakamot Ryoma is a great for the start but other than that, the main story is not interesting so far. Sakamo Ryoma is one of the most popular person among Japanese and how his story has been introduced in the various media, novels, movies, TV shows, mangas and TV gamesp), Ryoma with Kazuma's personality doesn't feel right and the releation between Ryoma and Hanpeita and his clan 土佐勤王党 is weird. But I'm still in chapter 3 it will be better and better as I follow the main story.
pros
+finally, you can save anywhere.
+finally, no loading when a battle starts.
+lots of activities you can do as usual.
cons
-the most of the new type of sub stories, the ones with the kizuna gauges, are dull and not fun.
-the fist fight style is more enjoyable than the katana style or the katana & pistol style.
The very first cut scene where Kazuma killed the real Sakamot Ryoma is a great for the start but other than that, the main story is not interesting so far. Sakamo Ryoma is one of the most popular person among Japanese and how his story has been introduced in the various media, novels, movies, TV shows, mangas and TV games
p), Ryoma with Kazuma's personality doesn't feel right and the releation between Ryoma and Hanpeita and his clan 土佐勤王党 is weird. But I'm still in chapter 3 it will be better and better as I follow the main story.pros
+finally, you can save anywhere.
+finally, no loading when a battle starts.
+lots of activities you can do as usual.
cons
-the most of the new type of sub stories, the ones with the kizuna gauges, are dull and not fun.
-the fist fight style is more enjoyable than the katana style or the katana & pistol style.
Chance Hale
Member
What is the best place to import from, play-asia?
AmiAmi and Nippon-Yasan are also good places.
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Deleted member 17706
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Totally agree with this. Kiryu's whole simple but honorable badass who just doesn't want to be bothered shtick does not fit the historical Ryoma character at all from what I've read about him.
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
Localization requires more effort, manpower and cost than a lot of people realize. If Sega doesn't feel localization and foreign release would be worth the added cost, they won't do it.
Sevket-Erhat
Member
R_thanatos
Member
Excellent OT
Subscribed !
Will probably go the digital route for this one
Subscribed !
Will probably go the digital route for this one
thunder_snail
Member
This game has the most next-gen fish graphics. Swellfishes are delicious.
I am on Chapter 5 and I am really liking the game. Much better than Ryu Ga Gotoku 5. I played the vita version for a week before playing the main game so the battles had been pretty easy but the game seems to have caught up.
I kinda like the whole kizuna gauges they have for merchants and sub-story people. It gives me a reason to do the mini-games and adds some character to the merchants you are using for food and whatnot. I have only fully completed one, by giving fish I caught to a fisherman who can't fish. Each time you give him one his story advances a bit and at the end I got over 1,000 toku points. I was kinda hoping for something else (fishing buff item or something) but it was alright. I am almost done with another sub-story kizuna gauge, one where I give a woman vegetables--cucumbers, carrots, and eggplants so far. She likes the long and thick ones apparently, I am guessing a Daikon is the next one (Japanese humor for you).
It appears you can start streaming or uploading screenshots and videos after you enter the arena in the Mukurogai area.
I kinda like the whole kizuna gauges they have for merchants and sub-story people. It gives me a reason to do the mini-games and adds some character to the merchants you are using for food and whatnot. I have only fully completed one, by giving fish I caught to a fisherman who can't fish. Each time you give him one his story advances a bit and at the end I got over 1,000 toku points. I was kinda hoping for something else (fishing buff item or something) but it was alright. I am almost done with another sub-story kizuna gauge, one where I give a woman vegetables--cucumbers, carrots, and eggplants so far. She likes the long and thick ones apparently, I am guessing a Daikon is the next one (Japanese humor for you).
It appears you can start streaming or uploading screenshots and videos after you enter the arena in the Mukurogai area.
Dominic_Shade
Member
#everythingyouneedtoknowaboutYakuzasidecontent
But no, that's amazing. I found the Thriller dance thing in the demo, but never found the hot spa. I'm gonna try for it next time I play.
thatsafakewebsitebro
Member
Been watching people play this on Live from Playstation. Boy does it make me a sad panda we won't be getting this (or Yakuza 5 for that matter) localized. :,(
BronsonLee
Member
I wonder if I should be stupid enough to grab this when I'm there...hrm
Sega should do a crazy two-pack collector's edition with both this and Yakuza 5 together in NA. Price it high because it's both games and, let's face it, we'd pay it. That way that small number of us would still bring in something for them. Or release it on PSN only, and save costs on discs and retail-related costs. Basing things on a zombie spinoff game as never localizing again is not the best manner of business decisions.
On topic: this game looks pretty awesome. And really beautiful in some cases.
On topic: this game looks pretty awesome. And really beautiful in some cases.
luknotluck
Member
What are the Yakuza games about? I've never played a single one, but this samurai setting looks interesting. Is it like GTA?
stargateheaven
Member
i'd even jump on a kenzan/ishin pack.
riskVSreward
Member
Played the demo and I was really digging the game. I did karaoke, found a glowing sword, hid in a barrel and sliced a lot of dudes. I really wish I could understand it all, no idea what I was giving people or why. All of the street fights were sword/gun, did one two handed sword battle in a dojo but I never got to try hand to hand... Is it possible in the demo? Can you change stances dynamically?
Prob gonna buy this, with my luck that means they'll announce a localization the following day. How much does this end up costing in USD if I buy it digitally?
Prob gonna buy this, with my luck that means they'll announce a localization the following day. How much does this end up costing in USD if I buy it digitally?
the Dpad changes the fighting styles
makingmusic476
Member
I realized while messing around with the demo that a Gintama game designed like Ryu Ga Gotoku would be awesome. Gintoki would be the lead, silly little odd jobs would be mini games, more important odd jobs would progress the story, and so on.
It's a perfect match.
It's a perfect match.
that sound really dam cool. i would play that
makingmusic476
Member
I'd buy five copies.
riskVSreward
Member
Errrr.... can't find digital yen codes anywhere...
playasia has them and its very fast
grap3fruitman
Banned
My idea was to try and sell this game to new players by changing the thread title so it compares it to games they may already may be familiar with and then give them an immediate idea of the setting. How would that push away new fans exactly? Do you just quote posts at random?
cyber_ninja
Member
Makes two of us. All they gotta do is slap some subtitles and put it on psn as a download. Is it really that expensive to do so?
Is it cheaper on PSN store vs retail?
same price on both
Lapidus' Beard
Member
I've ordered it through YesAsia, and I've got confirmation that it was sent out yesterday.
Finally something new to feed my PS4, yay!
DarkLordMalik
Member
For those wondering about the PS3 vs PS4 difference. There honestly isn't much.
PS3 screens = mine
PS4 screens = fellow gaffers
PS3 screens = mine
PS4 screens = fellow gaffers
DeliciousDoc
Member
If by "thriller dance" you guys mean the sub-quest with people dancing outside, that is folk dancing. It is also based on a hippy like movement that was going on at that time called ee janai ka. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ee_ja_nai_ka
Many of the sidequests in Ryu ga gotoku are based on contemporary events and current flavour of the year pop culture. The games set in the past seem to continue this tradition.
"Does look fun. I'd love a samurai game with Bushido blade combat mechanics. Some one hit kills and body damage. "
If you want a one hit kill samurai game, some way of the samurai games have instant death mode. They have all been localized.
Many of the sidequests in Ryu ga gotoku are based on contemporary events and current flavour of the year pop culture. The games set in the past seem to continue this tradition.
"Does look fun. I'd love a samurai game with Bushido blade combat mechanics. Some one hit kills and body damage. "
If you want a one hit kill samurai game, some way of the samurai games have instant death mode. They have all been localized.
whassupbun
Member
Playing this right now, bought the Asia version that comes with a fully translated script in Chinese (which I'm fluent in), so I have to read the script after each cut scene finishes to understand what's going on. I can follow the main plot but damn it makes me so sad that I'll miss out on all the wonderfully weird but awesome sidequests since those aren't translated in the script.
Please give us a localized English version, Sega, I've done my part and bought a game that I can barely understand half the content. Why don't you want more of my money?
Please give us a localized English version, Sega, I've done my part and bought a game that I can barely understand half the content. Why don't you want more of my money?
riskVSreward
Member
Maybe if you could get a code for a good price. Play Asia will ship me a disc for $82 but it would cost roughly $105 to get enough with their digital codes. I'm gonna shop around for prices on a disc and sleep on it.
Are they offering a PS3->PS4 deal?
Nowhere Man
Member
Since Sega won't do it why the hell doesn't Sony toss them a few bucks to help with localization? (And a little advertising would be nice too.) This is practically the only 3rd party PS exclusive franchise left after everything went multiplat last gen. Show it some love Sony! Help us get Yakuza 5 and Ishin!
For the love of gaming!
For the love of gaming!