I'd say the TelTel club as well, and possibly even the cat fighting.
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Yakuza 0 |OT| Yes, you can start with this one!
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Shadowman16
Member
? I mentioned the cat fighting - my point about it though was that it should be avoided not because of the skimpy women, but because the mini game flat out sucks and shouldn't be played at all unless your going for the platinum trophy! But could point about the TelTel club though, I forgot about that one.
Charlouie Jonesman
Banned
None of that is really at the forefront of the western marketing at least. What you see on a surface level, as someone not familiar with the series is a crime story, an open world city, punching people, mostly sport related minigames and punching more people. So consider me still baffled at the series' endless struggles in the west.
Finally just got this after nearly two months of waiting! It's downloading at the moment so I'm unfortunately going to have wait a little longer.
Pretty new to the Yakuza series. I played 5 for a bit last year and had no idea what to do and what was going on so I just dropped it. I'm looking forward to starting at the beginning with this game and I'm hoping I'll end up loving it. Anyway, not long till I can finally play this!
Pretty new to the Yakuza series. I played 5 for a bit last year and had no idea what to do and what was going on so I just dropped it. I'm looking forward to starting at the beginning with this game and I'm hoping I'll end up loving it. Anyway, not long till I can finally play this!
Spieler Eins
Member
Holy shit at real estates. Dem securities assisting you in battles. Dem application interviews.
working for my firm.
Steven Spielberg
I'm still super early in the game so I've upgraded it up to $2 million things but everything else is beyond my price range. I'll keep leveling all styles of course and occasionally trying 'em but I think Brawlers just more my style.
I did that a couple nights ago. Forcing ya to run to 3 different stores was pretty lame. It didn't help that I'm to stupid/lazy to make use of cabs >.>;
Imp the Dimp
Member
I finished chapter 7 with 73,80%. Is that some record? Chapter 10 at the moment and wondering how much longer the game goes on. 72h so far.
So I'm not actually playing this myself (don't have a PS4) but I'm watching GB playthrough it every week - I was hooked after the first story sequence.
I really hope Majima doesn't hurt that blind girl. That would be unforgivable. Can't happen, surely.
No I don't want to read spoilers
I'll wait. But damn!
Was kinda bummed going back to Kiryu, I'm sure they'll have something interesting.
Majima is awesome.
I really hope Majima doesn't hurt that blind girl. That would be unforgivable. Can't happen, surely.
No I don't want to read spoilers
I'll wait. But damn!Was kinda bummed going back to Kiryu, I'm sure they'll have something interesting.
Majima is awesome.
Spieler Eins
Member
"Holy crap, that telephone caller was a kidnapper"
RAIDEN1
Member
As Yakuza 5 was a PSN+ free game I made it a point to get it, (even though I haven't been blown away by what I saw of the series before) and my PS3 has had a good workout from it literally! I am on the game like every other day, and I especially upgraded the hard-drive on the console so I could play this game!! (for the first time since I have had the console these past 8-9 years!!)
Maybe not a good point to start in the series but so far it has been more engaging than what I thought it would be....will post more once I have completed the game...
Maybe not a good point to start in the series but so far it has been more engaging than what I thought it would be....will post more once I have completed the game...
I've clocked in around 150 hours and only at chapter 10 (I think?). Getting greedy with money as far as the real estate and Mr. Shakedown goes.
It's an itch I have to scratch
Is there any way to transfer money between Kiryu and Majima? Either at this stage of the game or at the end, because I can't see myself ranting to grind for cash with Majima as well, I just don't like his minigame as much :/
It's an itch I have to scratch
Is there any way to transfer money between Kiryu and Majima? Either at this stage of the game or at the end, because I can't see myself ranting to grind for cash with Majima as well, I just don't like his minigame as much :/
If you've unlocked the distract enemies mechanic for both then you should have transfers possible, the Kiryu one is in Vincint the Majima one should be outside Sunshine.
Is that just the mechanic to "make it rain"? Pretty sure I have them for both, but don't recall seeing any NPCs to allow for transferring.
But doing a quick google, just realised that Vincent is the pool hall I never go into. Should be set now, then! Thanks
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Yakuza 0 may very well be the first game in the series that I won't beat. (Just got to Chapter 7)
There is nothing inherently wrong with it and I adore the franchise , having even wept like a baby during Y3. I just can't get passed what seems to be slower pacing, long drawn out cutscenes to tell very little story and, the straw that is breaking my camel's back, the mobile mini games (running real estate business) which add absolutely nothing to the experience IMHO. I hated it in mobile games, I hated it in DA: Inquisition and was stunned to find it here.
I find myself playing in 45 minute sessions and still struggling to plow through it. Again, this may be a position on my taste than the game itself but I'm just a tad shocked that I could drop this right now and not feel like I missed on anything.
There is nothing inherently wrong with it and I adore the franchise , having even wept like a baby during Y3. I just can't get passed what seems to be slower pacing, long drawn out cutscenes to tell very little story and, the straw that is breaking my camel's back, the mobile mini games (running real estate business) which add absolutely nothing to the experience IMHO. I hated it in mobile games, I hated it in DA: Inquisition and was stunned to find it here.
I find myself playing in 45 minute sessions and still struggling to plow through it. Again, this may be a position on my taste than the game itself but I'm just a tad shocked that I could drop this right now and not feel like I missed on anything.
lucebuce12
Member
You don't know what you're missing out on if you do.
The pacing I think picks up considerably by chapter 8, turning into ride that doesn't stop till the game ends.
The earlier chapter certainly feel more drawn out by comparison.
The pacing I think picks up considerably by chapter 8, turning into ride that doesn't stop till the game ends.
The earlier chapter certainly feel more drawn out by comparison.
Shadowman16
Member
Best to just play it in small spells or take a break from it. I had exactly the issue with Tales of the Borderlands (and that game basically plays itself!). Took me ages to finish it as it just bored me to tears in the early parts. I also believe its worth trying to see the later parts of the game, it rocks but if your not feeling it then its not really worth forcing yourself right now through it for the sake of it.
Laevateinn
Member
Picked up this shirt in Kabukicho
BabyFaceKillah
Member
So none of the events for the gambling king have triggered and I'm at 100% is my game fucked?
Nvm I just needed to progress through the story a little but more
Nvm I just needed to progress through the story a little but more
At chapter 15, this game man. Just keeps ramping up. There is no ceiling.
My first Yakuza I've bothered to play. I owned 3 4 and dead souls but never started them before ps4 came out. So I did my bit anyway.
This just blows me away. The story is incredible and it has endless amounts of content.
I'm touching 65 hours with 75% complete. All sub stories done apart from 2 I don't think I can do till after the finale.
Cant wait for kiwami.
My first Yakuza I've bothered to play. I owned 3 4 and dead souls but never started them before ps4 came out. So I did my bit anyway.
This just blows me away. The story is incredible and it has endless amounts of content.
I'm touching 65 hours with 75% complete. All sub stories done apart from 2 I don't think I can do till after the finale.
Cant wait for kiwami.
IrishNinja
Member
damn, Artisan & Laevateinn both with the dope Yakuza shirts..i gotta step my game up!
The Artisan
Member
Laevateinn
Member
Each Sega arcade has unique merch. I'm pretty sure that's the only place you can pick it up. They also had a Kiryu shirt but he's not nearly as sexy.
Solaire of Astora
Death by black JPN
Damn you! I hate the real kabukicho, but now you've given me a reason to go again. Do you remember the name of the store?
Laevateinn
Member
NoctisCaelum
Member
I'm torn between this or nier automato on what to play after persona 5.
Both are awesome, really. Nier will take around 40 hours with the side quests and Yakuza 0 can be anything form 20-100 hours depending on how much you want to do in the game.
Flip a coin, you're in for a ride either way
The Artisan
Member
gtfo, Kiryu is practically the best looking man in video gaming, right up there with nathan drake and jin kazama
Solaire of Astora
Death by black JPN
You know, one of my pet peeves is when someone asks a question that was already answered on the same page, but I saw that shirt and just couldn't control myself.
Man, I bought this the day it came out and I'm barely playing it now. Loving the game, it's so game-y and awesome, having a great time with it. My only question is the sub stories, is there no way to tell in game where they're located? I'm in chaptwr 2 and i'm only running into them by luck.
Charlouie Jonesman
Banned
Until Square patches out the issues they introduced with their latest patch and fail to acknowledge them, definitly Yakuza 0.
Not really. If you continue to watch sexy videos, you eventually meet Mr. Libido, he'll tell you where he saw sexy girls, which is pretty much the game's way of telling you there's a substory to be found, but it doesn't apply to all. If you're only in chapter 2 though, quit worrying for now. Substories aren't missable and there's even a post-game mode after you've beaten the story. You'll run into most of them by complete accident as you continue playing.
Right on, that puts my mind at ease. Just going to enjoy the ride and do side content as I run into it. I'll think about using a guide after I'm done with the game.
chrominance
Member
I believe at some point (possibly through the CP shrine) you can unlock an accessory for Kiryu that marks substories on the map. It's not 100% foolproof, as some substory triggers don't seem to "exist" (and thus don't display on the map) until you enter a location or finish a related substory, but it should help you find the vast majority of the substories without a guide.
But also, yeah, you could just wait for Premium Adventure mode after the story is done to clean up substories anyways.
As I recall, Nagoshi was there at the opening, handing out Yakuza merchandise.
Playing for 2 1/2 hours now and got to say it is a mixed bag for me. While I love the gameplay, setting and overall style the talking just isn't grabbing me. It somehow bores me a bit and I'm at a point where I even start to skip most of it. The rest of the game is clearly good enough to keep me going so far. Maybe the characters will grab me later on.
Imp the Dimp
Member
The game does start a little slowly honestly. I'd stick with it for a while.
Was in the same situation, but the game is clearly better after Chapter 5, just keep going. Btw, mini games like the real estate thing didn't grab me at all.
Charlouie Jonesman
Banned
Honestly, if you don't already love the game after chapter 3's intro, I don't want you to continue the game. >:-(
I found the 5 first chapters really boring, with many goings and comings (
getting alcohol for the homeless men
escort sequence with Majima at the end of chapter 4
Sorry if my syntax is bad, I'm not fluent.
The Artisan
Member
you know i've seen a lot of people, not just on GAF, just comments to a lot of news articles in general, of people saying Kiryu should be the first guest character in Tekken 7.
lucebuce12
Member
Well he should.
Spieler Eins
Member
It honestly has the best first chapter I've played in a Yakuza game. It's basically lightning speed compared to Yakuza 3's intro. Chapter 2 is already wide open, so that's a plus too. The homeless quest is basically saying, do some other shit.
lucebuce12
Member
Nope, sadly. You can only dress up the girls that are already platinum.
Aw the SEGA arcade kid's mom in mom clothes forever 😑
The Artisan
Member
if he does...would that be the closest yakuza gets to being on an xbox console?
that is, unless (if they do have kiryu) he's a Ps4 exclusive
Charlouie Jonesman
Banned
Platinum is reserved for porn actresses and Yuki. And besides that, you can't upgrade any hostess to anything, so a silver hostess for example will always remain silver etc.