Lindsay said:
Got my first four hours of playing in today! The key radar is super handy and the "backstory" behind the lockers is just to funny. I notice bars and restaurants now put checkmarks next to stuff you've bought... that's gonna drive me nuts and want to try one of everything now! I'm finding it hard to adjust to Akiyamas fighting style, maybe I just need to unlock more moves. When do substories start showing up? I haven't run into one yet!
You need to obtain a hideout first before sidequests become available, that's the same for every character
Just got this yesterday from gamefly and installed... have yet to play. Looking forward to it seeing as how much I enjoyed Y3.
Anything I should know heading into it that would help save time?
http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/yakuza-4/99220-substory-guide-checklist.html
Use a guide for sidequests, not necessarily how to do them but on where they are and when they become available. Some of the places where they are activated can be obscure, like the last few for the Saejima's stuff for the brother and sister.
If you want to get all the foods eaten in restaurants checklist done, start early and always eat somewhere when you have any damage taken. Never drink alcohol unless your health is full, you can't eat while on full health but you can drink in bars regardless. And buy the magazine in the convenience store to unlock the secret food items in certain places' menus.
Hostess tips, always wear a charm bracelet or some kind that will get you half a heart at the start of every visit. Never buy drinks unless they like orange juice or beer, only two girls do btw. Never extend time, better to retry again so you get the half heart boost again on a new visit. Completing them nets you 10k xp, very useful and you will easily max out everyone once you do them and the sidequests.
I have a question about premium new adventure, does money and items get shared by everyone at the start, or do I have to wait till all are together again?
