Dead Prince
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might pick this up for $39 at best buy. you can use the 10% off coupon (after tax) on it.
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Yakuza 4 |OT| Welcome back, hostess bars & proper boxart!
- Thread starter IrishNinja
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Boogie9IGN
Member
I like Akiyama's character
IrishNinja
Member
aw, see, now im a little sad i didnt get a dynamic theme. wasnt crazy @ hostesses but i wanted a yakuza one to replace my old Heavy Rain one, heh.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Seriously GAF, it's going to be a late night for me playing this. I can't wait to play that awesome opener again (Yes some may say its slow, I think its fucking awesome). And god damn, Hostesssssss club goodness!
depths20XX
Member
Damn, wish I didn't pre-order at GS.
I guess I get a dynamic theme? If they even remember to give me that. Has anyone got theirs from GS yet? Do they give you a code on the receipt?
I guess I get a dynamic theme? If they even remember to give me that. Has anyone got theirs from GS yet? Do they give you a code on the receipt?
Guess I'll get this at BB instead of Kmart. The $15 off from DQVI can be used for something else now and I didn't need a second copy of Y3 anyways.
Question: is the Y1/2 recaps exactly the same as the ones they used in Y3? Normally I'd watch recaps no matter what but if they're the same and I saw 'em about a month ago I'd save some time and just skip 'em.
Question: is the Y1/2 recaps exactly the same as the ones they used in Y3? Normally I'd watch recaps no matter what but if they're the same and I saw 'em about a month ago I'd save some time and just skip 'em.
graywolf323
Member
depths20XX said:
the dynamic theme comes on the receipt and is exclusive to GameStop
just pick up your reserve if you want the theme and then return the sealed copy back to GameStop
(that's what I did and then bought it from Best Buy)narwhalSTAB
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neonglow said:
Best Buy it is! Thanks for posting.
graywolf323 said:the dynamic theme comes on the receipt and is exclusive to GameStop
just pick up your reserve if you want the theme and then return the sealed copy back to GameStop
But...
RedSwirl said:
Don't know what to think D:
I've got over 6 hours logged and I am still playing through Part I with Akiyama. This game is soooooo fucking awesome. It really does feel like the culmination of all their ideas wrapped up in a slick, tight package. Everything just feels refined and figured out from the menu designs to combat. I have been a fan of these games since the original and I am just brewing with love for this game.
Without spoiling too much, I LOVE how so far the quests seem entirely geared to what your character is about. All sidequests for Akiyama so far relate to loans and you learn a great deal about his history from doing them. These quests also bring out a lot more traits in both Akiyama and Hana. This game just feels so focused and dead on. I honestly feel like it's the perfect Yakuza game and I am sure it's only going to get better! =)
Without spoiling too much, I LOVE how so far the quests seem entirely geared to what your character is about. All sidequests for Akiyama so far relate to loans and you learn a great deal about his history from doing them. These quests also bring out a lot more traits in both Akiyama and Hana. This game just feels so focused and dead on. I honestly feel like it's the perfect Yakuza game and I am sure it's only going to get better! =)
BeeDog said:
I know the game still has the premium adventure mode and new game+ option so I'm sure you can't miss anything in the long run. I scanned gamefaqs.com and it seemed most importers claim that there is nothing to be missed. I think it's safe to say that once again you can enjoy this game without having to worry about anything. =)
Windom Earle
Member
With new horror messages from Japan by the hour, I'm not sure I can play this game right away. Laugh at me all you want, but it would feel out of place to me.
I took your advice and just ordered Yakuza 3 from amazon and Yakuza 4 from BestBuy.
How long is it going to take me to get through part 3? I am really looking forward to get into these games, I feel these are games that tend to be hard to review in the "you either get it or you don't" dynamic.
How long is it going to take me to get through part 3? I am really looking forward to get into these games, I feel these are games that tend to be hard to review in the "you either get it or you don't" dynamic.
kiryogi said:
Apparently the code is just the in-game extra content. You get that no matter where you buy the game. The dynamic theme might be GS exclusive but I'm not paying $20 more for it.
Anyway, just looking at this game in my hand reminds me what a good box art can really do for a game. It makes me feel good about buying it. Even the extras box doesn't look that bad on the front.
quinntendopower
Banned
played some more today, after a long work day thinking about it.
i started a video guide of sorts, this is the saigo missions in case you had any issues.
http://www.youtube.com/user/jimmyqballs?feature=mhsn
i started a video guide of sorts, this is the saigo missions in case you had any issues.
http://www.youtube.com/user/jimmyqballs?feature=mhsn
Square Triangle
Member
Picked up my copy at Best Buy. Had $45 in reward cert. so getting Yakuza 4 for free was the highlight to my birthday today. Lol.
canadian crowe
Member
As someone who was lukewarm on the last Yakuza, I am enjoying this so much more. I'm still in the first act but it's nice to see a character who is no so stoic all the time. Also the battle challenges are awesome and help to simplify the level up system.
Hopefully Of The End will be released eventually and we will get it in North America.
Hopefully Of The End will be released eventually and we will get it in North America.
canadian crowe
Member
It's just nice that he's not frowning all the time.kiryogi said:
IrishNinja said:
Heh, I forgot GS was offering that as a pre-order bonus. Just dug out my receipt from the trash, and the code's there.
Just finished the first act; I'm not liking the story, mainly because I don't know anything about the characters.
Why should I care that another clan is partying in their turf? Not my problem.
The gameplay is pretty fun though, and I like that fights have challenges in them. It makes them more interesting, and it's easier to get experience pts. Akiyama's fighting style is pretty awesome. Also discovered some interesting stuff with NPCs like the friendship.
Square Triangle
Member
Have fun as hell so far. This is such a great franchise and I hate the US gamers for not getting into it.
Did anyone notice
Did anyone notice
When Arai was shot, the revolver used only had five bullet slots? Idk why that bothered me so much lol
Square Triangle
Member
Du2andal said:
Best Buy's price is in-store as well fyi.
IrishNinja
Member
DJChuy said:
aw, man - you use it yet? ill paypal you a few bucks to try it out!
gameshare that shit!
gonna be a fine weekend. also, i'm off to the PS3 redesign thread to switch out 3's cover, please believe.
oh no how did those 2 get up there?!
xXBetter Off DadXx
Member
kiryogi said:
Akiyama is an awesome character so far. I really thought I would miss playing as Kazuma(and I do) but not as much with Akiyama being such a badass.
Audioboxer
Member
My order from Coolshop shipped yesterday
quinntendopower
Banned
got to the second character.
holy shit. this game is thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. gameplay EVERYWHERE, and the constant character references
the first revelation was incredible. mack's voice is hilarious. MMMYYAYYYYYAAARRRR
holy shit. this game is thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. gameplay EVERYWHERE, and the constant character references
the first revelation was incredible. mack's voice is hilarious. MMMYYAYYYYYAAARRRR
Audioboxer
Member
8 is generally the most I expect Yakuza games to get. Unless 1up is doing the review
Edit: Also I'm really digging this Akiyama cat. He seems to have the most lead potential of the new three.
IrishNinja
Member
thanks Audίoboxer - OP updated!
Katana_Strikes
Member
Woo my copy arrived from Shopto this morning. Got something to keep me occupied the rest of the week now.
Audioboxer
Member
I feel like I'm stalking the postman in my own house even although I have no idea where he is yet haha.
Audioboxer
Member
Success!
Katana_Strikes
Member
Nice!
Does yours say "Not to be sold in the UK" on the back?
Does yours say "Not to be sold in the UK" on the back?
Criminal Upper
Banned
I've been out of the Yakuza loop for a while. What are the improvements Yakuza 4 has over 3?
Noisepurge
Member
Criminal Upper said:
You get to play as 4 different characters. More epic drama!
Audioboxer
Member
Katana_Strikes said:
Yup! It also says quick starts in Swedish/Finnish.
Guess it's just because Coolshop is Scandinavian.
iconoclast
Member
I'm not very far in (5 or 6 hours), but this game is fantastic so far. At this point, I'm liking it a HELL of a lot more than Yakuza 3. Akiyama is a great character and his fighting style is very fun, all of the side stories have been great, the hostess management is a nice diversion (and on a side note, is that how the Idolmaster games play? Could be fun), revelations are back and remain awesome. So far this game is everything I could want out of this series. I'd say there's a good chance this could top Yakuza 2, but I'll have to wait and see. Loving it so far though.