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[Red Blaster]

deputy warden kosaka's a true bro

 

[dan2026]

Damn I want to play this, but I sold my PS3 years ago.

Woe is me.

 

[Dez_]

So am I missing something, or did my game just glitch on me? I just finished the fishing substory with Kazuma and now the heat bar stays at zero regardless of my actions and items don't do anything either.

 

[JPS Kai]

Well, I opened two lockers with Haruka. Got Ash Wood and a Spatula Blade. Hopefully neither of those are one-time exclusive items.

 

[aravuus]

deputy warden kosaka's a true bro

Truly the best part of Saejima's first chapters

 

[Augemitbutter]

Damn I want to play this, but I sold my PS3 years ago.

Woe is me.

don't eat for a week or go to ebisu pawn and sell something, this game is too good to be missed.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

deputy warden kosaka's a true bro

He's a surprisingly likable character. A complete change compared to Saejima's first prison experience.

 

[Akiyama_AE]

He's a surprisingly likable character. A complete change compared to Saejima's first prison experience.

fuck

Spoiler

Saito

in yakuza 4

 

[Squishy3]

Spoilers for all of Shinada's part:

Spoiler

The best bro is Takasugi

Finished it last night, really damn good. Some of the character motivations just become ??? at the end but it's an enjoyable romp. Final boss fight was way too good, I have no idea how anyone'd complete it without the Komaki training though. Not a lot of time to do damage without the counters and parries and you'd probably be relying on items to build heat if you didn't do the training since you can't really get any extended hits going on him even when you sidestep his attacks.

 

[UnluckyKate]

Spoiler

It was exactly who it said it was. Saejima's sister Yasuko.

yeah I didn't remember exactly if they stated that. Been a long time since I played 4 haha thanks for answering

 

[Kain]

Haruka's part is so pointless (it won't in the end I'm sure, but right now it is) and silly it works.

I just crushed a guys head with Saejima but now I want to play as an idol, what the hell.

 

[Arex]

So Saejima part.. When's the point of no return?

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supposedly they're gonna go and kidnap the old guy tomorrow, can I still go back to the village after that, or should I finish up the village stories first?

 

[hermitpurple]

So Saejima part.. When's the point of no return?

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supposedly they're gonna go and kidnap the old guy tomorrow, can I still go back to the village after that, or should I finish up the village stories first?

Spoiler

If you want to finish up Saejima's stuff before endgame, don't do the kidnapping. Do the village stuff first.

 

[kuroshiki]

Spoilers for all of Shinada's part:

Spoiler

The best bro is Takasugi

Finished it last night, really damn good. Some of the character motivations just become ??? at the end but it's an enjoyable romp. Final boss fight was way too good, I have no idea how anyone'd complete it without the Komaki training though. Not a lot of time to do damage without the counters and parries and you'd probably be relying on items to build heat if you didn't do the training since you can't really get any extended hits going on him even when you sidestep his attacks.

Surprisingly you can beat last boss by mashing triangle button.

 

[Tizoc]

Akiyama's side quests are hilariously entertaining...and enlightening!
I hope if I ever go to Sotenbori or Osaka that I can haggle these shops :X

 

[Arex]

Spoiler

If you want to finish up Saejima's stuff before endgame, don't do the kidnapping. Do the village stuff first.

But after this is Akiyama and Haruka right?... maybe I should keep them for later haha. Do we get to play all of them before the endgame like in Y4?

 

[kuroshiki]

But after this is Akiyama and Haruka right?... maybe I should keep them for later haha. Do we get to play all of them before the endgame like in Y4?

Yes

 

[Zaverious]

But after this is Akiyama and Haruka right?... maybe I should keep them for later haha. Do we get to play all of them before the endgame like in Y4?

I think Haruka isn't available in the final part so you have to finish up her stuff in premium adventure or premium new game. You can't carry over premium adventure save to new game + however unlike yakuza 4 though.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

God, Coach's training with Shinada is the most annoying shit.

I think Haruka isn't available in the final part so you have to finish up her stuff in premium adventure or premium new game. You can't carry over premium adventure save to new game + however unlike yakuza 4 though.

Haruka has one substory in Kamurocho according to the list I've been using, so I think you do get to use her one more time before the end.

 

[Ludger Kresnik]

I'm in part 3-3 chipping away at idol work, and I have to ask if

Spoiler

the clothes Park buys for Haruka

end up being relevant in any way?

 

[Dio]

God, Coach's training with Shinada is the most annoying shit.



Haruka has one substory in Kamurocho according to the list I've been using, so I think you do get to use her one more time before the end.

Yeah, you get to control her two different times. After the

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talk with Baba

you'll get one final substory.

 

[Zaverious]

My mistake then. Sorry about that.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

I'm in part 3-3 chipping away at idol work, and I have to ask if

Spoiler

the clothes Park buys for Haruka

end up being relevant in any way?

Nope. Sell 'em. Literally all they're good for.

 

[Mohasus]

I just started Saejima's part and have to ask, does the game get any better?

I loved Akiyama in Y4 and Dead Souls, so I'm looking forward to his part at least.

 

[Stuart444]

Spoilers for all of Shinada's part:

Spoiler

The best bro is Takasugi

Finished it last night, really damn good. Some of the character motivations just become ??? at the end but it's an enjoyable romp. Final boss fight was way too good, I have no idea how anyone'd complete it without the Komaki training though. Not a lot of time to do damage without the counters and parries and you'd probably be relying on items to build heat if you didn't do the training since you can't really get any extended hits going on him even when you sidestep his attacks.

I did it without his training just cause I kinda forgot all about him haha.

I just started Saejima's part and have to ask, does the game get any better?

I loved Akiyama in Y4 and Dead Souls, so I'm looking forward to his part at least.

I'd say so. The idol stuff is fun as is Akiyama's stuff and Shinada's story is pretty good. And of course the finale is great. Lots of the usual Yakuza type twists with lots of boss fights

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Just an FYI, Tatsuya's not just a character in the game. He's an actual celebrity chef in real life.

 

[Ludger Kresnik]

Nope. Sell 'em. Literally all they're good for.

oh okay

 

[Hasney]

Just an FYI, Tatsuya's not just a character in the game. He's an actual celebrity chef in real life.

Yeah, I ended up looking it up as he seemed to be a lot more well done than most side quest NPCs.

 

[Kwansu Dudes]

Just an FYI, Tatsuya's not just a character in the game. He's an actual celebrity chef in real life.

What's his real name? I tried Google and only found some chubby dude from New Zealand unless if that is him.

I just started Saejima's part and have to ask, does the game get any better?

I loved Akiyama in Y4 and Dead Souls, so I'm looking forward to his part at least.

Saejima probably had the worst part out of the 3 chapters I've played. If you're into Japanese Idol dance battles and Idol stuff then you'd probably like it more. Akiyama had a decent, albeit short part.

Same as his name in-game. Tatsuya Kawagoe.

Wow, thanks. Could never find his last name.

Kotaku had an article on him.
http://kotaku.com/5934515/japans-favorite-arrogant-looking-chef-serves-up-a-video-game-appearance/

Dude seems like an asshole lol thanks

 

[Tizoc]

Ack I accidentally skipped the early dialog of Akiyama talking to he IF8 people, wonder if a transcript of the game would show up online :X

Just an FYI, Tatsuya's not just a character in the game. He's an actual celebrity chef in real life.

Wow nice.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

What's his real name? I tried Google and only found some chubby dude from New Zealand unless if that is him.

Tatsuya Kawagoe. Not sure if they ever say his last name in-game in the English version, now that I think about it.

 

[Yasumi]

What's his real name? I tried Google and only found some chubby dude from New Zealand unless if that is him.

Kotaku had an article on him.
http://kotaku.com/5934515/japans-favorite-arrogant-looking-chef-serves-up-a-video-game-appearance/

 

[Squishy3]

His full name is in the credits too.

 

[Clive]

I enjoyed Saejima's chapter a lot and I thought the

Spoiler

hunting

missions were pretty damn fun and rewarding. What I didn't like was that like half of his substories were fetch this, get that, feed me!!! It's also very hard avoiding random encounters in his chapter due to the narrow sidewalks.

Pro-tip for playing Saejima's part is to not sell anything you have less than three of.

 

[sammyCYBORG]

I always wish it was easier to skip the fluff in these games. I don't want to drive people around I just want to see the gangster story.

Thankfully I'm at 1-4 now and the game is seeming to be focusing on that more.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

man, i haven't played last night due to the sony and kojima announcement. i need to fire this game back up soon.

 

[Gacha-pin]

I enjoyed Saejima's chapter a lot and I thought the

Spoiler

hunting

missions were pretty damn fun and rewarding. What I didn't like was that like half of his substories were fetch this, get that, feed me!!! It's also very hard avoiding random encounters in his chapter due to the narrow sidewalks.

Pro-tip for playing Saejima's part is to not sell anything you have less than three of.

You can avoid provoking a fight by walking in 5.

 

[TheSuperSakura]

Spoilers for all of Shinada's part:

Spoiler

The best bro is Takasugi

Finished it last night, really damn good. Some of the character motivations just become ??? at the end but it's an enjoyable romp. Final boss fight was way too good, I have no idea how anyone'd complete it without the Komaki training though. Not a lot of time to do damage without the counters and parries and you'd probably be relying on items to build heat if you didn't do the training since you can't really get any extended hits going on him even when you sidestep his attacks.

I did it without his training just cause I kinda forgot all about him haha.

Yeah, I definitely beat the final boss with no training haha. I should probably go back and finish it though...

 

[UnluckyKate]

what does Fighting stance mean ? I can't trigger Kiryu's drunken climax heat, it says when drunk and in fighting stance, press triangle I'm purple drunk and full heat and no red climax heat triangle prompt

 

[Peff]

what does Fighting stance mean ? I can't trigger Kiryu's drunken climax heat, it says when drunk and in fighting stance, press triangle I'm purple drunk and full heat and no red climax heat triangle prompt

R1

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Yeah the game does an absolute shit job of explaining fighting stance/climax heat moves.

 

[UnluckyKate]

R1

duh !

thanks XD

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Yeah the game does an absolute shit job of explaining fighting stance/climax heat moves.

If you read the tips the game flashes at you, they're explained pretty clearly.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

If you read the tips the game flashes at you, they're explained pretty clearly.

I make sure to read all the tips, and I don't remember climax heat being explained. If it was and I missed it, oops, my mistake, but I really don't remember seeing it.

 

[hamchan]

I want to set this UFO Catcher 8 machine on fire.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Seriously though, I meant what I said earlier about Coach's training in Shinada's story being the worst thing.

I was seriously cursing at my TV playing the pool minigame you have to do as part of it (I never play pool in these games, and now I know I'm justified in that decision). And it's not like I'm bad at video game pool or anything. I played the hell out of Hustle Kings a few years ago and really liked it. The pool in Yakuza is just shit.

 

[Acquiescence]

Highest scoring Yakuza game on Metacritic - awwww yiss. I've bought and downloaded it; now I wait until Christmas Day to play it while I get The Witcher 3 out of the way.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Highest scoring Yakuza game on Metacritic - awwww yiss. I've bought and downloaded it; now I wait until Christmas Day to play it while I get The Witcher 3 out of the way.

you must play it now

heheh

 

[Squishy3]

Yeah, I definitely beat the final boss with no training haha. I should probably go back and finish it though...

I'm not saying it's not possible, it just feels like it'd take a lot longer if you didn't.

 

[Acquiescence]

you must play it now

heheh

Believe me I want to, but there's this backlog to (partially) deal with first. Plus it gives me something to look forward to. I just hope I can find some time during the festivities to put some serious time into it.