Abstract: Based in the fictional city of Kamurocho, Yakuza 4 returns gamers to the intricate criminal underworld of Japan as gamers take control of four playable characters in this action adventure that is reminiscent of the previous Yakuza game and that of Shen...
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Published: 2014-07-15, Author: Luke , review by: kotaku.com
Abstract: In 2011, I started to review Yakuza 4 for this very website. Countless hours later, but with the game unfinished, my PS3 died, taking my save game with it. So I never ended up reviewing it. Today, I make amends for this.Last week, I found my copy tucked a...
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Yakuza 4, like its predecessor, is a great exclusive Playstation 3 game that’s well worth checking out for fans and newcomers alike, and while it’s not without flaw, it makes a good argument against its issues. The writing is as strong as ever and the...
It looks amazing - the characters and environments are very lifelike. Great voice acting. There’s tons to do in Kamurocho, from the main storyline to substory side-quests and mini-games like golf or arcade games. Interesting storyline. Amazing details are present throughout. You could probably spend a month playing and not complete it. Multiple difficult levels. Can see snippets from the past fo
There’s only Japanese language voice acting, which may not appeal to some gamers. Chase scenes are difficult to control. Have to follow a certain progression, can’t just jump into Kazuma’s story. Sometimes map can be a bit awkward to read.
Abstract: I've remained a pretty big fan of the Yakuza series since its North American debut on the PS2 in 2005. Yakuza 2 had remained my favorite entry, and while I did enjoy Yakuza 3, I'll admit to growing a little bored with the combat and exploration of Kamu...
Abstract: The stories of each character intertwine intricately and you have to keep your eye out for references in each ones’ story to notice parts from previous chapters. Although they are all involved in one huge plot, their own stories are interesting an..
Abstract: The Yakuza series has always been more popular in Japan than in North America. Perhaps it's the fascination with the Italian Mafia, which has more influence in the US, that keeps sales low here; maybe it's due to the sometimes heavy editing of the con...
