Yakuza 3 looks *bleeping* phenomenal

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http://www.gamersyde.com/stream_8933_en.html

http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21933

No release date outside of Japan as of yet... My guess is that will change.

They can't just keep something that looks that good all to themselves.

[jmill703]

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The people who made Shenmue made this game???

[Cyros]

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Did Yakuza 2 even make it to america? I was under the impression that the first one didn't do to well despite all the success it had in Japan.

[bkfount]

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the 2nd came out like a month ago on the ps2. It was a quiet launch, plus Sony has stripped backwards compatibility out of all ps3's now I believe.

I loved the 1st one, but haven't played the 2nd. Sucks that it's only on Sony consoles, and I wonder how much appeal it'll have outside of Japan again. It can be compared to Shenmue, as it's got adventure/rpg/beat em up elements.

[goh]

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The 2nd is just as good.
They still need to bring the other Yakuza PS3 game over here:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31748.html

There's a demo of it in the Japanese PS store,two actually,one for mini games and one for the main game.

[Tmacattack]

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what's this game about? Like, is it just a 3rd person oblivion? Or is it closer to a GTA?

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what's this game about? Like, is it just a 3rd person oblivion? Or is it closer to a GTA?

I would categorize it as a beat 'em up, but there are a lot of other aspects to it.

I only played the first one, and it seemed held back by the PS2's hardware. It was a very ambitious game which could come to full fruition on the PS3.

[goh]

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Closer to GTA in terms of story (Mafia stuff) and content (tons of mini games,adult themes) but far as gameplay goes it's closer to the old school beat 'em ups like Streets of Rage and Final Fight. There's very little shooting in the first two and I would assume none at all in the first PS3 game. The heat moves are the best part,they're special moves to do when your meter fills and they can be done hand to hand or with weapons.

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Anyone by chance know what the Japanese says in that first video? If it reveals much about the game?

I'm curious to know whether or not you'll be able to cruise around the city without the load times that were in the first game.

[goh]

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Full 20 minute trailer/presentation: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41278.html

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Looks like there's a transition into the fights instead of load times...

All in all it's looking great.

The first one had a lot of promise, even if it fell short of being a stellar title.

[goh]

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New trailer:

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[luv_mist]

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WOW!! I'm saving up for a BC PS3.......

[Complex]

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So are you saying the second one is a 'must have'? I never played the first one, but must admist I am intrigued.

[goh]

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For a PS2 game,for $30,if you like beat 'em ups and/or mafia stories then yes I'd say it's a must have. Though you really should play the first game before that and based on that trailer if you're getting part 3 it's probably a good idea to play part 2 anyway. I've gotten about 40 hours out of each game,that's doing most of the side missions and I'm not even done part 2 yet though I'm near finished. It probably should win PS2 game of the year (not that there's much competition) and best story.