Sooo... any actual reviews?

[Plushu ♡]

The overwhelming majority of the review section is either about the $70 pricetag and/or the NG+ DLC. I'm not really in favor of either but I would still like to know how good the game itself is before I potentially pick it up in the far future, found it genuinely hard to find both negative or positive reviews about the actual story or gameplay.

[Illudium]

Here's Mortismal's review below. As for my own, I would say it's definitely one of the stronger entries in the series so far, up there with 0, 2, and 7. If you like the series (especially if you've been playing since the Kiryu games), you don't need a review, you'll love this. If you're new, don't start here, start with Yakuza 0 or Yakuza: Like A Dragon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxTzY7Ik88c

[Plushu ♡]

Originally posted by Illudium:

Here's Mortismal's review below. As for my own, I would say it's definitely one of the stronger entries in the series so far, up there with 0, 2, and 7. If you like the series (especially if you've been playing since the Kiryu games), you don't need a review, you'll love this. If you're new, don't start here, start with Yakuza 0 or Yakuza: Like A Dragon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxTzY7Ik88c

Thank you very much! Currently watching it right now and the game definitely looks very promising, achievement hunting is a big hobby of mine so it's nice to have a full overview from someone that went through and 100%'d the game, very appreciative of the Steam Deck section as well although it was about what I expected for the game.
Currently the only Yakuza games I've played is 0 and then I fully completed 7 afterwards (I have 1-4 but haven't played through yet), I ended up enjoying the JRPG format a lot more compared to the rest of the series for some reason.

[noisyturtle]

I can't believe Steam doesn't have a policy regarding reviews that have nothing to do with the game not being allowed. Gamers are so entitled and braindead these days.

[At@At]

Maybe wait right now, since it's not like you'll gain anything from buying right now. This is probably the most buggy Yakuza game on release out of the series. Still better compared to most games but my main gripe is the permanent stat boosts from different jobs not working. I haven't hit some of the other gaming breaking bugs ppl mentioned and from the patch notes they seem to be steadily patching up the game.

[At@At]

Originally posted by noisyturtle:

I can't believe Steam doesn't have a policy regarding reviews that have nothing to do with the game not being allowed. Gamers are so entitled and braindead these days.

A review is a review. It literally does not take long to look through. I'd rather have the reviews as they are then have strict rules because people like something I dislike, dislikes something I like or just wants to meme. We live in the age of entitlement. Everyone is entitled but at the crux of all this nonsense is the simple logic. No studio is entitled to the consumer's money and the consumer is free to decide to buy or not buy something for whatever the reason. They're free to complain about it within reason and everyone else is free to ignore it. That's not an entitlement. That's just a right.

[imag2OOO]

heres a copy paste of my review imo its much better then the 1st lad game

my new favorite game lol my previous was Like a dragon 1

this game is like a much more immersive lad1
better combat then lad1 {due to the motion}
much more and better minigames {including basicly pokemon and animal crossing}
better soundtrack then lad1
less grindy then lad1
brand new setting {hawaii}
feels like theres actually progression since u cant go everywhere on the map from the start
the new instakill 10 lvl lower enemys thing is also nice

overall this is basicly just better Lad1

[Chili Dogs]

This game ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ rules.
The combat, the story, the characters, the activities, It's all good, like really good.
Yong Yea sucks as Kiryu, other than that sour spot nothing I have played up to Chapter ~6 has been bad, I love it.

/endreview

[Rin]

Everything is an improvement over their first game.
I have some issues with Ichiban as a character, and some decisions characters made throughout the story but otherwise it's fine. The 1/4th of the game though is very.. Awkwardly paced in my opinion, and the way they told the story here probably shouldn't happen again. The story itself was acceptable as a whole, without nitpicking.

[Plushu ♡]

Just wanted to say that I read everything, thanks all for sharing your experiences!

Originally posted by KIWI FOX:

This game ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ rules.
The combat, the story, the characters, the activities, It's all good, like really good.
Yong Yea sucks as Kiryu, other than that sour spot nothing I have played up to Chapter ~6 has been bad, I love it.

/endreview

I've heard a lot of things about the new voice actor, some voice clips from Gaiden as well. I'll be probably playing the game dubbed regardless but is it actually that unbearable or are people just being extremely vocal about it?

[mcSlothalot]

Originally posted by noisyturtle:

I can't believe Steam doesn't have a policy regarding reviews that have nothing to do with the game not being allowed. Gamers are so entitled and braindead these days.

locking game content that should be part of the base game behind an unreasonable high price tag does actually have a lot to do with the game itself.

besides that it shouldnt be hard to find reviews that talk about the game directly. Not sure why exactly you would need reviews for it. If you played the previous Yakuza games before you know what you will get. If not, you shouldnt start with this one anyway.

[Rocky McRockerson]

Originally posted by Plushu:

Just wanted to say that I read everything, thanks all for sharing your experiences!

Originally posted by KIWI FOX:

This game ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ rules.
The combat, the story, the characters, the activities, It's all good, like really good.
Yong Yea sucks as Kiryu, other than that sour spot nothing I have played up to Chapter ~6 has been bad, I love it.

/endreview

I've heard a lot of things about the new voice actor, some voice clips from Gaiden as well. I'll be probably playing the game dubbed regardless but is it actually that unbearable or are people just being extremely vocal about it?

I'd argue people are being extremely vocal about it being bad, but for my opinion: Good voice actor, but not a good fit for Kiryu.

[Chili Dogs]

Originally posted by Rocky McRockerson:

Originally posted by Plushu:

Just wanted to say that I read everything, thanks all for sharing your experiences!


I've heard a lot of things about the new voice actor, some voice clips from Gaiden as well. I'll be probably playing the game dubbed regardless but is it actually that unbearable or are people just being extremely vocal about it?

I'd argue people are being extremely vocal about it being bad, but for my opinion: Good voice actor, but not a good fit for Kiryu.

That's exactly my intention "Yong Yea sucks AS KIRYU".
He is a good fit for tons of roles I am sure, but Kiryu is older, wiser and more gruff and Yong just sounds way too young, you can feel the "try" in his performance it doesn't feel natural.

It doesn't ruin the game, but it does stand out amongst the other performances in english.

[noisyturtle]

Kiryu is supposed to be around 55 in this game...