Which Yakuza game has the best combat mechanics?

[zSe3nByGh0S7z]

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[xBGLx狂犬]

I only can say about PC ports (Y0, K1, K2) , I think Y0 is better, though I've had fun with K1 and K2 fighting as well

[Sixtyfivekills]

Judgement.

[xBGLx狂犬]

Originally posted by Sixtyfivekills:

Judgement.

waiting for pc port(

[ReissyBoi]

The only game I haven’t played is Yakuza 5, waiting for the HD remaster to release, but I doubt it’s much different to Y3/4. Y3/4 is nice, simple and very quick and responsive, but can be very repetitive.

I like the different fighting styles of Y0/K1 which are very fun and offers lots of different strategies, I can’t think of many criticisms about them

Y6/K2 and it’s Dragon Engine is a nice change, it feels less arcady and punches feel like they hit much harder. The added physics feel fun throwing enemies a mile away. It’s not as quick and snappy as previous titles

Judgement utilities the Dragon Engine and has 2 combat styles, I personally didn’t like how they felt. Too big of a delay between rush combos. They are pretty powerful and the EX actions (Heat moves) are a spectacle. Unfortunately Yagami is a little ♥♥♥♥♥ and doesn’t take hits very well, so you’ll get interrupted a lot

There’s also Fist of the North Star, not much to say really, it’s a mix of the elegance of Y0/K1 and the simplicity and speed of Y3/4/5. Also who doesn’t like to make people explode by tapping them? Plus “atatatat atatatatat atatatatatah!”

Overall I feel like Y0/K1 has the best combat system. Although my favourite game of the series so far has been Kiwami 2, mostly because I spent so long playing the Caberet and Majima Construction, the Dragon Engine was a great change of pace and there’s so much content

[Yagami1211]

Originally posted by zSe3nByGh0S7z:

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Kiwami 1.

[Timo654]

Kiwami1 or Yakuza 5.

[Redblaze27]

Originally posted by Sixtyfivekills:

Judgment.

No, I wouldn't even say that as a joke.

Multiple styles are back with tiger and crane, but crane gets like zero upgrades.
There is also mortal damage, which really sucks in the late-game.

I do like its change to seamless and immediately transition into combat, as it took a few times to remember there is no second or two pause and get decked.

I will say the combat in Judgment does a very good job of making Yagami feel like his own character, and not like the tank Kiryu is.