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Yakuza 6
Yakuza 6, the latest entry in the long running series has officially made its way state side. For me this is very special entry in the series as it concludes Kazuma Kiryu’s story arc. Knowing this I took my time exploring the game and enjoying the story at a slow and steady pace. With heavy investment into the sub stories and mini games I managed to clear the games story in about 50 hours. How did Yakuza 6 fair? Keep reading to find out! If you are new to Yakuza, it must be said that the Yakuza series is very much a story driven franchise. Although this is Kazuma’s last main series game, Yakuza 6 can…
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Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami! is Sega’s grand remake of the original PS2 Yakuza released in 2005. Utilizing the previously established fighting and graphics of engine of Yakuza 0, Sega succeeds in breathing new life into a 10-year-old classic. Story and Gameplay: Yakuza Kiwami! is a story-driven, open world, action RPG, set in Kamurocho, the fictional representation of Japan’s red-light district Kabukicho. In Yakuza Kiwami! you play as Kazuma Kiryu an Ex-Yakuza on a mission to find his long-lost love interest Yumi. On his quest Kazuma encounters a lost girl named Haruka. Haruka tells Kazuma that she is looking for her mother who is revealed to have a connection to Yumi. In search…
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Yakuza 0
We asked for it and now we finally have it. Yakuza 0 has been fully localized for the US and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve played the Yakuza series religiously since the original release on the PS2, and after putting over 50 hours of gameplay into Yakuza 0 I think I may have a new favorite. One of the greatest things about Yakuza 0 is its status as a prequel. If you are new to the series, there is no better place for you to start. In this review I’d like to share my thoughts on the game and why you should give it a try. At first glance Yakuza…
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