Yakuza 3 – SEGA's Fighting-RPG

[Shin-Ra]

There's another part with very visible blood, want that.

[Toxa]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

There's another part with very visible blood, want that.

I'll try to find this part

[Shin-Ra]

Heck, anything with Kaz giving a beatdown.

[Toxa]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Heck, anything with Kaz giving a beatdown.

I'll take everything I can get

[Shin-Ra]

[Toxa]

Yakuza 3

Over 20 minutes of footage to start your life of crime:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41289.html?type=

[Shin-Ra]

TGS 2008: Yakuza 3 Impressions

As the story goes, Kiryu and the little girl Haruka from the first installment have left the dangerous streets of Kamurochou in 2007, and they started a new life in Okinawa. There, they opened up an orphanage and lived a quiet but peaceful life. But similarly to issues concerning the real-life Okinawa, Kiryu and Haruka soon find themselves in trouble regarding land acquisition, as plans for military base expansion and resort development hit them hard. In order to save his orphanage against politics and local underground organizations, Kiryu stands up to fight. But little did Kiryu know that his small personal battle in the outskirts of Okinawa would connect to the Toujoukai clan from previous Yakuza installments, and eventually to a national scale incident. Two years later in 2009, gunshot incidents in Okinawa and Tokyo further propels the dirty affairs. Having his loved and trusted ones attacked, Kiryu returns to Kamurochou in order to uncover the truth behind the case.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by Toxa

Yakuza 3

Over 20 minutes of footage to start your life of crime:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41289.html?type=

I have to get my hands on this game now. Might help me get past them doing away with Shenmue

[toef]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

I have to get my hands on this game now. Might help me get past them doing away with Shenmue

So I guess now is a good time to ask, since I don't really know. Will imported games work in a US PS3? I really have no idea. If so, I hope they add English subtitles....the same goes for FFXIII because I don't feel like waiting years longer for it, just so they can get the 360 version done.

[Toxa]

[jkwest]

that guy seriously needs to back off of the tanning cream....

[Shin-Ra]

Battle System changes revealed in Famitsu

Previously, Sega has revealed that game's battle system will be seamless. Different from past entries in the series, you won't have to wait one bit for battle to start. Famitsu confirms that the game switches right into battle mode as you're walking down the street.

Accompanying the smoother switch to battle is a new type of fighting. Yakuza 3 will feature an all new "chase battle" system. When speaking with foes on the street, they may decide to run away. You'll then be tasked with chasing your fleeing rival. To do this successfully, you need to make sure and not lose sight of the enemy, either visually or on the mini map that's displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen. While running, you'll have to deal with obstacles, leaping over trash cans to keep apace.

Details are scarce at the moment, but the game displays a couple of mysterious gauges during these sequences. One appears to indicate the distance between you and your rival, while the other may show your stamina.

In addition to your rivals running away, you'll also find yourself with the option to flee.

All other areas of the standard battle system appear to be seeing improvements for Yakuza 3. The game has more advanced "heat action" special attacks, including some that make use of nunchaku, apparently an Okinawan specialty (the game takes place partially in Okinawa, in case you haven't been paying attention to the updates). You'll also find a more realistic battle environment, with bystanders stopping or fleeing and your rival's gang members approaching the fight, grabbing Kiryu from behind, and joining in.

Also new for Yakuza 3 is a "tag tournament mode" for the game's fighting arena, an area that lets you face off against powerful enemies. As the name suggests, this mode has Kiryu teaming up with a tag partner for the fight. The two make use of cooperative heat action moves.

Mostly seen in the TGS trailer but it's worth clarifying.

[Toxa]

New Scan :

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Im...3526_0_big.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Im...3527_1_big.jpg

[Shin-Ra]

The first direct-feed teaser trailer at 2'43" is on the Japanese PlayStation Store.

[Toxa]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

The first direct-feed teaser trailer at 2'43" is on the Japanese PlayStation Store.

http://www.gamekyo.com/videofr13584_...lle-video.html











GOTY 09

[Shin-Ra]

I fear Uncharted 2 may take that crown.

But those looking for a 20-40 hour fighter-RPG will most likely adore Yakuza 3.

[Simplayer]

That seam line is very, um, graphic.

Edit: Oh, and that voice actor on the far right reminds me of Andy Lau for some reason.

[Toxa]

GOTY 09 by SEGA













http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1219782_1407.html

[Shin-Ra]

I love the battle eye candy. Glowing, sparking, blurring and of course some claret. All good stuff when it looks 3D, part of the scene. I'm glad Sega stay true to their roots and keep the mad stuff, don't go more 'realistic'.

[Shin-Ra]

"Gameplay Digest" snippet of the 20min TGS trailer is now up on the Japanese store. The Karaoke s. And running through the streets at night.. and beating people DOWN.