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Yakuza 4
Yakuza 4 is the fourth game in Sega's crime drama series, known as 'Ryu ga Gotoku' in Japan. As a first for the series, the story is split between the viewpoints of four different protagonists.
Details
- Released
- March 7, 2010
- Developer
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Sport · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure
- Publisher
- Sega
- Platforms
- PS3
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Yakuza 4 Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Released just a year after the wonderful Yakuza 3, the only curve-ball Yakuza 4 throws is not running with Kazuma Kiryu as the game's primary protagonist, instead introducing three new playable characters. Yakuza 4 might be a structurally familiar game, but its multiple protagonist approach actually turns out to be the game's hidden strength.
With less content and gameplay depth, how could this sixth entry in the long-running franchise possibly hold up against its predecessors? Quite well, as it turns out.
Kiryu! Kiryu! He's our man, if he can't do it, Saejima can! Saejima, Saejima, he's our dude, if he couldn't do it, Tanimura could! Tani, Tani, he's our guy. If he can't do it, let Akiyama try! Aki, Aki, he's so hot! If he can't do it... well... I guess we could count on Majima...? Eww....
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Yakuza 4 is a very powerful number in this particular installment. Not only will you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, but three other characters will also be available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.
Yakuza 4 has some fun gameplay, cool moments and tons to do. However, it also has a really dated vibe and a cumbersome story. For me, the weak tale and repetition in actions and leveling drag the experience down and make it something that's just "Okay."