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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | Review Thread
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ShadyAcshuns
Member
Nice. Another fun game to enjoy.
RavageX
Member
This kinda where Im at. It feels like they are just taking advantage of a characters popularity instead of having a proper focus (IMO). Gaiden felt like that to me also and I didn't care for most of it.
Im not buying this one. I own all the others except gaiden(played on gp).
I will play it at some point, but Im not optimistic despite reviews.
March Climber
Member
That’s a really good score. They’re on a hot streak with Yakuza.
On a side note it’s crazy how slow this game’s review thread is compared to another game’s review thread.
People would rather fight and hate than celebrate.
On a side note it’s crazy how slow this game’s review thread is compared to another game’s review thread.
People would rather fight and hate than celebrate.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
I think what people are noticing (at least me), is that they seem to be reusing many of the same sound effects, and animations from the prior games. That to me, when noticeable makes it look like they're not putting as much effort in some areas?
MiguelItUp
Member
Man, I thought it was going to be unlocked already. When I opened Steam and looked just now the Play button flashed green and then disappeared. Such a tease! 
Yeah, it honestly feels like they have "in-between games" that re-use assets, but also change up gameplay a bit to make things feel "fresh". All while working on other and more involved projects.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Keep in mind this is a spinoff and not a mainline Yakuza title like Infinite Wealth which released last year around the same time.
SonicJams
Member
Pre ordered and ready to play soon! These games are so treasured for me. Nothing gets me in the zone more after a hard day or week at work than sitting down on my recliner, dimming the lights and the basking in the yakuza world.
My wife loves me watching play them as well funny enough. Something very relaxing about it for her.
My wife loves me watching play them as well funny enough. Something very relaxing about it for her.
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nowhat
Member
Preordered and preloaded, a bit over five hours to go where I live.
I've been trying to get into KCD 2, but... it hasn't quite captivated me yet. I think I'll need to get some proper time off work and really try to give it a go. The Yakuza series though (or "Like a Dragon" - ehh, I'll still call it Yakuza) is just what the doctor ordered. It's like comfort food for me. Yes, I know exactly what to expect, even if there are new mechanics involved. Yes, it probably will be very overwhelming and silly. And yes, if/when that one theme with the electric piano starts playing, I'll be all cloudy-eyed even if the moment isn't that emotional. Pavlov would be proud. I'm a good dog.
I've been trying to get into KCD 2, but... it hasn't quite captivated me yet. I think I'll need to get some proper time off work and really try to give it a go. The Yakuza series though (or "Like a Dragon" - ehh, I'll still call it Yakuza) is just what the doctor ordered. It's like comfort food for me. Yes, I know exactly what to expect, even if there are new mechanics involved. Yes, it probably will be very overwhelming and silly. And yes, if/when that one theme with the electric piano starts playing, I'll be all cloudy-eyed even if the moment isn't that emotional. Pavlov would be proud. I'm a good dog.
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Humdinger
Gold Member
For people complaining about reused assets, that's just a feature of Yakuza games. It's something you notice once you play a few of them. They are constantly copying and pasting stuff, one game to another. And now they have multiple series to draw from. It's why they're able to put out games on a yearly basis. It's also probably why they've been able to make it as a studio and stay profitable. They were hanging by a thread for a long time, from what I hear.
So it's just something you have to accept about these games. You'll see the same things (locations, animations) over and over. In a way, I find it sort of comforting, lol (e.g., returning to Kamarocho for the umpteenth time). As long as they mix it up enough to keep things feeling fresh, I'm okay with it.
So it's just something you have to accept about these games. You'll see the same things (locations, animations) over and over. In a way, I find it sort of comforting, lol (e.g., returning to Kamarocho for the umpteenth time). As long as they mix it up enough to keep things feeling fresh, I'm okay with it.
rubik's dude
Member
Right around Yakuza 5 was the dark times.
night13x
Member
Joe is going to kill themIs that Samoa Joe?
RaptorGTA
Member
Can't wait to see Joe kill it.
Finished chapter 1 and got through a few things in chapter 2. Loving it so far. Runs great on the Legion Go.
nowhat
Member
A few hours in - this is like the definition of comfort food for me. Yes, it may not be the most healthy or nutritious. But oh man, do I love it. Yakuza games are like pizza. Maybe not that enjoyable every time. But ehh, it's still pizza. And this seems really tasty, but not in any way artisanal or winning any awards kind of pizza - just something that fills your stomach and makes you happy. I'm totally fine with that.
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Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
How much ship/naval combat is there? I know it's a pirate game but I hate naval combat in games so if there isn't a lot or it can be avoided often, I'll check this out.
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Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
I'm playing the demo and I want to express my thoughts but it is tough to articulate what I dislike about it so far without sounding picky or pedantic.
nowhat
Member
On what platform? Seems to run just fine on PS5 basic.
Gawd, I just love Majima's Japanese VA. No, I don't speak Japanese, but I'm able to read text, so I prefer the original actors. And he's just so incredible, even if I don't understand a word.
xenosys
Member
Pretty much sums up the series.
They're never going to win any awards in any category and don't push any boundaries, but you pretty much know you're going to get a decent experience, at the very least, with Yakuza.
Humdinger
Gold Member
Did Yakuza 4 and 5 not sell well? Is that why things were rough?
rubik's dude
Member
Internationally, yeah.
3, 4, and the spinoff Dead Souls didn't sell very well, so when 5 got released in Japan, we waited a long time for it to get localized. Had to look on wikipedia to remember, but it took 3 years from Japan's release to a PSN/digital-only localization. A lot of us thought it was over lol.
Yakuza's international comeback after that is quite amazing.
SkylineRKR
Member
Yakuza was dead after 2. Then, Sega came back with a very late and butchered Yakuza 3 localization, which was a success despite going directly against FFXIII. But Yakuza 4 and Dead Souls bombed, and Y5 got a miracle digital only release.
Yakuza 0 however was a resounding success, their biggest ever. Since then the series always comes out in the west, and each game being localized faster with LaD being world wide. They even remastered and localized Ishin out of nowhere. The series enjoys usually health sales. Infinite Wealth sold over a million in a week. Its pretty sick, if you compare this series to its PS3 days; Like a Dragon probably outsold games such as Veilguard for example.
I think we can thank the PS4. On that system, Japanese games sold like hot cake again. NieR and Ace Combat also sold like mad on it. Those IP went nowhere on PS3 and 360.
Yakuza 0 however was a resounding success, their biggest ever. Since then the series always comes out in the west, and each game being localized faster with LaD being world wide. They even remastered and localized Ishin out of nowhere. The series enjoys usually health sales. Infinite Wealth sold over a million in a week. Its pretty sick, if you compare this series to its PS3 days; Like a Dragon probably outsold games such as Veilguard for example.
I think we can thank the PS4. On that system, Japanese games sold like hot cake again. NieR and Ace Combat also sold like mad on it. Those IP went nowhere on PS3 and 360.
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MiguelItUp
Member
Having a blast with this so far, and I haven't come across any issues. I noticed a lot of people on the Steam forums mentioning issues with AMD GPUs, but I'm running a 7900xtx and have had no issues at all. I just noticed some really minor bugs, but nothing to ruin gameplay at all.
HRK69
Member
PC! All seems fine now. Guess the thing that was causing issues has fixed itself
Windle Poons
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Any OT for this coming at all?
Kacho
Gold Member
Probably not. Same thing happened with Dynasty Warriors Origins. The review thread was the OT.
Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
Amazon delivering mine today. How large is the XSX install? My internet sucks....so I may have to wait until tomorrow to play. (unless the content is on the disc....which usually isn't)
Humdinger
Gold Member
That's interesting. Like a lot of people I suppose, Yakuza 0 was my first Yakuza game, and I loved it. I went on to play Kiwami 1 and 2, got burned out, stayed away for a couple years, and then just recently played through Yakuza 6 and LAD Gaiden: Man who Erased His Name, both of which I thought were great.
There are so many Yakuza games I have yet to play - Yakuza 3, 4, and 5, the two main LAD games, the two Judgment games, and this one. By the time I've finished them all, I'm sure they will have released eight more, heh.
I'm glad RGG turned the corner. It's a great series. I owe GAF for that discovery - all the people laughing about it made me give it a shot.
That's another thing I appreciate about Yakuza, btw - the fanbase is friendly and easy going. Fans of other games can get Very Serious sometimes about their beloved game, and very defensive about criticism, but Yakuza fans aren't that way (at least I haven't met any). They are a friendly, lighthearted group who like over the top melodrama, punching people, and having a laugh.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
I am very happy to see such a renowned and serious, dramatic franchise let its hair down with entries like this. I am enjoying the demo and will play the full game. I don't play the Yakuza games although I am aware of them and respect them. This type of combat, exploration, and wackiness is right up my alley, though!
Windle Poons
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Okay. Just started playing.
SkylineRKR
Member
Game is lit.
Its extremely fun to play, and the Pirate theme just works. You go along with it, but then again this series always got away with just about everything. A chicken for a real estate manager in Y0? We've been there. So Majima is a swashbuckler, he even has an ancient ship, 2 swords and an ancient pistol. In typical RGG fashion the ship combat and gameplay has ofcourse been made arcadey. You can boost and powerslide it, lol. Thats all you need to know.
I quit IW, though I plan to finish it someday. It was a bit bloated and I guess the turn based system does burn out a bit quicker than some quick slashing at mob. But this one is likely more akin to Gaiden, shorter and faster. I prefer it to Gaiden so far.
And a little touch, Battle on the Edge is in this version and not the Power Edition. So after all both versions are available on console. Sega should really release some sort of arcade stadium, and perhaps put those games in there for free if you have Yakuza keys. You wouldn't need to load up a game, or keep it installed for these arcade cabs.
Ignore the above, PE cab is right next to BotE. I don't need Gaiden anymore.
Its extremely fun to play, and the Pirate theme just works. You go along with it, but then again this series always got away with just about everything. A chicken for a real estate manager in Y0? We've been there. So Majima is a swashbuckler, he even has an ancient ship, 2 swords and an ancient pistol. In typical RGG fashion the ship combat and gameplay has ofcourse been made arcadey. You can boost and powerslide it, lol. Thats all you need to know.
I quit IW, though I plan to finish it someday. It was a bit bloated and I guess the turn based system does burn out a bit quicker than some quick slashing at mob. But this one is likely more akin to Gaiden, shorter and faster. I prefer it to Gaiden so far.
And a little touch, Battle on the Edge is in this version and not the Power Edition. So after all both versions are available on console. Sega should really release some sort of arcade stadium, and perhaps put those games in there for free if you have Yakuza keys. You wouldn't need to load up a game, or keep it installed for these arcade cabs.
Ignore the above, PE cab is right next to BotE. I don't need Gaiden anymore.
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Humdinger
Gold Member
If you haven't played Yakuza before, don't get the idea that it's all serious melodrama all the time. There is plenty of that, to be sure - in fact, that's the main tone of the games, especially the Kiryu ones. But Yakuza games also have side stories with ridiculous humor. It's one of the things that makes Yakuza unique, that mix of seriousness and goofy humor.
They definitely went all-in on the goofiness this time, though. I'm looking forward to it. Waiting for it to download now.
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NanaMiku
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JerryinSoCal
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Haven't they always done that?