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Yakuza 4
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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.
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"Yakuza 4 is a proudly traditional Japanese release, but the game doesn't always emphasize its best attributes. "
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Never had so much fun playing a Yakuza game before

the fact that they took a risk by not only adding one new character but three, and them going for a new structure in storytelling is all I need. Each new character has their unique fighting style and… Read more

A different kind of Yakuza game, more characters, more narrative but new problems

Yakuza 4 Remastered is a fresh start from its predecessor. The game looks considerably better. There are rain effects where light reflects on the wet pavement. Characters are more detailed and move in… Read more

Tokyo's dirty little secret.

Yakuza 4 is set around Kamurocho, one of the fabulous crime-filled fictional districts of Tokyo. If you’re not into gambling, dining, or hostess clubs, you’re sure to find something violent to do in t… Read more

Don't think of this as "GTA, but with more Asian dudes"

This is actually the first Yakuza game I've ever played, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. In the back of my mind, I thought "this is going to be just like Grand Theft Auto, but with Japanese peo… Read more

Intrigue, Murder, and don't forget the Fighting.

Yakuza 3 was probably my unexpected gem of games in 2010. I was pleasantly surprised at how they thought of new players and were able to get them on track by recapping the story in the main menu. It a… Read more

More of the best, more of the worst.

I can’t help but feel a little sorry for the residents of the Kamurocho district. Every year like clockwork the place gets throw into some sort of absurdly convoluted political crisis that’s always fo… Read more

Yakuza 4: Once More Down the Mirroring Rabbit Hole

When high profile Japanese games have been released overseas in recent years, they tend to garner a sort of critically analytical reception. Employing tropes and gameplay mechanics that are distinct a… Read more

A much needed improvement, but not quite enough.

A Ryu ga Gotoku game without Kiryu at center stage? Some might say it's sacrilegious, but I say it's about time. The strongest part of the RgG series has always been it's characters, and oddly enough,… Read more

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