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Yakuza 4

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Do something terrible today

— Yakuza 4 tagline

Yakuza 4 (龍が如く4 伝説を継ぐもの Ryū ga Gotoku 4: Densetsu o Tsugumono, lit. "Like a Dragon 4: Successor of the Legend") is an open-world action-adventure video game developed and published by SEGA exclusively for the PlayStation 3. While still set in the city of Kamurocho, Yakuza 4 differs from other games in the series as players experience the storyline through four separate characters: Shun Akiyama, Taiga Saejima, Masayoshi Tanimura, and Kazuma Kiryu.

A remaster for the PlayStation 4 console was launched on January 17, 2019, in Japan. It will be released worldwide on October 29, 2019, as a free unlock for the existing Yakuza Remastered trilogy download. It will also be available in the limited-edition Day One physical release of the trilogy, which will be available on February 11th, 2020. The remastered version runs at 1080p (cropped to 1850x1040 on the standard PS4) and 60 frames per second.

Setting

Yakuza 4 is the first and only game in the main Yakuza series since the original Yakuza (and its remake) not to feature an open-world playable city district outside of Kamurocho. However, what this game lacks in breadth of locations, it makes up for in the extra depth added to Kamurocho. Besides the usual streets, newly-accessible locations include back alleys, rooftops, and underground areas e.g. Car parks, sewers, and tunnels.

Gameplay

Battle

This is the first game in the main Yakuza series to feature multiple player characters, and each one has a different fighting style. Shun Akiyama relies almost entirely on his legs for attacking. Masayoshi Tanimura uses Taiho-jutsu, a martial art style developed for the Japanese police. Taiga Saejima utilizes his large build for brute-force and professional wrestling style moves. Finally, Kiryu returns with his familiar "Dragon of Dojima" style, although he is able to embellish it with abilities picked up from the other three player characters. In terms of the battle system itself, one useful ability added into this game is being able to prevent a character from using a Heat Action by holding down L2. This means that characters can maintain their Heat level whilst still being able to attack using triangle.

Minigames

Cabaret Girls
With the addition of seven cabaret characters selected over a held audition, it is possible to date the cabaret characters, as well as clear several events that lead to their sub-story. Some points to take note during your cabaret visits are:

The Act of Scrounging
The girls would suggest certain items from the menu. Should you agree, your favorability rating would increase.

Makeover
Should a girl seek your opinion on her hairstyle, depending on your answer, her hairstyle would appear differently the next time you visit.

Eye Candy/Fan Service
This mode is achieved after your increase in favorability. Depending on your perspective, your favorability may increase or decrease.

Rumours
The stories that your character pick up along the streets can be shared with the girls who have an appetite for fresh conversations.

Mail
Messages are sent as teasers to entice your visit. This time your character is able to reply, in which should it be a witty response, it might extend your topic the next time you visit.

After & Accompany
After being on closer terms, the girls would tease for a date, which you could bring them to various locations like the hot springs, golfing, shopping, as well as dining.

Sub-Story
This is an advance mode where you could privy into the girls' personal lives and experience it with them. If this stage is cleared, a closer relationship between you would blossom.

Pick-Up Spots
Some locations are ideal for dates and suggestions were made at the official website! Other mentions are: The billiard bar, darts, bowling, as well as the casino and gambling related games.

Karaoke
A duet is ideal for a couple. Besides that, new songs are added to the list.

Batting Center
A renewed batting center and a new course added.

Massage Parlor
Yaguchi Mari makes an appearance here as "Mari-chan", a popular therapist who is proficient in massage. Experience a combination of kawaii-ness and technique in her treatment. There is also a special course for the VIP treatment.

Game Center
The 'AnswerxAnswer' Quiz game has a renewal and addition of topic modes and content. The familiar 'UFO Catcher' also gets a renewal. Other mention includes the popular shooting game from the previous installment 'BOXCELIOS', gets another version 'BOXCELIOS 2' this time.

Golfing
The courses are renewed and the stage this time is set in the outskirts; much like the country clubs. A 'Golf-Date' is also possible here, be it a 'Doubles Competition' or a game between you.

Fishing
A new Tokyo Bay stage is created, with day & night scenarios.

Chapters

There are 17 chapters in this game, divided into 5 parts:

Part I: Shun Akiyama

  • Chapter 1: The Mysterious Loan Shark
  • Chapter 2: The One
  • Chapter 3: Trouble in the Tojo Clan
  • Chapter 4: The Promise

Part II Taiga Saejima

  • Chapter 1: Flight For The Truth
  • Chapter 2: The Tiger and the Dragon
  • Chapter 3: The 25-Year Blank
  • Chapter 4: Oath of Brotherhood

Part III Masayoshi Tanimura

  • Chapter 1: The Parasite of Kamurocho
  • Chapter 2: The Mastermind
  • Chapter 3: Door to the Truth
  • Chapter 4: As a Detective

Part IV: Kazuma Kiryu

  • Chapter 1: Reunion
  • Chapter 2: To Kamurocho
  • Chapter 3: The Encounter
  • Chapter 4: Chain of Betrayals

Finale:

  • Requiem

List of shops

Kamurocho's Choice (for dates)

Usual shops

Trivia

  • Many of the restaurants and shops in the game are based on real-life counterparts
  • This would be the last game in the mainline series to feature the Love-in-Heart Massage Parlor as a playable mini-game.

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