Sean Oceanfield

I have to say that Yakuza 3 is the weakest entry in the series for me. The main issue lies in the story and the characters, particularly the kids, which really detracted from the experience. I don’t have fond memories of this installment, and after recently replaying the series starting from Yakuza 0, I found it hard to motivate myself to complete Yakuza 3. The combat system also presented some challenges for me. While there were positives, such as the fresh setting in Okinawa and seeing a different side of Kiryu-san, I still feel that the game falls short. I do appreciate that the developers take risks with this series and try new things. I think a remake of Yakuza 3, or even Yakuza: Dead Souls, could be a great idea—just putting it out there!

Honestly, I used to think that Yakuza 2 was my favorite, but I have developed so much love for Yakuza 6. The story is engaging, and the gameplay is enjoyable. Setting the game in Yokohama adds a beautiful dimension to it. The graphics are impressive, and the new minigames—especially the baseball league and spearfishing—are welcome additions to the already diverse array of activities the series is known for, such as karaoke, pool, and batting cages. The battles are legendary, and the overall story and production value are top-notch.

As an avid fan of the Like a Dragon series, I was thrilled with this latest addition. The new gameplay elements, especially Kiryu-san’s gadgets, are both enjoyable and amusing. The story is fantastic and bridges the gap between Yakuza 6 and Like a Dragon. I have to admit, the ending brought me to tears. If you're familiar with the story, you'll understand why—I'd rather not spoil it. I'm eagerly looking forward to the continuation of the story in Infinite Wealth!

A breath of fresh air...... with a constant influx of games these days being open world and 200 plus hours of consumption. Inside is a cakewalk and after completing the game in 7 hours, for the life of me ..I couldn't tell you what the whole meaning of it was! Let alone the ending, but more power to you, if you got it! But damn was it fun, scary, shocking, and cute all in one! hell of a game ..