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Gaming "That's rad!": The Yakuza Series

Discussion in 'Community' started by Ramza, May 30, 2019.

  1. Reynar_Tedros

    Reynar_Tedros Force Ghost star 6

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    It becomes doubly hilarious when you realize that just about every review for that game had opinions along the lines of “The combat system could be better, but it’s understandable since they switched over from a beat em up to a turn based RPG late in development.”
     
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  2. solojones

    solojones Chosen One star 10

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    I haven't played 7 yet but I don't mind the idea of the switch to RPG. Because hell any fight system would be stale after like ten games and spinoffs.
     
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  3. Ramza

    Ramza Administrator Emeritus star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I think people were mostly weirded out (beyond the perceived genre change; internally it’s a more consistent “this is an RPG” philosophy) because they made a huge deal about the new engine for 6 and only got two mainline games out of it.
     
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  4. Reynar_Tedros

    Reynar_Tedros Force Ghost star 6

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  5. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 10

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    Good news - Ishin is up for preorder.

    Bad news - Base's price right now is £63.85! Ouch. Hopefully it'll reduce a bit.
     
  6. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 10

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    Now £43.85! Pre-ordered!
     
  7. Ramza

    Ramza Administrator Emeritus star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I would assume the first price was based on the usual MSRP for new releases and the second price is based on the actual MSRP, which is like “Hey goober, it’s a remake!”
     
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  8. solojones

    solojones Chosen One star 10

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    I don't think it's up all on the the US PS store yet :(


    Edit: wait I found it... $60 for base game. It comes out in February... I'll just ask for PSN money for Christmas
     
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  9. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 10

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    I'm wondering how long it'll last, as they still have the RRP being £69.99, so this is quite the discount.

    It is a more niche product I suppose.
     
  10. solojones

    solojones Chosen One star 10

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    It sounds like you got a steal honestly. It's $60 here.
     
  11. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 10

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    Yep. Base have been great for the last few years, it's why I preorder stuff from them. They charge at disoatch too, not point of order.

    For the big games the discounts tend to be less but they quietly price match if it reduces. Currently I have GoW: Ragnarok at £59.86 but it could end up being a bit less.
     
  12. Reynar_Tedros

    Reynar_Tedros Force Ghost star 6

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    There’s a $70 Digital Deluxe edition that comes with, in addition to some upgrade materials, a Dragon of Dojima skin.

    shutupandtakemymoney.jpg
     
  13. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 10

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    Deluxe DLC tends to get flogged later post-release.
     
  14. Reynar_Tedros

    Reynar_Tedros Force Ghost star 6

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    Upgrade materials and a skin won’t do me any good once I’ve beaten the game.

    Plus we must continue to throw money at RGG so that they continue to throw games at us.
     
  15. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 10

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    They're getting another £43.85 plus preorders for Gaiden and Yakuza 8, that's quite enough.

    Besides, you'll just boot it up in NG+.
     
  16. MarcusP2

    MarcusP2 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I bought all these games on sale recently. Except 6.
    So far I have beaten 0, K1, K2 and am now on Judgement.
    Plat K2.

    I can't believe I booted up Judgement and went to play Mahjong at earliest opportunity.
     
  17. MarcusP2

    MarcusP2 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Oh and as someone with very limited free time (queue 'why would you start this series') CyricZ Patriarch of the GameFAQs Family is a god amongst men.
     
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  18. Ramza

    Ramza Administrator Emeritus star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Sickos, yes, haha, etc.
     
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  19. Reynar_Tedros

    Reynar_Tedros Force Ghost star 6

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    Just out of curiosity, why skip 3-6 and go straight to Judgment? Did you need a break from KIRYU-CHAN?
     
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  20. MarcusP2

    MarcusP2 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Judgement was on sale first so I started playing it before I got 3 to 5. I don't have 6 yet as wasn't on sale.
     
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  21. MarcusP2

    MarcusP2 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    It's chapter 6 and I've played four hours of mahjong trying to get all triplets and 5 open riichi. Send help!
     
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  22. MarcusP2

    MarcusP2 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    All my homies hate the Keihin Gang mechanic.

    This thread is now my blog.
     
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  23. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 10

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    Why are we not talking about the Ishin: Like a Dragon combat trailer that dropped?

    Four styles:
    - Sword
    - Gun
    - Fists
    - Majima-style Mad ****

    Looks gloriously epic and bonkers.
     
  24. Reynar_Tedros

    Reynar_Tedros Force Ghost star 6

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    Yes, looks delicious.
     
  25. MarcusP2

    MarcusP2 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Yakuza 3. Finally unlocked Tiger Drop.

    Useless because enemies just spin around and block.
     
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