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YAKUZA 4

YAKUZA 4

October 28, 2019
SEGA of America, Inc.
4.5/5.0(3,385 reviews)
Metacritic 78
ActionAdventure

PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 3

Mixed

Overall, player feedback on Yakuza 4 reveals a strong appreciation for its story and character development, particularly praising Akiyama as a standout character. However, there are notable criticisms surrounding the game's combat mechanics and pacing, leading to a divide in player experiences.

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About This Game

Set in the gritty underworld of Kamurocho, Yakuza 4 features four protagonists—Kazuma Kiryu, Masayoshi Tanimura, Shun Akiyama, and Taiga Saejima—in a gripping narrative of murder, honor, and power struggles. Players will navigate a complex storyline with improved combat and an expanded world filled with activities.

Highlights

  • Engaging and complex narrative that captivates players
  • Strong character development, particularly praised for Akiyama
  • Multiple perspectives from four varied protagonists
  • Improved combat mechanics compared to earlier entries
  • Expanded world with new locations and activities to explore
  • Intriguing themes of money, power, and honor within the Yakuza
  • Visually enhanced graphics at 1080p and 60fps in The Yakuza Remastered Collection
  • Richly detailed environments and side quests that immerse players in Japanese culture.

Themes

crimemodernurbandarkepicfriendship

Mechanics

open-worldlinearcombatexplorationdialoguechoice-basedmultiple-endingsstory-drivenmini-gamesinventory-managementlevelingskill-treescharacter-switchingcutscenesvoice-acting

Platforms

PlayStation 4
PlayStation 3

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
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Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback on Yakuza 4 reveals a strong appreciation for its story and character development, particularly praising Akiyama as a standout character. However, there are notable criticisms surrounding the game's combat mechanics and pacing, leading to a divide in player experiences.

Pros

  • • Engaging and complex story
  • • Strong character development especially for Akiyama
  • • Interesting multiple perspectives from four protagonists
  • • Improved combat mechanics over past entries
  • • Expanded world with new locations and activities

Cons

  • • Combat mechanics received criticism for being repetitive and frustrating
  • • Pacing issues led to portions of the game feeling dragged out
  • • Controversial character designs and fighting styles led to some dissatisfaction
  • • Technical issues for some players, including crashes on PC version
  • • Some found the story convoluted and hard to follow

Based on 99 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

Yakuza 4 - PS3 Gameplay HD -Battle Fights-

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YAKUZA 4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is YAKUZA 4 worth playing?
YAKUZA 4 has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 3,385 reviews.
What platforms is YAKUZA 4 available on?
YAKUZA 4 is available on PS4.
When did YAKUZA 4 release?
YAKUZA 4 released on October 28, 2019.
What is YAKUZA 4's age rating?
YAKUZA 4 carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.
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