Product ReviewsYakuza - Sony PlayStation 2 (2006) (SLUS-21348)

Good beat 'em up, but it gets repetitive quickly

I was hoping for more out of Yakuza. This game is not a Grand Theft Auto clone and that's a good thing. In Yakuza, you play a newly released con who used to work for the Yakuza. Now you're trying to find 10,000,000 yen that disappeared along with an old friend. The game is a beat 'em up along the lines of Double Dragon (for you old heads) or Bouncer (for you PS2 owners). It's much, much better than either of those two titles. You learn new moves, you expand on the moves you know and you fight off multiple enemies using weapons you purchase, find on the ground or take from your attackers. The problem is that's all you do. There are a few side quests but nothing that changes the game play much if at all. So you basically spend your time punching and kicking and punching and kicking and punching and kicking. See what I mean, repetitive. It's a good game for blowing off some steam or releasing some stress. Just think of the enemies in the game as the people who pluck your nerves or that you just don't like and you should enjoy this game for a little while. However keep your eye out for the sequel, when it drops. A lot of the repetition issues is sure to be addressed and that should make that game exactly what this game could and should have been.Read full review...

We've Been Waiting For You, Kazuma Kiryu!

You ever wondered what it would be like if Tekken or Virtua Fighter had a superb plot, rivaling that of even the top Hollywood movies? This is the game for you. I can't say much on the plot without revealing something, but it puts almost any action game out there to shame.

This game is awesome. Literally. It left me in awe and wonder. Nothing con compare to the originality of this game. It mixes small amounts that you may see in other games, and rolls them into the best game ever released.

The graphics are downright fantastic, especially the CG scenes, which are sadly few and far between. But don't despair, the gameplay graphics are impressive, thanks in part to the bright neon lights that accompany the streets of Japan. The combat is not complicated, but very enjoyable, full of combos, special attacks, and a large variety of usable items, from street signs to traffic cones; from brass knuckles to wooden swords, allowing for an impressive combination of attacks. The upgrade system is simple, straight forward, and a nice touch, yet not a big addition. The seemingly endless amount of extra mini games and side quests give it certain replay value.

There are a couple minor downsides. First is the camera while traveling the city. It can change views while you are running, and it can become disorienting, but nothing major, and never while fighting. Second, is the dubbing. Don't get me wrong, the voicing is great. I love to hear Michael Madsen and Rachael Leigh Cook putting in a strong performance, but what I would much rather hear is the original Japanese, with english subtitles. It appears great care was put into getting the lips to move with the Japanese words, and this is all wasted on the US version.

If you are a fan of any sort of fighting game, this is a must have. No, it's not Street Fighter. But it's action with a solid story. And maybe even you GTA fans can come over and enjoy this game as well. You must try this game, no matter what the cost.Read full review...

Yakuza

i love this game because its sexy to me, i mean, i love it for its action, story line, and game play. i have been playing video games since nintendo NES and the latest atari system that came out. i usually play games that have these elements, fighting games, mostly because i get a chance to beat up people without letting it out on the real world. design is great, it flowed very well on my console (slim ps2), game play was fantastic, i got it down in a few minutes. replay was fun too, after playing it through i felt like i wanted more and i got it by the extra missions. overall i love it and i recommend this game for those with a desire of a action, cliff hanger.Read full review...

SOMETHING DIFFERENT, YAKUZA STLYE!

YAKUZA (PS2) ~ Let us face it, the only reason you would be & should be interested in this game is because you either love Japan cinema such as "The Yakuza Papers", Anime, Import Games, or you just want something different! If you fall into one of these catagories you will enjoy YAKUZA. Sure the game can feel a little repeative at times, however, the story and gameplay have more than enough going for them that you can easily lose sense of time and play for hours!Read full review...

I thought Scarface was bad

Well well what can I say about this game. . .hmm very crappy.My first 10 minutes of this game was good,for just 10 minutes only.Then the battles with enemies were starting to get repetitive.The load times suck,every time you battle with an enemy or gang it has to load up very slowly before you even get to go hand in hand with your rivals.Ha and this is supposed to take place in a Japan set environment,the voice acting is terrible,at least they could give it that.Missions are basically set,you run here,you run there,you run back here,then there again.What a crappy way to play is how I would put it,there's no free roaming the city,can't hit innocent by-standards,nothing at all.If you want to try out how it would be in the Japanese mafia organization then by all means go for it but to me, it's worth the wait until the price drops to 19.99 and they put it as a Greatest Hits,it ain't even worth wasting $8 to rent it and try it out.I thought Scarface was bad this game is worse.Read full review...

Yakuza

If you like fighting games and rpgs, then this game is for you. You play as a gangster named Kazuma who was put in prison for ten years for "murder". When he gets out, ererything is not as what is seems to be. The game play is solid and the story line is very well put together. things will happen in the story that you will not expect. Think of it as Final Fantasy meet Tekken!Read full review...

Best game ever!

The game is very intense, it's fun, I love it!

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: gamingcitadel

Yazuka Video Game

I love this video game in general. The story line is simple and it doesn't really take hours to get past all the clips and really play the game. I like the characters a lot and the fact that you get to decide where you go at any point in time is nice. You don't immediately have to follow the story line, there are a ton of other little side stoires that you can get involved in.Read full review...

Yakuza is fun and entertaining!

I loved playing this game. Great plot, amazing story detail, awesome graphics, many things to do! Great fighting opportunity and full of upgrades, weapons, countless number of items. You can buy, sell, eat, visit clubs, meet people, learn fighting techniques, participate in tournaments etc. This game has it all!
Explore the whole city, get involved in side missions, take a bite of those great story missions. If You like FREE ROAM games this one is for you! GTA fans? Step right up.

A diamond in the rough.Read full review...

Very fun

The voice acting is ironically great, the gameplay is choppy and quick, and the storyline is fun.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: retro_refreshed