Yakuza - it's like Shenmue, but actually fun to play - The Bear and Badger

Minnesänger

How’s Kiwami 2 going? Also played a bit of K2 before spring fest and got up to the Four Shine part - now have to go advance the story before it will let me do more.

Vela

I've made it to chapter 5 after a forced stint in Sotenbori. Now I'm up to the bit where you have to go and speak to him in Purgatory.

Minnesänger

Ah, same place as me then.

Vela

How do you find the battle system? I assume that you have played Y6?

AndCallMeCharlie

Boughted Kiwami 2 after reading others were playing it on here - £4.50 on the steam sale.
Only played 0 before but this seems more of the same (a good thing), works well on the steam deck.

Vela

I'd still recommend the first Yakuza, though probably only available in Kiwami form now.

If you have played 0, Kiwami continues the thread of Kiryu and Nishiki, and introduces a few critical story points.

It also has more Pocket Circuit

AndCallMeCharlie

Cheers - it gets confusing with the many offshoots / irregular release on PC.
Anyhow Kiwami 2 is a blast, perfect fit for the Steam Deck. Currently loving the darts

AndCallMeCharlie

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/02/like-a-dragon-ishin-demo-likely-out-on-ps-store-tomorrowDemo tomorow

afgavinstan

https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/like-a-dragon-ishin-combat-demo/9n2mcd9kv3ws

It's up (on PS and PC too!)

FranticPea

Any cringy brothels in this installment of the series?

Paul the sparky

Dirty boy Franny

FranticPea

Misogyny is my number one turn on. Then Geordies.

Paul the sparky

Blimey

AndCallMeCharlie

Had a quick go, combat feels good

FranticPea

Any Geordies?

AndCallMeCharlie

FranticPea wrote:

Any Geordies?

No and for that reason alone I was left somewhat underwhelmed

afgavinstan

Battering through Judgement again in the hope that I can get it done before I get Ishin at payday. Can't help but do every side story/friendship thing though.

Still, love love love Kamoroucho.

afgavinstan

Chapter 8/13 started. City rep up to lvl26. Two girlfriends. All drone codes found but not the items to make the beast parts.

afgavinstan

Because I'm an idiot that takes months between blasts last night I found two side story quest givers I completely forgot about, and I completely forgot about the Quickstarter thing. But I took down the escaped convict and now have banked a cool 2.5m. Good thing I'm at a point in the main story that, I er...., don't really know what I'm doing. I'm sure I've to bump into Kaito somewhere but I dunno how or when, no mission marker for it. Ho hum, gives me time to stop The Devil Wife and Judge Creep n' Peep.

Yup.

afgavinstan

Really starting to get annoyed by the constant battles with the big purple gang dudes, hurting me with mortal wounds that then need patched up. That ten mins I get without them on the map are sheer bliss.

Ch9 now.

afgavinstan

Okay so, RGG Studios have a direct happening soon but the new Kiryu one that was teased a while back has had it's PS Store listing leaked and scrubbed for us all to see. Behold.

Erase Your Past to Protect Your Future

Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.

Ultimate Combat with Two High-Impact Fighting Styles

Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat.

With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair.

Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.

Strategically adapt to the situation and leverage both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies.

Endless Entertainment

Whether you’re brawling in the secret Castle arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences.

An intriguing informant named Akame also provides thrilling sub-missions, drawing you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori, Yokohama and the mysterious Castle.

I am there no matter what.

afgavinstan

Agent Kiryu is sending me.

What a franchise.

Vela

Pocket circuit returns?

Fuck UFO news, this is the real deal.

Wookienopants

Yes yes yes

Minnesänger

afgavinstan wrote:

Agent Kiryu is sending me.

What a franchise.

Part of me wonders whether sales for the Judgement games were a bit soft and they’re going back to Kiryu for punchy punch. Said it elsewhere but as excited as I am for this, I wish they just let Kiryu be.

optimark_prime

I thought his story finished beautifully.

Wookienopants

Right, next project is to finish the games on GAMEPASS

Minnesänger

optimark_prime wrote:

I thought his story finished beautifully.

Agreed.

EvilRedEye

Minnesänger wrote:

afgavinstan wrote:

Agent Kiryu is sending me.

What a franchise.

Part of me wonders whether sales for the Judgement games were a bit soft and they’re going back to Kiryu for punchy punch. Said it elsewhere but as excited as I am for this, I wish they just let Kiryu be.

The talent agency for the main guy in Judgment were causing big issues apparently, which is why the PC versions were delayed - apparently they didn’t want him in a PC game for some mad reason. It might be resolved now but I think that’s probably why they moved onto this Kiryu spin-off instead of the next Judgment.

EvilRedEye

Apparently Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is going to be digital only in America (but not in Japan and Europe). Disgusting.

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