This morning at Sony Computer Entertainment Heardquarters in Ginza, Tokyo, an event was held to introduce the upcoming PlayStation exclusive Yakuza Ishin, and the game's Producer Masayoshi Yokoyama and Director Hiroyuki Sakamoto had words of high praise to share about the PS4 while answering questions from the audience.
TheGamer spoke with Infinite Wealth chief producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto about taking the series overseas for the first time.
An interview with RGG Studio Director Masayoshi Yokoyama about the upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and the recently released Like a Dragon Gaiden about sales, Game Pass and more.
Thank you for Gaiden. A great and short Swan Song for the series for sure, but I think it's finally time to move on from this once great series. As sad as it is to see it turned into the inferior gameplay of Turd Based Kombat in order to appeal to the lowest common denominator, it was still one helluva ride while it lasted. And while there was still so much it could've done, it is what it is. C'est la vie and all that jazz.
So unless the series gets back to greatness, there's another Judgement or Fist of the North Star sequel, KENZAN!!!! or any other type of game that harkens back to the good ol' gameplay, I'm out.
Enjoy mediocrity, mids. And as Captain Rhodes once said: "Choke on 'Em!"
I agree, roundhouse kicking dudes into a Smile Burger full of people never gets old. Turn based is cool too though, let’s relax!
I will enjoy mediocrity, if mediocrity is most likely the best 'yakuza' game that's existed in Jan 😂
@neutral I mean Like a Dragon got glowing reviews and this one seems like it's stepping it up in every way. If it's a failure I'll hold my hands up. Can't see it through
simple
please chill. We will continue to get proper yakuza style games. No need to be mad or hateful
neutral
please chill. Stop the odious N4G tradition of being redundant. No need to repeat what I already stated.
lol dude here thought button mashing is peak greatness
besides when you use kiryu in infinite wealth the gameplay changed to old style brawl anyway
I know right. Love the Yakuza series but it does get mindless button mashing at times. They changed it up and it worked amazingly well. And you can still play a version of the old combat in the new game with Kiryu. Best of both worlds.
lol dude here think having the game stop so you can catch up is peak greatness
besides there are plenty of other games more your speed. Not every game needs to cater to the slowest common denominator anyway
apparently you can't read either, did you see me whorshipping turn-based combat anywhere in my comment? 😂
I've played all mainline Yakuza on the hardest difficulty, doesn't mean I have to turn a blind eye to the boring ass combat
at least they made the boss fights cool
Isn't really about catching up or not being good enough for fast paced battles though is it. I've platinumed Y0 which requires the hardest difficulty and the brutal climax battles and I still appreciate a turn based mode. You do play up to your name at times, Simple.
Simpleslave has to be a child, every reply they just copy what the person said, its pretty embarrassing.
Sucks to be you.
This game looks amazing and all Yakuza games are so much more than just their combat.
I personally love the turn-based combat. Can’t wait for this game!
The LaD and Yakuza games almost always deserve full price purchases. RGG respects our time and money with their quality releases.
I rarely pre-order games, Like a Dragon is always a pre-order for me. Need to support my boys.
...it would take about 3-4 days without sleep. That means no sleep, no detours, and almost no side stories, so please enjoy the game bit by bit, without losing any sleep. 100%
Game Informer: "We talk to Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio about the its ever-evolving approach to combat and gameplay."
Finished the game without using any of this tech. The rope line was the best thing. Drones and the Cig gun were useless...too little damage.
Greatness Awaits.
PS4 is definitely an amazing machine! Cant wait to get mine! Also this Yakuza game looks awesome!
Good stuff.
Does anyone know if this one will be localised?
Ps2 + 2 = Ps4. Looking forward to their games this gen