Yakuza is a open world action adventure game published by Sega in which you play the role of a Yakuza Soldier known as Kazuma Kiryu
Story
Kazuma Kiryu, the famed "Dragon of Dojima" was one of the most feared members of the Dojima Family in the Tojo Clan, but when he took the fall for the murder of his family's boss, he wound up locked up in prison for ten years. He returns to find his friend is missing, his closest ally is now his greatest enemy and the gang he used to work for wants him dead. When Kauzma learns about the disappearance of 10 billion yen and meets a mysterious young girl, he gets involved in a massive conspiracy that threatens his life at every turn.
Combat
It mainly focuses on hand to hand combat with a selection of weapons. By filling up the rage bar Kazuma can stamp on people’s faces. The fighting is done by combining light attacks with heavy attacks, throws and dodging. When Kazuma’s heat bar fills up Kazuma is allowed to unleash special attacks with weapons and ground attacks. By finishing opponents with one of Kazuma’s heat moves extra experience points will be rewarded. These points can be used to increase Kazuma’s Soul, Technique and body level. Each will increase the damage Kazuma can take and deal. New moves are also gained by leveling up these components. Teachers scatted around the area can also help Kazuma by teaching him new moves.
Free-roam
When not given a missions Kazuma is allowed to go anywhere within the area, he could go to various fast food outlets, convenient stores or go to the club Sega. During free roam random battles will occur in which gangsters, street punks and drunken office workers will start a fight. Locker keys will be scattered around the area and by collecting them new items will be unlocked, find shady weapons dealers. Kazuma can also use taxis to move across the city.
Activities
During the free roam Kazuma can do various activities to obtain extra money and items. There vary from an underground casino which offers blackjack tables and roulette wheels , batting cage, caged street fights, hostess bars and ufo catcher machines. People on the street will also offer jobs to Kazuma which usually involves beating someone up. So the time on the streets in Yakuza will not be a dull one.
| Game Name | Yakuza |
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Sept. 5, 2006
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| Aliases | Ryū ga Gotoku |
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