Yakuza 3 (Game)

Yakuza 3

GAME » on February 26, 2009

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Sega's Yakuza series moves to the PlayStation 3 for its third installment, bringing all the comically brutal beat-em-up gameplay, Japanese RPG storytelling and various mini-games with it.

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Overview

Yakuza 3 is an action game developed by Amusement Vision, and once again it follows the series lead character Kazuma Kiryu. It was released February 26, 2009 in Japan, and March 9, 2010 in the U.S. and March 12, 2010 in Europe. Sega has also been releasing free downloadable content (exclusive to Japan) for the game as of March 5, 2009. These downloadable packs contain 29 new costumes for Kazuma, two-player modes for some of the minigames (including darts, golf and billiard), 8 packs of new items and more. Most of this DLC is made available in Western releases through redemption codes packed into the game or via pre-order bonuses with specific retailers.

Plot

The Yakuza wars are spreading over to the tropical paradise of Okinawa. After leaving his last base in Kamurocho, Kazuma Kiryu went to Okinawa and opened an orphanage named Sunshine Orphanage (U.S.) / Asago (Japan: translated to a flower called Morning Glory) with Haruka (from the first Yakuza (Game) game), a young girl who acts as his assistant. Together with the children they have taken in, the two slowly let go of the violent lives they have led prior to their arrival.

However, the happy days are short lived for the Yakuza are tightly connected with the Japanese government. A shady deal that involves the land that has Kazuma's orphanage on it. After a mysterious man resembling Kazuma's supposedly deceased father shoots Daigo Dojima (Character), the current chairman of the Tojo Clan, Kazuma returns to Tokyo once again.

Gameplay

The two main areas you will be exploring are Ryukyugai in Okinawa and Kamurocho in Tokyo. They are both fictional areas, although based on the real life locations of Naha's Makishi and Tokyo's red-light district, Kabukicho . They contain lots of activities to enjoy such as bowling alleys, batting cages, noodle houses, bars, and convenience stores. The main gameplay is brawling. Throughout the game Kazuma earns experience (through combat, eating and sub-stories) and will learn new moves and techniques as he becomes more and more powerful. Also, Yakuza 3 adds a change to random battle load sequences using a streamlined transition from exploring than jumping right into combat causing the player to stay with the action without a major load time or blank screen. This also is utilized in the new Chase Sequences, where Kazuma is forced to attack and force down a fleeing target in order to continue the story.

Yakuza 3 contains many key features that are inherent to the series:

Arena Fighting
Bowling
Billards
Casino Games
Batting Cages
Sega Arcade Games
Key Lockers

Yakuza 3 adds new features that weren't present in the previous entries:

Karaoke: Another addition to the Yakuza series is Karaoke, containing a total of 6 songs. Kazuma can only sing one song, 'Kamurocho Lullaby' as well as Haruka having her own as well. The other four are accessible by inviting a Hostess, otherwise they involve Kazuma clapping and playing small instruments.
Fishing/Golf/Darts: Thanks to the new Okinawa location, Kazuma can now access new mini games such as Fishing on the beach in front of the Sunshine Orphanage and Golf, which can be accessed by taking a Cab or Monorail. Another mini game making a debut is Darts which can be located in one of the games many Bars.
Pub/Bars: Although originally accessible through various story missions, the addition of Bar hopping is a welcome feature to the franchise. Every beverage in several bars are actual drinks and contains informative dialogue attached as to how some are created and or/type of alcohol. The result of a few drinks actually displays a drunken meter on the players HUD and can cause Kazuma to access certain techniques/abilities.
Revelations/First Person View: Kazuma has learned to blog allowing him to turn everyday situations in possible scenarios and unlocks new abilities. This is capable using the new First Person View system when in unison with emails sent from you companion, Mack Shinozuka, giving the player a description of where to find a new Revelation.
Kamiyama's Workshops: In either Okinawa (Location) or Kamurocho (Location), the player now has the ability to create, repair or purchase weapons and carry it in their inventory while accessing them using the directional buttons. Renji Kamiyama runs the Kamurocho branch while his younger brother, Renta Kamiyama, runs the Okinawa store. The weapon crafting adds a unique ability, never before utilized in the Yakuza franchise. Before hand, players would only be allowed to use certain weapons by completing certain side quests or by using specific locker keys. The new Workshop system allows players to start with a basic set of Accessories, Armor & Weapons, than upgrade them to various special forms or editions. While still retaining the same framework of finishing side quests or finding locker keys, the items necessary to craft are now rewards and some may also be found in local stores or pawn shops.

This is also the first Yakuza title to include Playstation Trophy support, adding a total of 45 trophies including the series first Platinum.

Kamurocho (Location)

Kamurocho is a fictional district of Tokyo (Location) that serves as a major setting of the Yakuza series. It is regarded as Tokyo's "Sin City" district, and is home to such activities as underground gambling operations, loan sharks and similar illegal activities as well as more legitimate adult establishments including host and hostess clubs, massage parlors and nightclubs. It is also a district heavy with the influence of the yakuza, who frequently clash over Kamurocho's control. At the heart of Kamurocho is a towering skyscraper called the Millennium Tower, which serves as a key location to many events throughout the series.

Restaurants

Alps Tea House (Cafe Alps)

Food/Drink	Price
Blended Coffee	500
Blue Mountain	800
Mocha	600
Earl Grey	500
Milk Tea	500
Tomato Juice	450
Lemon Tea	500
Strawberry Parfait	680
Chocolate Parfait	650
Green Tea Float	550
Cake Set	800
Toast Set	800
Sandwich Set	950
Pasta Set	1300
Original Beef Curry	1300

Matsuya

Food/Drink	Price
Beef on Rice (Medium)	380
Beef on Rice (Large)	480
<pre>Pork on Rice (Medium)</pre>	<pre>350</pre>
<pre>Pork on Rice (Large)</pre>	450
Korean Style Vegetables on Rice (Medium)	430
Korean Style Vegetables on Rice (Large)	530
Original Curry & Rice (Medium)	350
Original Curry & Rice (Large)	450
Beef on Rice Curry	610
Kalbi on Rice with Kimchi (Medium)	490
Kalbi on Rice with Kimchi (Large)	590
Tuna Yamakake (Medium)	490
Tuna Yamakake (Large)	780
Barbecued Beef Set Meal	630
Korean Barbecued Beef Kalbi Set Meal	680
Demiglace Sauce Hamburger Steak Meal	580
Barbecued Pork Set Meal	550
Ginger Pork Set Meal	580

Gelateria

Food/Drink	Price
Vanilla Gelato	280
Strawberry Gelato	280
Chocolate Gelato	280
Red Bean Gelato	280
Caramel Gelato	280
Coffee Gelato	280
Double	350
Triple	430
Quadruple*	780*

Only appears on the menu if "Tokyo Week 1 Magazine" is in your inventory

Shellac

Food/Drink	Price
25-Year Yamazaki	5,000
12-Year Yamazaki	700
12-Year Hukushuu	600
The Macallen 1946	40,000
12-Year The Macallen	700
30-Year Laphroaig	5,000
10-Year Laphroaig	600
12-Year Bowmore	500
12-Year Glenfiddich	600
17-Year Hibiki	700
12-Year Hakuto	500
Kakubin	400
Suntory Whisky Old	400
17-Year Ballantine's	800
Ballatine's Finest	500
Jack Daniel's	600
Early Times	400
Suntory Brand XO	600
Courvoisier XO	3,000
Carlsberg	600
Kyougetsu Green	350
Awamori Churajima	400
Aged Awamori Tenryugura	400

Atenshi (Earth Angel)

Food/Drink	Price
12-Year Yamazaki	700
12-Year Hakushuu	600
17-Year Hibiki	700
12-Year Hokuto	500
Kakubin	400
Suntory Whisky Old	400
Ballantine's Finest	500
Early Times	400
Suntory Brand V.S.O.P.	400
Suntory Brand V.O.	350
The Premium Malts	350
Kyougetsu Green	350

Smile Burger

Food/Drink	Price
Smile Burger Set	520
Smile Cheeseburger Set	560
Teriyaki Smile Burger Set	580
King Smile Burger Set	690
Tuna Burger Set	580
Stewed Burger Set	600
Smile Shake	220
Smile Fries	240
Giga Smile Burger Set*	880*

Only appears on the menu if "Tokyo Week 1 Magazine" is in your inventory

Bantam

Food/Drink	Price
12-Year Yamazaki	700
12-Year Hakushuu	600
30-Year The Macallen	5,250
12-Year The Macallen	850
10-Year Laphroaig	750
12-Year Bowmore	700
30-Year Glenfiddich	4,200
12-Year Glenfiddich	700
30-Year Hibiki	5,180
17-Year Hibiki	820
30-Year Ballantine's	4,650
17-Year Ballantine's	920
Ballantine's Finest	580
Jack Daniel's	700
Early Times	500
Suntory Brand V.S.O.P.	400
Courvoisier XO	3,000
The Premium Malts	600
Carlsberg	650
Beefeater	640
Lemon Heart Demerara	740
Herradura Tequila Silver	730
Skyy Vodka	730

Pronto (Cafe Time Menu and Bar Time Menu)

Cafe Time

Food/Drink	Price
Grapefruit Juice	300
Mango Drink	330
Hot Coffee	250
American Coffee	250
Cafe Latte	300
Cappuccino	300
Cafe Mocha	350
Royal Milk Tea	300
Milk	250
Cocoa	290
Eggplant Bacon Spaghetti	690
Shrimp & Tomato Spaghetti	690
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce	630
Spicy Fish Roe Spaghetti	580
Rich Egg Carbonara	730

Bar Time Menu

Food/Drink	Price
Gin Buck	480
Lime Refreshing Tequila Rickey	580
Tequila & Blood Orange	580
Campari & Soda	530
Kahlua & Milk	580
12-Year Yamazaki	630
12-Year Bowmore	680
10-Year Laphroaig	700
Suntory Whisky Old	450
Early Times	480
Boiled Hokkaido Soybeans	400
Octopus Carpiccio	480
Jamon Iberico (Ham)	1,000
Tomato Mozzarella Salad	480
Margherita Pizza	600

Kyushu No.1 Ramen

Food/Drink	Price
Kyushu Tonkotsu Ramen	750
Stewed Tonkotsu Ramen	980
Pork Ramen	950
Spice Roe Tonkotsu Ramen	860
Egg Tonkotsu Ramen	820
Limited Ramen with the Works*	1,250*

Only appears on the menu if "Tokyo Week 1 Magazine" is in your inventory

Sushi Gin

Food/Drink	Price
Tomago	200
Kappamaki	200
Tuna	300
Ama-Ebi	300
Engawa	300
Tsubugai	300
Namatako	300
Kampachi	500
Kamburi	500
Hirame	500
Shima-Aji	500
Kimmedai	500
Ikura	1,000
Akagai	2,000
Otoro	2,500
Awabi	3,000
Uni	3,000
Worker's Scattered Sushi*	1,280*

Only appears on the menu if "Tokyo Week 1 Magazine" is in your inventory

Kanrai

Food/Drink	Price
Salted Tongue	1,400
Grade A SaltedTongue	2,500
Kalbi	1,200
Grade A Kalbi	2,700
Sirloin	1,100
Grade A Sirloin	2,400
Harami	1,000
Grade A Harami	2,500
Liver Sashimi	1,300
Horumon-yaki	800
Seafood Platter	1,700
Kimchi Combo	600
Stone-Roasted Bibimap	1,500
Spicy Beef Soup	1,400
Special Limited Sirloin*	2,800*

Only appears on the menu if "Tokyo Week 1 Magazine" is in your inventory

Installation

This game requires a 5 GB installation on the PlayStation 3.

Reception

It currently holds an 80 average on Metacritic.

According to VGChartz, the game sold approximately 48,164 copies in North America in its first week; 76,535 total after 3 weeks. Some point to the fact that Sega (Company) chose to release the game on the same date as the Western release of Final Fantasy XIII (Game) as part of the reason for low sales.

Downloadable Content

The US release of Yakuza 3 includes a package of four different DLC bundles, already included in packaging.

A new Boss Rush mode, called "Battle for Survival."
Two new Tournament modes, including a single and tag division.
Also the new Haruka's Request, where Kazuma is able to escort Haruka around Kamurocho (Location) in order to raise her approval meter.

Sega has also released an exclusive set of DLC included as a Gamestop pre-order gift. This package is now available for purchase in the Playstation Store, they contain:

Extra Costumes for the main characters.
A new competitive mode, where 2 players can compete in Pool, Golf, Darts and Bowling.

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