Yakuza AKA Ryu Ga Gotoku Series

[rusty_shackleford]

Nagoshi Studio/Gang of the Dragon youtube channel has been deleted.

Val out here posting fake news
Nagoshi Studio / MAKE/HUMAN\uff08Sub/\u5b57\u5e55\uff09

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

Nagoshi Studio/Gang of the Dragon youtube channel has been deleted.

Val out here posting fake news
Nagoshi Studio / MAKE/HUMAN\uff08Sub/\u5b57\u5e55\uff09

Lol, why did I fall for that for a moment

[rusty_shackleford]

Nagoshi Studio/Gang of the Dragon youtube channel has been deleted.

Val out here posting fake news
Nagoshi Studio / MAKE/HUMAN\uff08Sub/\u5b57\u5e55\uff09

Lol, why did I fall for that for a moment

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That was the only video uploaded to their youtube channel.

[7Trickster]

Funny that they seem to have gone back to real action and not this yellow fever turn-based goofy ****.
I genuinely hate Ishiban and his Like a Dragon series. Absolute liquid dogshit.

My best friend loved the series and introduced me to it, I started with 0 and played Kiwami 1 and 2. I still need to finish the rest since I have the remasters and 6. I played a bit Pirate in Hawai but honestly, even despite loving Majima, the gameplay is too boring. Enemies are super brain dead easy real quick and hardly a challenge. The only thing that can be annoying is some pirate crew missions where it's only difficult because they swarm you with pirate *******.

I know why RGG studio tried turn-based, because japtards prefer turn-based games. But really, turn-base in RGG???? The whole point of the series is being an action game. They thought giving us a niggajap with an afro, goofy story and cringe characters would help. But nope, never spent a penny on Ishiban's shite.

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

Funny that they seem to have gone back to real action and not this yellow fever turn-based goofy ****.
I genuinely hate Ishiban and his Like a Dragon series. Absolute liquid dogshit.

My best friend loved the series and introduced me to it, I started with 0 and played Kiwami 1 and 2. I still need to finish the rest since I have the remasters and 6. I played a bit Pirate in Hawai but honestly, even despite loving Majima, the gameplay is too boring. Enemies are super brain dead easy real quick and hardly a challenge. The only thing that can be annoying is some pirate crew missions where it's only difficult because they swarm you with pirate *******.

I know why RGG studio tried turn-based, because japtards prefer turn-based games. But really, turn-base in RGG???? The whole point of the series is being an action game. They thought giving us a niggajap with an afro, goofy story and cringe characters would help. But nope, never spent a penny on Ishiban's shite.

I did like Ichiban, but he did get overly annoying in Infinite Wealth. I am done with the turn-based stuff too despite liking it initially (big JRPG fan). I'd be fine with Ichiban as the solo protagonist with the classic action brawling gameplay for his next game (if he even gets another one...).

Pirate Yakuza meanwhile, is the worst game in the series. I recommend just dropping it if you're still playing it. It's horrible. And since you still have a treasure trove to go through (3, 4, 5, 6, Gaiden, and the Judgment games), you've still got plenty of vastly superior games ahead of you, so there's no need to force yourself through the weakest entry.

[7Trickster]

Funny that they seem to have gone back to real action and not this yellow fever turn-based goofy ****.
I genuinely hate Ishiban and his Like a Dragon series. Absolute liquid dogshit.

My best friend loved the series and introduced me to it, I started with 0 and played Kiwami 1 and 2. I still need to finish the rest since I have the remasters and 6. I played a bit Pirate in Hawai but honestly, even despite loving Majima, the gameplay is too boring. Enemies are super brain dead easy real quick and hardly a challenge. The only thing that can be annoying is some pirate crew missions where it's only difficult because they swarm you with pirate *******.

I know why RGG studio tried turn-based, because japtards prefer turn-based games. But really, turn-base in RGG???? The whole point of the series is being an action game. They thought giving us a niggajap with an afro, goofy story and cringe characters would help. But nope, never spent a penny on Ishiban's shite.

I did like Ichiban, but he did get overly annoying in Infinite Wealth. I am done with the turn-based stuff too despite liking it initially (big JRPG fan). I'd be fine with Ichiban as the solo protagonist with the classic action brawling gameplay for his next game (if he even gets another one...).

Pirate Yakuza meanwhile, is the worst game in the series. I recommend just dropping it if you're still playing it. It's horrible. And since you still have a treasure trove to go through (3, 4, 5, 6, Gaiden, and the Judgment games), you've still got plenty of vastly superior games ahead of you, so there's no need to force yourself through the weakest entry.

Majima is my favorite so even if they made a goofy setting I had to try it. I did dropped it after failing a pirate mission over and over due to just being swarmed right at the start. It left me such a bad taste in my mouth and I'm not one to give up. But I did here, it was just bad.

Stranger than Heaven looks interesting, seems they went with a Peaky Blinders kind of vibe. I'll definitely not buy day 1 but I'll see how it goes. Judging how they rushed and ****** Kiwami 3 for a quick buck. Hell even Pirate in Hawai still have CTD bugs in cutscenes.

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

Funny that they seem to have gone back to real action and not this yellow fever turn-based goofy ****.
I genuinely hate Ishiban and his Like a Dragon series. Absolute liquid dogshit.

My best friend loved the series and introduced me to it, I started with 0 and played Kiwami 1 and 2. I still need to finish the rest since I have the remasters and 6. I played a bit Pirate in Hawai but honestly, even despite loving Majima, the gameplay is too boring. Enemies are super brain dead easy real quick and hardly a challenge. The only thing that can be annoying is some pirate crew missions where it's only difficult because they swarm you with pirate *******.

I know why RGG studio tried turn-based, because japtards prefer turn-based games. But really, turn-base in RGG???? The whole point of the series is being an action game. They thought giving us a niggajap with an afro, goofy story and cringe characters would help. But nope, never spent a penny on Ishiban's shite.

I did like Ichiban, but he did get overly annoying in Infinite Wealth. I am done with the turn-based stuff too despite liking it initially (big JRPG fan). I'd be fine with Ichiban as the solo protagonist with the classic action brawling gameplay for his next game (if he even gets another one...).

Pirate Yakuza meanwhile, is the worst game in the series. I recommend just dropping it if you're still playing it. It's horrible. And since you still have a treasure trove to go through (3, 4, 5, 6, Gaiden, and the Judgment games), you've still got plenty of vastly superior games ahead of you, so there's no need to force yourself through the weakest entry.

Majima is my favorite so even if they made a goofy setting I had to try it. I did dropped it after failing a pirate mission over and over due to just being swarmed right at the start. It left me such a bad taste in my mouth and I'm not one to give up. But I did here, it was just bad.

Stranger than Heaven looks interesting, seems they went with a Peaky Blinders kind of vibe. I'll definitely not buy day 1 but I'll see how it goes. Judging how they rushed and ****** Kiwami 3 for a quick buck. Hell even Pirate in Hawai still have CTD bugs in cutscenes.

I'll be playing Stranger than Heaven on day 1 probably, and I'll post a mini review here after I finish it. I hope it's a 'return to form' for RGG. They've been blowing it recently.

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

Just thought I'd share my ranking list for the series:

1. Yakuza 0

2. Yakuza Kiwami

3. Yakuza Kiwami 2

4. Yakuza 3

5. Yakuza 5

6. Lost Judgment

7. Yakuza 4

8. Judgment

9. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

10. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

11. Yakuza: Like a Dragon

12. Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise

13. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

14. Like a Dragon: Ishin!

15. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

I haven't played the PSP games, Kenzan or Dead Souls.

[methoxetamine]

Just thought I'd share my ranking list for the series:

1. Yakuza 0

2. Yakuza Kiwami

3. Yakuza Kiwami 2

4. Yakuza 3

5. Yakuza 5

6. Lost Judgment

7. Yakuza 4

8. Judgment

9. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

10. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

11. Yakuza: Like a Dragon

12. Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise

13. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

14. Like a Dragon: Ishin!

15. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

I haven't played the PSP games, Kenzan or Dead Souls.

I've never really given thought to a full ranking and I marathonned them all so it kinda all blends together. 0 is the best though and 4/5/LJ follow it for me (not in that order)

i'm about 80% through the first PSP game (Kurohyo) and it's really good you should definitely play it, I think you'll put it in your top half of the rankings. I need to finish it soon

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

Just thought I'd share my ranking list for the series:

1. Yakuza 0

2. Yakuza Kiwami

3. Yakuza Kiwami 2

4. Yakuza 3

5. Yakuza 5

6. Lost Judgment

7. Yakuza 4

8. Judgment

9. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

10. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

11. Yakuza: Like a Dragon

12. Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise

13. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

14. Like a Dragon: Ishin!

15. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

I haven't played the PSP games, Kenzan or Dead Souls.

I've never really given thought to a full ranking and I marathonned them all so it kinda all blends together. 0 is the best though and 4/5/LJ follow it for me (not in that order)

i'm about 80% through the first PSP game (Kurohyo) and it's really good you should definitely play it, I think you'll put it in your top half of the rankings. I need to finish it soon

Nice. I kind of just disregarded the PSP titles, but I'll look into them now. I imagine there are fan translations for them? I was looking into a fan translation for Kenzan. That game might be a hidden gem if it came out hot off Yakuza 2. Heck, I even want to check out the original Yakuza 1 + 2 now.

[methoxetamine]

Just thought I'd share my ranking list for the series:

1. Yakuza 0

2. Yakuza Kiwami

3. Yakuza Kiwami 2

4. Yakuza 3

5. Yakuza 5

6. Lost Judgment

7. Yakuza 4

8. Judgment

9. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

10. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

11. Yakuza: Like a Dragon

12. Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise

13. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

14. Like a Dragon: Ishin!

15. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

I haven't played the PSP games, Kenzan or Dead Souls.

I've never really given thought to a full ranking and I marathonned them all so it kinda all blends together. 0 is the best though and 4/5/LJ follow it for me (not in that order)

i'm about 80% through the first PSP game (Kurohyo) and it's really good you should definitely play it, I think you'll put it in your top half of the rankings. I need to finish it soon

Nice. I kind of just disregarded the PSP titles, but I'll look into them now. I imagine there are fan translations for them? I was looking into a fan translation for Kenzan. That game might be a hidden gem if it came out hot off Yakuza 2. Heck, I even want to check out the original Yakuza 1 + 2 now.

Yeah both of the Kurohyo's have fan translations. The story is such a nice change of pace after playing the later entries since it's actually dark and serious

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

I've never really given thought to a full ranking and I marathonned them all so it kinda all blends together. 0 is the best though and 4/5/LJ follow it for me (not in that order)

i'm about 80% through the first PSP game (Kurohyo) and it's really good you should definitely play it, I think you'll put it in your top half of the rankings. I need to finish it soon

Nice. I kind of just disregarded the PSP titles, but I'll look into them now. I imagine there are fan translations for them? I was looking into a fan translation for Kenzan. That game might be a hidden gem if it came out hot off Yakuza 2. Heck, I even want to check out the original Yakuza 1 + 2 now.

Yeah both of the Kurohyo's have fan translations. The story is such a nice change of pace after playing the later entries since it's actually dark and serious

Cool. I really hope that's been RGG's approach for Stranger than Heaven. The series has always been called 'goofy and weird' by normies, but the earlier games were pretty darn serious in tone. I miss that.

You've got me hyped now to try them! Time to fire up

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[methoxetamine]

Nice. I kind of just disregarded the PSP titles, but I'll look into them now. I imagine there are fan translations for them? I was looking into a fan translation for Kenzan. That game might be a hidden gem if it came out hot off Yakuza 2. Heck, I even want to check out the original Yakuza 1 + 2 now.

Yeah both of the Kurohyo's have fan translations. The story is such a nice change of pace after playing the later entries since it's actually dark and serious

Cool. I really hope that's been RGG's approach for Stranger than Heaven. The series has always been called 'goofy and weird' by normies, but the earlier games were pretty darn serious in tone. I miss that.

You've got me hyped now to try them! Time to fire up

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Hell yeah man the MC is awesome and the art style is great too. Talking about it has me motivated to go finish it. I heard 2 is even better

[7Trickster]

Ichiban's a *****.

[sheet]

I've only played 0 so far.
I have all of them until the Man Who Erased His Mame, which I won't play and will stop after Lost Judgment.

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

I've only played 0 so far.
I have all of them until the Man Who Erased His Mame, which I won't play and will stop after Lost Judgment.

Why won't you play Gaiden? That's the ending to Kiryu's story imo.

And I envy you going through them all for the first time. I did that during covid.

Sick times (pun intended).

[sheet]

I've only played 0 so far.
I have all of them until the Man Who Erased His Mame, which I won't play and will stop after Lost Judgment.

Why won't you play Gaiden? That's the ending to Kiryu's story imo.

And I envy you going through them all for the first time. I did that during covid.

Sick times (pun intended).

oh, well maybe i'll pick it up then.
I thought that was around when the localizers started butchering the games and adding all the feminist ****.

[methoxetamine]

I've only played 0 so far.
I have all of them until the Man Who Erased His Mame, which I won't play and will stop after Lost Judgment.

Why won't you play Gaiden? That's the ending to Kiryu's story imo.

And I envy you going through them all for the first time. I did that during covid.

Sick times (pun intended).

oh, well maybe i'll pick it up then.
I thought that was around when the localizers started butchering the games and adding all the feminist ****.

Man Who Erased His Name is **** solid actually and the shortest game in the series too so it's easy to get through

[methoxetamine]

Ichiban's a *****.

Ukyo Tatsuya would beat Ichiban within an inch of his life if he witnessed some of the fruity **** he did in 7 and 8

[methoxetamine]

I\u2019m Fading Away

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

I've only played 0 so far.
I have all of them until the Man Who Erased His Mame, which I won't play and will stop after Lost Judgment.

Why won't you play Gaiden? That's the ending to Kiryu's story imo.

And I envy you going through them all for the first time. I did that during covid.

Sick times (pun intended).

oh, well maybe i'll pick it up then.
I thought that was around when the localizers started butchering the games and adding all the feminist ****.

Trust me, bro, I didn't pick up any woke **** while playing it and I'm super sensitive to that crap.

It's also got one of the best written villains in the series.

And everything just comes full circle. It's such a great send-off.

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

PSA:

For anyone interested in starting this series, start with the original Yakuza 0:

https://www.gog.com/en/game/yakuza_0

Avoid the Director's Cut version as it makes questionable changes that lessen the impact of events in the game. Steam and console stores delisted the original version, but GOG still has it. You could also pick up a physical copy on console (I first played it on PS4).

[methoxetamine]

Why won't you play Gaiden? That's the ending to Kiryu's story imo.

And I envy you going through them all for the first time. I did that during covid.

Sick times (pun intended).

oh, well maybe i'll pick it up then.
I thought that was around when the localizers started butchering the games and adding all the feminist ****.

Trust me, bro, I didn't pick up any woke **** while playing it and I'm super sensitive to that crap.

It's also got one of the best written villains in the series.

And everything just comes full circle. It's such a great send-off.

God I love Shishido as a villain so much. Such a great character and fight

[Oyster Sauce]

PSA:

For anyone interested in starting this series, start with the original Yakuza 0:

https://www.gog.com/en/game/yakuza_0

Avoid the Director's Cut version as it makes questionable changes that lessen the impact of events in the game. Steam and console stores delisted the original version, but GOG still has it. You could also pick up a physical copy on console (I first played it on PS4).

Play the first game first.

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

PSA:

For anyone interested in starting this series, start with the original Yakuza 0:

https://www.gog.com/en/game/yakuza_0

Avoid the Director's Cut version as it makes questionable changes that lessen the impact of events in the game. Steam and console stores delisted the original version, but GOG still has it. You could also pick up a physical copy on console (I first played it on PS4).

Play the first game first.

The original? Or the Kiwami remake?

The original, sure you could, but Kiwami was developed as both a remake of the og and a sequel to 0. I recommend going with 0 then Kiwami then Kiwami 2. It's a fantastic trilogy, and Kiwami 2 ties up some loose ends from 0.

[methoxetamine]

PSA:

For anyone interested in starting this series, start with the original Yakuza 0:

https://www.gog.com/en/game/yakuza_0

Avoid the Director's Cut version as it makes questionable changes that lessen the impact of events in the game. Steam and console stores delisted the original version, but GOG still has it. You could also pick up a physical copy on console (I first played it on PS4).

Play the first game first.

I'm also a "start with 0" shill

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/04/30/ ... -to-watch/

I'm actually not going to watch this. They'll probably reveal too much and I prefer to go into these games (or any game for that matter) blind.

We'll probably finally get the release date though.

[Bhaalspawn Jr]

Stranger Than Heaven releases this winter!

I'm avoiding the presentation because I don't want to be spoiled (like film trailers, you can just figure out the plot and characters pretty easily), but I have read about the new combat system and it sounds promising.

@Finarfin broke it down over on his thread if anyone's interested: viewtopic.php?p=372351-the-all-purpose- ... st#p372351

[methoxetamine]

Same, I watched a couple minutes but I'm already going to play it regardless so I'm going to go in blind

[Val the Moofia Boss]

Osaka 1948 should be very interesting. Allied occupation. Food shortages. Governor McArthur. Comfort women. Etc. Makes you wonder how the occupiers treated the yakuza. Were they trying to stamp them out, or working with them like how the British worked with the triads?