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Liver&Onions 09-19-08 12:38 PM

Yakuza 2
 
Yes virginia, the PS2 still has life in it.

I fired up Yakuza 2 last night and played through the first chapter only. It took me an hour, but I watched all the recap from Yakuza 1 and god damn, this game really crafts m great story. I'm really looking forward to getting into more fights, I think there was only maybe 6 in chapter 1, but if the story keeps up with how it was in the recap, this is going to be one hell of a game.

Anyone else playing it?

Shiv Shankly 09-19-08 09:49 PM

I loved the first Yakuza, and while this one recycles a fair amount from the first game, the fighting system is vastly improved solely by being able to switch foes immediately. That alone already makes it a winner, and the heat gauge attacks grow increasingly ultraviolent as the game progresses. And the story is crazier than the first one.

DeanoBKN 09-20-08 11:49 AM

I've heard people compare this series to Shenmue...is that true in any way?

Liver&Onions 09-20-08 12:18 PM

i've never played Shenmue so I can't offer that :( Sorry.

No sailors here though. ;)

The Bus 09-23-08 04:46 PM

Does this one finally have Japanese audio? I wasn't going to play with English audio. The Yakuza have a specific dialect and it would take me out of the game hearing regular English when they speak. Imagine playing a Mafia game set in Sicily and everyone has Australian accents.

Shiv Shankly 09-23-08 05:34 PM

Yes, original Japanese audio only this time.

djones6746 09-24-08 06:01 AM


Originally Posted by Liver&Onions (Post 8951440)
i've never played Shenmue so I can't offer that :( Sorry.

No sailors here though. ;)


Shenmue and Shenmue II were both great games. I still have Shenmue for my dreamcast along with Shenmue II for the Xbox. I would love to see a 3rd Shenmue...would even pay a high premium in order to get the publisher to begin development. Loved the first two games and would love to be able to continue the series. I have complete the original three times and the second twice with more replays to come.

djones6746 09-24-08 10:30 AM

My friend brought in his Yakuza(first one)today for me to play. I have always wanted to try it out so now I will have my chance. :)


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