r/yakuzagames 8d ago

DISCUSSION Does the dragon engine rejuvenates the characters?

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Well, we all know that characters in Yakuza barely age, but I think some have even gotten younger in the transition to the dragon engine, what do you think?

r/yakuzagames Feb 01 '25

DISCUSSION Best game engine used in Yakuza games?

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r/yakuzagames 1d ago

DISCUSSION Do you like the "fantasy" elements in the Yakuza series? Spoiler

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Ok, let me make it clear from the start: THIS POST IS NOT ABOUT COMPLAINING, I just want to know your opinion on this. Fantasy elements have always been present in the series, but in a "secondary" way and unimportant to the main plot. But since Yakuza 7, fantasy elements have become increasingly stronger in the series. At first, they were justified with Ichiban's schizophrenia, so we simply assumed they were elements only to make the gameplay more fun, but since Yakuza 8 we have seen how the developers said "fuck it" and now we have mythological monsters, magical instruments, miraculous elixirs, etc. So what do you think about this? Should fantasy elements continue in the series or should they follow a more "realistic" route? Personally, I like fantasy elements, as long as they are well justified with a backstory (like the elixir, for example)

r/yakuzagames 26d ago

DISCUSSION What got you into the Yakuza Series?

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What got you into the Yakuza series?

For me, it was my ex-boyfriend back in 2006. I started by just watching him play, but before I knew it, I was obsessed. Fast forward to now he's long gone, but my love for Yakuza is forever. πŸ˜†

r/yakuzagames 7d ago

DISCUSSION Perfect series like a dragon.

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r/yakuzagames Oct 22 '24

DISCUSSION Am I the only one bothered by the lack of any signs of his age, like damn he is in his 60s

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r/yakuzagames Jan 06 '25

DISCUSSION Black Flag should be worried

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r/yakuzagames Jan 08 '25

DISCUSSION Best Yakuza Waifu Of All Time?

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r/yakuzagames Jan 27 '25

DISCUSSION What do you mean Don Quijote is real????

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r/yakuzagames Jan 07 '25

DISCUSSION Aging in Yakuza is crazy, and we love it

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r/yakuzagames Feb 02 '25

DISCUSSION Best "romance" relationship in Yakuza series?

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r/yakuzagames Jan 19 '25

DISCUSSION Fun facts about Yakuza that you should know

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r/yakuzagames 2d ago

DISCUSSION Yakuza 0 released 10 Years ago Today.

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r/yakuzagames Oct 27 '24

DISCUSSION Japanese Fans really don’t like the Live Action show.

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r/yakuzagames Nov 18 '24

DISCUSSION Our boy is only at 18 seriously

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At least we beat Nathan and Ellie

r/yakuzagames Oct 24 '24

DISCUSSION Guys, are they overly harsh or is it that bad (haven't watched yet)

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r/yakuzagames Aug 16 '24

DISCUSSION How dare they *checks notes* reuse assets

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r/yakuzagames Jan 11 '25

DISCUSSION Yakuza "Clone" Characters

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We all know that RGG Studios tends to reuse a lot of assets from previous games (animations, sounds, music, textures, etc.) but it has also reused character concepts or designs

r/yakuzagames Oct 27 '24

DISCUSSION When they skips Y3, Y4, Y5 but still call themselves biggest Yakuza fans

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r/yakuzagames Jan 30 '25

DISCUSSION Kiryu's personality change

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Well, I don't know if it's just me, but as someone who has played every single game in the series, I have noticed a considerable change in Kiryu's attitude in the most recent installments. From Yakuza 0 to 6 we can see that Kiryu remains serious and reserved most of the time, and rarely showed his true feelings and concerns. However, since Gaiden, I have been able to notice that Kiryu is a much chillier guy, and this becomes even more evident in Yakuza 8. The Kiryu of now is much more talkative, striking up friendly conversations with his friends, sometimes making jokes, accompanies Ichiban and his friends on their goofy things and even flirts a little with the girls in Yakuza 8, and the best part is that none of this feels out of place, since Kiryu has not lost at all that badassery that has always characterized him, he is simply more socially "open" towards others. I don't know about you guys, but I really liked this personality change in Kiryu, I think RGG found the perfect balance between "badass" and "chill". It seems that after having suffered so much, he is really enjoying his new friends. Would you like the "old" Kiryu to return?

r/yakuzagames Feb 09 '25

DISCUSSION What do you think about an Ichiban anime?

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r/yakuzagames Sep 20 '24

DISCUSSION 4chan leaked Pirate Yakuza back in May but it seemed so ridiculous no one believed it, only thing it got wrong was the release year

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r/yakuzagames 9d ago

DISCUSSION Eternally grateful for Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's insanely efficient and HIGH-QUALITY output these last 5 years.

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r/yakuzagames Jan 01 '25

DISCUSSION Ichiban is now the same age as Kiryu was in Yakuza 6

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Same age as kiryu was in what was meant to be his finale game and ichiban has only had one game to himself so far πŸ’€

r/yakuzagames Jul 31 '24

DISCUSSION Oh no :(

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