Yakuza 3 is an odd one, especially the remaster.
I suppose had I played 1 and 2 in their original state before their ‘remaster’/‘remake’s the combat and gameplay would feel way more natural to me, but, it annoyingly felt … outdated.
Now, as I’ve said in all of my Yakuza reviews - the story is absolutely 90% of what matters when you start a Yakuza game. The gameplay is almost secondary - but this one just irked me. Why do enemies just block constantly? Every single fight was a chore trying to break their blocks and get maybe one attack in before they blocked again.
I did enjoy yet another new area to explore, even if I just want to spend eternity within Kamurocho.
I don’t think this entry will be one I return to quickly, unfortunately.
I suppose had I played 1 and 2 in their original state before their ‘remaster’/‘remake’s the combat and gameplay would feel way more natural to me, but, it annoyingly felt … outdated.
Now, as I’ve said in all of my Yakuza reviews - the story is absolutely 90% of what matters when you start a Yakuza game. The gameplay is almost secondary - but this one just irked me. Why do enemies just block constantly? Every single fight was a chore trying to break their blocks and get maybe one attack in before they blocked again.
I did enjoy yet another new area to explore, even if I just want to spend eternity within Kamurocho.
I don’t think this entry will be one I return to quickly, unfortunately.