Comments on: Reminiscence in Yakuza 2

By: Deathscythe

Deathscythe — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:52:11 +0000

I loved both the Shenmue series and also Yakuza. 16 chapters. That sounds very nice. I can’t wait to get Yakuza 2.

By: laharsama

laharsama — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:57:36 +0000

I hope Yakuza 3 and Kenzan cames to Western shores too

By: jeremy

jeremy — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:28:18 +0000

If you liked Shenmue and skipped Yakuza (as I originally did) you are missing out on a little girl who can`t find her mother and saving a starving puppy. The Eng voices do actually come around to create a playful if unrealistic mood (Shenmue anyone?). I know, I am surprised myself. It’s good.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:52:47 +0000

@Jeriaska — Thanks for clarifying. I have no idea, I thought the archaic Kenzan w/ the whole Musashi/Kojiro thing was considered Yakuza 3, sort of like Shadow Hearts from the New World. I’m no expert on the story since I still haven’t played the first two games yet. I hope I could just hop right into Yakuza 2 even w/o knowledge of the first one, skipped the first one because it didn’t have the Jpn track.

By: Jeriaska

Jeriaska — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:49:15 +0000

Aoshi00, Ryu ga Gotoku currently has four games in the series. The third title developed is Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! The story takes place in 1605 AD. Yakuza 3, a direct continuation of the Kazuma Kiryu storyline, is currently under development for a 2009 release in Japan.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:21:10 +0000

@theKingRocka – lol, Ryo sounds like a boy scout in the Eng. version of Shenmue, so polite, remember his “Fuku-san”? Compared to Eng., Ryo sounds like a badass in Jpn. Unfortunately I could only play disc 1 of the Jpn Shenmue 2, since I used the disc swapping method and it wouldn’t load disc 2.. But yes, we need a next-gen Shenmue 3.

By: thaKingRocka

thaKingRocka — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:10:25 +0000

i loved shenmue to death.
“perhaps they’re out.”

i really would love to see a shenmue 3, and i would like to see a rerelease of ryu ga gotoku 1 with japanese voices instead of the awkward english version. actually, i’d like to see the same done for shenmue 1 and 2.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:34:07 +0000

I’m glad the US ver. features Jpn voices, since it’s hard to get the first print Jpn version now (just the Best)

@Pulstar – same exact sentiment. Every time I hear about Yakuza, I lament at the fact that Shenmue 3 might never see the light of day, while Ryu ga Gotoku has gotten three games and 3 is more like a spin off.. I really like the characters and would like to see the end of Ryo Hazuki’s quest for revenge. Did they take a poll in Japan and nobody wants to see the conclusion of Shenmue at all?

By: Pulstar

Pulstar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:24:48 +0000

Thanks for the article I’m really looking forward to this game. However Sega has decided to come clean and admit they have no plans for a third Shenmue. As decent as the Yakuza series is I was hoping for more Shenmue sequels, especially since the story was not concluded.