Yakuza 3

26. February 2009

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based on 73 ratings

Role-playing (RPG) Adventure Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Summary

Yakuza 3 is the third chapter in the Yakuza series, renowned for its authentic, gritty, and often violent look at modern Japan. Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 let players engage in intense brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa and the vibrant and often dangerous city of Tokyo, where only the strongest will survive.

Storyline

The Yakuza wars are spreading over to the tropical paradise of Okinawa. After leaving his last base in Kamimuro Chou, Kiryuu Kazuma went to Okinawa and opened an orphanage named Asagao with Haruka. Together with the children, they have taken in, the two slowly let go of the violent lives they have led prior to their arrival. However, the happy days are short-lived for the Yakuza are tightly connected with the Japanese government. A shady deal that involves the land on which Asagao is built spurs Kiryuu and Haruka back to their old hometown and fights with oppositional Yakuza groups. Fights and political intrigue come hand in hand, become the rising dragon and protect the sanctuary you have built.

Details

Release date

26. February 2009

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

Adventure

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Platforms

PlayStation 3

Developers

CS1 Team

Publishers