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Yakuza: Like a Dragon Series

Yakuza 3

Role-playing (RPG) Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Action Drama Open world
80
User Score
69 ratings
80
Critic Score
5 reviews
February 26, 2009
Released 6273 days ago
PlayStation 3

About

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.

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Release Dates by Platform

PlayStation 3 Worldwide
Feb 26, 2009
PlayStation 3 Worldwide
Feb 26, 2009
PlayStation 3 Worldwide
Mar 9, 2010
PlayStation 3 Worldwide
Mar 12, 2010

Game Info

Developer
CS1 Team
Publisher
Sega
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective
First person, Third person
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure
Themes
Action Drama Open world

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