Yakuza 3 - PS3 Game (Retro Fam)

This was one of the best stories I've ever been through in a video game. From start to finish you are drawn in. The argument will be made that the game play is basic and too easy but the game play isn't really what a game like this is all about. The creators of this game didn't want to make a game where you might get stuck half way through and give up. They wanted to create a story that you pick up and continue to turn pages until it is done. This is evident in how you have to watch to 20 minute long videos in beginning of what took place in Yakuza 1 and 2 in order to get the background for the current game. Well Done!!!!

I couldn't put this game down when I first started playing it. It felt like a true masterpiece. The only problem with it is the game started to get old after about 15-20 hours. Nothing really changes, the story just progressed. Great story, but I need my character to change a little throughout the game.

After some thought I pre-ordered on impulse knowing this game would have too low of a supply for a clearance price drop but boy was I wrong about doubting this game. Best impulse pre-order ever. This game brought me back to the Dreamcast days. Think Shenmue/Virtua Fighter. The Yakuza 3 demo does not do this game justice.Remember Jackie Chan for the Playstation? This game brought back memories of many Martial Artists. If you have any interest in Martial Arts BUY THIS GAME NOW. Adventure/Arcade style beat 'em up with RPG elements. Fast action with extremely fun mini games along the way. Yakuza 3 is so entertaining it does not need an online mode for a crutch. Coming from an online only fan this is a pretty good side step to step forward. It's just plain fun with a good story to boot.Haven't played Yakuza 1 or 2? Don't worry this game has you covered. There are Yakuza 1 and 2 cinematics to get you caught up on the story.Also like to add:This reminds me of the older brother/sister spoiling Christmas...Yakuza 3 is under the radar already. GO IMPORT it if you're such a snob to underrate this game because of import differences. If you are on the edge on either buying this or waiting for a Yakuza 4 import(and cannot read japanese) get this game you will not be disappointed.

It's a good game, it's definitely my least favorite yakuza tho. It does have great moments and has a good message.

Fun game