- Improved combat mechanics
- Diverse combat mechanics and styles
- Engaging substories and side activities
- Performance issues and optimization
- Combat system criticized
- Less engaging story
Emotions
Players are disappointed due to a decline in game quality, including uncomfortable visual effects, reduced side missions, and tedious sidestories. The changes to the story and direction of the series, along with bland combat and annoying upgrades, have also contributed to this sentiment.
Frequent game crashes, performance issues, and bugs are major sources of frustration. Additionally, the reduction in side missions, poor quality of the remaster, and issues with lighting, filters, and textures have exacerbated this feeling.
Players are angry about the removal of favorite side quests, frequent crashing issues, and the delisting of the original Yakuza 3 Remastered. The perceived poor quality of the game's voice acting and game systems, as well as the use of Denuvo anti-tamper, have also fueled this anger.
Despite some flaws, players are enjoying the game due to improved combat and graphics, a fun and engaging combat system, and intelligent enemies. The overall enjoyment of combat, sub-stories, and soundtrack has contributed to this positive sentiment.
Players are excited about the improved combat, return of mini-games, and new fighting mechanics. The quality of the new chapter and future expectations, as well as the Very Easy mode and cooperative play, have also generated excitement.
Verdict
Mixed
Summary
Positive 55% · Negative 45%. Score: 45 / 100
Verdict
Broken
Summary
The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with the Steam Deck experience, including frequent crashes, anti-cheat software problems, performance issues, and graphical quality concerns. These issues collectively impact the user experience negatively. Score: 85 / 100
Top points
- Frequent Crashes - High
- Anti-Cheat Issues - High
- Performance Issues - Medium
- Graphical Quality - Medium
Positives:
- The combat system has seen significant improvements, making it more enjoyable and fluid. Players appreciate the enhanced mechanics and the fun, smooth combat experience.
- Players consistently report enjoying the game, praising its graphics, soundtrack, and dubbing. Despite some flaws, the general sentiment is that it is a fun and engaging experience.
- Substories and side activities are highlighted as fun and interesting, adding substantial content to the game. Players enjoy the variety and depth of these additional activities.
- The game features improved graphics, lighting, and visuals, contributing to a more immersive experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the visual presentation.
- The game retains the essence of the Yakuza series, providing a familiar yet modernized experience. Players recognize it as a true Yakuza game with updated mechanics.
Negatives:
- The combat system is widely criticized for being unoriginal, flawed, and disappointing. Players find it limiting and less enjoyable compared to other Yakuza titles.
- The recasting of beloved characters, including controversies surrounding Kagawa's actor, has been poorly received by the community.
- The story is criticized for being less engaging and disappointing due to changes and plot conflicts.
- Players report performance issues, lack of optimization, and poor graphics. There are also mentions of graphical glitches and inconsistent visuals.
- The game is criticized for its excessive use of visual filters, such as a blue tint and lens flare, which some players find annoying.
Gameplay:
- The game offers a variety of combat styles and mechanics, including stance fluidity, parrying, dodging, and different fighting styles reminiscent of various other games. This includes perfect evades, perfect guards, and criticals, as well as Heat Actions and dynamic enemy attack patterns.
- Players can explore detailed neighborhoods and environments, with activities such as finding hidden boxes with random items and engaging in various side missions and minigames.
- The game includes a variety of side content such as substories, minigames, and side activities. These include new minigames and missions, as well as activities for upgrades and customization options.
- The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fast-paced and good story moments, while others criticize it for being polarized, retconned, or soap opera-like. The narrative includes retcons and celebrity inserts, and some players feel it ruins the plot of the Yakuza series.
- Some players feel that the combat lacks impact and is watered down, with criticisms comparing it unfavorably to other games or describing it as messy and simplistic.
Performance:
- Players experience performance issues, including stuttering and poor optimization. However, some players report good performance on specific platforms like the Steam Deck.
- There are reports of graphical glitches, lighting issues, and visible PS3 assets. Some animations during cutscenes also appear off.
- Players feel that the technical performance is a step back compared to Yakuza 8, with engine limitations being noted.
- While some players praise the graphics, others note that they are worse than the original or have specific issues like lighting problems.
- There are reports of sound mixing issues, particularly during combat.
Recommendations:
- The game is often recommended for those who haven't played the original or are new to the series.
- Many reviewers suggest waiting for a sale or discount before purchasing the game, indicating that the current price may not be worth it.
- Fans of the Yakuza series or Like a Dragon are highly recommended to play this game.
- The game is recommended despite changes, scandals, and negative feedback from some fans.
- Several mods are recommended by reviewers to enhance the gameplay experience, including lighting mods and combat mods.
Miscellaneous:
- Players are unhappy with the decision not to replace Kagawa, which has impacted their experience and perception of the game.
- Players are upset about the delisting of Yakuza 3 from the platform. This has caused dissatisfaction among fans of the series.
- There is criticism for not using actors from Okinawa, which affects the authenticity and representation in the game.
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