• Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 15, 2011
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critics What's this?

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

  • Summary: Yakuza 4 returns for another round of open world adventure, this time with four main characters.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 59
  2. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Mar 27, 2011
    92
    An excellent sequel for an outstanding series; Yakuza 4 caters to its fans and offers up another wonderful adventure in Kamurocho.
  2. Mar 30, 2011
    85
    If the news of a zombie-themed spin-off signals the series' proverbial jumping of the shark, then at least Sega managed to produce a game that feels as full and complete as Yakuza 4.
  3. 85
    Yakuza 4 is the thinking man's brawler. Grab a drink, preferably in a very large glass, settle down and immerse yourself in the violent neon-lit streets of Kamurocho. Give it a chance and you'll find it hard to put down.
  4. May 2, 2011
    72
    Ultimately, the game holds only a moderate amount of appeal for those outside the series' existing fans. The game is fairly unique, in its focus on story and interaction over combat. However, at its core Yakuza 4 stands alongside Grand Theft Auto, Mafia II and Red Dead Redemption. It's a game where you can do bad things and watch a story unfold in a unique game world. If what I've described sounds great…then you'll enjoy Yakuza 4. If not…check out any of the other games I've mentioned.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 10
    Now's the time to play the most underrated game of all time. This is one of the few games that can tell a great story, worry not if you're a newcomer, the games story can be enjoyed throughly even if you haven't played a previous game. Check out a few game play videos and see how brutal the combat really us. Aren't you tired of shooting people in the face already? Wouldn't you rather beat someone down with a Pylon? Not convinced yet, then read this:http://kotaku.com/#!5772702/ping+pong-for-perverts-courtesy-of-video-games. Yeah there's a mini-game where you play ping pong with a hostess and get bonus points for looking at her breast without getting caught....You've been missing out. Buy it Expand
  2. 10
    Never played a game of the series before. I see that this was a bad mistake. Nice to see how much game you can get for your money. Content DOES matter. You are nowadays often paying a high-price for graphically (a good engine costs money) much more impressive games but they barely entertain you for a week. Here you will get a still pretty decent looking game with a rich replay value and motivating level-systems for your daily gangster-beat-up :)

    BUY THIS!
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  3. I never played Yakuza before, but I can now say that it's one of the best games I have ever played!The atmosphere and story are incredible!The fighting is very addictive.Do yourself a favor and buy this! Expand
  4. 7
    The good story, many sidequests and good representation of Tokyo make up for the sometimes repetitive and outdated gameplay. Technically, it plays like a PS2 game and the graphics aren't great, though the cutscenes are amazing. The interesting characters and the unlockable, brutal moves will keep you playing through to the end, but don't expect a great brawler. Expand

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