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This Monday is about to become the best day ever. We are starting the second week of our Summer Sale with an absolute bang! We know you’ve been waiting for it, so we're incredibly happy to say that…

7 entries from the legendary Yakuza series are now available on GOG – all with special Summer Sale discounts! Please welcome to our catalog:

Yakuza 0 (-75%)
Yakuza Kiwami (-75%)
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (-75%) + Clan Creator Bundle DLC (-70%)
Yakuza 3 Remastered (-66%)
Yakuza 4 Remastered (-66%)
Yakuza 5 Remastered (-66%)
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (-65%) + Clan Creator Card Bundle DLC (-60%)


And if you prefer to grab the Yakuza titles together, then worry not, because there is also The Yakuza Bundle (containing Y0, YK1, YK2), Yakuza Remastered Collection (containing Y3, Y4, Y5), and Yakuza Complete Series (containing all the aforementioned main entries) – all of them on Summer Sale discounts!

Moreover, to have the best start of the week ever, feel free to claim your copy of Eschalon: Book II – now on a GIVEAWAY until June 21st, 1 PM UTC. It’s an excellent turn-based RPG with old-school feel, isometric graphics, large open-ended world, all custom-tailored for long-time role-playing fans.



The Yakuza series is an incredibly captivating and beloved franchise that has consistently delivered outstanding gaming experiences filled with action and great stories that have captured the hearts of players for over a decade.

If you somehow haven’t heard of Yakuza before, it’s a franchise created by SEGA with its debut back in 2005. Since then it spawned multiple entries, becoming a critically acclaimed and commercially successful series with a dedicated fan base around the world.

The games are set in a fictionalized version of Japan, primarily focusing on the criminal underworld and the life of yakuza members. They follow the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a former yakuza member who becomes embroiled in various conflicts and conspiracies as he navigates the dangerous streets of Tokyo and other cities.



One of the most remarkable aspects of the Yakuza series is its gripping storytelling. Each game weaves a complex and compelling narrative filled with intricate plotlines, intense drama, and memorable characters. As a player you are thrust into the dangerous and intriguing world of yakuza, where loyalty, betrayal, and honor collide. The storylines are expertly crafted, often featuring unexpected twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seats, eager to uncover the next revelation.

And these amazing stories are complemented by immersive and vibrant open-world environments. The settings, such as the bustling city of Kamurocho and the vibrant streets of Sotenbori, are meticulously designed, capturing the essence of real-world Japanese cities. These locations are teeming with life and authenticity, making you feel like you are truly exploring the heart of Japan. The attention to detail is astounding, with bustling streets, neon-lit alleys, and countless shops and establishments to visit. This level of immersion enhances the overall experience and draws you even deeper into the world of the Yakuza.



But what would a game about the criminal underworld be without fighting and action? The Yakuza series is renowned for its thrilling and satisfying combat mechanics. The games offer a mix of hand-to-hand combat, powerful finishing moves, and flashy special attacks that make you feel like an unstoppable force of nature. Engaging in battles is not only visually impressive but also incredibly enjoyable, with a deep system that allows for fluid combos and strategic decision-making. The combat encounters are challenging yet rewarding, providing a sense of progression and growth as you master your fighting skills throughout the series.



The Yakuza games are also filled with an abundance of side activities and minigames that offer a delightful diversion from the main narrative. From playing retro SEGA arcade games to trying your hand at batting cages or singing karaoke, there is no shortage of entertaining distractions. These activities not only add depth and variety to the gameplay but also showcase the developers' attention to detail and their commitment to creating an immersive and engaging world.

Additionally, the series excels at blending serious themes with moments of lightheartedness and humor. This balance is a defining characteristic of the franchise, providing you with a diverse range of emotions throughout your journey. Whether it's engaging in a serious crime drama or experiencing hilarious and quirky side stories, the Yakuza series adeptly combines these elements to create a unique and memorable experience.



We could go on and on about the Yakuza games, but no amount of talking will do justice to their amazingness. Get them now and see for yourself, remember to claim the GIVEAWAY, browse through our Summer Sale, and just have an excellent time!
I'm thinking of buying the complete bundle, but I'm not sure these games are for me. I mostly play farming games like Stardew and other managerial/citybuilder games nowadays, and used to play a lot of fantasy RPG's, and adventure games like Zelda and Castlevania, but I do like games where you can explore and do different things, and it looks like you can explore different cities in the Yakuza games, which could be a fun experience depending on how limited it is.

How open are the game worlds? Can you walk around and explore quite freely, or are the games very linear?
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Uilos: How open are the game worlds? Can you walk around and explore quite freely, or are the games very linear?
Most of the gameplay is restricted to about a dozen city blocks, with the odd excursion outside to raid a mansion or another one-off location. The narrative is split up into chapters, and so your access to activities will be limited by that. You are free to wander around most of the time, though the occasional crisis will lock off things until resolved.
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Uilos: I'm thinking of buying the complete bundle, but I'm not sure these games are for me. I mostly play farming games like Stardew and other managerial/citybuilder games nowadays, and used to play a lot of fantasy RPG's, and adventure games like Zelda and Castlevania, but I do like games where you can explore and do different things, and it looks like you can explore different cities in the Yakuza games, which could be a fun experience depending on how limited it is.

How open are the game worlds? Can you walk around and explore quite freely, or are the games very linear?
After finishing the game, you can load your save file in Premium Adventure mode, where you can just do minigames and clean up any sub stories you missed.
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Uilos: I'm thinking of buying the complete bundle, but I'm not sure these games are for me. I mostly play farming games like Stardew and other managerial/citybuilder games nowadays, and used to play a lot of fantasy RPG's, and adventure games like Zelda and Castlevania, but I do like games where you can explore and do different things, and it looks like you can explore different cities in the Yakuza games, which could be a fun experience depending on how limited it is.

How open are the game worlds? Can you walk around and explore quite freely, or are the games very linear?
Depends how big you want the exploration, like I said it's not as crazy deep as Shenmue where, when you win the capsule toys, you can look at them actually showing Ryo's hand moving to examine it.
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CelestialBunny: Lemme get this right? Your buying a complete series BUT have to buy two missing pieces afterwards?

GOG you do know what the word complete means right?

Yeah I am being sarcastic because that deserves to be insulted.

Never tell me it's complete when it's clearly NOT complete ok!!!
I looked at other sites and ones that offer bundles and collections have the DLC separately as well, so yes the wording is bad - Base Game Collection would be much better - but this may be more a Sega decision to keep the DLC out of bundles and collections.
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CelestialBunny: Lemme get this right? Your buying a complete series BUT have to buy two missing pieces afterwards?

GOG you do know what the word complete means right?

Yeah I am being sarcastic because that deserves to be insulted.

Never tell me it's complete when it's clearly NOT complete ok!!!
Did GOG name the bundle? I don't know. "Commander Keen Complete Pack" is missing a few titles, but it was id's name choice, not GOG's.

I know we love to rage at GOG for everything but not everything is GOG's fault.
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Sabin_Stargem: Most of the gameplay is restricted to about a dozen city blocks, with the odd excursion outside to raid a mansion or another one-off location. The narrative is split up into chapters, and so your access to activities will be limited by that. You are free to wander around most of the time, though the occasional crisis will lock off things until resolved.
Sounds like it's big enough to allow for some fun exploration. I don't mind thing being locked off now and again due to story-things, as long as you get to wander around freely too :)

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mrcrispy83: After finishing the game, you can load your save file in Premium Adventure mode, where you can just do minigames and clean up any sub stories you missed.
Oh that's nice! Gives you a reason to move on with the main story instead of feeling like you have to complete every little thing first :)

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Sarang: Depends how big you want the exploration, like I said it's not as crazy deep as Shenmue where, when you win the capsule toys, you can look at them actually showing Ryo's hand moving to examine it.
It doesn't have to be a vast world like the Nintendo Switch Zeldas, but it's nice to get a bit of free exploration at least :) I played a bit of Shenmue way back when, but vaguely remember getting burned out from trying to get all the capsules XD It's a great game though!


Thank you, everyone! I'll buy the collection and try them out when I get some free time! :)
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DoomSooth: I've only tried 0, 3, and 6. All of them run in Windows 7, so I imagine the others do.
Thanks!! :) Yakuza 3 Remastered and 6 The Song of Life, are both advertised as W10/W11 on their respective GOG store pages, so your input is indeed appreciated. ;)
For any else interested, I noticed that, at least for the US price, the two bundles plus 6 is only $0.22 more than getting the complete bundle. However, getting the games individually is $8.41 more than the complete bundle. This is mostly because the Remastered Collection base price is quite a bit lower than the combined individual games (and the other three game pack). Getting the first three individually, the Remastered Collection, and then 6 would cost $1.70 more than the base game, so they made it easy to try a game and then get more if you like them.

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mistycoven: Apologies for the late reply, my Internet is very slow and it took quite a while to download Yakuza 3. I can confirm it doesn't have an option to adjust the level of blood/gore.
Thanks for the quick reply and for checking :). Along with the prices it convinced me to start with the ones with options and consider the other three if I really like them. My internet speed recently improved to 12mbps download so a few more hours to download 0 :).

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Nergal01: Those DLCs only affect certain minigames. Specifically, Kiwami 2 and 6 feature this sort-of real-time-strategy game you can play, and the DLCs give you some extra stuff to work with. You can safely ignore them, if you're not interested.
Thanks! Within the context of the minigame is it extra content or "make it easier"? I'm not that good at RTS games and not that interested so I'll likely ignore them anyway but I am curious :).

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Arinielle:
Thanks, the macho gangster thing worries me but I feel more confident that I will enjoy a few of them at least thanks to your comments and maybe I'll end up wanting to play the ones without the blood option. I know what you mean about some games being much worse. Sometimes I can manage more blood than other times so I might be able to manage at some point if I enjoy the games enough otherwise. I noticed from one of the videos that there is a "finish" move so hopefully many of the mini-cutscenes are tied to that and I can just not use that move.
Post edited June 21, 2023 by joveian
I hope today's releases will be better than the past two days .
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Uilos: I'm thinking of buying the complete bundle, but I'm not sure these games are for me. I mostly play farming games like Stardew and other managerial/citybuilder games nowadays, and used to play a lot of fantasy RPG's, and adventure games like Zelda and Castlevania, but I do like games where you can explore and do different things, and it looks like you can explore different cities in the Yakuza games, which could be a fun experience depending on how limited it is.

How open are the game worlds? Can you walk around and explore quite freely, or are the games very linear?
That's actually one of the game's best qualities: the game is extremely open, but the world map is tiny. Instead of giving you a ton of empty space to explore with nothing to do, Yakuza is all about density and packing as much stuff into the bustling streets of Tokyo as they possibly can. This is my favorite open-world series by a mile because it retains all the feeling of exploration but doesn't have any downtime.
So what is the correct order to play these games? From Yakuza 0 onwards?

Usually when Japanese release a movie or a game with a "0" in it, it seems to mean some prequel which expects you have seen or played some earlier parts of the series before.
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timppu: So what is the correct order to play these games? From Yakuza 0 onwards?

Usually when Japanese release a movie or a game with a "0" in it, it seems to mean some prequel which expects you have seen or played some earlier parts of the series before.
It's kinda weird. Yakuza 0 is a prequel, but Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of Yakuza 1 that sort of assumes you've played through Yakuza 0 first. So, despite being a prequel, you can definitely play Y0 first and Y0 is a self-contained experience that's fully satisfying even if you don't play anything else in the series. The only real downside is that Yakuza 0 is definitely a better-rounded game than Yakuza Kiwami, so moving to that game is going to feel like a bit of a step back mechanically and in terms of the overarching design.
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Chacranajxy: Yakuza is all about density
No shit. Sometimes I literally only have to walk a few steps before I bumble from one side-story into another. So many kooky characters. ;)
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Foxhack: Did the forum glitch out? I made a comment about how these games have no regional pricing in Mexico but the message doesn't seem to be showing up.

Seriously, I want to buy things, but companies aren't interested in giving us fair pricing anymore.
If it is any consolation to you, I checked whether Brazil gets regional prices, and... well we do but it's nothing to write home about.

I picked Yakuza Kiwami for this test.
US full price = $19.99 checked through gg.deals
BR full price = $18.07 (or the BRL equivalent)
US sale price = $4.99
BR sale price = $4.51

As much as I'd like to buy everything in one fell swoop I guess I will take my time. At least I'm not hurting for games to play in the meantime :)
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tag+:
Ping to you as well!
Post edited June 21, 2023 by joppo