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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!
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Ancient-Red-Dragon: This Achievement added a hilarious joke to the game, and made my laugh IRL. But without it, then I wouldn't have had that humorous experience and my gaming experience therefore would have been less great as it is with the Achievement.
If only it were always implemented that well...
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tfishell: the whole time since release, so maybe there's some classic GOG glitchiness going on.) In any case I certainly hope they sell well enough to encourage SEGA to keep letting GOG have 1-2+ year old stuff at least.
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Ancient-Red-Dragon: GOG should try to get the Persona games next. Those games are very popular and no doubt they would sell very well on GOG.
"Thousand Swords" and "Last Bronx" would be a gimme for GOG to help Sega update for current Windows and they might even let them be "Only On GOG" for a year or a bit less.

For the SMT series I don't hate Persona but would rather get DDS1 and 2 and the Devil Summoner series as well as SMT mainline. Many more games and seeing impressive numbers on those would lock Sega in.
So if I buy the complete series, are the two DLCs included, or do I need to buy them separately?
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bhrigu: So if I buy the complete series, are the two DLCs included, or do I need to buy them separately?
They're not included. I know, it's a misnomer.
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Ancient-Red-Dragon: GOG should try to get the Persona games next. Those games are very popular and no doubt they would sell very well on GOG.
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Sarang: "Thousand Swords" and "Last Bronx" would be a gimme for GOG to help Sega update for current Windows and they might even let them be "Only On GOG" for a year or a bit less.

For the SMT series I don't hate Persona but would rather get DDS1 and 2 and the Devil Summoner series as well as SMT mainline. Many more games and seeing impressive numbers on those would lock Sega in.
Those are console exclusive though and I honestly don't see Atlus/SEGA deciding to port over old games to PC.
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Sarang: "Thousand Swords" and "Last Bronx" would be a gimme for GOG to help Sega update for current Windows and they might even let them be "Only On GOG" for a year or a bit less.

For the SMT series I don't hate Persona but would rather get DDS1 and 2 and the Devil Summoner series as well as SMT mainline. Many more games and seeing impressive numbers on those would lock Sega in.
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NuffCatnip: Those are console exclusive though and I honestly don't see Atlus/SEGA deciding to port over old games to PC.
They should, I would buy an Atlus Collection without question, just port it all, including Tsuganai, Lunacy and deSpiria.
By the way, I noticed earlier in this thread, some posters were concerned about blood in these games because that stuff makes them nauseous.

For people like that, I would recommend that you do not play these games, or at least not Yakuza 0; that's the only one I played so far, and I am not sure if the other ones have the same themes in them, or not.

But in Yakuza 0, they often keep revisiting the theme of Yakuza members having to chop off their own pinky finger if they mess up their oath to the family...and the game features at least one very graphic cutscene depicting that happening at the end of Chapter 1.

If you can't stand blood, then you probably won't be able to stand that scene.
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Ancient-Red-Dragon:
Thanks for the warning! How long is chapter 1, is it long enough to see at least one of the minigames and get a general feel for the game?

I did get the first bundle and downloaded 0 already so I might still give it a try; if I otherwise really like the game I can hopefully just close my eyes for a while around that/those scenes (and hope the mild gore option applies to those scenes in case I miss) but if it is at all questionable I'll return that first bundle at least (as much as I'd like to see Persona here I'm not going to give a gambling company money just in the hope of getting something in the future). It sounds like even 3-5 are supposed to be "post-yakuza but called back for a big event" and so hopefully would have less of that kind of thing, although without blood options in those I'd just try 6. Even Kiwami 2 it sounds like, although they also say kiwami means "extreme" so I don't think I'd try that one.

Lots of bloody/violent games aren't hard to pass up but this one sounds like it is unusually good at having something for everyone. I liked Akiba's Trip Undead & Undressed where the fighting was much more playful, but I'm fairly sure this one had a much larger budget and it sounds like there is more to do besides the fighting.
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joveian: Lots of bloody/violent games aren't hard to pass up but this one sounds like it is unusually good at having something for everyone.
I only played Y0 and Y1K. I'd say the game is very violent, but not very bloody. It can be very brutal, with a bad guy beating an underling nearly to death with an umbrella, or your hero throwing a bad guy's face into a car's windshield, but usually, you'll see some random splatters of blood (probably erased in the "mild boold" setting) during the fight animations, then when the fight ends, you just have all the bad guys on the ground, obviously alive and whining, and with just some scuff marks.
Even when swords and knives are out, they just leave glowy lines on your opponents with no lasting wounds.

It IS a game about mafia, though. So yeah, your character is the chivalrous, "I'll teach you honor with my bare fists" kind of guy, but many NPCs are brutal murderous scumbags, and some cutscenes will underline this point. You won't actually see bloody bodyparts, but it might be suggested by the action, like in that "pinkie" cutscene.

But it gets balanced by a lot of goofy moments, where your serious Yakuza dude will play slot cars races, sing in a karaoke, or audition for a "banana" strip club with the same earnest, my-honor-is-on-the-line intensity than when he was in an actual life-or-death fight. That ridicule helps a lot to lighten up the machismo of the hero. :)
Post edited June 26, 2023 by Kardwill
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Kardwill: ... then when the fight ends, you just have all the bad guys on the ground, obviously alive and whining, and with just some scuff marks.
What I find amusing is that I'm clearly breaking necks with some of my combat moves - whether through a choke hold or tossing someone on the ground upside-down - but they always end up just rubbing their sore spots afterwards.
Definitely these game are very ridiculous in terms of how the bad guys get very savagely beaten, including with deadly weapons and also including being smashed with motorcycles that the protagonists are wielding like clubs in their hands (which is also ridiculous in and of itself too!, LOL) and things like that, but yet the bad guys always still walk away unscathed a few seconds later.

Yet despite how ridiculous all that is, some of the story scenes are totally amazing. I was astounded how great the opening scene in Chapter 3 of Yakuza 0 is, where they first introduce the second playable character.

That's some of the best storytelling presentation style that I've ever seen in any game, ever. Probably the only other video game I can think of that is on par with that in terms of featuring cream of the crop, best of the best, immaculately excellent storytelling presentation style is Detroit: Become Human.
I thought the clan creator packs would be in the complete collection, kinda disappointing that they aren't tbh.
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XYCat: I thought the clan creator packs would be in the complete collection, kinda disappointing that they aren't tbh.
ah, so there is missing stuff?
someone hard into these games, make a complete list of dlc/things not in the gog versions that are in/on pc/steam versions elsewhere.

not happy... i want everything... (even though i do via steam)
Does this count as missing content?

Yakuza creator and others missing from credits in new GOG versions
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XYCat: I thought the clan creator packs would be in the complete collection, kinda disappointing that they aren't tbh.
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GOGer: ah, so there is missing stuff?
someone hard into these games, make a complete list of dlc/things not in the gog versions that are in/on pc/steam versions elsewhere.

not happy... i want everything... (even though i do via steam)
He meant that two dlc's are not included in "Complete" bundle. They are on GOG but need to be bought separately (same as in every store).