Yakuza 3 Remastered

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 104 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 104
  3. Negative: 13 out of 104

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  1. Sharesala
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    Yakuza either you like it or not but more difficult as kiwami and 6.
    Thats why 8 Points
  2. Smoothhands
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    Yakuza is a freakishly niche. Not everyone can play it. But if played yakuza 0, kiwiami 1 and two, you probably like them and this is just more of the same.
  3. KazamaKiryu
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    I love my morning glory orphanage! Playing baseball with Taichi is my favorite thing to do
  4. OrochiamruSama
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    Perfect remaster, all the content that was cut from the main game back in 2009 is present in the remaster, great sequel to kiwami 2 and it never loses its yakuza charm.
  5. MetaKritiker90
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Yakuza 3 is amazing and every fan of the series should check it out. Finally available on PS4 after so many years!
  6. Kai82
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    A good entry in the franchise. Beware that it is a remaster and not an overall remake like the Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2 games. Gameplay wise the fights feel a bit wooden until you unlock more fighting skills. However it works well at the end and the story, worlds with tons of stuff to do and great characters won me over. Also the slight craziness and humor of the franchise is something IA good entry in the franchise. Beware that it is a remaster and not an overall remake like the Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2 games. Gameplay wise the fights feel a bit wooden until you unlock more fighting skills. However it works well at the end and the story, worlds with tons of stuff to do and great characters won me over. Also the slight craziness and humor of the franchise is something I don't want to miss. The Yakuza games have by far the smallest open world but are filled to the brim with content. The game is set a few months after the events of Yakuza 2. Kazuma Kiryu has settled the last things, left the world of the Yakuza and takes care of an Orphanage in Okinawa together with his adoptive daughter Haruka. However unbeknownst to him events are drawing him back as the estate where the orphanage is standing is part of two huge projects by the government. A resort and a US military base are planed there. Because a lot of money is involved the Yakuza families are also involved into this. This is just the set up and I stop here. The story is engaging and has a lot of twists and reveals. I think it works well but admit it is so far the weakest in the franchise continuity wise. That does not mean it is really weak only weaker in comparison. The characters work well. Be it the old cast with Kiryu, Date, Daigo, Haruka or Majima or the great new characters with the orphans, Saki, Rikiya, Mikio, Kanda, Nakahara, Mine and a lot of others. While others hate the parts in the orphanage I cared and was invested in the orphans. It was a strength for me as I cared enough about them that I would reload to avoid bad decisions. In this regard with the characters it is one of the best in the franchise. Gameplay wise the battles start a bit wooden until later especially if you came from the Kiwami games or Yakuza 0. However as you level up it gets really good. This time you get experience points and for 1000 you get a skill point. You have 4 branches you can level up. Each level up costing more than before. Remark: 1 skill point is not equal to 1 level up. You need a lot for a level up. The strengths of the Yakuza games are the activities. You have tons of side quest and games. Be it a battle coliseum, poker, black jack, shogi, bowling, majong, koi koi, cee lo, darts and more. You can easily sink in more times in these as in the main story. I like the side-quests and craziness involved. There are over 100 and those are a good source of experience. The graphics are nice but cant of cause not compete with modern games. While I have no problem with this for graphic fetishist this is a disappointment. However the art style, voice actors and soundtrack is really good. Overall a good game in the franchise. Might not reach the realm of the best games but is worth playing. I give an 8/10 here.… Expand
  7. dartvuky
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Приобщившись к серии с первой Kiwami я бесповоротно втюрился в данную игру. Точнее серию). Это настолько гениально на сколько возможно.
  8. Nick_Scratch
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    After playing through 0, and Kiwami 1 & 2, I was trepidatious when I started this clunkier, dated remaster. But it holds up better than I could have imagined. While still very much a product of the PS3 era, the gameplay still feels familiar. I was just as engrossed in the story and side adventures as ever, and received even more emotional gut punches. This is quickly becoming my favoriteAfter playing through 0, and Kiwami 1 & 2, I was trepidatious when I started this clunkier, dated remaster. But it holds up better than I could have imagined. While still very much a product of the PS3 era, the gameplay still feels familiar. I was just as engrossed in the story and side adventures as ever, and received even more emotional gut punches. This is quickly becoming my favorite video game series.… Expand
  9. rvp
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    I just love the Yakuza series, I can recommend all of the games! Also this entry of the series is just great. The story is great, the side quests are amazing. The open world is a lot of fun! It's nice to play in a smaller open world where you know the whole world after a while and it's a lot of fun to do stuff in it. The characters are as always loveable. The plot twists are great! A greatI just love the Yakuza series, I can recommend all of the games! Also this entry of the series is just great. The story is great, the side quests are amazing. The open world is a lot of fun! It's nice to play in a smaller open world where you know the whole world after a while and it's a lot of fun to do stuff in it. The characters are as always loveable. The plot twists are great! A great great Yakuza game! But probably the weakest of the series.… Expand
  10. MarleyW
    May 16, 2021
    8
    By far the most dated feeling yakuza should’ve probably been a kiwami 3. Very good story and a nice break from nonstop action when binging this series
  11. Killerpummkin
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    Yakuza 3 is amazing and all fans of the series should check it out. Morning Glory is beautiful.

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#80 Best PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Gamer Escape
    Jun 10, 2020
    70
    Even with some elements from the original release that could have used a little sanding down, Yakuza 3 Remastered is still an worthwhile entry in the series to for longtime fans to experience again. It may not be my favorite sequel, but it’s still a competent and enjoyable one.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Feb 25, 2020
    90
    Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 have both the best and worst the series has to offer, which is saying something because those highs are so high and the lows really aren’t that bad. All three games run exceptionally well, and 4 and 5 look like they belong on PS4 alongside Yakuza 0. 3 is a bit rough around the edges, but it’s still a worthwhile entry in the series cannon.
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  3. TheGamer
    Feb 16, 2020
    80
    While a divisive entry to some, Yakuza 3 remains a highlight of the franchise for me, and it feels good to see this much love given to its restoration.
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