Yakuza 4 Remastered

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 74
  3. Negative: 8 out of 74

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  1. Kai82
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    A good and refreshing entry in the franchise. Definitely an improvement over the prequel. It has the innovation that you do not play as Kazuma Kiryu alone. Instead you have 4 playable characters. In addition to Kiryu you have Shun Akiyama an entrepreneur and unorthodox money lender with his lovely secretary Hana. He is nicknamed “The lifeline of Kamurocho” as he lends money withoutA good and refreshing entry in the franchise. Definitely an improvement over the prequel. It has the innovation that you do not play as Kazuma Kiryu alone. Instead you have 4 playable characters. In addition to Kiryu you have Shun Akiyama an entrepreneur and unorthodox money lender with his lovely secretary Hana. He is nicknamed “The lifeline of Kamurocho” as he lends money without interest if you can pass the test he creates for you (Do not think about the Saw movies, criminal things or abuse here). Then we have Taiga Saejima who is a legendary Yakuza and in prison since 25 years awaiting his excecution. Lastly we have Masayoshi Tanimura a police officer, Mahjong genius and protector of Little Asia where the immigrants work together agains discrimination and prejudice by Japanese society. He is nicknamed “Parasite of Kamurocho”. All these characters are drawn into ramifications from things that happened 25 years ago that play into the events of the current year. I actually truly enjoy the characters. Each of them has an own story line that lead to the climax as those are connected to each other. While the story itself is really good the separate episodes weaken the performance a bit. Everything makes sense at the end and the motives are believable but you are a bit puzzled until you get the connections and reveals. I should point out that it is a remaster not total overhaul like Yakuza 1 and 2 but aged better than the prequel. Gameplay wise I love how different the characters play. Akiyama has lightning fast kicks and moves fast, Saejima is durable and hits like a tank but is slower and you have to adapt to this. Tanimura is a master of grapples and throws with auto finishers you can unlock. Lastly Kiryu has the same style as before. You can unlock a lot of abilities for each characters and the revelations return. A true strength that made me praise the game. On minor misstep is that you get Saejima after Akiyama which is hard to adapt in the first chapter as he is nearly the opposite and made me nearly frustrate. Of cause there are some new and familiar faces. Everyone woks really well. A character from the last game I cant name because of spoilers surprised me and won my deepest respect. The strengths of the Yakuza games are the activities. You have tons of side quest and mini games. Be it a battle coliseum, poker, black jack, shogi, bowling, darts 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. For the mini games I especially like the improved hostess maker, the excellent fighter maker and the police scanner which I must say can become annoying if I played longer. Also they gave Kamurocho more depth as they added an underground and rooftop. Good addition but can also be improved. Early in the game it feels a bit empty at the rooftops. Like I said the enjoyable crazy side quests and stories are a plus for me. Graphically and soundtrack wise I say it is a good remaster. Nothing is ugly while I will say graphic fetishist will complain. Overall this is a truly good entry in the franchise and a strong 9/10 for me. Would recommend this on any day.… Expand
  2. TheMegaGodz
    May 8, 2020
    9
    This game was absolutely fantastic! A huge step up from the previous entry! Like any game, it has its faults, but they're few and do not ruin the experience of the game. If you played Yakuza 3 and wondered if the series gets better, it most definitely does!
  3. Kos1983
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Just perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Destruct_
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    This Game Is So Good The Story The Carachters The Voice Acting The Side quests the minigames You Name It This Is One Of The Best Yakuza Gmes Or If Not The Bes YET
  5. 1beatcher
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I did put a small review down, but I messed up. So I think the game is good with some flaws.
  6. soki98
    Jul 6, 2021
    8
    out of yakuza 3,4,5 this one is easily the best one with a nice story nice characters and an amazing ending
  7. rvp
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    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!… Expand
  8. Invertrex
    Dec 5, 2020
    8
    I find this game more favorable amongst the others. The combat I find compelling, not groundbreaking— but most compelling, making the best of the given concepts with favorable executions. The story kept my attention with a strong grip, having me basically at the edge of my seat at times, wanting to see what happens next above all. The side quests, having l this distinct feeling of soul toI find this game more favorable amongst the others. The combat I find compelling, not groundbreaking— but most compelling, making the best of the given concepts with favorable executions. The story kept my attention with a strong grip, having me basically at the edge of my seat at times, wanting to see what happens next above all. The side quests, having l this distinct feeling of soul to them just made me eager for more. I think this one of the best I’ve played in quite a while… Expand
  9. Pupucaca
    Aug 8, 2022
    8
    Very nice game I recommend
    Cool combat Entertaining substories Three new characters
    Akiyama very cool
    Pretty bad story tho
  10. Blackmolly98
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    surprise me how they manage to create a 4 playable character and it is well created in a single game. luv the story. definitely one my best yakuza game other than Yakuza 0.
  11. Killerpummkin
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    I think the game is good with some flaws. I like Akiyama and his charisma..

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#78 Best PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Gamer Escape
    Jun 10, 2020
    80
    While Yakuza 4 Remastered doesn’t offer much in the way of quality of life updates or any substantial presentation improvements, the entire package is still solid. It knows what it is and what it wants to do, and is ultimately an improvement over its direct predecessor in a number of ways. It may be different from other titles that succeed it, but I feel like this is one of the better games in the Remastered package and worth picking up.
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  2. RPG Fan
    Feb 21, 2020
    74
    I walked away from Yakuza 4 having had a much more fulfilling experience than I did with its immediate predecessor. The new characters revitalized the old "Tojo clan is in trouble" plot, and the different combat styles brought new life to the never-ending street brawls. I do wish that the developers left Kiryu out, as his addition feels unnecessary. Yakuza 4 brings the series ever closer to its modern-day iterations, with enough polish to be playable for newer fans of the series. I look forward to seeing what the last part of the Yakuza Remastered Collection brings us!
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  3. SpazioGames
    Dec 11, 2019
    79
    Continuing down the path carved by Yakuza 3 Remastered, this fourth installment in the Yakuza franchise doesn't reinvent the wheel, but offers 25 plus hours of fun for all the fans of the series, even if with a barebone remaster.
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