Action

Yakuza 4

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.2

Users · RAWG

2010

Released

Platform

🔗▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 18, 2010

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PlayStation

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PlayStation 4PlayStation 3

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About this game

Yakuza 4 is the fourth game in Sega's crime drama series, known as 'Ryu ga Gotoku' in Japan. As a first for the series, the story is split between the viewpoints of four different protagonists.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Four protagonists provide varied viewpoints, abilities, and story arcs.
Substories, minigames, and optional activities provide substantial extra content.
Character relationships and emotional moments connect the protagonists' narratives.
Four protagonists use substantially different fighting styles.
Kamurocho is a detailed setting with shops, activities, and encounters.

Cons

Main plot relies on numerous revelations and interconnected story threads.
Some protagonists have more developed story arcs than others.
Frequent street encounters repeat the game's beat-'em-up structure.
The game returns primarily to Kamurocho across its campaigns.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Yakuza 4

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.2

Users · RAWG

2010

Released

Platform

🔗▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 18, 2010

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PlayStation

Show all 2 versions ▾

PlayStation 4PlayStation 3

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Yakuza 4 is the fourth game in Sega's crime drama series, known as 'Ryu ga Gotoku' in Japan. As a first for the series, the story is split between the viewpoints of four different protagonists.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Four protagonists provide varied viewpoints, abilities, and story arcs.
Substories, minigames, and optional activities provide substantial extra content.
Character relationships and emotional moments connect the protagonists' narratives.
Four protagonists use substantially different fighting styles.
Kamurocho is a detailed setting with shops, activities, and encounters.

Cons

Main plot relies on numerous revelations and interconnected story threads.
Some protagonists have more developed story arcs than others.
Frequent street encounters repeat the game's beat-'em-up structure.
The game returns primarily to Kamurocho across its campaigns.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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