Yakuza 3

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Yakuza 3
System(s): PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
Publisher:
Sony PlayStation 3
Sega Corporation (JP)
Sony PlayStation 3
Xbox One
Sega of America (US)
Sony PlayStation 3
Sega Europe (EU)
Sony PlayStation 4
Sega Games (JP)
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sony PlayStation 3
JP 		¥7,600 (7,980)7,600 (7,980)[3] BLJM-60132
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
(Nobori Ryuu Pack) 		¥43,790 (45,980)43,790 (45,980)[4] HSN-0016
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
(The Best) 		¥3,800 (3,990)3,800 (3,990)[5] BLJM-55012
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
(The Best Reprint) 		¥2,800 (2,940)2,800 (2,940)[6] BLJM-55026
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 3
US 		BLUS-30494
ESRB: Mature 17+
Sony PlayStation 3
US ▼
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
(Promo) 		BLES-00834
ELSPA: 18+ OK
Sony PlayStation 3
DE 		BLES-00834
INL-B00834-GE
USK: 18
Sony PlayStation 3
ES 		BLES-00834
INL-B00834-SP
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 3
FR 		BLES-00834
INL-B00834-FR
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 3
UK 		£49.9949.99 BLES-00834
INL-B00834-UK
BBFC: Suitable only for adults (18)
Sony PlayStation 3
IT 		BLES-00834
INL-B00834-IT
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 3
AU 		BLES-00834
INL-B00834-AU
OFLC: Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Sony PlayStation 3
NZ
OFLCNZ: Restricted 16
Sony PlayStation 3
CA 		BLUS-30494F
ESRB: Mature 17+
Sony PlayStation 3
KR
GRB: 18
Sony PlayStation 3
KR
(BigHit)
GRB: 18
Sony PlayStation 3
TW
(The Best)
CSRR: Restrict (???)
Sony PlayStation 3
AS 		BLAS-50195
Sony PlayStation 3
EX 		BLES-00834
INL-B00834-EX
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
JP 		¥3,990 (4,309)3990e[8] PLJM-16232
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 4
JP ▼ 		¥3,990 (4,309)4309i[8] CUSA-12167
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 4
KR 		₩39,80039,800[9]
GRB: 18
Sony PlayStation 4
KR ▼ 		₩39,80039,800[12] CUSA-12698
GRB: 18
Sony PlayStation 4
KR ▼
(Cheheompan) 		FREEfree CUSA-12962
GRB: 18
Sony PlayStation 4
TW
GSRR: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
TW ▼ 		NT$1,2901,290[10] CUSA-12697
GSRR: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
TW ▼
(Trial) 		FREEfree CUSA-12961
GSRR: 18+
Xbox One
US ▼ 		$19.9919.99[14]
ESRB: Mature 17+

Yakuza 3, known as Ryu ga Gotoku 3 (龍が如く3) in Japan, is an action game developed by Sega CS1 and published by Sega for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. It is the sequel to Yakuza 2 for the PlayStation 2.

Gameplay

Yakuza 3 introduced the Karaoke mini-game, Chase Battles and "Revelations", special moments which inspire Kiryu to learn new fighting moves. "Feel the Heat" moments, special finishing moves for boss battles, which was added first in Yakuza 2 also improved.

Like Yakuza 2, story takes place in two locations, this time in Kamurocho and Okinawa.

Achievements

Main article: Yakuza 3/Achievements.

Story

Story takes place in 2009, three years after the events of Yakuza 2. Kiryu leaves his old life behind and finally settles in Okinawa with his adopter daughter Haruka. He becomes headmaster of an Okinawan orphanage and dedicates his life to the children living there. His quiet life is shattered again when, Nakahara, a local Yakuza boss who he became friends with is attacked and gravely wounded by a man who looks like Shintaro Kazama (Shintaro Fuma in the English versions), Kiryu's late surrogate father who was killed during the events of the first game.

Kiryu again travels to Kamurocho to find the culprit. When he arrives, he is shocked to learn that Daigo Dojima, his friend and current chairman of the Tojo Clan is also attacked and wounded by the same man.

Kiryu attempts to solve the mystery and eventually caught in a plot which involves another possible civil war in Tojo Clan, Japanese Government, a vicious arms smuggling organization and CIA.

Chapter 1: New Beginnings

Chapter 2: The Ryudo Encounter

Chapter 3: Power Struggle

Chapter 4: The Man in the Sketch

Chapter 5: The Curtain Rises

Chapter 6: Gameplan

Chapter 7: Mad Dog

Chapter 8: Conspirators

Chapter 9: The Plot

Chapter 10: Unfinished Business

Chapter 11: Crisis

Chapter 12: The End of Ambition

History

Release

A limited edition PlayStation 3 console was released in Japan called the "Nobori Ryuu Pack" (昇り龍パック), priced at ¥43,791 (45,980 inc. tax). The console is white with a dragon tattoo design, and came with a copy of Yakuza 3.

The North American version received considerable controversy when it was released in mid 2010 when Sega of America, in an attempt to release the game early, cut nearly 30 percent of the content, including the hostess dating and hostess maker mini game. Nothing from the main story was been cut, however.

This decision was reversed with PAL copies of the game, which went above and beyond what was expected, bundling the game with the renamed Ryu ga Gotoku 3 Original Soundtrack, all DLC and a PC program explaining who all the characters are.

Legacy

Despite the cut content, game sold well in the overseas, promting Sega to release sequel Yakuza 4 in English. Cover of the overseas versions also criticized for being poorly made.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Yakuza 3 Yakuza 3
English (US) Yakuza 3 Yakuza 3
Japanese 龍が如く3 Ryu ga Gotoku 3
Korean 용과 같이3
Chinese (Traditional; Taiwan) 人中之龍3

Comparisons

Main article: Yakuza 3/Comparisons.

Downloadable content

Main article: Yakuza 3/Downloadable content.

Production credits

Main article: Yakuza 3/Production credits.

Magazine articles

Main article: Yakuza 3/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

  • Announcement press release

  • Fact sheet press release

  • Premium edition press release

  • Pack array press release

  • Pre-order content press release

  • Horitomo (tattoo artist) bio

Artwork

  • Yakuza3 v02sm.jpg
  • Yakuza3 kiryu.png
  • Yakuza3 haruka.jpg

Stock images

  • Nobori Ryuu Pack Packaging

  • Nobori Ryuu Pack PS3 console

Physical scans

PlayStation 3 version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
90 2008-05-03
90 2010-03-09
94 Dengeki
60 April 2010, p94
95 №1055, [1]
90 April 1, 2010
90 May 2010, p66
60 April 2010, p116
90 April 2010, p111
80 №191, p74
90 PSM3
90 2008-05-03
90 2010-03-29
90 2010-03-18
Sony PlayStation 3
 86
Based on
14 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
(UK) NTSC-J
80
[15]
Sony PlayStation 3
 80
Based on
1 review

Yakuza 3

PlayStation 3, US
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Cover
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Disc
PlayStation 3, EU
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Cover
PlayStation 3, JP
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Cover
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Disc
PlayStation 3, JP (Nobori Ryuu Pack)
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Cover
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Contents
PlayStation 3, JP (PlayStation 3 The Best)
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Cover
PlayStation 3, JP
(The Best) (Reprint)
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Cover
PlayStation 3, EU (Promo)
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Cover
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Disc
PlayStation 3, UK
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Cover
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Disc
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Inlay
PlayStation 3, FR
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Cover
PlayStation 3, DE
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Cover
PlayStation 3, ES
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Cover
PlayStation 3, IT
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Cover
PlayStation 3, AU
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Cover
PlayStation 3, CA
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Cover
PlayStation 3, KR
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Cover
PlayStation 3, KR (BigHit)
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Cover
PlayStation 3, TW
(PlayStation 3 the Best)
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Cover
PlayStation 3, AS†
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Cover
PlayStation 3, AS† (English)
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Cover
PlayStation 3, EX†
Yakuza 3 PS3 EX Box Back.jpg
Cover

PlayStation 4 version

PlayStation 4, JP
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Cover
PlayStation 4, KR

PlayStation 4, TW
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Cover

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://blogs.sega.com/2010/03/10/yakuza-3-arrives-in-the-west-review-scores-soar/ (Wayback Machine: 2017-07-06 01:06)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 File:Yakuza 3 Premium Edition email blast FINAL.pdf
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com:80/software/title/bljm60132.html (Wayback Machine: 2009-02-20 18:51)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://sega.jp/ps3/ryuga3/ (Wayback Machine: 2009-09-08 13:14)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com:80/software/title/bljm55012.html (Wayback Machine: 2009-11-26 20:02)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com:80/software/title/bljm55026.html (Wayback Machine: 2011-12-01 01:52)
  7. ↑ http://www.playstation.co.kr/game/1403 (archive.today)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 https://www.jp.playstation.com/games/ryu-ga-gotoku-3-ps4/ (Wayback Machine: 2018-09-11 04:52)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://www.playstation.co.kr/game/5407 (archive.today)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 PlayStation Store (en-tw; HP0177-CUSA12697_00-ASIAPLACEHOLDER0) (Wayback Machine: 2019-01-10 23:12)
  11. ↑ PlayStation Store (en-tw; HP0177-CUSA12961_00-RYU3HDCNTRIAL000) (Wayback Machine: 2019-01-10 23:12)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 PlayStation Store (ko-kr; HP0177-CUSA12698_00-ASIAPLACEHOLDER0) (Wayback Machine: 2019-01-10 23:14)
  13. ↑ PlayStation Store (ko-kr; HP0177-CUSA12962_00-RYU3HDKRTRIAL000) (Wayback Machine: 2019-01-10 23:14)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Xbox.com (en-US; store/yakuza-3-remastered) (archive.today)
  15. ↑ PlayStation 2 Official Magazine - UK, "June 2008" (UK; 2008-05-22), page 87


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Yakuza/Ryu ga Gotoku series of games
Yakuza (Kiwami) (2005) | Yakuza 2 (Kiwami 2) (2006) | Yakuza 3 (2009) | Yakuza 4 (2010) | Yakuza 5 (2012) | Yakuza 0 (2015) | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (2016) | Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020) | Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (2024)
Spin-offs
Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (2008) | Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou (2010) | CR Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (2011) | Yakuza: Dead Souls (2011) | Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura Hen (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin! (2014) | CR Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Tenshou Gion-hen (2015) | Pachislot Ryu ga Gotoku of the End (2015) | Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise (2018) | Judgment (2018) | Ryu ga Gotoku Online (2018) | Streets Of Kamurocho (2020) | Lost Judgment (2021) | Like a Dragon: Ishin! (2023) | Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (2023) | Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (2025)
Compilations
Ryu ga Gotoku 1&2 HD Edition (2012) | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Yakuza 0 Digital Bundle (2018) | The Yakuza Remastered Collection (2020)
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Music
 Ryu ga Gotoku 4 Densetsu wo Tsugumono Original Soundtrack Vol.1 (2010) | Ryu ga Gotoku 4 Densetsu wo Tsugumono Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (2010) | Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou Original Soundtrack (2010) | Ryu ga Gotoku of the End Original Soundtrack Vol.1 (2011) | Ryu ga Gotoku of the End Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (2011) | Majima no MajiROCK (2012) | Entenka / Shonan no Kaze (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Original Soundtrack Vol.1 (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Featured Songs (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! Original Soundtrack Vol.1 (2014) | Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (2014) | Ryu ga Gotoku 0: Chikai no Basho Original Soundtrack Side A (2015) | Ryu ga Gotoku 0: Chikai no Basho Original Soundtrack Side B (2015) | Ryu ga Gotoku Kiwami Original Soundtrack (2016)
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