Yakuza Remastered Collection
- February 11, 2020
- SEGA
This collection is a must have for any Yakuza players that are familiar with the series and want to jump straight into the story after Yakuza Kiwami 2.
"Yakuza Remastered Collection" is a single-player Role Playing game, offering an immersive experience in Kazuma Kiryu's saga. The collection, including Yakuza 3, 4, and 5, is beautifully remastered in 1080p and 60fps with restored content and updated localization, providing a complete and enhanced journey for the first time on one console.
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Reviews
- Yakuza 4 offers a much better story and character variety compared to Yakuza 3, making it a more enjoyable experience.
- The remastered collection provides a solid upgrade for fans of the series, with improved visuals and smoother gameplay.
- The games feature excellent storytelling, engaging side activities, and a rich world that keeps players invested.
- Yakuza 3 feels dated with clunky combat, awkward side activities, and a storyline that lacks significance.
- Some jankiness remains in the gameplay, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The remastered visuals, while improved, still show signs of age and may not meet the expectations of new players.
- story16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-crafted, while others criticize it as lacking depth and feeling outdated. The remastered collection enhances the storytelling experience, making it a worthwhile entry point for newcomers and a nostalgic revisit for fans, despite some dated elements. Overall, the narrative is highlighted as a strong point, particularly in the context of the Yakuza series, with rich character development and compelling arcs.
“The storytelling is absolutely masterful, gripping and enthralling, filled with characters that the audience will fall in love with.”
“While the combat offers up countless impacts that translate through the screen with a bone-rattling shake, the side activities and sub-stories are enthralling enough to actually pull attention away from the wonderful main story.”
“While none of these games should be anyone's entry into the franchise, Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 remastered are updated enough to not feel too out of place for those who are eager to see Kiryu Kazuma's story through to the end.”
“The Yakuza remastered collection took its time in coming to the west, but the long wait is worth it to have the complete Dragon of Dojima's story on a single platform.”
“With the upcoming 'soft reboot' of the series due in late 2020, the Yakuza remastered collection allows players to experience the full Kazuma Kiryu story on the PS4 – and while the games definitely feel their age, the pack is something that is definitely worth your time if you haven’t experienced the madness that is a Yakuza game.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the updated visuals and polished graphics that enhance the experience, while others note that certain elements still feel dated and clunky. Players appreciate the remastered visuals and the evolution of the series, but acknowledge that the graphics may not meet modern standards. Despite these criticisms, the visuals contribute positively to the storytelling and gameplay progression.
“For players who have played before on console, pick this up if you want updated graphics and the ability to play through the series again without having to worry about backwards compatibility on consoles.”
“[excellent stories, good progression of visuals, excellent progression of gameplay, great, subtle voice acting, some of the best cinematography in video games, brings the entire series to the PS4]”
“[so much game content, remastered visuals, great chance to see the series’ evolution]”
“The only problem is the clunkiness and bad graphics, but it's an old game.”
“Visuals still look dated; combat and movement are clunky.”
“Dated load times and graphics; controls could have been refined.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the Yakuza Remastered Collection is generally praised for its smoothness and improved visuals, making it a definitive way to experience the series. However, some players note that Yakuza 3 feels outdated and janky, despite the enhancements. Overall, the collection offers excellent storytelling and progression, making it a worthwhile play, especially at its price point.
“With reworked localizations, improved side story finding, and smoother gameplay overall, the Yakuza Remastered Collection nonetheless proves itself as the definitive way to play Sega's PS3 trio of core Yakuza games.”
“This trio of games still creaks a bit even with this fresh coat of paint and support for both higher resolutions and 60 fps gameplay, but they're still easily worth a play, particularly at this bargain bundle price.”
“Excellent stories, good progression of visuals, excellent progression of gameplay, great subtle voice acting, and some of the best cinematography in video games bring the entire series to the PS4.”
“No major content or gameplay updates; Yakuza 3 especially feels very aged and janky to play today.”
“This trio of games still creak a bit even with this fresh coat of paint and support for both higher resolutions and 60 fps gameplay.”
Critic Reviews
The Yakuza Remastered Collection Review
The Yakuza series has finally started to receive some of the acclaim and audience it has long been due. It deserves even more, however. These are some of the finest video games ever made, with no hyperbole. The storytelling is absolutely masterful, gripping and enthralling, filled with characters that the audience will fall in love with. Each title filled with magnificent cinematography and choreography, in not just the dramatic FMV sequences, but just as much so in the fights on the streets. Watching the huge showdown between Kiryu and other Yakuza bosses, seeing the camera pan around as they strip off to reveal their backpieces is sensational every time. While the combat offers up countless impacts that translate through the screen with a bone-rattling shake, the side activities and sub-stories enthralling enough to actually pull attention away from the wonderful main story. While it seems Yakuza should be a cult classic, it has broader appeal given a chance, and deserves the moniker without the caveat. A true classic.
90%Yakuza Remastered Collection PS4 Review
Even though the visual remastering is a touch on the modest side, Sega have nonetheless done great work here. With reworked localizations, improved sidestory finding and smoother gameplay overall, the Yakuza Remastered Collection nonetheless proves itself as the definitive way to play Sega's PS3 trio of core Yakuza games.
85%The Yakuza Remastered Collection Review – The Dragon and the Mad Dog
While none of these games should be anyone's entry into the franchise, Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 Remastered are updated enough to not feel too out of place for those who are eager to see Kiryu Kazuma's story through to the end.
80%
