Playing Yakuza 4: Part 1 (Patreon)

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2020-03-30 14:58:07

Imported:

2026-06

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Beware the Ides of March, this part covers Akiyama's story, the part specific themes and pacing, as well as Yakuza 4's general gameplay vibe.

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Playing Yakuza 4 Part 1: Akiyama

Today we're starting our journey through Yakuza 4, a complex and contentious entry in the franchise. It all begins with Shun Akiyama, the infamous loanshark. Beware the Ides of March Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tehsnakerer Twitter: https://twitter.com/TehSnakerer Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/tehsnakerer Damike Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK596CPIzRXaRgM2AnsKK3g Part 0: The Ten Billion Word Incident 1. Introduction 00:00 2. Remasters, Box Art, and Installs 02:06 Part 1: Shun Akiyama: A New Perspective 1. Story Intro & Menu Memos 05:11 2. The Lifeline of Kamurocho 07:52 3. Akiyama’s Combat & Soul Orbs 15:39 4. Arai Arrives & Character Contrasts 17:39 5. Pacing Out 23:19 6. Kamurocho Expansion & Multiple Perspectives 31:17 7. Kido with a Lead & Chase Battle Changes 34:56 8. Tojo in Turmoil 2010 39:03 9. Akiyama’s Motivation, Gameplay Hesitation, and Lily’s Situation 45:03 10. Minigame Additions & Karaoke Translations 53:21 11. No. 1 Hostess Maker 56:50 12. Akiyama Finale 58:41