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Yakuza 3

Yakuza 3

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Welcome to Yakuza 3, where you step into the shoes of Kazuma Kiryu as he leaves the yakuza life behind to manage the Morning Glory Orphanage in sunny Okinawa. This action-adventure game blends intense, third-person combat with the everyday challenges of protecting the kids and their home from shady resort developers and the lingering shadows of the Tojo Clan. You'll be navigating the vibrant streets, engaging in brawls, and managing the orphanage, all while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens everything Kiryu holds dear.

This guide is your essential companion for mastering Yakuza 3. We'll help you through the intricate main story chapters, from the initial 'New Beginnings' to the climactic 'The End of Ambition'. Beyond the narrative, we've got you covered on the numerous side activities, including completing all the Substories like 'Connected by LaLaLa Love!' and 'So Fast, Soba Delivery Run!', and tackling challenging boss encounters. Whether you're aiming for 100% completion or just need a hand getting through tough spots, this guide will ensure you protect the orphanage and Kiryu's peace.

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by CyricZ

Navigate Yakuza 3's story with this comprehensive walkthrough. From Chapter 1: New Beginnings to Chapter 12: The End of Ambition, find tips and guidance for every step of Kiryu's journey.

This guide covers the story walkthrough for Yakuza 3 Remastered, detailing all 12 chapters from 'New Beginnings' to 'The End of Ambition'. It also includes information on substories, hostess management, city exploration activities like locker keys and hitman missions, training masters, gambling games, minigames, heat actions, items, and completion rewards, including trophies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Chapter 1: New Beginnings
  2. 2
    Chapter 2: The Ryudo Encounter
  3. 3
    Chapter 3: Power Struggle
  4. 4
    Chapter 4: The Man in the Sketch
  5. 5
    Chapter 5: The Curtain Rises
  6. 6
    Chapter 6: Gameplan
  7. 7
    Chapter 7: Mad Dog
  8. 8
    Chapter 8: Conspirators
  9. 9
    Chapter 9: The Plot
  10. 10
    Chapter 10: Unfinished Business
  11. 11
    Chapter 11: Crisis
  12. 12
    Chapter 12: The End of Ambition

Substories:

  1. Chapter 3 Substories
  2. Chapter 4 Substories
  3. Chapter 5 Substories
  4. Chapter 6 Substories
  5. Chapter 7 Substories
  6. Chapter 9 Substories
  7. Chapter 10 Substories
  8. Chapter 12 Substories

Hostesses:

  1. Rin Sasaba - Shine
  2. Kana Momonogi - Shine
  3. Ranko Yazuki - Shine
  4. Miyu Shiraboshi - Jewel
  5. Shiori Nagamori - Jewel
  6. Yui Hatano - Jewel
  7. Mika Tsuchiya - Flawless
  8. Nao Kaneshiro - Flawless
  9. Saya Unten - Flawless
  10. Reimi Hanayama - Shine

Hostess Maker Substory:

  1. Fashionista Trophy

City Exploration:

  1. Locker Keys - Kamurocho
  2. Locker Keys - Ryukyu
  3. Hitman Missions
  4. Coliseum
  5. Haruka's Trust

Training Masters:

  1. Yonashiro's Training
  2. Komaki's Training
  3. Revelations
  4. Minamida and the IF7
  5. Mack's Running Training

Gambling Games:

  1. Blackjack
  2. Cee-lo
  3. Cho-han
  4. Koi-koi
  5. Oicho-kabu
  6. Poker
  7. Roulette

Minigames:

  1. Aroma Massage
  2. Batting Center
  3. Bowling
  4. Boxcelios
  5. Darts
  6. Fishing
  7. Golf
  8. Karaoke
  9. Mahjong
  10. Pool
  11. Shogi
  12. UFO Catcher

Items:

  1. Recovery
  2. Weapons
  3. Gear and Accessories
  4. Modding and Materials

Completion:

  1. Completion Rewards
  2. Premium New Game/Adventure
  3. X-Tiger, the House of Extras
  4. Ultimate Match
  5. Trophies
Tips
  • This guide is for the Yakuza 3 Remaster, part of the Yakuza Remastered Collection. It may differ from the original PS3 version.
  • The guide covers the main story, substories, and various side activities.
  • CyricZ has also written guides for other Yakuza and LEGO games.

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by CyricZ (2)

Navigate Yakuza 3 with the comprehensive Table of Contents, covering walkthroughs, substories, combat, minigames, and more.

Sections:

  • Introduction
  • FAQ
  • The Basics (Basic Controls, Menus, Hints and Tips)
  • Exploring Japan (Kamurocho, Downtown Ryukyu, Important Characters, Glossary of Terms)
  • Combat and Abilities (Basic Combat, Abilities and Upgrading)
  • Walkthrough (Chapters 1-12)
  • Substories (Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12)
  • Hostesses (Rin Sasaba, Kana Momonogi, Ranko Yazuki, Miyu Shiraboshi, Shiori Nagamori, Yui Hatano, Mika Tsuchiya, Nao Kaneshiro, Saya Unten, Reimi Hanayama)
  • Hostess Maker Substory (Fashionista Trophy)
  • City Exploration (Locker Keys - Kamurocho, Locker Keys - Ryukyu, Hitman Missions, Coliseum, Haruka's Trust)
  • Training Masters (Yonashiro's Training, Komaki's Training, Revelations, Minamida and the IF7, Mack's Running Training)
  • Gambling Games (Blackjack, Cee-lo, Cho-han, Koi-koi, Oicho-kabu, Poker, Roulette)
  • Minigames (Aroma Massage, Batting Center, Bowling, Boxcelios, Darts, Fishing, Golf, Karaoke, Mahjong, Pool, Shogi, UFO Catcher)
  • Heat Actions
  • Items (Recovery, Weapons, Gear and Accessories, Modding and Materials)
  • Completion (Completion Rewards, Premium New Game/Adventure, X-Tiger, the House of Extras, Ultimate Match, Trophies)
  • Standard Guide Stuff

Basic Controls

Learn all the essential controls for Yakuza 3 Remastered, including exploration, menu navigation, and combat actions for both PlayStation and Xbox controllers.

This guide details the basic controls for Yakuza 3 Remastered, covering exploration, menu navigation, and combat. Button mappings are provided for both PlayStation and Xbox controllers.

Exploration ControlsPlayStationXboxControl
Move your characterLeft Stick
Move the cameraRight Stick
InteractX
Hold to walkL2
Center camera behind youR1
Enter first-person modeR3
Enter Pause MenuOptions
Menu ControlsPlayStationXboxControl
Move cursorLeft Stick
Confirm (Equip or Use on Items screen)X
Cancel/ExitCircle
Sorting Items on Items screenSquare
Discard on Items screenTriangle
Used in some menus to toggle screensL1/R1
Exit MenuOptions
Combat Controls (typical)PlayStationXboxControl
Move your characterLeft Stick
Move the cameraRight Stick
Rush ComboSquare
Heavy Attack
Finishing Blow
Heat Action		Triangle
EvadeX
Grab
Throw enemy/weapon		Circle
GuardL1
Fighting StanceL2
TauntR1
Center CameraR1
Pause the gameOptions
Pull out weapon assigned to that buttonD-Pad
Smoke BreakR2

More specific info about combat is available in the Combat and Abilities section.

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by CyricZ (3)

Navigate Yakuza 3 Remastered on PS4 with CyricZ's comprehensive walkthrough. Discover chapters, substories, combat tips, and essential exploration guides.

This is a detailed table of contents for the Yakuza 3 Remastered guide by CyricZ on GameFAQs. It covers everything from basic controls and exploration of Kamurocho and Ryukyu to in-depth combat strategies, substories, hostess management, minigames, and item details. It's structured to help players master every aspect of the game, including specific chapters, training masters, and gambling challenges.

Table of Contents:

  1. Introduction
  2. FAQ
  3. The Basics
    • Basic Controls
    • Menus
    • Hints and Tips
  4. Exploring Japan
    • Kamurocho, Tokyo
    • Downtown Ryukyu
    • Important Characters
    • Glossary of Terms
  5. Combat and Abilities
    • Basic Combat
    • Abilities and Upgrading
  6. Walkthrough
    • 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
  7. Substories
    • Chapter 3 Substories
    • Chapter 4 Substories
    • Chapter 5 Substories
    • Chapter 6 Substories
    • Chapter 7 Substories
    • Chapter 9 Substories
    • Chapter 10 Substories
    • Chapter 12 Substories
  8. Hostesses
    • Rin Sasaba - Shine
    • Kana Momonogi - Shine
    • Ranko Yazuki - Shine
    • Miyu Shiraboshi - Jewel
    • Shiori Nagamori - Jewel
    • Yui Hatano - Jewel
    • Mika Tsuchiya - Flawless
    • Nao Kaneshiro - Flawless
    • Saya Unten - Flawless
    • Reimi Hanayama - Shine
  9. Hostess Maker Substory
    • Fashionista Trophy
  10. City Exploration
    • Locker Keys - Kamurocho
    • Locker Keys - Ryukyu
    • Hitman Missions
    • Coliseum
    • Haruka's Trust
  11. Training Masters
    • Yonashiro's Training
    • Komaki's Training
    • Revelations
    • Minamida and the IF7
    • Mack's Running Training
  12. Gambling Games
    • Blackjack
    • Cee-lo
    • Cho-han
    • Koi-koi
    • Oicho-kabu
    • Poker
    • Roulette
  13. Minigames
    • Aroma Massage
    • Batting Center
    • Bowling
    • Boxcelios
    • Darts
    • Fishing
    • Golf
    • Karaoke
    • Mahjong
    • Pool
    • Shogi
    • UFO Catcher
  14. Heat Actions
  15. Items
    • Recovery
    • Weapons
    • Gear and Accessories
    • Modding and Materials
  16. Completion
    • Completion Rewards
    • Premium New Game/Adventure
    • X-Tiger, the House of Extras
    • Ultimate Match
    • Trophies
  17. Standard Guide Stuff

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