Welcome to Kamurocho, player! Yakuza 4 throws you into the neon-drenched streets of Tokyo as four distinct protagonists: a charismatic yakuza lieutenant, a stoic prison escapee, a determined reporter, and a legendary gangster. Each has their own story, their own fighting style, and their own reasons for getting tangled up in the city's underworld. You'll be brawling through alleyways, uncovering conspiracies, and experiencing a slice of 1980s Japanese life, all in a sprawling action-adventure that blends intense combat with compelling drama and unexpected humor.
This guide is your key to mastering everything Yakuza 4 has to offer. We'll walk you through the intertwined storylines of Shun Akiyama, Taiga Saejima, Masayoshi Tanimura, and Kazuma Kiryu, ensuring you don't miss a single crucial detail. From tracking down every single side story and collectible scattered across Kamurocho to conquering challenging boss fights and understanding the nuances of the game's combat system, we've got you covered. Get ready to dive deep and uncover all the secrets this epic tale holds.
Guide and Walkthrough (PS3) by CyricZ
Navigate Kamurocho with CyricZ's Yakuza 4 walkthrough. Master combat, complete substories, and uncover all the secrets of this PS3 classic.
Welcome to Yakuza 4! This guide, originally by CyricZ for the PS3 version, will help you dive into the bustling district of Kamurocho. For the first time in the series, you'll experience the stories of not just Kazuma Kiryu, but also Shun Akiyama, Taiga Saejima, and Masayoshi Tanimura.
This walkthrough covers the main story, side content, and all the secrets Kamurocho has to offer. While this guide is based on the PS3 version, it was adapted from a guide for the PS4 remaster. Some minor details might differ, especially in hostess club dialogue, but the core experience remains the same.
Let's get started on completing the Yakuza list!
Guide and Walkthrough (PS3) by CyricZ (2)
Explore the Yakuza 4 Table of Contents, covering story walkthroughs, substories, minigames, combat, and more.
- 1Introduction
- 2FAQ
- 3The Basics (Basic Controls, Menus, Hints and Tips)
- 4Exploring Kamurocho (City Attractions, Important Characters, Glossary of Terms)
- 5Combat and Abilities (Basic Combat and Upgrading, Akiyama: Phoenix Talons, Saejima: Tiger Claws, Tanimura: Turtle Shell, Kiryu: Dragon Fists)
- 6Story Walkthrough (Part 1 - Shun Akiyama, Part 2 - Taiga Saejima, Part 3 - Masayoshi Tanimura, Part 4 - Kazuma Kiryu, Finale - Requiem)
- 7Substories (Akiyama's Substories, Saejima's Substories, Tanimura's Substories, Kiryu's Substories, The Final Substory)
- 8Cabaret Clubs (Overview, Rio - Shine, Himeka Kawasaki - Shine, Shizuka Saito - Shine, Noa Mizutani - Jewel, Erena Aihara - Jewel, Chihiro Ikki - Jewel, Maya Mori - Jewel, Hostess Maker, Nanami - Elise, Hiyori - Elise, Kyoko - Elise)
- 9City Exploration (Locker Keys - Taihei Blvd., Locker Keys - Underground, Allies, Ecotaro, Coliseum, Fighter Maker, Police Scanner, Gang Encounters)
- 10Training Masters (Revelations, Saigo, Master, Nair, Sotaro Komaki, IF7-R)
- 11Gambling Games (Baccarat, Blackjack, Cee-lo, Cho-han, Koi-koi, Oicho-kabu, Poker, Roulette)
- 12Minigames (Aromatherapy Massage, Batting Center, Bowling, Boxcelios, Darts, Fishing, Golf, Karaoke, Mahjong, Pachinko, Pool, Shogi, Table Tennis, UFO Catcher)
- 13Heat Actions
- 14Items (Recovery, Weapons, Gear and Accessories, Modding and Materials, Gambling Cheat Items)
- 15Completion (Completion Rewards, Memos, New Game + and Premium Adventure, Haruka's Trust, Ultimate Match, Trophies)
- 16Standard Guide Stuff
- Use the Table of Contents to quickly navigate to specific sections of the Yakuza 4 guide.
- Refer to the 'Combat and Abilities' section for character-specific fighting styles.
- Check the 'Minigames' and 'Gambling Games' sections for details on all available diversions.
FAQ
Answers to common Yakuza 4 questions, including how to save, who you play as, and how to grind experience and money.
- 1What is Yakuza 4? Yakuza 4 is the fourth mainline game in SEGA's Yakuza series, originally released in 2010. It's an action adventure game with RPG elements where you play a Japanese crime story intermixed with an exploration of Japan.
- 2How can I get this game? If you're a Western player looking to play Yakuza 4, you can buy the original disc release for the PlayStation 3, buy the remastered version standalone (digitally on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam), or buy the "Yakuza Remastered Collection" (available digitally on PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam, and physically only for the PlayStation 4).
- 3Is this a good game to start the Yakuza series with? While Yakuza 0 is recommended as the best entry to start with, followed by Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2, Yakuza 4 is a decent entry that introduces new characters and is not heavily focused on Kiryu. You can play the games in almost any order.
- 4How do I save in this game? Saving is done manually at payphones (marked with an "S" on the (minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen))), at your established hideouts, or between chapters. Save before critical points to avoid losing progress.
- 5Is there anything different from the original Japanese version? The minigame "Answer X Answer" has been removed from arcades in the Western release due to localization difficulties.
- 6What is this game rated? This game is rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB, with content descriptors including Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, and Use of Alcohol. It depicts Japanese organized crime with brutal combat and "Heat Actions" (special combat moves), but violence is not overtly gory, and sexual content is muted.
- 7Who do I play as in this game? You play as four characters: Shun Akiyama (moneylender), Taiga Saejima (imprisoned yakuza), Masayoshi Tanimura (police officer), and series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu.
- 8Can I go back to playing as other characters after finishing their part? Only in the finale and post-game content. During their individual story parts, you are confined to one character. In the finale, you can switch characters, and money and the Item Box are shared, though individual inventories remain separate.
- 9What's an easy way to grind experience? Experience is generally easy to gain through substories and side activities. Saejima may find it harder; give him the Yakuza Training Gear if needed.
- 10What's an easy way to grind money? Early on, use gambling establishments and cheat items (found in Lockers) to acquire chips or wooden tags for Platinum Plates, which sell for cash. The Zero Jewel can provide a significant amount of money.
- Save frequently at payphones or hideouts, especially before major story points.
- Consider starting the series with Yakuza 0 for the best introduction.
- Utilize gambling cheat items found in lockers for early money grinding.
- Equip Saejima with the Yakuza Training Gear if he struggles with experience gain.
Guide and Walkthrough (PS3) by CyricZ (3)
Explore the Yakuza 4 Table of Contents for story walkthroughs, substories, minigames, combat, and more.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- FAQ
- The Basics
- Basic Controls
- Menus
- Hints and Tips
- Exploring Kamurocho
- City Attractions
- Important Characters
- Glossary of Terms
- Combat and Abilities
- Basic Combat and Upgrading
- Akiyama: Phoenix Talons
- Saejima: Tiger Claws
- Tanimura: Turtle Shell
- Kiryu: Dragon Fists
- Story Walkthrough
- Part 1 - Shun Akiyama
- Part 2 - Taiga Saejima
- Part 3 - Masayoshi Tanimura
- Part 4 - Kazuma Kiryu
- Finale - Requiem
- Substories
- Akiyama's Substories
- Saejima's Substories
- Tanimura's Substories
- Kiryu's Substories
- The Final Substory
- Cabaret Clubs
- Overview
- Rio - Shine
- Himeka Kawasaki - Shine
- Shizuka Saito - Shine
- Noa Mizutani - Jewel
- Erena Aihara - Jewel
- Chihiro Ikki - Jewel
- Maya Mori - Jewel
- Hostess Maker
- Nanami - Elise
- Hiyori - Elise
- Kyoko - Elise
- City Exploration
- Locker Keys - Taihei Blvd.
- Locker Keys - Underground
- Allies
- Ecotaro
- Coliseum
- Fighter Maker
- Police Scanner
- Gang Encounters
- Training Masters
- Revelations
- Saigo
- Master
- Nair
- Sotaro Komaki
- IF7-R
- Gambling Games
- Baccarat
- Blackjack
- Cee-lo
- Cho-han
- Koi-koi
- Oicho-kabu
- Poker
- Roulette
- Minigames
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Batting Center
- Bowling
- Boxcelios
- Darts
- Fishing
- Golf
- Karaoke
- Mahjong
- Pachinko
- Pool
- Shogi
- Table Tennis
- UFO Catcher
- Heat Actions
- Items
- Recovery
- Weapons
- Gear and Accessories
- Modding and Materials
- Gambling Cheat Items
- Completion
- Completion Rewards
- Memos
- New Game + and Premium Adventure
- Haruka's Trust
- Ultimate Match
- Trophies
- Standard Guide Stuff
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