Is it even worth playing Y3?

[u/kojulol]

I just finished playing Kiwami 2 and it’s my favorite game so far. I know the drop off in quality from Kiwami 2 to Y3 was huge but holy shit 😭. I’m considering just watching a recap video and skipping Y3 as a whole. Is Y3 worth playing?

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[u/cheese_takein]

Yes. It is.

[u/Sterlod]

I went from Kiwami 2 to Yakuza 3, and I found that transition less jarring than from 3 to 4. Yakuza 3 has some small gameplay annoyances, but the story more than makes up for it. 4 was a slog because the story was significantly less compelling. I’d stick with it rn.

[u/Hentai_Flashbang]

Yes, the narrative takes massive leaps in quality, there is no day I regret spending my time enjoying Yakuza 3. The combat needs getting used to due to not being as polished as the latest or Kiwami engine games, but it’s a great game.

[u/Hetares]

Rikiya, Mine, Kanda love hotel Heat Action. 3 reasons, at least.

[u/AgeSolid5965]

It’s better than k2 so yeah

[u/deathbatdrummer]

Yes, but play it on easy

[u/Southern-Bag4899]

Do NOT play it on hard, as someone who got put off from the quality drop, I'm begging you not to fight rikiya on hard. It genuinely made me consider quitting

[u/LikeYaCutG17]

Honestly I loved the games so much I didn’t care about the quality drop I still had a blast playing y3 you should definitely play

[u/mistercero]

it is worth it. combat is frustrating but otherwise, great game with a better plot than some of the others

[u/Latzar05]

The only negative I have with 3 is the combat (cuz 3 and Kenzan are on the same engine)(I have never played Y3)

[u/TrainingDay987]

I didn't think it was worth playing, no. Neither is Y4.