Graphical Evolution of Yakuza (2005-2018)
72Evolution of all Yakuza games from 2005-2018!
Yakuza, known in Japan as Ryū ga Gotoku (龍が如く Like a Dragon, Japanese: [ɾʲɨᵝː ɡa̠ go̞to̞kɯ̟ᵝ]), is an action-adventure beat 'em up video game franchise created, owned and published by Sega. The series originated from Toshihiro Nagoshi's desire to create a game that would tell the way of life of the yakuza. Nagoshi initially struggled to find a platform for the project, until Sony showed interest in the prospect.
The series primarily focuses on the yakuza Kazuma Kiryu from the Tojo clan. While Kazuma often assists the Tojo clan, the series has also featured him searching for another way of life in the form of raising orphans. The gameplay of Yakuza has the player controlling Kazuma (or another character depending on the title) in an open world where he can encounter an enemy or perform an activity in the city to obtain experience.
The franchise has become a commercial and critical success, and as of 2017, Sega has reported that the Yakuza franchise has sold a combined total of 10.5 million units in physical and digital sales since its debut in 2005. Strong sales of the games in its original Japanese market has led to the franchise's expansion to other mediums, including film adaptations.
Games included in the video:
2005 Yakuza
2006 Yakuza 2
2008 Ryū ga Gotoku Kenzan!
2009 Yakuza 3
2010 Yakuza 4
2010 Kurohyō: Ryū ga Gotoku Shinshō
2011 Yakuza: Dead Souls
2012 Yakuza 5
2012 Kurohyō: Ryū ga Gotoku Ashura henu
2014 Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin!
2015 Yakuza 0
2016 Yakuza: Kiwami
2016 Yakuza 6
2017 Yakuza: Kiwami 2
2018 Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise
2018 Ryu ga Gotoku Online
2018 Judge Eyes
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