Yakuza 5
Yakuza 5 is an action-adventure video game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega on the PlayStation 3. It is the fifth major entry in the Yakuza series. The game was originally released in Japan in December 2012 and became available globally on the PlayStation Network in December 2015. The game received a remastered version with improved features in 2019 on PlayStation 4, and in 2021 on Windows and Xbox One.
Unlike its predecessor, “Yakuza 5” introduces a new game engine, showcases five different scenes in Japan, and features five playable main characters. The game’s success spawned spin-offs and sequels, including Yakuza: Isin! ” and “Yakuza 0”, and a direct sequel “Yakuza 6: The Song of Life” was released in 2016.
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Yakuza 5 Walkthrough
Before we dive into the Yakuza 5 walkthrough, please note that you can get special items if you have data from previous Yakuza games. These items provide useful boosts at the beginning of the game.
- Gion Bell: Yakuza game save data.
- Koi Amulet: Extreme speed data.
- Binding of the Yellow Dragon: Like a Dragon to the Sea 2 data.
- Morning Glory Scarf: Yakuza 3 Remake Data.
- Fat Stacks Amulet: Yakuza 4 Remake data.
- Gold Plate: Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise or Judgment Data.
Part 1 – Kazuma Kiryu
Chapter 1 – Wanderer
- Starting from Kiryu, living a humble life as a taxi driver.
- Apologize to Tenjin Transportation for giving Daigo a ride.
- Purchase a gift and give it to the demi-god.
- Complete side activities or explore Fukuoka.
- Return to the taxi office and call your boss.
- Transferring money at M store and encountering street thugs.
- Fight thugs and enhance Kiryu’s skills.
- Meet Nakajima and find out about Haruka.
- Join Nakajima for a night of carnival.
- Explore Fukuoka, encounter various challenges, and learn about Majima’s apparent death.
- Faced with the mysterious young man Sosuke Komaki who challenges Kiryu.
- Return to your apartment, unlock the hideout and restore your health.
Chapter 2 Uninvited Guest
- As a taxi driver, engage in taxi missions and assist various passengers.
- Encounter Demon Slayers, participate in tournaments and defeat them.
- Return to the office and meet the chef Tatsuya and have dinner at “Hanamidori”.
- Confronting Tojo clan members Morinaga and Aizawa, they asked about Daigo’s whereabouts.
- Engage in a series of battles and escape Yamakasa headquarters.
- Explore Fukuoka, do side activities and collect inspiration.
- Continue the main plot and confront Hachiman to advance.
Chapter 3 The unfolding of the conspiracy
- Go to the taxi office, interact with Nakajima, and perform various taxi missions.
- Participate in a race against the Demon Slayer and assist the police detective on the ancient path.
- Explore Fukuoka, participate in side stories, and assist Chef Tatsuya.
- Attending Olivier’s meeting and meeting Watase leads to a series of fights.
- Chase Aoyama, face challenges at Yamakasa headquarters, and confront the boss, Hachiman.
- Chase down Krillin and capture him to gain information on the Hachiman Gang’s hideout.
- Head to the hideout, fight the enemies, and confront Hachiman to advance to the next chapter.
Chapter 4 – Destination
- Track Hachiman by investigating sightings in Fukuoka.
- Fight against Hachiman’s men to gather intelligence.
- Chase down and capture Xiaolin in a chase battle.
- Investigate Hachiman’s hideout and fight in various areas.
- Confront Hachiman in a climactic battle and end Kiryu’s section.
This concludes the walkthrough for Kiryu’s character in “Yakuza 5”. Continue to the following sections for a comprehensive guide to the entire game.
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Yakuza 5 Guide
Hello konnichiwa! Welcome to my guide to Yakuza 5, the fifth mainline game in the Yakuza series. This guide is designed to help you understand the intricate yakuza crime story, providing insight into the main storyline and the many fun bonus experiences that made the yakuza series a cultural phenomenon.
Acknowledgments
I would like to express my gratitude to two key sources who have made significant contributions to this guide:
- Japanese wiki for the Ryu Ga Gotoku series, located at kouryakutsushin.com.
- Yimbocarimbo35 on GameFAQs was responsible for translating the game into Japanese, allowing many people to play the game early.
important tips
This guide is specifically tailored for the PS4 remake of Yakuza 5 (part of the Yakuza Remastered Collection). If you’re using this guide on the Western PS3 version, please note that some events or items may have different names.
Explore Japan
Yakuza 5 offers a massive exploration of Japan, covering five different cities. Each city area is color-coded on the map to represent specific features such as restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and story-based locations.
- Orange: Restaurants and bars are back to health.
- Yellow: Shops selling various items.
- Purple: Karaoke, bowling and other entertainment venues.
- Blue: Story-based locations and major landmarks.
- Pink: Gentlemen’s entertainment venues, including hostess clubs.
Map markers guide you to key points:
- Pink Dot: Story Objective.
- “S”: Save and access item chests.
- Taxi with arrows: taxi stand for city travel.
- Character: Master of learning new technologies.
- Van: Kailash Factory, Arms Service.
- “?”: sub-story.
- “!”: Events not relevant to the story (e.g. Arena Tournament).
- IF8 Hexagons: The inner fighter road battle game.
- Key: Locker, which can be opened with a locker key.
- Oval on the arrow: Manhole for sewers (Kamurocho).
Combat and Abilities
A deep dive into the combat system and character abilities, providing insights into using each character effectively in combat. See the relevant section for detailed thermal effects.
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Yakuza 5 gameplay
The gameplay of Yakuza 5 is very similar to previous games in the series, but with a few changes. There are two main components: Adventure Mode and Battle Mode. In Adventure Mode, players can explore various areas, participate in side activities, and enjoy mini-games such as Virtua Fighter 2 and Taiko No Tatsujin. The cities in the game are larger than before, providing more opportunities for exploration and a record number of game points in the series. The transition between Adventure Mode and Battle Mode is smoother, and controls have been significantly improved, improving the pacing of Battle Mode. Overall, Yakuza 5 provides a seamless and engaging gameplay experience.
Yakuza 5 plot
In “Yakuza 5”, the story unfolds as Kurosawa Tsubasa, the seventh generation president of the Omi Alliance, falls ill, causing tension between the Tojo Club and the Omi Alliance. After Daigo Dojima disappears, Kazuma Kiryu, now a taxi driver, intervenes. Kiryu discovers Minoru Aoyama’s plot to take over the Tojo clan, sparking conflict. At the same time, Saejima Taiga escapes from prison, and Sawamura Haruka’s idol career faces challenges. When Tatsuo Shinada was investigating a match-fixing incident, he discovered a scandal related to the underworld.
As things develop, Aoyama’s boss is Chairman Kurosawa, and Haruka’s life is in danger. The story follows Kiryu, Saejima, Akiyama, and Shinada as they try to protect Haruka and uncover the man behind the chaos. Ultimately, the plot explores themes of power, betrayal, and sacrifice in the underworld. The characters face challenges, confrontations, and unexpected alliances in their quest for justice and survival.
“Yakuza 5” trailer
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