Author Topic: How did Yakuza sell in the U.S? I want Yakuza 2 (Read 7204 times)

Beezy · « **on:** May 20, 2007, 11:11:06 PM »

Any sales people here that can answer my question?

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:13:54 PM »

aint gonna happen sadly it sold like ass from what i remember.

demi · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:18:29 PM »

It sold like ass because the game was ass. Enjoy your dog feeding simulation.

Beezy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:22:43 PM »

Quote from: Dick Frost on May 20, 2007, 11:18:29 PM

It sold like ass because the game was ass. Enjoy your dog feeding simulation.

WTF, that was only one part of the game!

Shuri · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:24:33 PM »

it also played like ass. Crappy controls, crappy aiming, everything about it sucked. Too bad because the themes and story were first class, but the actual gameplay was handled by distinguished mentally-challenged fellows.

Ichirou · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:25:07 PM »

Didn't it sell like 9,000 copies or something ridiculously small like that? I think the sales may have been affected by the godawful dubbing.

SHOTTEH FOCK OP

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:26:38 PM »

The game fucking rocks. It owns and I want to replay it.

The first month it sold less than 25k.

Quote from: Ichirou on May 20, 2007, 11:25:07 PM

Didn't it sell like 9,000 copies or something ridiculously small like that? I think the sales may have been affected by the godawful dubbing.

SHOTTEH FOCK OP

It's really because the mainstream press expected it to be fucking GTA in Japan and gave it 6's and ridiculous bullshit like that.

Ichirou · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:27:11 PM »

Poor Sega. It's like they're cursed.

Himu · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:27:42 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on May 20, 2007, 11:27:11 PM

Poor Sega. It's like they're cursed.

It was the best Sega game in ages too, and it bombed.

Ichirou · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:28:51 PM »

Is Sega even profitable nowadays? I can't remember the last game they made that was a big hit.

demi · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:28:59 PM »

Let's not forget to mention that the script was written for juvenile teens like Himuro, you can tell from his posts.

fucking dog simulators, feeding the fucking dog, crossing the fucking dog, babysitting the fucking kid, doing the same fucking combo over and over, distinguished mentally-challenged fucking everything, what the fucking shit fuck.

Don't you just LOVE to say the word FUCK, Himuro?

FUCK YAKUZA

Ichirou · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:29:55 PM »

SHOTTEH FOCK OP

Himu · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:30:10 PM »

The Japanese version's script isn't anything like that. I don't know why Sega of America decided to do that at all.

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:30:56 PM »

Quote from: Dick Frost on May 20, 2007, 11:28:59 PM

Let's not forget to mention that the script was written for juvenile teens like Himuro, you can tell from his posts.

fucking dog simulators, feeding the fucking dog, crossing the fucking dog, babysitting the fucking kid, doing the same fucking combo over and over, distinguished mentally-challenged fucking everything, what the fucking shit fuck.

Don't you just LOVE to say the word FUCK, Himuro?

FUCK YAKUZA

Doing the same combos over and over? That's you. The game's interactive weapons and environments gave me an incentive NOT to use the same moves over and over.

Beezy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:44:47 PM »

If you think Yakuza had bad voice acting, go and play Baten Kaitos. Haruka is the only person in this game with truly horrible voice acting.

I have no problems with the combat in this game. Yeah it does get a little repetitive, but there's all sorts of weapons you can use and you learn newer moves later on. Nothing is forcing you to keep doing the same combo over and over.

demi · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:46:41 PM »

Nothing is forcing me from doing different combos either, and if I can achieve the same result with that, why bother?

Who is complaining about voice acting? They may say FUCK a lot, but they can at least say it right. Well, some of them. SHOT THE FACK AP

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:48:08 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 20, 2007, 11:44:47 PM

If you think Yakuza had bad voice acting, go and play Baten Kaitos. Haruka is the only person in this game with truly horrible voice acting.

I have no problems with the combat in this game. Yeah it does get a little repetitive, but there's all sorts of weapons you can use and you learn newer moves later on. Nothing is forcing you to keep doing the same combo over and over.

Did you talk to the bum who teaches you new abilities in the park?

Beezy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:52:05 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on May 20, 2007, 11:48:08 PM

Quote from: Beezy on May 20, 2007, 11:44:47 PM
If you think Yakuza had bad voice acting, go and play Baten Kaitos. Haruka is the only person in this game with truly horrible voice acting.

I have no problems with the combat in this game. Yeah it does get a little repetitive, but there's all sorts of weapons you can use and you learn newer moves later on. Nothing is forcing you to keep doing the same combo over and over.

Did you talk to the bum who teaches you new abilities in the park?

Yeah, he taught me a bunch of stuff already. I'm on chapter 8 right now (purgatory am cry) and all my stuff are at level 7.

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:54:27 PM »

omfg did you do that chapter where you go to the chinese restaraunt?!!?

It was so AWESOME. Going in the kitchen and using meat as weapons and shit. And the BOSS FIGHT. wow.

Beezy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:58:10 PM »

O_O

I hope that's the next chapter. The last really fun thing I did was beat the crap out of all the guys that Nishiki sent to kill me behind Serena.

Himu · « **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:04:00 AM »

wtf I swear it was chapter 7 or some shit. IT ROCKS

Beezy · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:10:12 AM »

Naw, chapter 7 was where you had to save Detective Date's daughter and find Haruka (AGAIN!) after she ran away from Serena.

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:11:30 AM »

I liked Haruka :{

That girl could EAT. GAWD DAMN.

Beezy · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:12:47 AM »

I've never had to find/save one person so many times in any game before.

Himu · « **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:16:43 AM »

Fuck this. I want to play Yakuza again NOW.

That game OWNS.

Beezy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:23:00 AM »

Is there any reason to impress the girls at the host bars? I'm rich now, so I can actually try if I want to.

Himu · « **Reply #26 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:36:40 AM »

When you get 10 hearts, they unlock a mini sidequest. If I remember, going all the way with them nets you locker keys

TVC15 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:15:16 AM »

Yakuza was fuck awesome. Shenmue done correctly. I hope someone releases the sequel here, but the first game sold really really poorly.

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:17:04 AM »

If Sega ain't gonna nab I hope someone else does

TVC15 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:30:58 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on May 21, 2007, 02:17:04 AM

If Sega ain't gonna nab I hope someone else does

The first game sold poorly enough that any parties interested in licensing it would be put off. It's not like it has a sizable niche fanbase drooling in anticipation. Also, it will look too poor very soon.

Himu · « **Reply #30 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:32:18 AM »

But any publisher could see that Sega completely fucked it up when advertising and localizing it.

TVC15 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:44:24 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on May 21, 2007, 02:32:18 AM

But any publisher could see that Sega completely fucked it up when advertising and localizing it.

But now it's more than a year later, and the game doesn't look good in comparison to other new releases. Plus, localization for such a voice heavy game would be costly for anyone but a large company; precisely the kind of company that would roll their eyes at the original game's sales.

Beezy · « **Reply #32 on:** May 21, 2007, 03:31:27 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 21, 2007, 02:44:24 AM

Quote from: Himuro on May 21, 2007, 02:32:18 AM

But any publisher could see that Sega completely fucked it up when advertising and localizing it.

But now it's more than a year later, and the game doesn't look good in comparison to other new releases. Plus, localization for such a voice heavy game would be costly for anyone but a large company; precisely the kind of company that would roll their eyes at the original game's sales.

It would be enough if they just subtitled it, but I know that will never happen.

Btw Himuro, I just fucked up the Triads and their boss. It was in chapter 9.

Verboten · « **Reply #33 on:** May 21, 2007, 06:00:55 AM »

They just have to fix the loading and leave the original JPN dialogue. Holy shit I love this game. Anyone have hi-res shots of Kazuma's tattoo?

PhoenixWright · « **Reply #34 on:** May 21, 2007, 09:30:45 AM »

I was looking forward to it before release, but playing it at DigitalLife changed my mind. I played about 60 seconds of the tutorial.

"Remember this combo"
"Perform it"
"Also remember these 20 combos"
"Perform them one by one"

I walked away with no intention of buying it, I want to play a game, not memorize tons of unnecessary crap like a high school math final.

Cheebs · « **Reply #35 on:** May 21, 2007, 11:10:55 AM »

Quote from: Dick Frost on May 20, 2007, 11:18:29 PM

It sold like ass because the game was ass. Enjoy your dog feeding simulation.

I bought Nintendogs (gaf hype

)

I did not buy Yakuza.

Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** May 21, 2007, 11:58:58 AM »

Quote from: PhoenixWright on May 21, 2007, 09:30:45 AM

I was looking forward to it before release, but playing it at DigitalLife changed my mind. I played about 60 seconds of the tutorial.

"Remember this combo"
"Perform it"
"Also remember these 20 combos"
"Perform them one by one"

I walked away with no intention of buying it, I want to play a game, not memorize tons of unnecessary crap like a high school math final.

......wow...

Quote from: Beezy on May 21, 2007, 03:31:27 AM

Btw Himuro, I just fucked up the Triads and their boss. It was in chapter 9.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #37 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:30:54 PM »

okami was better

Himu · « **Reply #38 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:36:46 PM »

Beezy · « **Reply #39 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:10:32 PM »

Quote from: PhoenixWright on May 21, 2007, 09:30:45 AM

I was looking forward to it before release, but playing it at DigitalLife changed my mind. I played about 60 seconds of the tutorial.

"Remember this combo"
"Perform it"
"Also remember these 20 combos"
"Perform them one by one"

I walked away with no intention of buying it, I want to play a game, not memorize tons of unnecessary crap like a high school math final.

Are you serious?

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:17:05 PM »

I really hope he isn't.

Oblivion · « **Reply #41 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:21:18 PM »

The game sold pretty well in Japan. Bombed everywhere else, however. Doesn't help that it was expensive as hell to make too, and that I think Sega probably got halfway to breaking even.

Cheebs · « **Reply #42 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:57:19 PM »

I found the demo of it I got in OPM boring, and I liked shenmue

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #43 on:** May 22, 2007, 02:07:52 AM »

Quote from: Ichirou on May 20, 2007, 11:28:51 PM

Is Sega even profitable nowadays? I can't remember the last game they made that was a big hit.

Shadow the Hedgehog

Cheebs · « **Reply #44 on:** May 22, 2007, 08:26:58 AM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on May 22, 2007, 02:07:52 AM

Quote from: Ichirou on May 20, 2007, 11:28:51 PM
Is Sega even profitable nowadays? I can't remember the last game they made that was a big hit.

Shadow the Hedgehog

Yeah, their sonic games (on nintendo systems at least) sell pretty damn well for some reason. The Mario freaks buy them up.

Beezy · « **Reply #45 on:** May 22, 2007, 01:15:08 PM »

Btw, did Sonic the Hedgehog bomb on PS3 and 360? Please tell me it did. It has the worst controls ever in a Sonic game.

Cheebs · « **Reply #46 on:** May 22, 2007, 01:29:14 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 22, 2007, 01:15:08 PM

Btw, did Sonic the Hedgehog bomb on PS3 and 360? Please tell me it did. It has the worst controls ever in a Sonic game.

I think so. Sonic fanboys are on nintendo hardware.

demi · « **Reply #47 on:** May 22, 2007, 01:43:58 PM »

Sonic the Hedgehog was a better game than Yakuza, btw.

I've finished both games, btw.

I know, btw.

Himu · « **Reply #48 on:** May 22, 2007, 01:49:22 PM »

You cocks, get this discussion out of this thread. YAKUZA!!

Where are you, beezy?

Cheebs · « **Reply #49 on:** May 22, 2007, 02:06:54 PM »

Sonic Heroes> Sonic for 360>>>>>>>>>Shadow the Hedgehog>>>>>>>>>Shenmue>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yakuza

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Himu · « **Reply #50 on:** May 22, 2007, 02:07:59 PM »

You're a dumbass. You only played the demo, and you probably played the demo horribly too.

Cheebs · « **Reply #51 on:** May 22, 2007, 02:15:36 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on May 22, 2007, 02:07:59 PM

You're a dumbass. You only played the demo, and you probably played the demo horribly too.

I also never played Shadow or Sonic for 360

Beezy · « **Reply #52 on:** May 22, 2007, 02:26:58 PM »

Fuckin' Cheebs and demi. Sonic the Hedgehog isn't better than anything. Except maybe some crap like Dirge of Cerberus.

Cheebs · « **Reply #53 on:** May 22, 2007, 03:00:25 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 22, 2007, 02:26:58 PM

Fuckin' Cheebs and demi. Sonic the Hedgehog isn't better than anything. Except maybe some crap like Dirge of Cerberus.

and Yakuza. More people bought Chibi Robo than Yakuza!

demi · « **Reply #54 on:** May 22, 2007, 03:27:51 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 22, 2007, 02:26:58 PM

Fuckin' Cheebs and demi. Sonic the Hedgehog isn't better than anything. Except maybe some crap like Dirge of Cerberus.

Hey you know what's better than Yakuza? Advent Rising. Guess what? That sold more too.

Ichirou · « **Reply #55 on:** May 22, 2007, 06:37:58 PM »

Was Sonic Heroes good? I sorta am tempted to pick it up for Gamecube (I hear that's the best version).

Himu · « **Reply #56 on:** May 22, 2007, 06:39:52 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on May 22, 2007, 06:37:58 PM

Was Sonic Heroes good? I sorta am tempted to pick it up for Gamecube (I hear that's the best version).

No.

demi · « **Reply #57 on:** May 22, 2007, 06:40:05 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on May 22, 2007, 06:37:58 PM

Was Sonic Heroes good? I sorta am tempted to pick it up for Gamecube (I hear that's the best version).

Better than Yakuza, imo.

Ichirou · « **Reply #58 on:** May 22, 2007, 06:49:02 PM »

Demi liked it; Himu, why did you dislike it?

Himu · « **Reply #59 on:** May 22, 2007, 07:01:22 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on May 22, 2007, 06:49:02 PM

Demi liked it; Himu, why did you dislike it?

It has extremely loose and crappy controls, too much emphasis Sonic and friends mentality, average levels, and questionable mechanics (the character switching thing is pretty wonky).

Not enough meat to it, and completely average all around. Still better than Shadow and Sonic 360/ps3 though. But considerably worse than Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, and those were average to begin with.

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Author Topic: How did Yakuza sell in the U.S? I want Yakuza 2 (Read 7204 times)