Yakuza 1 and 2 HD possibly hitting PS3 in Japan

A Japanese release list posted by Sega contained a little surprise before it was pulled. An HD collection of Yakuza 1 and 2 for PS3.

The list, which has since edited and reposted to remove the collection, showed a December 1st release for the package, with a 5,229 yen price point (or $66 USD). Yakuza 5 is also due for release in December in Japan.

It's likely that Sega will announce this in the not-to-distance future. With Sega's recent attitude about releasing games that aren't sure-fire hits, maybe don't get your hopes up for a North American release.

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honestgamer Staff Jul 13, 2012

I would love to see this definitely happen, and a version released in North America. I think the first two Yakuza games would benefit from HD touchups, and this would allow the whole series (at the moment) to be playable on one platform. That reminds me: I still need to snag Yakuza 3. And 1 and 2, for that matter. Was 2 even released here, though? All I actually own is 4... and the first one, in Japanese, which does me no good now that my modded PS2 is toast.

Roto13 Freelancer Jul 13, 2012

Yakuza 2 was released in North America too late for anyone to notice.

honestgamer Staff Jul 13, 2012

That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure without looking it up and I have too many tabs open at the moment as it is. Anyway, Yakuza 3 is on its way to me, and I'll hold out hope for an NTSC version of this compilation. I love me some HD collections!

zippdementia Jul 13, 2012

How is the Yakuza series? I've heard the later games are pretty enjoyable, but how about the earlier games? Also, are they basically sandbox games?

Roto13 Freelancer Jul 14, 2012

Think Shenmue + some RPG stuff + Japanese mobsters.

Genj Jul 14, 2012

I love the Yakuza series. They're like part brawler, part RPG, part whacky optional Shenmue side diversions with a convoluted Japanese soap opera story. The first Yakuza has aged poorly - the combat system is pretty slow & clunky compared to later installments, the loading times are long, and the translation & dubbing are total ass. The story is pretty ridiculous but legitimately enjoyable. Yakuza 2, while pretty expensive for a complete copy, is fucking awesome. Great story, great combat, lots of content. 3 & 4 are awesome (Dead Souls is for hardcore fans only), but they're more enjoyable having familiarity with the series & characters.

JoeTheDestroyer Staff Jul 14, 2012

I would totally buy this if it came out here. I've been wanting to get into the Yakuza franchise for some time.

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