I thought this deserved its own thread since it's the first response from devs after the reveal Y7 and the reaction from fans.
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Yakuza producer thanks fans for their harsh comments. (says that they don't plan to make a boring game)
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I thought this deserved its own thread since it's the first response from devs after the reveal Y7 and the reaction from fans.
Imperfect translation aside, I think this is a good perspective and great response to the criticism.
I'm just sad because I'm certain most people are too attached to their negativity to understand that and it's not going to make a difference in their outlook either way.
I'm just sad because I'm certain most people are too attached to their negativity to understand that and it's not going to make a difference in their outlook either way.
Im glad they realized that the formula was kinda getting stale so I have faith they'll find a balance.
Man I've gotta say while I'm not happy about it I do really appreciate their incredibly understanding tone and the actual consideration behind a decision as lofty as this
I hope it works out for them, it's very much not for me though
I hope it works out for them, it's very much not for me though
Will copy paste my response from the other thread:
"I feel bad for the developers as they seem to be really proud of what they are doing yet many don't like it. I will definetly give it a go and I hope I will like it even though I much prefer the brawler Yakuza.
Whatever happens, I am hoping for the best. "
"I feel bad for the developers as they seem to be really proud of what they are doing yet many don't like it. I will definetly give it a go and I hope I will like it even though I much prefer the brawler Yakuza.
Whatever happens, I am hoping for the best. "
Hopefully they understand why it didn't sell if the worst happens and that they try again.
I just found out this will be turn base.... I am interested in this series now. I don't care about the past games... I just care about this one.
Ppl dont like change, is just the way it is. Hopefully they do a good job with the turn based mechanic that will change the mind of some of the upset fans. Just let the sales speak for itself and dont lissen too much to internet outrage. If it bombs, thers no other option than going back to what it used to be, but i will always support them for this move. RESPECT!
This is pretty much me right now, I'll need some seriously strong impressions before I sink my time into a turn-based RPG. I don't fault them at all for wanting to try something different though, and I'll still be back to see whatever comes next (or even for this if it turns out interesting to me). Best of luck to the team!
I have faith in them but you can't expect people not to react to a genre change.
This isn't an RE1 into RE4 situation, it is much more different.
I'm sceptical but i'll be there day 1.
Basically all the criticism so far is about the combat.
Basically all the criticism so far is about the combat.
To be fair, the fans who want it to bomb were told directly by the devs that if that happens they will go back to the old way. I can't blame people who don't like the change wanting that.
Good response. Seems like they knew not everyone was gonna be a big fan of the shift to Turn-Based combat, I imagine that was a hard decision for them to come to. Happy for them that they get to try out something new after making so many brawler type games
I do understand the worry though. Turn based games haven't exactly been the most popular in the west lately and some frown upon and say that it's an outdated system that only existed because of limitations of consoles in the past.
That being said I never gave a shit about the combat in Yakuza to begin with. I thought it was always pretty braindead and boring so I for one am definitely cautiously optimistic about this.
That being said I never gave a shit about the combat in Yakuza to begin with. I thought it was always pretty braindead and boring so I for one am definitely cautiously optimistic about this.
No it's a better situation. RE had less games before it switched genres.
This is a really great response and I think he has a really good attitude.
Yakuza might be my favorite franchise. I have played them for over a decade and love every single one (I even like Dead Souls). The combat been great though and it took them a long time to make it good. The teams strength has also always been in the variety of their gameplay not in the depth or quality of each gameplay style. The driving section and the hunting sections in Yakuza 5 would be terrible as a main mechanic, but they are just good enough to make a really fun side activity. So while I obviously hope it turns out great I am very cautious about the new turn based battle system and the announcement has tempered my expectations quite a bit since (to me at least) a mediocre turn based combat system is so much worse than a mediocre action combat system.
Yakuza might be my favorite franchise. I have played them for over a decade and love every single one (I even like Dead Souls). The combat been great though and it took them a long time to make it good. The teams strength has also always been in the variety of their gameplay not in the depth or quality of each gameplay style. The driving section and the hunting sections in Yakuza 5 would be terrible as a main mechanic, but they are just good enough to make a really fun side activity. So while I obviously hope it turns out great I am very cautious about the new turn based battle system and the announcement has tempered my expectations quite a bit since (to me at least) a mediocre turn based combat system is so much worse than a mediocre action combat system.
RE didn't change genres.
It evolved but it was still a third person survival shooter.
This is "no better situation" as it came out of nowhere. Like seriously, it was clear that RE3 and CVX were setting up RE4.
He was WHAT?!Lmao @ people having doubts on Nagoshi.
He was a producer on F-Zero GX.
F-Zero GX.
How did I not know that?!
No wonder F-Zero GX is such an awesome beast of a game.
I've been Yakuza fan for a long ass time and I'm open to new things and have faith in the team. Plus to be honest I didn't like the combat in Yakuza 6 and Kiwami 2 that much so the change up is welcome.
Going to be interesting to see how this does sales wise in Japan and the West .
I can understand wanting to change stuff but turn base is a big change.
I can understand wanting to change stuff but turn base is a big change.
feels silly to complain about something we haven't even seen in motion yet, I get the feeling, looking at the UI, that the combat will be incredibly fast.
also playing all of these yakuza games back to back gets exhausting, I'd be kinda into the Yakuza games essentially becoming JRPGs while spin-offs like Judgment and the clearly inevitable F-Zero: Fist of the Falcon use the traditional combat engine.
also playing all of these yakuza games back to back gets exhausting, I'd be kinda into the Yakuza games essentially becoming JRPGs while spin-offs like Judgment and the clearly inevitable F-Zero: Fist of the Falcon use the traditional combat engine.
That's not what Nagoshi said at all. He said if people end up preferring action they'll go back to that. If the game FAILS it's going to be bad for RGG Studio.
He wants people to play it and tell him what they think, not skip it and hope it bombs.
Nah. People hoping the game fails are fucking delusional and are absolute trash people for even wanting it to bomb
There's some 20 seconds video of battle floating around. It looks slow as F.
I read today that they consider this a "watershed moment" for the series. If that's true, then I guess I'm out, because I don't think this game will bomb. We'll always have the Kiryu saga I guess.
While I may skip this, I can't get upset given that we've had eight million action Yakuza games. More power to those who are into this.
Nah, you're trash for calling people you don't even know trash for having a different opinion than you. Hoping a game bombs after the devs directly said it would lead to the gameplay changing back isn't irrational or bad.