Ryu ga Gotoku from Sega (PS2)

Fighter17 · Post by **Fighter17** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:08 am

Just release in Japan, this might be Japan's answer to Grand Theif Auto. Made from the makers of Shemue, Ryu ga Gotoku has some good storyline (or that's what I herd). Famitsu gave this game a 37/40! There're couple of differences between this game and GTA, the most important part is the storyline. A lot of people are loving this game as of right now, and I'm hoping for a US release (hopefully with SUBTITLES!).

Gamespot information:

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/ryug ... e=previews

D · Post by D » Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:19 am

WOW phantasy star online meets GTA?

*hoping for a stable frame rate*

I didn't see this game coming.

impressions please (from shmembers)

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:57 pm

Yeah, it's not only gotten great reviews, but it's been selling really well too. It generally doesn't look like my thing, but I'm kind of tempted to order it.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:24 pm

Selling well? Hmm, haven't the GTA games not been selling very well in Japan (despite having great reviews)? I hope there isn't an explicit barrier against western games in Japan...

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:34 pm

I hope there isn't an explicit barrier against western games in Japan...

There's a barrier against western anything in Japan. Just the way the culture goes. I was basing the sales comment on the fact that the opening page of the official website has the characters bowing saying, "thank you for making this such a big hit". I don't know why they'd do that just w/ good Famitsu scores.

Bingo · Post by **Bingo** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:33 am

Wow I thought this was only in the development stages. Talk about being caught by surprise! Ordered it last night and PA shipped today, despite not showing it as in stock. I'm a huge fan of the film genre and of both Shenmue parts, but I hate the current pack of western-style urban violence tales led by GTA. I don't dislike the gameplay in them, just the vibe and attitude, gets on my nerves. Guess I should be right at home in something that suits my tastes in those departments.

Thunder Force · Post by **Thunder Force** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:42 pm

This has the potential to be one of the games of the year. Hopefully it will get a good localization.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:31 pm

Sounds more like a free-roaming brawler than a GTA clone from the review.

metallica_tyler · Post by **metallica_tyler** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:08 pm

I was excited about this game till I heard it was a GTA style game. I saw a trailer on G4 and it looked really awesome.

I thought it was gonna be a Shenmue-type update?

I HATE GTA!

Moogs · Post by **Moogs** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:35 pm

No way is this a GTA clone. I'd say it's more or less a yakuza-themed version of Shenmue.

metallica_tyler · Post by **metallica_tyler** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:47 pm

is Yu Suzuki (God) working on this game?