The Backlog Check-in Vol. 305: 11/4/23: Call of Duty: MW3/Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Edition

[argyle]

Thinking about finishing up Like A Dragon next (the first one), because I'm in the mood for a turn-based RPG and I really wanna play Infinite Wealth. Gonna skip Gaiden & Ishi, I've determined they just put out too many Yakuza games for me - I feel like I'd have to play nothing BUT Yakuza if I wanted to keep up.

I have Yakuza 1-6 to play which I plan on playing back to back like one really long game, I also have Like a Dragon and both Judgment games and I’m going to get Infinite Wealth. I’m going to have to devote an entire year to just playing them.

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[Phaseknox]

I’m guessing that it will come out either holiday 2024, or sometime in 2025.

[isthatallyougot]

Thinking about finishing up Like A Dragon next (the first one), because I'm in the mood for a turn-based RPG and I really wanna play Infinite Wealth. Gonna skip Gaiden & Ishi, I've determined they just put out too many Yakuza games for me - I feel like I'd have to play nothing BUT Yakuza if I wanted to keep up.

I have Yakuza 1-6 to play which I plan on playing back to back like one really long game, I also have Like a Dragon and both Judgment games and I’m going to get Infinite Wealth. I’m going to have to devote an entire year to just playing them.

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Lol, I was thinking the same. I would wager *any* amount of money that phase doesn't get through 2 straight games (probably not even 1) before setting it aside and being side-tracked by something else.

"I was enjoying it, but yadda yadda yadda (insert reason, repetitive, etc etc), I'll come back to it later." Cycle repeats for eternity.



Love ya phase, but sometimes self awareness ain't yo thang.

[jfissel]

Anyone else get a message from reddit saying that our subreddit will be closed down if we don't respond soon?

[jfissel]

I’m guessing that it will come out either holiday 2024, or sometime in 2025.

I am cautiously optimistic, love GTA.

[Phaseknox]

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Lol, I was thinking the same. I would wager *any* amount of money that phase doesn't get through 2 straight games (probably not even 1) before setting it aside and being side-tracked by something else.

"I was enjoying it, but yadda yadda yadda (insert reason, repetitive, etc etc), I'll come back to it later." Cycle repeats for eternity.

That could happen of course given my track record, but I played and finished all of the Uncharted games back to back so I’m thinking that I could do the same with all of the Yakuza games as well. We’ll see.

[isthatallyougot]

you sure.gif

Lol, I was thinking the same. I would wager *any* amount of money that phase doesn't get through 2 straight games (probably not even 1) before setting it aside and being side-tracked by something else.

"I was enjoying it, but yadda yadda yadda (insert reason, repetitive, etc etc), I'll come back to it later." Cycle repeats for eternity.

That could happen of course given my track record, but I played and finished all of the Uncharted games back to back so I’m thinking that I could do the same with all of the Yakuza games as well. We’ll see.

Ok. As I said though, I would wager *any* amount of money against. (without your knowledge of the bet, of course.)

And the Yakuza games are not easy, breezy, brief Uncharted games. I mean if you ignore all the side content, they're not necessarily super long, but still, who would play them like that, and even then they're meatier than Uncharted - in terms of length. And you'd not be able to tolerate looking at / "being" a dude for so long.

But anyway, I hope you do it. I'd love to hear your impressions of such a thorough series run. I've only played the original on PS2 and 0 on PS4, and I loved them both, even in spite of the horrible dub in the PS2 original. Great games. I've got Kiwami 1, 2 and 3-6 in my Steam backlog, and I'm hopeful to play some more of the series whenever I get around to it. I haven't picked up any of the turn-based games yet, but I plan to.

I'm also, referring to your other post, really excited for GTA VI. I know many are skeptical, given the current world and gaming climate, but I'm sure it will be a fun time.

[Phaseknox]

the Yakuza games are not easy, breezy, brief Uncharted games. I mean if you ignore all the side content, they're not necessarily super long, but still, who would play them like that, and even then they're meatier than Uncharted - in terms of length. And you'd not be able to tolerate looking at / "being" a dude for so long.

I realize that the Yakuza games are longer than the Uncharted games, but part of what makes them long are their stories and running back and forth a lot getting into random battles and talking with NPCs. I only do the main and side quests in them, I don’t bother with all of the optional filler activities. And Kazuma Kiryu is one of the few male video game protagonists that I like, so I don’t mind playing as him.

I'm also, referring to your other post, really excited for GTA VI. I know many are skeptical, given the current world and gaming climate, but I'm sure it will be a fun time.

I’m personally not skeptical about it at all, I really have no doubt that it’s going to be great considering how good all of the games in the series are. I admit that if you just played as a dude or dudes like in the previous games then I wouldn’t be interested in it, but since you play as a male and female duo I am. My only concern is how it’s going to be done in the game, because I don’t want to play as the dude at all.

[isthatallyougot]

I’m personally not skeptical about it at all, I really have no doubt that it’s going to be great considering how good all of the games in the series are. I admit that if you just played as a dude or dudes like in the previous games then I wouldn’t be interested in it, but since you play as a male and female duo I am. My only concern is how it’s going to be done in the game, because I don’t want to play as the dude at all.

The GTA formula is just a fun time, so I don't think it will be any different with the new entry, although I could see some "messaging" that rubs some the wrong way. I'm not too sensitive to that stuff, even if I don't always like it, especially if it feels forced, but I just want to have a good time.

And what's this about a reddit thing? I didn't even know (or forgot) there was a reddit aspect to this forum. Maybe I've missed out on so much, lol.

[jfissel]

And what's this about a reddit thing? I didn't even know (or forgot) there was a reddit aspect to this forum. Maybe I've missed out on so much, lol.

It's not been used for 6 years (when we transitioned to this forum I think?). I just followed the instructions by banning that one user and it should be ok if we ever want to use it. r/ps2backlog