See Games Differently
See Games Differently
Yakuza 4
Brian Ashcraft
The Yakuza series has a few constants: burly men with tattoos, karaoke and cabaret, dramatic fist fights, and the city of Kamurocho. From Yakuza 0‘s 1980s setting to Yakuza 6‘s modern day, players have seen the city grow and expand, adding life and character to one of gaming’s greatest locations.
Let me tell you what I think makes a good cutscene: it’s got to be something you want to watch over and over and over. Something that stands out from the routine of general gameplay, sticks in the mind and elevates a piece of story-telling from text in a bubble…
Like a few other writers here, I’ve been enjoying Sleeping Dogs this week. But not necessarily for its combat, or driving, or story. No, I’m enjoying it mostly because of where it’s set.
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