The Yakuza Game Everyone Forgot About

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • The long awaited Dead Souls episode is here! Known for being a zombie shooter with less-than favorable reception during the hay day of the zombie video game craze, Yakuza: Dead Souls is an enigma. Poor sales in the West combined with zombie fatigue at the time sealed its destiny as the often forgotten, commonly avoided entry in the Yakuza franchise. But we're thorough here on Questrospective; if we have access to it, and it isn't a spin-off? Then it's part of the journey! What's that? Don't think Yakuza: Dead Souls is a main series Yakuza game? Then you're in for a big surprise. Allow GC to enlighten you, and perhaps convince you to pick up Dead Souls if you haven't tried it yet. Because in case you weren't aware: Dead Souls could be your new favorite. This is Why You Should Play Yakuza: Dead Souls!
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    From Wikipedia:
    "Dead Souls is a non-canonical side story set during April 2011, one year after the events of Yakuza 4. A sudden outbreak causes the residents of Kamurocho to become zombies, biting victims to continue spreading the plague. Kamurocho is slowly quarantined as the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is called in to contain the infection. In the wake of the outbreak, four men take charge to help the people of Kamurocho and find the source of the disease: Shun Akiyama, a local loan shark attempting to rescue his sick receptionist; Goro Majima, a feared yakuza and construction company owner trying to stave off his own infection; Ryuji Goda, a disgraced former yakuza and takoyaki chef whose clan has ties to the outbreak's origins; and Kazuma Kiryu, an orphanage caretaker and legendary former yakuza forced to return when his adopted daughter Haruka is kidnapped."
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  • @GCVazquez
    @GCVazquez  2 роки тому +64

    I've noticed I'm getting this question a lot, so for anyone wondering who did that sick Kiryu piece up on my wall in the background of this video: That is done by Cypri! They make amazing pieces. Check them out at their site here: cypri.net
    And their Twitter here: twitter.com/cypritree

    • @donvitopatata
      @donvitopatata 2 роки тому

      Saw them on a con a while ago and got blown away by the quality, but forgot the name. This just helped me out a ton. Thx a lot

  • @skybluenerd219
    @skybluenerd219 3 роки тому +1011

    I think Yakuza: Kiwami is the biggest sign that Dead Souls wasn't just tossed aside. lol
    The whole Zombie Majima mission was a pretty nice callback, and if anything, it shows the developers weren't ashamed of making it

    • @pamtheman5748
      @pamtheman5748 3 роки тому +19

      Just sucks that the game sold like balls

    • @skybluenerd219
      @skybluenerd219 3 роки тому +116

      @@pamtheman5748 I think if the game got a 60FPS boost, and smoothed out the rougher mechanics, such as the camera, it could be a fun zombie shooter.

    • @bergonath8851
      @bergonath8851 3 роки тому +7

      5 had a zombie/vampire substory, as well.

    • @pinkberry50
      @pinkberry50 3 роки тому +16

      What about Kamuro of the Dead in Judgement??

    • @gunnasintern
      @gunnasintern 2 роки тому +17

      @@pinkberry50 Kamuro of the Dead was also concrete proof that RGG does not regret Dead Souls and actually loves it, would be nice if a 60fps remaster came out for PS4/Steam

  • @R77ification
    @R77ification 3 роки тому +1090

    Like A Dragon was though out as a literal joke, and yet it became one of the best turn based RPGs in playstation. These people really know how to get things done.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +111

      They know what they're doing it's THE BEST

    • @Jexol484
      @Jexol484 3 роки тому +63

      The april fools trailer really changed it's direction.

    • @Dragonk116
      @Dragonk116 3 роки тому +21

      Expect like a Dragon is a mainline game so ya...

    • @sausagesausage
      @sausagesausage 3 роки тому +13

      SEGA are an incredible developer. The get a bad rap because of Sonic's spotty quality. But outside of the Sonic franchise they are top notch.

    • @C4CH3S
      @C4CH3S 3 роки тому +45

      @@sausagesausage sega is not a developer. Yakuza is made by Ryu Ga Gotoku studios.

  • @commandershepard9312
    @commandershepard9312 3 роки тому +592

    seeing kiryu with an anti tank missile is the ultimate giga chad energy

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +63

      Kiryu took all his sexual energy and converted it into being the biggest chad of the universe.

    • @commandershepard9312
      @commandershepard9312 3 роки тому +42

      @@GCVazquez lets be honest, kiryu is the biggest chad in the universe anyway. more of a chad than even me.. Commander Shepard

    • @rsyoutube9252
      @rsyoutube9252 Рік тому +2

      Will they ever bring back this girl that Kiryu fall in love with ??

  • @DanielDeadpool
    @DanielDeadpool 3 роки тому +2117

    Ok...hear me out... Yakuza Dead Souls...KIWAMI

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +278

      YES YES YES YES YES

    • @itsjeremysalt9715
      @itsjeremysalt9715 3 роки тому +21

      ua-cam.com/video/3MD48_-NUBE/v-deo.html - me if that happens

    • @kenpachiitachi8409
      @kenpachiitachi8409 3 роки тому +60

      I'd play the shit out it rn

    • @dlwk1988
      @dlwk1988 3 роки тому +61

      Dont do that. Dont give me hope.

    • @ROBOTPETER101
      @ROBOTPETER101 3 роки тому +47

      Maybe we'll get it in a collection with Kenzan.

  • @elerrante5991
    @elerrante5991 3 роки тому +838

    Other reason: Majima singing "GET TO THE TOP"

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +76

      More Majima singing PLEASE.

    • @thomasedwardharrison2879
      @thomasedwardharrison2879 3 роки тому +2

      That thing is hilarious

    • @monochaos9442
      @monochaos9442 3 роки тому +8

      Let's face it, if you need only one reason to get the game, that karaoke song is that one reason

    • @DanielDeadpool
      @DanielDeadpool 3 роки тому +9

      Another reason: Majima and Daigo's substory. You know which one 🌚

  • @o-donnell
    @o-donnell 3 роки тому +282

    Just seeing Ryuiji being a knock-off Barret, and Akiyama running around guns blazing and getting constant headshots makes me really wanna play this.

  • @rubyy.7374
    @rubyy.7374 3 роки тому +327

    I’ve started to play it, and even though it’s a buggy mess, it’s a *beautiful* buggy mess.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +26

      It's a glorious cacophony of working parts.

  • @raijinryu47
    @raijinryu47 3 роки тому +135

    actually it really deserves a remaster. One of the best zombie game ive played. Actually any game where you can play as Majima Goro is worth it

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +23

      "Any game where you can play as Majima is worth it" is 100% the kind of attitude I want to go into 2021 with.

    • @Quantum722
      @Quantum722 2 роки тому +5

      I really want to see the credits in the remastered version of Dead Souls where they put the kiwami flashbacks look kinda dope.

  • @nickmiller3193
    @nickmiller3193 3 роки тому +393

    That Majima opening cutscene is the single best cutscene in Yakuza

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +60

      Everything Majima in this game is the best Yakuza has ever been, and I stand by that.

  • @Momo-kun88
    @Momo-kun88 2 роки тому +52

    This is the game that turned me on to Yakuza because I was able to find it cheap years ago. I get why it's not "the best", but I think all games require a certain mindset to play. Dead Souls made me fall in love with Kiryu, Majima, and just the way Yakuza structures itself. The general combat style, the way one city is brought to life, the realness of karaoke and hostess clubs, last but now least... how damn SILLY the series is.

    • @mattpenix8438
      @mattpenix8438 Рік тому +1

      It seems that so many gamers judge games based on what they aren’t, rather than what they are?
      Well, the combat isn’t as good as DMC! Well, the game isn’t DMC. It’s it’s own thang.
      Or I heard this was would like but combat isn’t as good as From Soft games so I don’t really like this game. Well, maybe it’s trying to do its own version of souls like combat.
      I wonder if that’s what happened here. Sounds like you’re of same mind of approach as me

  • @josephikrakowskiwithflextape
    @josephikrakowskiwithflextape 3 роки тому +56

    23 minutes? I can convince everyone to buy this game in less than 10 seconds.
    Watch this:
    "Majima sings Karaoke again and this time you can have kiryu sing with him."

  • @bileygr1116
    @bileygr1116 3 роки тому +86

    Why you should play Yakuza: Dead Souls: THAT Daigo substory...

  • @Takomaster87
    @Takomaster87 3 роки тому +203

    I'm really sad that all of Ryuji's character development in this game goes to waste because it's just a spin off. That's why I really want a 2nd Dead Souls just to have Ryuji continues on in another game

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +27

      I like to pretend it's canon since there's nothing that says it isn't!

    • @hotlinechernobyl5157
      @hotlinechernobyl5157 3 роки тому +60

      @@GCVazquez yeah, the people of kamarocho picked up the pieces, then never spoke about what happened ever again. It's only spoken in the same way as "remember that one time it rained money? Man, our town is weird"
      Ryuji is making sushi somewhere, living a quiet life. This games did his character some good, let's keep it like that

    • @danvella1104
      @danvella1104 3 роки тому +1

      @@GCVazquez well except the whole deal with Kiryu definitely killing.

    • @blingiman
      @blingiman 3 роки тому +17

      @@danvella1104 it's not technically killing if they're already dead

    • @imthedevilkys536
      @imthedevilkys536 3 роки тому

      If that leak is true he'll get his own game, or be a playable character in said game.

  • @JacobTheCroc
    @JacobTheCroc 3 роки тому +125

    I honestly wish RGG Studio would make a Remake of Dead Souls. It would run really well for PS5.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +35

      Originally it was gonna be aliens instead of zombies, and Nagoshi recently expressed interest in making a Yakuza game where they fight Aliens, so I'm thinkin: "Maybe we get a Dead Souls 2 instead of a Remake of Dead Souls 1."

    • @GoldRustt
      @GoldRustt 3 роки тому +1

      @@GCVazquez That would be awesome too.

    • @rucksen
      @rucksen 3 роки тому +3

      @@GCVazquez Yakuza Dead Souls 2: Invasion

  • @aturkishgamer9790
    @aturkishgamer9790 3 роки тому +87

    I’m honestly a little disappointed that Yakuza Dead Souls wasn’t in the Yakuza Remastered Collection, because now Y;DS is stuck on the PS3.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +8

      I guess we'll have to wait and see if we get a PC port or something of that nature!

    • @sjakkoo
      @sjakkoo 3 роки тому +1

      Worth the 20 euro in the store? Big fan of all yakuza main Line games

    • @aryabratsahoo7474
      @aryabratsahoo7474 3 роки тому +1

      Along with Kenzan and Ishin.

  • @ssj4galactus
    @ssj4galactus 3 роки тому +49

    "goro majima clinging to his last marble yakuza"
    Oh trust me that went out as soon as mad dog came to be

  • @srmagician1430
    @srmagician1430 3 роки тому +39

    Yakuza bois ? , zombies ? , minigames ? , punchy combos ? *GANGSTA PARADISE*

  • @draco2023b
    @draco2023b 3 роки тому +121

    really hope this one and the fuedal japanese yakuza games come to pc along with all the main line games this year

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +32

      That'd genuinely be the best thing that could happen for fans of the series. I know Dead Souls isn't super great or anything, but the spin-offs of Yakuza are very fun in their own right and I think they'd be appreciated here! Maybe released as a package?

    • @Majinhero
      @Majinhero 3 роки тому +4

      The main story of the first game revolves around child prostitution, so don't count on it.

    • @rogueywougey7545
      @rogueywougey7545 3 роки тому +2

      @@Majinhero ALL THE MORE REASON! Jk

    • @leedlefly
      @leedlefly 3 роки тому +7

      I read somewhere that Dead Souls was the reason why SEGA nearly gave up localizing then-future Yakuza franchise for the west because DS bombed. I doubt we ever get to see it ported to modern console; let alone PC.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +8

      @@leedlefly I feel this, but I also think SEGA is pretty open to porting and re-releasing just about anything onto PC these days. I also think RGG is aware of why the game didn't do so well in hindsight, and I think if the technical issues can be solved, Dead Souls makes for a very fun game newer fans would probably get a kick out of playing!

  • @squeet3887
    @squeet3887 2 роки тому +28

    Ryuji with a minigun arm was enough to get me to want this game

  • @blahlbinoa
    @blahlbinoa 3 роки тому +120

    so dead souls foretold the vaccine needing two doses with Kiryu and Majima

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +23

      Kiryu and Majima could have their own Osmosis Jone style game or movie and I'd watch it

    • @lemon93
      @lemon93 3 роки тому +1

      @@GCVazquez I can't like this idea enough

    • @mjc0961
      @mjc0961 3 роки тому +5

      It also foretold people not wearing their masks correctly (Hana) and and some people actually understanding the concept of self-isolation (Majima)

  • @dynastymusou8906
    @dynastymusou8906 3 роки тому +24

    Yakuza: Dead Souls is an amazing game. I bought it without a second thought back when it released and finished it all while having a big smile on my face. Honestly, I am a bit sad to see that this game never released on other platforms or got the remaster treatment...

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +4

      YEAH EXACTLYYYYY Give us a Dead Souls port, RGG! This thing has a fanbase!

  • @the__GOON
    @the__GOON 3 роки тому +22

    zombie majima was already in character for times like these

  • @bopbopping2732
    @bopbopping2732 3 роки тому +17

    In a nutshell : Yakuza mad at ex-yakuza so zombie go brr

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +2

      Zombie machine go brr.

  • @Tom-tn9cf
    @Tom-tn9cf 3 роки тому +23

    You had me at playing as Majima and Goda, definitely going to buy

  • @heathazezero3967
    @heathazezero3967 3 роки тому +27

    Kazuma Kiryu....
    Legend
    Myth
    Zombie Mack Daddy

  • @billy5642
    @billy5642 Рік тому +10

    Played Dead Souls recently and really liked it myself. I think part of the problem was at the time of its release the market was oversaturated with Zombie media. Now that it has been a while since it has been like that, It is easier to be objective about it.

  • @coltonwilkie241
    @coltonwilkie241 2 роки тому +6

    This game just needs to be ported to more systems. Every mainline game is on game pass now and that alone made this series even more popular. Dead Souls is limited to the PS3 which a lot of people don't have anymore.
    Just release it on PC and if it does well then that's a sign to do more with it.

  • @fmjs5146
    @fmjs5146 3 роки тому +13

    *Akiyama* (gawps at Goda's arm) : ... wait, what kind of... w-what kind of weapon is he rockin' here?
    *Goda* : The zombie-killing kind.
    *Majima* : Don't you think that we should all have a weapon like that?

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      I LOVE the interaction between Majima and Goda

    • @kamemelia
      @kamemelia Рік тому

      Majima getting a prosthetic eye laser

  • @mikoajfab5417
    @mikoajfab5417 3 роки тому +21

    Virgin generic third person shooter vs CHAD MELODRAMA 3D RUN & GUN

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +6

      I AM GOING TO SAVE THE TERM "CHAD MELODRAMA 3D RUN & GUN" IN MY DICTIONARY

  • @jamesmiranda617
    @jamesmiranda617 3 роки тому +26

    This was the second yakuza game I played for the ps3 after yakuza 3 and I loved it. I thought it was a pretty well made game. It had plenty to do and was a fun little way of killing zombies. I remember in kiryu's chapter before he got his sniper. He tried to punch the zombies.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +3

      Poor Kiryu is such a saint, he's a zombie apologist until he realizes he can't punch them to death.

  • @Teal.Talent
    @Teal.Talent 3 роки тому +12

    Saddened you didn't talk in depth about the side mission with Daigo, but I guess it'd be massive spoilers ;)

  • @LivingDeadPirate
    @LivingDeadPirate 3 роки тому +31

    Ayy love the vids man, big fan of Yakuza and One Piece myself and you sir got me into dragon quest.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +3

      That's awesome! I'm glad I managed to pull that off hahahah. Thank you for watching them!

    • @taylorsimon1927
      @taylorsimon1927 3 роки тому

      I found this looking up yakuza stuff but shit if he does one piece stuff too I'm here for it :)

  • @asakukarma
    @asakukarma Рік тому +2

    Dead Souls holds a special place in my heart. Used to play it as a young boy. I know it's unlikely, but I'd die for a Dead Souls remaster or even a port to current generation consoles

    • @rsyoutube9252
      @rsyoutube9252 Рік тому

      Will they ever bring back this girl that Kiryu fall in love with ??

  • @HillsideVids
    @HillsideVids 3 роки тому +20

    Okay, you've convinced me. I'm gonna track down a copy.

  • @rinyahto3852
    @rinyahto3852 3 роки тому +9

    I was already planning on getting dead souls, but I'm extra sold now. I freaking love the Yakuza series.

  • @bradleyhead7113
    @bradleyhead7113 3 роки тому +17

    Your a great youtuber! You should post more, I got attached to your dragon quest videos and thought I should subscribe a couple of months ago, please don’t quit and have a fabulous day! Thanks once again for your content.

  • @HOTD108_
    @HOTD108_ 3 роки тому +7

    Okay so, how do we KNOW that Dead Souls isn't canon? I mean, there's nothing in the plot that contradicts any of the other games, right? There's no real reason why there couldn't have been a zombie outbreak between 4 and 5 because everything is fixed by the end credits.
    Yakuza had never been a realistic series, so why isn't Dead Souls considered canon?

    • @bingbongdingdong867
      @bingbongdingdong867 2 роки тому

      Says it's a non-canon spinoff on the Wikiepedia page......

  • @moverdome
    @moverdome 3 роки тому +9

    play it for akiyama and hana, the writers really packed so much fanservice for them in there.

  • @user-ci6nj8ms6e
    @user-ci6nj8ms6e 3 роки тому +9

    I didn't know it was called Dead souls outside of Japan.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +8

      I much prefer the Japanese title! OF THE END

  • @DraculaCronqvist
    @DraculaCronqvist 2 роки тому +9

    I still think this is a fantastic game and I will die on this hill. The characters acted like they were supposed to and even though the premise was weird, it was executed well within the context of the series. It took itself serious when necessary, didn't when it wasn't and followed the overall style and formula as much as it could while breaking from the mold. Of the End / Dead Souls is no less valid as a spin-off than Kenzan and Isshin.

  • @justanormalweeb204
    @justanormalweeb204 3 роки тому +12

    Majima well always be my favorite character in yakuza

  • @jonmcintyre1144
    @jonmcintyre1144 Рік тому +2

    Fun Fact: an advertisement for the game was featured in the live action Fairly Oddparents Christmas movie

  • @jeongminkim4409
    @jeongminkim4409 3 роки тому +11

    It has that kind of fascination that I will never experience in a long time.

  • @CyricZ
    @CyricZ 3 роки тому +2

    My Dead Souls 2 character wishlist (or any spinoff that wants to put Yakuza characters in fantastic situations)
    Ichiban Kasuga
    Goro Majima
    Haruka Sawamura
    Daisaku Kuze, and Kuze has cybernetic arms that turn into pile bunkers.

    • @jjs12345
      @jjs12345 3 роки тому +1

      Its the gamefaqs guy

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      Kuze having cybernetic pile bunker arms would be an instant buy. I wouldn't even think twice.

  • @HeyyyJude
    @HeyyyJude Рік тому +3

    ngl I'm a huge Yakuza fan. Have played majority of the games outside of the ones that weren't released in the states and 7. I've seen Dead Souls and never thought to try it. Seemed like a random game made to add to the zombie line-up but after watching this video I changed my mind. Great job bro

  • @Rexodiak
    @Rexodiak 3 роки тому +8

    I remember looking up this game in the past and finding nothing of interest here on youtube, I think this might be the best video about it here on the platform. If you wanted to convince people to give the game a try, congrats, you got me.
    Also, I like the part near the end where it turns out this game is much more relevant than we'd like to admit, overall brilliant vid

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much! The center of all my content is that element of self-reflection media provides us, so if you enjoyed that part near the end, there's something like it in everything I have on the channel.

  • @ararebeast
    @ararebeast 3 роки тому +6

    I'm glad this game could bring someone more joy than me. Admittedly it was more of a roadblock on my way through the Yakuza series marathon I was doing after discovering 0 and falling in love, so the stark changes, slowdowns, and comparative repetitiveness in combat flavor when stacked up against a complex beat 'em up sort of threw me off enough to just want to get through it.
    Maybe if I'd given the substories more of a chance I'd have enjoyed it more, but the few that I did didn't grab me so I assumed nothing else would too, but there are some genuinely good ones you listed I would have liked to see.
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to remember aiming was done by holding a button and moving the left stick, which also really messed me up in today's current game climate.
    (Also my brain goblins tell me every game is going to be like the first Metroid and if you use a single bullet from any weapon for which you don't have infinite ammo you'll be screwing yourself over later)
    Alright, fine. You've softened my opinion on Dead Souls/Of The End. You get away with it this time, GC!

  • @DataDrain02
    @DataDrain02 2 роки тому +4

    Okay so, I HIGHLY agree this game is underrated.... I've been playing the Yakuza games in chronological order.... So 0, Kiwami 1, Kiwami 2, 3, and 4....
    But, decided to take a detour to this game.... It's actually REALLY good.... And makes me wish Ryuji lived through 2.... I'm gonna miss him.

  • @NicolasCaja
    @NicolasCaja 2 роки тому +4

    A deadly pandemic considered a minor inconvenience? Woah, sounds ahead of its time.

  • @zeyfuller
    @zeyfuller 3 роки тому +13

    I love this game. The algorithm has blessed me today.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +3

      It has blessed us both

  • @hoboplays6945
    @hoboplays6945 3 роки тому +3

    I was upset when dead souls wasn’t part of the remaster collection

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      SAME. Really hope we see something silly like this again.

  • @yvastel8153
    @yvastel8153 3 роки тому +5

    *IF* (like a very big IF) fortune smiles and we get a Dead Souls Kiwami, I hope they take the PSO2 route in terms of blind fire and manual aiming. I recently got into PSO2 and played ranger and thought of Dead Souls the whole time.

  • @LordRoto
    @LordRoto 3 роки тому +17

    Yay, finally someone else who likes it! I always feel like I was the only one who says it's good.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +2

      It's a whole lot of fun! I can't believe what kind of rep it has honestly.

  • @totally_not_a_robot8098
    @totally_not_a_robot8098 9 місяців тому +1

    Literally finished the game a few hrs ago, its amazing. Spent 20 hours and i will totally be 100% the game in the future! Ive made it my goal to play every game in the series and this one has been my fav so far (ps3 and zombie game lover bias). Many say it runs bad or its just not good because of no ports but they're missing out!!!!

  • @zacharymike2543
    @zacharymike2543 3 роки тому +8

    Well I don't need convincing to play a yakuza game but I'm gonna watch anyways

  • @matthewstacy6889
    @matthewstacy6889 3 роки тому +2

    Finally a fair shake for the game that got me into the series in the first place. Much appreciated, and I'm looking forward to your future content.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      Glad to hear it! Dead Souls really is the poster child for charm

  • @NahFYM
    @NahFYM 3 роки тому +4

    Yeah but how did Ryuji lose his arm if the bomb never blew up in the first place?

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +2

      Explained in Dead Souls! He's badass that's how

  • @GrizzlyGuernseyGamer
    @GrizzlyGuernseyGamer 3 роки тому +9

    Dead Souls was my entry into the series last year. I platinum’d it, then played 0, Kiwami & Kiwami 2 on Xbox. 100%d them and now I’m on 3 with 4&5 ready to play 😁

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      Hell yeah right on! You're gonna have a good time!

  • @VashimuXIV
    @VashimuXIV Рік тому +2

    I understand it’s a tall order to ask for this possibly being remade one day, but if Ishin is finally gonna be given to us after all this time, maybe one day Dead Souls will as well. But the future of Yakuza is looking really bright for sure.

  • @hahaha1171
    @hahaha1171 3 роки тому +6

    this game has a Spas 14 so that's cool

  • @hoovyaj
    @hoovyaj Рік тому +1

    Came back to this video after finishing Dead Souls 2 months ago back in March and i have to say i didnt expect the game to be this fun, it may have its flaws like the 30 fps cap and the clunky controls but this game has to be one of my top 3 yakuza games as of now.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  Рік тому +1

      It's wild how much fun it is despite its flaws, right?

  • @shooomer7048
    @shooomer7048 3 роки тому +4

    Basically, this is kind of game that needs Kiwami remake (not on Dragon Engine, however). Or, even better, proper PC port with remastering. There is many good content, from substories to mechanics, and storyline, despite being quirky and strange even by Yakuza standards, is good. It even expands Yakuza worldbuilding - for example, being able to explore Kamurocho Hills, that ongoing theme from Y2-Y5, is just great. And interactions with characters, which didn`t interact in main game enough (for example, Ryuji with Kiryu, Majima with Akiyama, et cetera.), is cool. While isn`t canon, it can expand characters, even in "what if" way.
    Yes, this game was criticized a lot, but most of criticism were about FPS and aim system - which, mostly, technical limitations, and could be fixed.
    And, if theoretical remake, it totally should have drinking scene like Yakuza 6/Yakuza Kiwami 2. With Kiryu, Majima, Akyiama and Ryuji.

  • @oversoulghost
    @oversoulghost 2 роки тому +2

    Funnily enough dead souls was my introduction into the Yakuza series 😂

  • @ChamarM
    @ChamarM 3 роки тому +3

    i hope this game gets a kiwami style remake or a remasterd i just want to play this on my ps4

  • @MrCapHammer
    @MrCapHammer 3 роки тому +3

    I would love to have a remake of this game on PS4 or Xbox One to fix the technical issues.
    And with the growing popularity of the main series it may get the recognition it deserves.
    And they should port Binary Domain. And Kenzan. And Ishin.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      They should port and localize all of them, in my opinion. Now is the perfect time for it, and I'd love to see Dead Souls running at optimal speeds!

  • @sosukestewart
    @sosukestewart 2 роки тому +2

    I watched ray(brownman) play this and felt he was unnecessarily harsh so I decided to try it and really enjoyed the game. my biggest complaint was upgrading one of the first pistols just to find out that majima can't swap out his starting pistol, or shotgun

  • @Stahanovetsky
    @Stahanovetsky 2 роки тому +1

    We should play in this part because majima have a fucking shotgun, fellas

  • @Gaff.
    @Gaff. 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this. I'm a huge Resident Evil fan and since I started playing the Yakuza games in order a year ago, I've been excited about this game based on the idea that it would be two of my favourite things combined. But there was always this nagging worry that the detractors were right and it would be terrible despite sounding like the best thing in the world. Seeing as most detractors didn't seem to be fans of what Dead Souls was trying to do, I've maintained hope. This video has helped me to become excited about Dead Souls once again. My doubts are dispelled. I am ready to play as Majima and shoot zombies for 100 hours (interspersed with karaoke and mahjong of course).

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      DO IT! If you like goofy shenanigans and the Yakuza mini-games, this is just as good as any other Yakuza game.

    • @Gaff.
      @Gaff. 3 роки тому

      @@GCVazquez Looks like it anyway. We're in the middle of 4 and plan to play Dead Souls next. Can't wait.

    • @Gaff.
      @Gaff. 3 роки тому

      These games have so much stuff in them, it's astounding. So, two weeks later, we are finally leaving behind Yakuza 4 for now, and the first couple hours of Dead Souls have been glorious. Not disappointed at all. I firmly believe that everything people dislike about it is down to it taking some getting used to to control it well. But do that and it's a great time.

  • @tf.00
    @tf.00 3 роки тому +2

    how can people not like this game ??? you're watching Majima being a badass

  • @dandandowntown
    @dandandowntown 3 роки тому +2

    I've always been curious about the game despite what people said about it and this only makes me wanna try it out even more lol. It sounds like it would be crazy good Yakuza zombie killing fun

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  2 роки тому

      It's such a trip I love it

  • @romano6156
    @romano6156 3 роки тому +1

    High key love that Kiryu painting from Cypri. I bought that and Majima from her when she was at a local anime convention like 2 years back!

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      Her work is AMAZING. I bought the Kiryu and Majima pair a year or two ago. Still my favorite posters. My family sees them when they come over and just think they're good art pieces!

  • @STANKONIA24
    @STANKONIA24 3 роки тому +2

    But SMT did monster taming before DragonQuest. So no, we won't "STOOOOOOOOP!" YOU'RE. JUST. WROOOOOONG.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      I know I'm wrong. You can stop telling me though.

    • @STANKONIA24
      @STANKONIA24 3 роки тому

      @@GCVazquez I'm just fuckin with ya 😆. For years I always thought Dead Souls got overdramatic hate, it looked like a fun good-bad grindhouse b-movie. It's like Yakuza meets House of the Dead arcade. They playable arcade version in Judgement.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      @@STANKONIA24 JUDGMENT HAS HOUSE OF THE DEAD?! OMG Also sorry for puttin' my dukes up at your comment I've been getting lame-ohs all week.

  • @tyler9004
    @tyler9004 3 роки тому +34

    I disagree. Yakuza Dead Souls was bad because it had bad politics like when Haruka discusses that we should abolish wage labour when it is what Japan (Nipon) is built upon. Also, it is in favour of big government which we all know is what Stalin did. Akiyama also hands out money to peasants instead of investing in apple which would have helped to get iphones to children in the Central African republic. Kiryu also asserts that the zombie apocalypse is a result of capitalism run amok, which is not based, nor is it redpilled. It is because God himself was fed up with the antics of leftists that he unleashed this. In summary, Yakuza Dark Souls is shite and it should be banned. 10/10 Best Game Ever

  • @rodneydickinson9457
    @rodneydickinson9457 3 роки тому +1

    I've already been wanting to play this but then I saw cybernetic gun arm and majima with a shotgun and now I have to.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      Its not just a shotgun, its a UNIQUE shotgun only Majima can use

  • @DolusVulpes
    @DolusVulpes 3 роки тому +1

    I was sold the moment I saw a man with a minigun arm in the the thumbnail. If Final Fantasy VII and Megaman have taught me anything, its that games where characters have guns for arms tend to be pretty good.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      This one is a lot of fun! If you play it natively on PS3, prepare for some heavy slowdowns towards the end though!

  • @shadowtheneko14
    @shadowtheneko14 3 роки тому +3

    Yakuza kiwami majima everywhere has a zombie Easteregg

  • @OffToBattle
    @OffToBattle 3 роки тому +2

    I wonder sometimes if people even realize they're talking about the worst game in a really, really, incredible video game series. It's far from flawless but I intend to finish it someday along with the rest of the series. Besides, you got to play as Majima years before 0 and Kiwami 1. Sometimes "the worst" of something is still a lot better than quite a lot of everything else.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      I think I agree! Dead Souls is definitely encroaching on mediocrity outside of its own series, but I think there's a lot of fun to be had with a silly game like it!

  • @RegenWasTaken
    @RegenWasTaken 3 роки тому +1

    If you're not gonna spoil the obvious secret boss I will: it's a fuckin Amon. A zombie Amon.

  • @xandymasamune
    @xandymasamune 3 роки тому +1

    I come here to this video again after played the game, and all I can say that is the one the best Yakuza games I ever played, ( I beat, 0 1, Kiwami 1, Kiwami 2, 3 ,4 ,5 ,6 ,7 and dead souls) and is really a great game, if you like zombie games and don´t know the yakuza series you can still play the game and if you don´t like like shoothing games and just like yakuza I am still sure you will love the game. I did literally 100% of the game e got the platinum for the game, I really recommend this game to anybody, By the way GREAT VIDEO man, I did´nt know the game until I saw you video.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you gave it a shot- Dead Souls deserves more recognition!

  • @StagFiesta
    @StagFiesta 3 роки тому +1

    This convinced me to finally grab Yakuza: Dead Souls, well that and finding out the PS3 is REGION FREE and the UK version is way cheaper.

  • @user-so4ov7re3s
    @user-so4ov7re3s 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite things about Dead Souls were many.. But of them were:
    1 - The variety of zombies.. Aside from the generic variety such as normal, exploding, and screamer zombies.. We had Monkey Boy.. Man I hated that one, we had Meatheads and other ones like the flying elf thing and the terrifying stone-like monster.
    2 - the way you can feel the threat of the zombies.. Aside from the streets being filled to the brim with countless zombies.. Kamurochu streets being in ruins.. And the chaotic music.. The zombies slowly breach the walls and invade more and more of the map.
    3 - Being the first western Yakuza game where you play as Majima and Ryuji.

    • @thomasthecoolkid7228
      @thomasthecoolkid7228 Рік тому +1

      On the topic of music, this game's OST is great.
      Return To Nothingness is underrated as fuck and I hope people can agree with that

  • @besugoasesino9335
    @besugoasesino9335 11 місяців тому

    We also must not forget about the Daigo-Majima sub mission in this game. Yakuza humor as his finest!

  • @sackchief
    @sackchief 3 роки тому +3

    Whoo new GC vid

  • @heyitsjaketc
    @heyitsjaketc 3 роки тому

    It’s a shame Dead Souls was recently confirmed to not be getting a rerelease anytime soon, since it’s now officially stuck on the PS3 with prices on physical copies getting higher as time goes on. Here’s hoping they change their mind sooner than later.

  • @GenAqua
    @GenAqua 3 роки тому +3

    It's sucks that we'll never get Kenzan or Isshin.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      We can continue to hope! You never know what might happen!

    • @GenAqua
      @GenAqua 3 роки тому +1

      @@GCVazquez Actually, I've heard from someone that Sega is interested in localizing Kenzan and Isshin.

  • @Aphal
    @Aphal 3 роки тому

    This game is a no brainer for a digital PC release or game pass. I think between the HD Collection, 6 coming soon, and Judgment too there will be a lot of people who missed this and would be much easier to market to than in 2012.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      I couldn't agree more! I really hope we see something soon about it.

  • @Andrew_TS
    @Andrew_TS 3 роки тому +7

    Loved this game. Underrated as hell, fun and hilarious.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      It's a popcorn video game, and I don't know if that's like, a viable term, so how about something gamery and dumb like a Gamer fuel video game? A Doritos Video Game? Something Something Gamerism

  • @kgldude
    @kgldude 3 роки тому +1

    If it weren't for the terrible boss fights in Kiryu's chapter, I would love Yakuza: Dead Souls. Everything about this game is solid Ryu ga Gotoku except for the really, really bad boss fights at the end.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      I had the secret weapon, but I imagine with the more conventional kit it might be a chore, yeah!

  • @michaeljohnson5167
    @michaeljohnson5167 3 роки тому +1

    Okay I need to find this after I play Kiwami 2

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      Good luck! They took down the digital version recently; I really hope we see it again soon!

    • @michaeljohnson5167
      @michaeljohnson5167 3 роки тому

      @@GCVazquez is it a PS3 exclusive or is it also on the 4?

    • @michaeljohnson5167
      @michaeljohnson5167 3 роки тому

      @@GCVazquez wow I actually found a lot of listings on Amazon. New in box offers are $70+, but I've made dumber buys before. Just gotta get a PS3 though, that's the only PS I don't have yet aside from the handhelds

  • @about12orphans57
    @about12orphans57 2 роки тому +1

    I skipped to 3:32 randomly and it was the best place to pick at random with 0 context.

  • @NuclearCherries
    @NuclearCherries 3 роки тому +1

    Honestly if this got a port to the newer consoles and PC it could do pretty well. Yakuza's actually popular now and zombie media isn't as overwhelming as it once was. Not to mention it would be able to run better.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      I agree wholeheartedly. My heart beats so strongly for a Dead Souls PC Port.

  • @CEBCASSO
    @CEBCASSO 3 місяці тому

    Fantasy star online three card revolution would be a cool one to see, my all-time favorite game

  • @teneesh3376
    @teneesh3376 3 роки тому +1

    Honestly if you want a nore traditional shooter made by the yakuza team, play Binary Domain. It's pretty good. But it was panned at launch because the reviewa focused way too much on the voice recognition technology. But there is an option to use button commands instead. The game is more on squad management and shooting the robots in certain parts to change how they react. It is a pretty neat game.
    Though note that the console versions do chug. While the steam version would need you to use one of the use one of the community configs in steam input to play the game properly with a controller. If the controller is seen as a controller, then the game controls terribly. The triggers are used to move the camera. This is not how the game is meant to be played at all. It's just broken.
    Using steam input, you can make a controller be seen as a keyboard and mouse. So you can controler the game how it was meant to be played. But with only 8 directions of movement. You can even still see xbox prompts if you select the option to show them. Also using the switch pro or ps4 controller, you could use gyro aiming. So that's a nice bonus

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the heads up! I don't know if I'll ever play Binary Domain. If I do it'll be a while from now, but I'll keep this in mind when I get around to it!

  • @fakename4683
    @fakename4683 3 роки тому +1

    Stumbled on your channel due to first yakuza game. I like the videos I’ve see .
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and time.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      Welcome to the channel! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

  • @sbfh014
    @sbfh014 3 роки тому +1

    I find it hilarious looking back at this game, because dead souls was technically my first Yakuza game, before 0, lol

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      You can only go up from here! :D

    • @sbfh014
      @sbfh014 3 роки тому

      @@GCVazquez oh no doubt, especially since now I've played every mainline game and judgment, lol

  • @Bella_The_Chef
    @Bella_The_Chef 3 роки тому

    The problem with the aiming is not the fact the aiming is unresponsive its the fact that the goddamn walking stick is the aiming for the fine aim instead of the lodgical camera stick

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому +1

      I'm okay with this because the game gets across that the fine aim is specifically for standing ground and shooting from a stationary position. It makes positioning and timing of using that mode important to gameplay, but also keeps the player moving.

    • @Ablyeon2002
      @Ablyeon2002 2 роки тому

      if You had a problem with it that is funny cause when I was like 11/12 I played this game loved it and it was easy for me guess some people are not so great at shooter's no I won't respond if you somehow see this it is just the truth :) goodbye now

  • @SABBATH
    @SABBATH 3 роки тому

    Ok, you've convinced me, i'm already play it, got the platinum (like the other ones in the franchise) and love it.

  • @BigFalconar
    @BigFalconar 3 роки тому +1

    I've been subscribed for quite awhile thanks to your DQ videos. How are you this criminally undersubbed??? Your style is fantastic and rational! I'll keep sharing your videos as long as you keep making them so Keep this up! Like A Dragon just released today in the US, and it might be a good idea to strike while the iron is hot. I'll spread the word and help however I can.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      As much as I'd love to cover Like A Dragon right away, a big part of my process is going linearly to discover how we go from Yakuza 1 to Like A Dragon, for example! But thank you for the support and the dedication! I'm really trying to make uploads more frequent, so I'm trying to spread out into other content besides just the Questrospective stuff. Hopefully it pays off!

  • @icyatlasartworks
    @icyatlasartworks 2 роки тому

    That weird tangent about Boxcelios 2 Turbo alone made me want to buy the game
    So I did