Yakuza 3
PlayStation 3

Yakuza 3

80
Critic Rating
#Role-playing (RPG)

About

Yakuza 3 is the third chapter in the Yakuza series, renowned for its authentic, gritty, and often violent look at modern Japan. Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 let players engage in intense brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa and the vibrant and often dangerous city of Tokyo, where only the strongest will survive.

Storyline

The Yakuza wars are spreading over to the tropical paradise of Okinawa. After leaving his last base in Kamimuro Chou, Kiryuu Kazuma went to Okinawa and opened an orphanage named Asagao with Haruka. Together with the children, they have taken in, the two slowly let go of the violent lives they have led prior to their arrival. However, the happy days are short-lived for the Yakuza are tightly connected with the Japanese government. A shady deal that involves the land on which Asagao is built spurs Kiryuu and Haruka back to their old hometown and fights with oppositional Yakuza groups. Fights and political intrigue come hand in hand, become the rising dragon and protect the sanctuary you have built.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story16.8h
Main + Extra31.3h
Completionist102.2h
All Styles26.2h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 8/7/2026

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Game Info

Release Date2/26/2009
DeveloperCS1 Team
PublisherSega
PlatformsPlayStation 3
GenresRole-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
IGDB Rating80/100 (69)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Action
Drama
Open world

Perspectives

First person
Third person

Release Dates

PlayStation 3Mar 12, 2010
PlayStation 3Feb 26, 2009
PlayStation 3Feb 26, 2009
PlayStation 3Mar 9, 2010