Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! [PS3]

[sarshelyam]

Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! [PS3]

Okay, so SEGA finally announced Yakuza 3, but it's painfully clear they're ignoring Kenzan! altogether. Why would they pass up on this? Well it's often been said the game is "TOO Japanese", and I find that more than a little insulting.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b0/Yakuza_kenzan_screenshot_one.png

Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! is indeed a period piece set in Kyoto during the Edo period, truly a Samurai epic that feels like an interactive Kurosawa film. All digital actors return in different roles, however, with the lead being none other than Musashi Miyamoto incognito as a hitman for hire under the guise of Kiryū Kazumanosuke. It's an incredible story involving betrayal, mystery, and plenty of incredible fights.

I understand one of the prime concerns was revolving the main character taking on the job that moves the story by forcing Haruka, a young girl, to work for the local Gion Brothel in order to fund his receipt...but honestly, with games like Heavy Rain coming out are we not able to handle "Adult" situations?

Please ATLUS...I implore you!! Save Kenzan's destiny from something reduced to regional exclusivity. I love my Yakuza games, and I thoroughly enjoyed Kenzan to the degree I'd rebuy it, replay it, and love every moment once again. SEGA has no interest in this title anymore and they've moved on to bigger things (in their mind).

[Tivor]

I get the feeling this one is totally out of Atlus's reach -- i.e. Sega is not going to let this one go. Not anytime soon, anyway. Depending on how Yakuza 3 sells, there is a chance that Sega might decide to localize this one as well, I imagine. (although it has to be said that, by releasing Yakuza 3 in super-crowded March, Sega isn't exactly setting it up to be a runaway success.....)

Anyway, if Atlus can get it, I support it all the way, of course.

[sarshelyam]

I get the feeling this one is totally out of Atlus's reach -- i.e. Sega is not going to let this one go. Not anytime soon, anyway.
That's just it...they have NO interest in it. By the time Yakuza 3 hits these shores, Kenzan will be 2 years old, SEGA is knee-deep in their initial marketing push for Japan's release of Ryu ga Gotoku 4, and as you said...

(although it has to be said that, by releasing Yakuza 3 in super-crowded March, Sega isn't exactly setting it up to be a runaway success.....)
...all we can hope from Yakuza 3 sales is mediocre at best considering the first 3 months lineup and Yakuza going up against TWO huge titles the same month:

1) Final Fantasy XIII
2) God of War III

I don't know...Kenzan seems like one of those titles I'm blessed to own at all, but I'd love to play it in my native tongue (even though I can make my way through 60-75% of translating on the fly).

[Decept]

I support this. I am picking up Yakuza, and I hope this one makes it over here, too.

[geostar8]

This has to be my number one request. I would so love to play Kenzan with English subtitles.

[vital]

I REALLY want this! Someone better release it because i'm sure Sega won't.

[sidewalkhustla]

I know this thread is old, but I want this game so badly.

If Atlus could localize this game keeping the original Japanese voice actors and just subtitle the game like how SEGA localized Yakuza 3 I'd seriously buy 3 copies


Thanks

[sidewalkhustla]

Here is some actual gameplay from the demo and cutscenes. Check them out if you haven't heard of this game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwm6VpeABI

http://www.youtube.com/user/KHHsubs#p/c/77A412B423F8247F/0/TdBTABTfSFc