Yakuza 4 vs Yakuza 3
If you are torn between Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 3, the two share 3rd-Person Perspective, 1980s and Action-Adventure; here is how the numbers split. On raw data, Yakuza 4 takes 2 categories against 1 for Yakuza 3.
Yakuza 4
Yakuza 3| Metric | Yakuza 4 | Yakuza 3 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.17 | ★ 4.12 | Yakuza 4 by 0.05 (1%) |
| Metacritic | 78 | 79 | Yakuza 3 by 1 (1%) |
| Catalog popularity | 820 adds | 766 adds | Yakuza 4 by 54 (7%) |
| Avg. playtime | — | 12h | Yakuza 3 is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2010 | 2009 | Yakuza 4 is newer by 1 yr |
Verdict
Yakuza 4 takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on 3rd-Person Perspective, 1980s and Action-Adventure, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.