Companion applications are all the rage these days. Developers are employing smartphones and tablets to augment second screen experiences in many of their games, but SEGA is going one step further than the usual roster of maps and statistics in Yakuza Ishin. Instead, the upcoming PlayStation 4 adventure will allow you to transfer your progress to the PlayStation Vita, where you’ll be able to partake in a number of activities on the go.
It’s worth stressing that you won’t be able to play the full game on Sony’s handheld – unless you employ Remote Play, of course – but you will have access to a ton of minigames, including Battle Dungeon. This will allow you to enjoy a modified version of the title’s fighting engine, where you’ll be able to knock out waves of foes in an almost arcade-esque beat-‘em-up title. You’ll earn items and experience points while you play this, which you’ll then be able to transfer to the main campaign.
Other options in the application will comprise the complete Another Life simulation, which will allow you to grow plants, go fishing, and chill out at home. Alternatively, if that doesn’t rock your boat, you’ll be able to engage in the series’ usual roster of mah-jong, shogi, and more. Again, you’ll be able to convert any cash that you earn in these distractions to the full release. The application is due out alongside the full game on 22nd February in Japan. Sadly, there’s no word on a Western iteration.
[source siliconera.com]
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I need this to come west.
Please Sega... please.
Hope this comes west
to be honest here i love these type of games but knowing sega and their past history of porting to the west I will not hold my hopes up because this is sega we are talking about they have changed alot and i dont see this coming over to the west. My proof is look at phantasy star online 2 for ps vita.
Please Sega... You have to...
Please sega...
Is this even coming west?
Yes please.
@RyoHazuki @JaxonH @Sanquine @sackninja @tonyp1987 @DaftPlayStation @ShogunRok @BornOfEvil Dat show of support. I think the hope is that Sony's new localisation division is going to bring these overseas. They've already admitted that this series is the most demanded on its list, so let's hope that SEGA hands over the code and lets Sony bring it over.
I guess I'll continue the love, please Sega!
yeah sega, come on.
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