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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600

Czar_Khastik

@CWill97 No problem, mate, I would do the same thing since I don't like to discomfort people and take their time as well. But as I said, I'm here in case something will be exclusive to my region and you'll be interested in getting it (there was a case here where only Poland got a Mafia: The old country launch edition with steelbook, so a single Croatian retailer also got it). So hit me up whenever you need something and I thank you for providing me with your services if I don't manage to snag something from USA via regular retailers 😎 The Tojo clan affiliates must stick together! 😂

I'll be honest regarding Yakuza: I finished only 0 and 6 (played Kiwami 1 halfway through) and now I've started Yakuza 7: Like a dragon after watching a recap of the first 6 entries. But I intend to go back to the older ones after I catch up with the Ichiban entries.

So far, I will say after trying out 4 entries that 0 is my favorite since the story had me on the edge of my seat. 6 had a good story (I love the world war 2 stuff) and the climax was great. But gameplay wise I would say that 0 is the best action based game and 7 as the first turn based game is also great. But I think that Infinite wealth brought the turn based battles on a new level.

What is your opinion regarding the series? Do you like the turn based or the action based approach more? (And I think there is no messaging here)

Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (September 2025)

Czar_Khastik

@DETfaninATL I actually never played Dead Space (shame on me, I know) but since there is quite a lot of you praising Cronos, my interest peaked. I will look into it when I get a survival horror craving, so thanks for the clarification.

I'm a bit busy lately but I'm doing all right. Just started a playthrough of Yakuza: Like a dragon on PS5 so I'm just chillin' in Yokohama to release some stress from every day life. I hope you're doing good too in both real and virtual life!

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600

Czar_Khastik

@CWill97 My man, I will not accept any kind of extra money even though I understand that you'll try to compensate my time. But I insist! You will have enough expenses with the shipping and import but if you do take me up on the offer, we'll try to avoid import taxes if possible (maybe if I send it as a gift or something). Yakuza bros need to stick together!

I checked my retailer and they still have the 20th anniversary edition up for preorder: https://www.instar-informatika.hr/yakuza-20th-anniversary-edition-ps5/283657/product/

All those yakuza remasters looks awesome, I can't wait to properly replay 0. And yeah, kiwami 3 looks great with that extra DLC campaign. I just started playing Yakuza 7: Like a dragon. I played it halfthrough on ps4 but I upgraded to the ps5 version so I'm starting again. I'll slowly catch up with the Ichiban entries.

And I hope you're having a blast with Clair Obscur in the meantime.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600

Czar_Khastik

@CWill97 No problem, mate, always glad to help 😎 Yeah, you're right on track and I'll just give you a hint regarding the weird monster to endure its constant jumps by dodging properly and you'll get your opening eventually. The key is dodging (or parrying, but I dodged).

I'm from Europe (Croatia, to be precise) and I also heard that the steelbook bundle is Europe exclusive. There is literally only one shop taking preorders here, that's how limited it is.

And just in case you won't be able to purchase it from a regular webshop, I can buy it for you and send it to USA when it arrives. It's 70€ here (82$ approximately), but the shipping cost and taxes will probably get you closer to 130$ (I'm just guessing).

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600

Czar_Khastik

@CWill97 Well my dear friend, I have actually looked it up to be sure, and it seems that there are some missables but I was lucky enough to acquire them without a guide. So sorry on my behalf for the misleading comment. Here is a quote from reddit, edited by me (some minor spoilers regarding a monster name, but I think it's nothing important):

  • Fight the Mimic in the Prologue (before continuing to the Harbor). If you missed it like me, it can be done afterwards in NG+, the Record that the Mime drops can be collected a second time in the endgame
  • Take the Key from the festival in the Harbor in the beginning of the game. Can be obtain from the woman in Blue for one Token. (the "old key" is needed to obtain a key item later in the game. Nothing too special, but needed for the trophy to pop for that specific group of collectables)
  • Don't lie to your companion. There is a specific conversation between you and Maelle in camp (you will have 2 dialogue options where they explicitly say "lie" or "say the truth")
  • One Monster you need for a companion. This Mob only spawns once. And will disappear once you beat it. (It's for a party member who learns monster skills after beating them. The monster is on the world map and it looks like a big head with arms and legs. It's attack is to bounce on you many times and it's the only thing it does. It's called Grosse Tete which literally means Big Head)

Nothing more is missable. All collectibles can be collected in the endgame. Collectables reset once starting NG+

The absence of the mini-map was very welcome for me because as you said, I got to explore the dungeons much more. The optional boss will give you a good fight and some nice lore, so if you can tough it out, you'll feel great. I was running out of free time due to personal reasons so I went with the other quicker tactic.

And regarding yakuza, I actually can't wait for Yakuza 0 to arrive so I can replay it! I've preordered the 20th anniversary edition bundle with 0, kiwami 1 and 2. I hope you also managed to snag it.