Yakuza 3


Sega's gangland scrapper returns in this PS3 exclusive. Many doubted that this very Japanese release would get a chance in the US, but thankfully they were wrong.

Available on: PS3
Genre: Action
Expected release date: 03/09/2010
Published by: Sega 
Developed by: Sega 
Franchise: Yakuza
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
1 player Solo
8 Great
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ESRB Rating
Yakuza 3 is rated:
Mature
Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
PEGI Rating
Yakuza 3 is rated:
18+