What Kenzan!'s Fan Translation Means for Yakuza Fans
This fan translation finally gives English-speaking players access to a long-missing chapter of the Like a Dragon series, potentially boosting interest in other Japan-only spin-offs.
This fan translation finally gives English-speaking players access to a long-missing chapter of the Like a Dragon series, potentially boosting interest in other Japan-only spin-offs.
Key points - Ryū ga Gotoku: Kenzan! is a PS3 action-adventure spin-off from Sega's Like a Dragon series. - The game originally launched in Japan on March 6, 2008, and never received an official English release. - A complete English fan translation patch has now been released, over 18 years after the Japanese launch. - The series has become increasingly accessible internationally, but Kenzan! remained Japan-only until now.
Timeline - March 6, 2008: Ryū ga Gotoku: Kenzan! launches in Japan for PlayStation 3. - Over 18 years later: A complete English fan translation patch is released.
FAQ
Q: What is Ryū ga Gotoku: Kenzan!? A: It's a PlayStation 3 action-adventure spin-off from Sega's Like a Dragon (Yakuza) series, set in feudal Japan.
Q: Is this an official English release? A: No, it's a fan-made translation patch. You'll need to apply it to the Japanese version of the game yourself.
Q: Why did it take so long for an English translation? A: The game was never officially localized outside Japan, so fans had to create their own translation, which took over 18 years to complete.
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