Sega Nerds was able to get several hours of hands-on time with the final retail copy of both games. Resonance of Fate continues to buck the JRPG trend with some innovative combat mechanics, and stylistic choices, while Yakuza 3, despite having certain scenes eliminated and being translated to English, still retains its original Japanese flavor.

John Master Lee via seganerds.thekartel.com »

"The Yakuza 3 demo is kind of weird – it expects you to have some knowledge of the franchise and doesn't really spend time explaining basic concepts, so newbies might be lost at first. Still, after some adjustment, it shouldn't be too difficult to pick up the simple - yet still deep - controls and kick ass. The franchise is not for everyone; it's very Japanese and Yakuza 3 doesn't really bother to explain these very Japanese things. It expects a basic understanding of what they are, why they'r..."

kingjfs via www.gamingtarget.com »

"The intrigue of Yakuza comes from an intricately detailed, open world that allows players to move at their own pace. The fact that you can play with the intention of not advancing the main storyline is what has everyone turning his or her focus on this very title."

IrieMars via thekartel.com »