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The video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the combat mechanics in Yakuza 0, aimed at newcomers to the series. Initially, it clears misconceptions about the presence of a countering system and underscores the richness of Yakuza games beyond combat, highlighting their engaging stories and diverse side activities. Key combat tips include effectively using the lock-on feature, avoiding button mashing, and executing various combo moves (e.g., square-triangle) for more efficient and stylish attacks.
The speaker explains the use of specific buttons for grabs and the diverse outcomes based on different quick actions, emphasizing the uniqueness of each fighting style and character. It advises against overusing grabs as enemies, particularly bosses, become more adept at countering them at lower health levels. The strategic use of heat actions, powerful moves activated when the heat gauge is full, is promoted for finishing enemies and earning more money. Upgrading and training to unlock more heat actions expands combat options.
Defensive techniques, including blocking (with L1) and dodging (with X and the analog stick), are essential, with different styles offering varied defensive benefits. For instance, Beast style absorbs hits, while Rush style allows dodging in place. Timing is crucial for effective dodging, and advanced counters are mentioned as a high-level skill requiring precise timing.
Lastly, the video covers the R2 button's taunting function, which can increase heat after upgrades but may provoke weak enemies and leave the player vulnerable. The speaker recaps critical combat elements like lock-on, heat actions, grabs, blocking, and countering, encouraging players to explore these mechanics for a richer gaming experience. The video closes with acknowledgments and final remarks from the content creator.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses misconceptions about the combat system in Yakuza 0, highlighting that it does indeed have a countering system. The intention is to provide newcomers with a basic understanding of Yakuza 0’s combat, which can also apply to other games in the series. The speaker emphasizes that Yakuza games offer much more than combat, including engaging stories, side activities, sub-stories, and mini-games. Key tips discussed include using the lock-on feature (by holding R1) to target enemies more effectively, avoiding mashing the Square button, and utilizing Rush combos for more effective attacks. The speaker demonstrates how pressing Square followed by Triangle can knock down opponents and mentions the variability in combo sequences based on the character and fighting style.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains fighting techniques in a game, focusing on using specific combo moves to improve performance. For instance, using sequences like square-triangle, square-square-triangle, and more can make attacks more effective and stylish. The speaker compares these combos to simply mashing the square button, noting the enhanced performance and grace with the combos.
Additionally, the video delves into using the circle button for grabs, detailing various outcomes based on different quick actions like tapping square or triangle afterward. The speaker highlights that each fighting style and character might have unique moves when grabbing enemies. For example, performing grabs in different styles results in varied animations and effects. The importance of experimenting with different styles and characters is emphasized to discover their unique moves. The video also cautions against overusing grabs, as enemies, especially bosses, might counter them more frequently.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker provides strategies for dealing with bosses in the game, noting that they will counter grabs once their health drops below a certain level. The video then emphasizes the importance of utilizing heat actions, which are powerful and stylish moves that players can activate when their heat gauge is full. The heat actions depend on the character’s fighting style and situation, such as having an enemy against a wall or holding an object like a box of nails. Players are encouraged to unlock more heat actions through upgrades and training to have more combat options. Additionally, the video explains the different gears of heat mode, indicating whether the player needs to be in second or third gear to perform specific heat actions. A crucial tip shared is to hold the L2 button to disable heat action prompts, allowing players to perform other moves like stomping without interference. Finally, the segment highlights that in Yakuza 0, finishing enemies with heat actions yields more money, urging players to utilize these moves frequently.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on defensive techniques in Yakuza games, emphasizing the importance of blocking and dodging. The L1 button is crucial for blocking, which can save the player’s life in numerous situations. Different styles affect how blocking works: Beast style absorbs hits, while Rush style dodges hits while stationary. Dodging, executed with the X button and the analog stick, is essential for avoiding attacks and can be particularly useful when locking on to bosses. The video highlights the Brawler style’s single dodge and Rush style’s triple dodge, which are beneficial against fast attackers. The importance of timing in dodging to avoid HP loss and dodge effectively is stressed, along with a tip about acquiring an ability to guard again after having your guard broken. The segment finishes by explaining counters, which are advanced techniques that require precise timing and can be learned through the ability menu. It is important to note that enemies can also counter and may have hyper armor during these actions.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the function of the R2 button, which allows the character to perform a taunt. However, taunting can leave the character vulnerable to attacks and may provoke weaker enemies. The speaker emphasizes that taunts vary between different fighting styles and, while initially only serving a visual purpose, can be upgraded to increase the character’s heat after successful use. Additionally, the speaker summarizes key combat elements in Yakuza Zero, including lock-on, Rush combos, grabs, heat actions, blocking, dodging, and countering. These tips are intended to help players better understand and enjoy the game’s combat mechanics. The video concludes with acknowledgments and final remarks from the creator.