Yakuza 3
Yakuza 3

Controls & Basic Movement — Yakuza 3 Guide

Master the controls for Yakuza 3, including movement, combat, and interaction, to effectively navigate Kamurocho and Okinawa.

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Understanding Kiryu's movement and combat controls is paramount. The game uses a standard third-person action control scheme. Here's a breakdown:

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Controls & Basic Movement
  • Left Analog Stick: Move Kiryu.
  • Right Analog Stick: Rotate Camera.
  • X (PS3) / A (PS4/5): Interact / Confirm / Light Attack.
  • Square (PS3) / X (PS4/5): Heavy Attack.
  • Triangle (PS3) / Y (PS4/5): Grab / Heat Action (when prompted).
  • Circle (PS3) / B (PS4/5): Dodge / Quickstep.
  • R1 (PS3) / RB (PS4/5): Lock-on to enemy.
  • L1 (PS3) / LB (PS4/5): Guard.
  • R2 (PS3) / RT (PS4/5): Run (hold).
  • L2 (PS3) / LT (PS4/5): First-person view.
  • Start / Options: Pause Menu.
  • Select / Touchpad: Map / Phone.

Practice these controls in safe areas like the orphanage or during early street encounters to build muscle memory. Effective dodging and guarding are crucial for survival against tougher opponents.

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