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Yakuza 3 Remasteredis the first game in theYakuza Remastered Collection.This remastered version polishes the visuals and framerate, but it is still the same Playstation 3 game. Players may be used to themodernLike a Dragongamesand be surprised by the difficulty.
The combat is still the same crunchy beat-um-up action, but enemies will prefer blocking most of Kiryu’s moves. Boss fights on the harder difficulties can be a slog if players aren’t prepared. One of the best moves to acquire as soon as possible is the Komaki Tiger Drop. Learning this devastating counterattack can make combat much easier inYakuza 3 Remastered.
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Substory #62 - Return to the Dragon Palace
Players need to first complete the Return to the Dragon Palace substory to unlock the Tiger Drop.This substory becomes availableinChapter 5after Kiryu has defeated theMen in Black.Head north to Park Boulevard in Kamurocho.
There will be a gang sitting out front talking about wanting to “hunt.”
Head up the road behind the batting cages and save point to save a group of homeless men being attacked by the gang. Fight them off and one of the men will ask for help in clearing out the gang from the Dragon Palace. Return to where the group was before and fight the gang and then their leader. This will finish the substory and open up the Dragon Palace dojo, casino, and gambling hall areas.
Meet Komaki
Go down southwest to theStardust Club.There will be a man standing out front who will speak to Kiryu. Kiryu’strainer from previous gameshas returned to Kamurocho and wants to speak with him.
Read the letter and return to the Dragon Palace. Select the dojo and speak to Komaki.
Unlock Komaki Tiger Drop
Komaki will be happy to see his old student. Kiryu can now learn new moves by defeating Komaki’s students. Komaki will give three clues to places whereKiryu can find them.
The student that players want to find is the man working atSmile Burgerin the Hotel District. Enter the Smile Burger and speak to him to fight. Defeating him will cause Kiryu to remember the Komaki Tiger Drop and unlock the technique.
How to Use Tiger Drop
Tiger Drop is a powerful defensive move. HoldRB/R1to lock onto an enemy. Then pressY/Triangleright when they attack to counter with a powerful punch.
Kiryu’s fist will flash with ablue flamewhen the move is done correctly. It will also knock most enemies down and do significant damage. The timing is tricky to master, but once players have it down they can end fights quickly. Keep in mind that the counter doesn’t work against grapple techniques and certain boss attacks.
TheYakuza Remastered Collectionis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
