In between matches, Tatsuya begins stumbles upon clues that Toda may still be alive. With no alternative, Tatsuya enters Dragon Heat. Kuki gives Tatsuya an ultimatum: earn his freedom by winning ten consecutive matches there, or be handed over to the police for murder. He is caught and brought before Toda's patriarch, Ryutaro Kuki, who introduces him to Dragon Heat, an underground fighting circuit where spectators bet on the victor. On September 22, 2010, street punk Tatsuya Ukyo attempts to rob the Chinese mafia while posing as a Tojo Clan enforcer, but accidentally kills a Tojo Clan yakuza, Naoki Toda, during his escape. Story scenes in Kurohyō employ animated motion comics with voice acting, rather than in-engine cutscenes. Since its launch last year, Def Jam University has already established itself as a premier urban fashion brand. In addition to random encounters, the player may also encounter police officers, who will initiate a foot chase. By leveraging the power of the Def Jam brand, Def Jam Enterprises has co-produced two highly successful video games with Electronic Arts: Def Jam Vendetta and Def Jam Fight For NY. The player can enjoy side activities like hostess clubs, karaoke, or casino games, as well as do part-time jobs for cash. Apart from overall health, Tatsuya's various limbs (head, torso, arms, and legs) can also be injured and even broken, requiring hospital visits or certain items to heal.įree-roaming exploration in Kurohyō is similar to Yakuza and Yakuza 2, using transitions between fixed camera angles to explore Kamurocho. Once defeated, certain enemies can be recruited for use in the game's online multiplayer.Īttacking drains stamina, indicated by Tatsuya's breathing, which can leave him winded for a moment when empty. During fights, the camera will focus on one opponent at a time, though other enemies can still attack. Unlike previous Yakuza titles, combat in Kurohyō is more focused around one-on-one brawling, similar to AKI Corporation's earlier title, Def Jam: Fight For NY.