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What is your preference on Ichiban co-op mods

Just trying to see what people prefer

Yakuza 5 Co-op Early Access

Here it is! Enjoy.

Tested on only the latest Steam version for now! I don't know if it works on GOG or cracked versions or whatever

Make sure SRMM is updated to the latest version, then install the mod with the "Install mod" button.

If you are getting missing library warning, install Y5Lib from Libraries tab.

Player 1 is controlled by keyboard, Player 2 is controlled with a controller.

You can teleport back to player 1 by pressing "Start" or (equilavent) on the c...

Crediting Update And Projects Poll

If you have been paying attention, Like A Brawler 8 has recieved several updates (4 so far!) and i decided to add any new patrons that joined after the mod released to the credits of those updates as well.

My current project order is this: Yakuza 5 Co-op > Yakuza 3 Co-op > (Next Project)

Which of these projects are you the most interested in after Yakuza 3 co-op?

Dropping Yakuza 5 Co-op Early Access Soonish

Probably in a few days. I think its functional enough that i can do an early access for it

The Future Of This Patreon

Hello everybody! Like A Brawler 8 is finally out.

My plan is to closely watch over the mod in the upcoming days to see if any critical bugs/problems arise and fix them. After all that's done and taken care of, i will divert my attention to the Yakuza co-op mods. You guys will be credited in the descriptions of the co-op mod's as well when the mod is finally released. I also intend on releasing early builds of them until the mod comes out. Like A Brawler 7 Remake is not happening anytim...

Last Chance For Crediting

Hello! As we slowly near the intended release date of March 26th (which is currently on track!) i need to compile a full list of contributors so i can put them in the mod description.

Check the pastebin below, and tell me if you are not credited, want to be credited under a different name, or not credited at all!

https://pastebin.com/LmnAWsnR

Like A Brawler 8 Release Date?

If everything goes accordingly without any problems, i'm thinking of releasing the mod on 26th. Just need to take care of several things:

1) All Heat Actions Video (should go live today or tomorrow)

2) Updating Shin Ryu Mod Manager so that important functionality for Like A Brawler 8 workin g properly is introduced

3) Last minute adjustments and ensuring everything is working fine(-ish)

4) Adding important mod information to the nexusmods page

Heat Action Things

I noticed Kiryu's Rush (Agent) style was quite lacking in terms of heat actions. So it's a good opportunity to add them right before i finish Kiryu's finale with the mod

Smarter AI

Your party members can now use skills, heal you, give you items, do tag team moves and probably revive fallen party members (didnt test that one yet) should the conditions be met.

Since i added this feature so close to the mod's completion, i'm hoping it does not break the game balance i established, and if it did, that's too bad! Worst case, their behavior can be tweaked in the mod ini settings file

Final Dwight Fight

Aaaaand chapter 13 is complete. I'm on the final chapter now now! Once i finish the finale i will be sure the main story is beatable with Like A Brawler 8, and go all in on smoothing out the rough edges and release the mod.

Crediting

As you all know, supporting me on Patreon gets your name on the list of mod credits when Like A Brawler 8 comes out. I recently updated a video on my youtube channel and the description is the current list of supporters i will be putting on mod description. If you are not credited, don't want to be credited or otherwise want to be credited under a different name please let me know now!

3jima Fight

New version of this bossfight, AI is better and can perform heat actions. I cannot decide if i should give them even more moves, i don't want to risk making them too annoying to deal with but otherwise i think its good enough!

Boss Heat Actions

Gave heat actions to Majima and Daigo. These can be performed on anyone but cannot kill (worst case they will be left to 1 HP)

Adachi Fight And Mod Thoughts

The one time in Like A Brawler 8 where you play as Adachi. Since the last time i was here he has gotten an entirely new moveset along with heat actions (i normally intended to keep his moveset super simple but i couldnt help it and made him a new one anyway)

For the moment being, the mod is on track to release this month. Hopefully i can keep it that way and go full steam ahead for Yakuza local co-op mods ahead!

Breaker Stuff

Working on breaker moveset more, i naturally gave it thug's rush combo with a unique heavy attack that is a juggle starter, two Like A Brawler 7 hacts were also added back. I think this is gonna be a great juggling style and it flows quite well.

Sawashiro Battle

Chapter 10 is done!
Figured i'd upload the Sawashiro fight with the new AI here. This video does not even show everything he can do (he has some getup attacks!) Sawashiro is an interesting fight because the game will give him hyperarmor during some parts, which definitely makes him a threat when paired with his large and quick AOE attacks.

Progress Update

Chapter 9 is finished which means its now 5 chapters left to go.

Chapter 10 is a really big chapter so chances are i will be adding a lot of things in the upcoming days, look forward to it!

Kiryu Adjustments

Kiryu's legend and (Agent) Rush Style got a big speed increase. They feel great to play with now

Progress

Chapter 8 is down, just 6 more to go! I didn't end up having to do much for Kiryu (i'm content with his current moveset) i just need to add some nice visual effects and speed him up so he doesn't feel sluggish, otherwise it has been fun so far

Business As Usual

I finished the pirate game (it was peak) so it's time to steal shit from it. As i said in the past i intend to make Breaker majima's Thug Style so it's only natural it has thug heat actions. Also reminder that i'm working on unannounced things i cant talk about so the progress on Like A Brawler 8 is slowed. But as always, i intend to keep you guys in the loop on what i'm cooking next. I was thinking of possibly upgrading party member AI to give them more power in the future.

Update

Chapter 7 is done! I uploaded two of Yamai's fights in my youtube channel.

Now that i'm in Kiryu's section again, chances are i will be posting videos of actual addittions this time (Kiryu's sections weren't as refined as Ichiban's)

Progress

Just finished chapter 6. I also uploaded a video of Wong Tou's fight on my channel. Current plan is to finish the game before March and go on full release planning mode (i may find that one difficult because pirate yakuza game is around the corner...)

Screenshot

Just a screenshot, nothing out of the ordinary here, i love taking screenshots

Update

If you guys have been keeping up with my Twitter or Youtube, you'll have noticed that i have been doing a lot of work on Yakuza 5 coop lately. I just didnt feel like working on Like A Brawler 8 at the time (and i dont want to force myself to since that results in a poorer product) but good news is today is pirate yakuza in hawaii demo day so i will be seeing what i can steal i mean borrow from it. Some of you are also interested in the Y5 coop mod and i think it's almost ready to be released....

Wong Tou AI

Experimenting with wong tou's AI, gave him a parry and an alternative rush combo and down attack

Progress report

Chapter 5 is finished and i'm having a blast so far, i didn't need to add anything so there's nothing for me to show yet, things should get more exciting on chapter 6-7 so stay tuned!

Working on smaller things

Ironing out the smaller details that put the mod together. Like A Brawler 8 is not balanced for a New Game+ playthrough so gotta let people know! I also finished Chapter 4 and Dwight's fight with his new aggressive AI is on my youtube channel if you were not aware!

Developments

Because of very exciting things i'm not allowed to talk about yet, development on Like A Brawler 8 may slow down coming next week, which may or may not result on the mod's release getting delayed. However i will do my best to prevent that from happening. As always i'll keep you guys updated about what i'm up to on the mod. Currently, i'm working on the combat AI making them less fallible to stunlocks and i will be working on Dwight's boss AI soon, giving him new moves.

Progress

I decided to not remove the ability to use poundmates during realtime combat, it seems to break rather rarely and thats a chance i'm willing to take (especially considering how much Like A Brawler 7 ran on hopes and dreams anyway) a bug prevents the player from purchasing the first poundmate for free in the tutorial, so what do i do? just give player 200 dollars (the amount they would have to pay) and simply forget about it!

Audience Poll

Just personally wondering your expectations from Like A Brawler 8 while i figure out how to do bosses/enemy AI