Mastering Yakuza 4: Tips for Beating Tanimura

As you progress through the world of Yakuza 4, you'll encounter a variety of challenging enemies and bosses. One such boss that requires strategy and skill is Tanimura, who has a unique set of abilities and attacks that make him difficult to defeat. In this article, we'll provide you with some valuable tips on how to master the fight against Tanimura.

First and foremost, it's essential to recognize that Tanimura will need more healing items than anyone else, and equipping him with a strong anti-gun defensive accessory is crucial. This is because he has a small army of bodyguards, several of whom have knives, making Parrying difficult due to the risk of Munakata double-tapping you from across the helipad.

Another key strategy is to use Kiryu's options for getting back at somebody following a knockdown. Daigo likes to knock you down, which neatly sets up those options. You can take a lot of health off of him quite cheaply if you shotgun Tauriners, keeping yourself at or near max HEAT even if you get floored.

However, be aware that Daigo begins the fight as a punching bag but becomes more aggressive and challenging as the fight progresses. His quick knockdown punches and propensity for taunting you every time your back hits the floor make it difficult to keep him down.

In terms of Kido's attacks, he'll try to stun you and cash in his HEAT for nearly a full bar of health when he loses HEAT. When this happens, he'll stagger for a moment, leaving himself vulnerable to attack. Charging Tackles are probably your best use of meter, and when Kido's powered up, it's best to stay away from him.

Early in the fight, you can knock a lot of health off with body slams, but Kido has a vicious habit of being in HEAT mode more often than not, making him very difficult if not impossible to throw. This isn't a particularly tough fight, but it doesn't play to Akiyama's strengths.

On the other hand, Arai gets very stable when he's in HEAT mode, and since Akiyama gets so much mileage out of knockdowns, your single best use of HEAT meter is comboing Arai against the nearby wall. By following these tips and strategies, you'll be well on your way to defeating Tanimura and progressing through the game.

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