Yakuza Kiwami 2

1. guizuoka

   Aug 29, 2018

   10

   Having never played the original Yakuza 2 for the PS2 (my entering point in the series was Zero, then Kiwami, then a leap to 6 and now thisHaving never played the original Yakuza 2 for the PS2 (my entering point in the series was Zero, then Kiwami, then a leap to 6 and now this one), I have to say this is the best experience I've had with the series so far. In my personal opinion, the story is the best of all the ones that I've played and, although more streamlined when compared to Zero and Kiwami, I felt the combat experience to be the most responsive yet (you "feel" every punch and kick you throw during battles). Exploration is also even more rewarding this time, with a perfect mix between new attractions and the revamped fan-favorites that have been a staple of the series. Because of its accessibility, I'd say this is certainly a Yakuza not only for long-time fans of the series, but also for newcomers alike.… Expand

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2. Mazhi

   Oct 4, 2020

   10

   Después del 10 que le di a Kiwami 1, se viene el 10 del Kiwami 2.
   
   Tiene todo lo bueno del 1, pero le añade las físicas del Yakuza 6.

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4. Sensou

   Jul 9, 2023

   10

   Another Masterpiece!
   
   RGG never fails to deliver a meaningful and engaging story from start to end. Along side some (or probably all) quirkyAnother Masterpiece!
   
   RGG never fails to deliver a meaningful and engaging story from start to end. Along side some (or probably all) quirky and weird side quests that truly becoming the charm of the Yakuza series.
   
   And once again, I had invested my time more on the cabaret and Majima Construction rather than progressing through the story. Yakuza is the only game that able to make me curious, hook and interested in their side gameplay or activities. Most game feels like a chore or not engaging at all but with Yakuza, you are voluntarily doing it.
   
   Another thing that probably most gamer didn't notice is the perfection of the writer to make that dozen of characters in the game alive. Every single characters (not NPC) in the game has a specific value on them. There's no single character that feels like a filler. The only game that does this besides Yakuza Series is only RDR2 in my opinion.
   
   Just buy and play this game but just remember that RGG is known for their story and they are the best at it. For gameplay, it's pretty good but don't expect a flashy kind of action game. Dive into the world of Yakuza and you'll know the richness of this series.… Expand

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5. TatsMcGee

   Sep 16, 2018

   9

   Game Genre
   
   Third Person Action Adventure Open World Story The strength of all Yakuza games is the story and this game’s story takesGame Genre
   
   Third Person
   Action Adventure
   Open World
   
   Story
   
   The strength of all Yakuza games is the story and this game’s story takes it to another level. Kiwami’s story was good but not really live up to Yakuza 0’s story. Really thinking about it, Yakuza 0’s story is probably better just because with 0 throughout the entire game I was engaged. The quote on quote “problem” with Kiwami 2 is the has a lot of lulls in the middle and it started to lose towards the middle-end of the game. Towards the end, the story does start to pick up but then during the final chapter, the train is off the rails. What happens is just **** crazy and I loved every second of it.
   
   Favorite Character
   
   Majima continues to be the best part of the Yakuza series. He’s not in a ton of scenes but every time he makes an appearance, his performance just steals the show. He is a special character and is one of my favorite characters in all of video games.
   
   Puzzles
   
   One thing that the Yakuza franchise lacks is puzzles.
   
   Gameplay
   
   The gameplay is very basic. Its a very small but condensed open world and the combat is a very simple beat em’ up. The combat is one of the weaker parts of the game but the nice thing is, each game is loaded with mini-games. These mini-games range from arcade games to bowling, to baseball to running cabaret club. There are a ton of options for keeping yourself busy.
   
   Bosses
   
   This is a crux of the Yakuza formula. Bosses there are a number of bosses in the Yakuza franchise and in each game, you will typically go back and fight the same one a number of times. Each time you fight them, they get a little stronger. The boss battles are funish, they at least shake up the game’s formula a little bit.
   
   Mission/Level Design
   
   Every chapter is pretty much set up the same way, start at Point A and then go to point B which takes under a minute to get there. Talk to some people or fight some people (sometimes both), then move to point C, D, just keep going until you reach the chapters final boss.
   
   Music/Sound Design/Voice Acting
   
   I don’t remember much about the music so it’s not too noticeable. There is voice acting but its all in Japanese, it seems like the voice actors are good but I don’t Japanese so it’s hard for me to say.
   
   Recap: The Good
   
   Story
   
   Majima
   
   Mini-Game Variety
   
   Recap: The Bad
   
   N/A
   
   Recap: The Okay
   
   Bosses
   
   Combat Music… Expand

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6. superpyro296

   Dec 30, 2020

   9

   Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a masterpiece. Here, you have an amazing story who will make you feel a lot of emotions. Again, the voice acting isYakuza Kiwami 2 is a masterpiece. Here, you have an amazing story who will make you feel a lot of emotions. Again, the voice acting is excellent. I completed my walkthrough in a little bit more than 55 hours and I still had some unfinished substories. Yakuza Kiwami 2 has more content and variety and his predecessor Yakuza Kiwami. I was also happy that Majima was a playable character for a few chapters (Majima Saga). Also, Yakuza Kiwami 2 has great graphics. One of the best looking setting is in Sotenbori near the river (during the night). The only weakness I see for this game is the repetition around the street fights. At the end, I was trying to run away from them (not because the enemies were too strong but because that became so repetitive). Overall, This is one of the best PS4 games I played (along with Yakuza O, the Witcher, God of War and Persona 5). I strongly recommend this title. If you never played Yakuza games, maybe you should start with Yakuza 0 (there are a lot of references to previous games so I wouldn't recommend starting directly from Yakuza Kiwami 2)… Expand

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7. Daniel0809

   Jun 8, 2020

   8

   Great game. Im getting hooked on all the yakuza series . I started with judgment and thats all it took for me to be hooked .

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8. Max552

   Dec 31, 2022

   0

   Can't say I was a fan. Played and found it too easy and quite boring. I really don't see the fuss about these games.

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