Yakuza Kiwami

 Xbox One
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 57
  3. Negative: 4 out of 57

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  1. guiletheguiles
    May 12, 2020
    6
    Yakuza Kiwami feels a lot like 0... But without the magic.

    I love how the game maintained things that made 0 so incredible. Substories are still hilariously good, the soundtrack BANGS, characters are very charismatic, Kiryu is even more badass, mini-games are super fun and Kamurocho is better, probably becoming one of the best fully-realized cities in gaming. All of this while packing a    Yakuza Kiwami feels a lot like 0... But without the magic.

    I love how the game maintained things that made 0 so incredible. Substories are still hilariously good, the soundtrack BANGS, characters are very charismatic, Kiryu is even more badass, mini-games are super fun and Kamurocho is better, probably becoming one of the best fully-realized cities in gaming. All of this while packing a great story that's made even better if you followed how everything developed from the previous game to now. Gameplay-wise, it's 'ok' and I like how easy they made to get money, CP and EXP in this game, without taking away the challenge.
    Playing Kiwami almost felt like going back home. Almost, because home has flaws now.

    This "Majima Everywhere" thing, for example, at first it, felt entertaining, but midway through the game, I couldn't stand Goro anymore! Majima was a protagonist on 0, why did they reduce his character to this? His importance in the campaign doesn't even make sense! Also, why lock the ENTIRE Dragon Style behind his boring fights? This is bad design talking.
    What happened to the amazing writing? 0 felt epic, well explained, shocking and emotionally gripping. Kiwami, on the other hand, while still GOOD, manages to make a mess of the plot, with a jarring pace, nonsensical moments, constant diversions and a VERY slow build-up. It was good, but too imprecise.

    The final issue I had with this game is what almost ruined it: The combat system is broken!
    I've experienced some of the worst battles in gaming here. They felt UTTERLY unbalanced, unfair and repetitive.
    Aside from the AMAZING final boss, EVERY SINGLE BOSS SUCKS! These fights were cheap and tedious. Bosses dodge forever, knock you down with ease, defend almost all of your attacks, regenerate health, repeat the same moves, stunlock Kiryu... I could really go on. Basically, if you don't have enough medicine and patience, you'll be annoyed and frustrated until the end. Which is a shame, because 0 had GREAT boss fights and I felt that, if not for this mistake, this game would've been EXTREMELY better!
    Once again, bad design.

    If you liked 0, play Kiwami. You'll like it better because of its predecessor. It's not as good as the previous one, but it continues the entertainment 0 gave us and opens doors for more great games. it just lacks quality. If you play it, do soldier on, because the story will get insipid at times and the combat will make you go insane.    … Expand
  2. CheynPie
    Aug 13, 2020
    7
    kiwami is very weak compared to yakuza 0. this game has very annoying bosses that always combo you with no way of stopping it and they will always have annoying minions you will have to deal with on top of that. the best way of describing this game is a yakuza 0 but with less content and a weaker story. however, if you enjoyed 0 you should at least try this game once
  3. Slckaer
    Jul 29, 2021
    7
    The combat is ridiculous.
    That being said the story is good and takes it's time to tell.
    I had fun playing this game on Xbox series X. The upgraded resolution is nice en 60fps is the way to play.
  4. materonin
    May 19, 2021
    7
    Japońska do bólu i nad wyraz ciepła gra z masą mini gierek i satysfakcjonującym systemem walki.
  5. neomoonsevin
    Sep 10, 2023
    5
    Good game but not by my standards again translation is lost somewhere great game at times but lost on other parts

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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. Generación Xbox
    May 5, 2020
    91
    Yakuza Kiwami, a 15-year update of the game that goes beyond the technical by introducing mechanics inherited from Yakuza 0.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    May 5, 2020
    80
    The plot and substories aren’t as involving as the prequel but Yakuza Kiwami is a much more introductory and inviting title; by being a bit more scaled-down it opens itself up to a much wider audience. If you missed out on Yakuza 0 when that released, start here instead.
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  3. 4P.de
    Apr 27, 2020
    77
    Entertaining remake of a classic game with well-known strengths and weaknesses, but nonetheless one of the best stories in the franchise.
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