Yakuza Kiwami 2

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Yakuza Kiwami 2 is more than a remake; it overcomes the flaws of the original to become one of the series’ strongest entries.

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Yakuza Kiwami 2 is more than a remake; it overcomes the flaws of the original to become one of the series' strongest entries.

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Critic Reviews for Yakuza Kiwami 2

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High Score - 100/100

Low Score - 60/100

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46% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100

Phil Savage (PC Gamer)

88/100

“A triumphant remake of Yakuza 2, full of fun diversions and featuring one of the series’ best stories.”

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Javy Gwaltney (Game Informer)

9/10

“Kiwami 2 is more than a great remake: it’s the best this strange, wonderful series has to offer and it shouldn’t be missed by fans of action or RPG titles.”

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Edmond Tran (GameSpot)

8/10

“Old and new components of the Yakuza franchise combine to create one of the series’ strongest entries.”

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ACG	Jeremy Penter	Recommended	08-23-2018	“An excellent remake with added story elements and the same tried and true gameplay.”	Read review
Ars Technica	Steven Strom	Recommended	08-28-2018	Even a remake of perhaps the weakest Yakuza game in the series is hands-down a fantastic trip worth taking. Only skip it if you haven’t finished Yakuza 0 and Kiwami yet.	Read review
Atomix	Miguel Reyes	90 / 100	09-10-2018	With improved and amazing graphics, polished gameplay and excellent additions of other games, Yakuza Kiwami 2 places as an incredible remake and one that stands out from many other recent re-released games.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Jelani James	4.5 / 5 stars	08-23-2018	With its intricately woven story and memorable characters, Yakuza 2 was already viewed as one of the best in the series. And now with improved graphics and a refined Dragon Engine, it’s remake, Yakuza Kiwami 2, could be the best of them all.	Read review
CGMagazine	Remington Joseph	8.5 / 10	08-28-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is perfect for anyone looking to experience the best of the early Yakuza titles without sacrificing the refined gameplay mechanics and visuals	Read review
Chalgyr’s Game Room	Pierre-Yves Lanthier	9.5 / 10	08-19-2020	It’s nearly impossible to play Yakuza Kiwami 2 without feeling spoiled. This remake doesn’t just transform an old game’s visuals into something more visually palatable. It actually adds all the elements you’d expect from a modern day Yakuza title and wraps them around the bones of the most polished version of the developer’s most modern game engine. Fuse these assets together with fan-favorite story and a plethora of side activities, and you have yourself not only one of the best remakes on the market, but also one of the best Yakuza titles to date.	Read review
COGconnected	Patrick Anderson	86 / 100	08-08-2020	For series veterans, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a great time but it doesn’t give us anything we haven’t seen many times before, with the usual environments, side-activities, and cutscene-heavy narrative exposition.	Read review
ComiConverse	Jordan Samuel	4 / 5 stars	08-22-2018	A perfect slice of Yakuza life, with added toppings of humour and a badass crime story.	Read review
Cubed3	Chris Leebody	8 / 10	08-19-2020	Yakuza Kiwami 2 delivers a slick fresh coat of paint onto this Japanese epic tale, while keeping the same engaging and complex story that fans know and love.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Nick Meekham	8 / 10	09-03-2018	Despite its lack of combat options when compared to previous titles, SEGA continues to prove why Yakuza should be up there with other franchise heavyweights with another packed installment.	Read review
Daily Dot	Joseph Knoop	3 / 5 stars	08-23-2018	The streets of Kamurocho have never been more beautiful, but the story disappoints.	Read review
DarkZero	Dominic Sheard	9 / 10	09-03-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 does a fabulously job recreating the original sequel, making it one of the best remakes available on the market.	Read review
Destructoid	Peter Glagowski	7.5 / 10	08-23-2018	For my money, it is the best way to experience this particular story and improves enough of the game to make for a great time sink. Maybe certain aspects could have been tweaked to be more faithful to the source material, but the worst thing that could happen is you end up wanting to play the original to see the changes firsthand. That isn’t such a terrible outcome.	Read review
Digiato	Arash Parsapour	85 / 100	10-17-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is among the best titles of the series like Yakuza 0. If you haven’t got the chance to get yourself involved in world of Yakuza already, this is the perfect time.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Eric Layman	8 / 10	03-15-2018	Kiwami 2 finds Yakuza deliberately and desperately recycling and remixing pieces of its past. While it remains a mesmerizing intersection of violence, eccentricity, and drama, its impulse to reprise Yakuza’s rich history can wear out even the most ardent enthusiast. In a vacuum, Kiwami 2 is a beacon of its namesake’s power and an imposing remodel of Yakuza 2. As the Kazuma Kiryu ninth adventure, Kiwami 2 may have reached Yakuza’s breaking point.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Matt Sainsbury	5 / 5 stars	08-24-2018	Not once has SEGA let me down, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 is no different. It’s a bloody brilliant game.	Read review
DualShockers	Giuseppe Nelva	9.5 / 10	08-23-2018	While Yakuza Kiwami 2 isn’t the best point of entry in the Yakuza series compared to Zero or Kiwami due to being a sequel (even if it comes with an extensive recap to catch you up on the story so far), it’s a masterpiece that no fan of Japanese games should miss. Even those who typically tend to prefer Western titles might very well discover in the remake of Yakuza 2 a great way to broaden their gaming horizon.	Read review
Easy Allies	Michael Huber	4.25 / 5 stars	09-15-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 upgrades and expands on one of the bloodiest episodes in the series.	Read review
Eurogamer	Malindy Hetfeld	Recommended	08-23-2018	Yakuza continues its good run with a fine	Read review
Expansive	Ray Willmott	9 / 10	08-30-2018	Yakuza games are always a joy for to review. They iterate just enough each time to differentiate themselves but they always stay true to a core focus and never try to break apart an already winning formula. As it turns out, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the best of the bunch.	Read review
Game Informer	Javy Gwaltney	9 / 10	08-23-2018	Kiwami 2 is more than a great remake: it’s the best this strange, wonderful series has to offer and it shouldn’t be missed by fans of action or RPG titles	Read review
Game Revolution	Jason Faulkner	5 / 5 stars	08-23-2018	If you haven’t played Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami, you can definitely still enjoy Kiwami 2, but instead of worrying about that, just go get those games too, and get ready to have your mind blown by how consistently good a video game series can be.	Read review
Gameblog	Romain Mahut	8 / 10	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is clearly the update Yakuza 2 deserved. The very talented people over at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios recreated the riveting Yakuza 2 plot while adding new side quests and activities. Even if a couple of elements from the original game are now missing, Kiwami 2 has more than enough content to keep players glued to their scree to their screens. It must also be noted that the Dragon Engine looks and runs better than it did in Yakuza 6. All in all, Kiwami 2 another great Yakuza game that fans of the series should not miss.	Read review
GameGrin	Thomas Hughes	9 / 10	08-30-2018	The city of Kamurocho is packed with interesting characters, fun activities and a number of excellent diversions, all backed up by a solid narrative that throws up as many surprises as it does heartwarming moments.	Read review
GameMAG	ACE	8 / 10	09-09-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an amazing remake of Yakuza 2 with superb graphics, charismatic characters, addictive gameplay and a lot of fun side quests. If you have finished Yakuza 0 and the first Kiwami already, then you should definitely play Kiwami 2.	Read review
GamePitt	Lynn Caramella	9.9 / 10	05-01-2019	To sum it up, I absolutely fell in love with Yakuza Kiwami 2 and its series in general. While I never thought I would be able to love a game where it’s core component is fighting, I am absolutely glad I decided to give this game a try. While I have to admit there’s something really satisfying about beating up thieves, the story totally threw me off and got me hooked right until the end. Yakuza Kiwami 2 managed to make me care about its characters a lot and surprisingly, the mini-games were unbelievably fun.	Read review
GamePro	Michael Cherdchupan	89 / 100	08-28-2018	Exciting Japanese thriller in a game world full of convincing characters with impeccable action adventure and Brawler gameplay.	Read review
Gamer Escape	Aaron Botts	8 / 10	09-21-2018	The plot is fun and engaging, the multitude of distractions are a step up from its release predecessor, and Kazuma Kiryu’s steel resolve and Steve Rodgers-esque disposition makes for yet another fun romp through the seedy underworld we’ve come to know and love yet again.	Read review
Gamerheadquarters	Jason Stettner	9 / 10	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a great remake offering an expansive narrative mixed with fierce combat and exciting extra activities to take part in.	Read review
Gamers Heroes	Johnny Hurricane	9 / 10	08-24-2018	If you haven’t gotten into the Yakuza series, I don’t know what you are waiting for. Yakuza Kiwami 2 adds new features and perfects old ones, making it one of the funnest games on the market today.	Read review
GameSkinny	ElConquistadork	9 / 10	08-23-2018	Whether you’re new to the series or just want to see what goofy problems you can get into this time, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is another brilliant entry into the franchise.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	10 / 10	08-23-2018	Honestly, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the best Yakuza game to date. Its story is gripping and has a brilliant pace, its combat is tighter and more engaging, and there’s such a varied range of sub-stories and side activities to absorb yourself in that it offers great longevity	Read review
GameSpot	Edmond Tran	8 / 10	08-27-2018	Old and new components of the Yakuza franchise combine to create one of the series’ strongest entries.	Read review
GameWatcher	Gavin Herman	9 / 10	05-02-2019	YOU CAN FIGHT TIGERS IN THIS GAME?!	Read review
GameXplain	Unknown	Recommended	08-23-2018	Video Review	Read review
GamingBolt	Pramath	9 / 10	08-23-2018	Of the four Yakuza releases in the last year and a half, Yakuza Kiwami 2 truly stands as the best of them all, and is the definitive Yakuza experience.	Read review
GamingTrend	David Flynn	85 / 100	08-04-2020	A story of loyalty and honor, it is peerless in the crime fiction genre. The gameplay is so varied and exhaustive even if you tend to simply solve all your problems with your fists.There are some kinks to work out about how it deals with its more lascivious content, but what this game does well, it does so well that all I want to do is get right back in to see what I missed.	Read review
GBAtemp	Jakub Kowalski	8 / 10	09-18-2018	While by no means a perfect game, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an example of a remake done right. It feels fresh and modern, it takes the original story of Yakuza 2 without losing its spirit or charm. If you’ve never played a Yakuza game before, Kiwami 2 is a good place to start as it introduces you to everything you’ve missed so far, keeping the doors open to new players. You’ve tried being an American gangster in GTA, perhaps being a Japanese one will be to your liking as well.	Read review
GearNuke	Khurram Imtiaz	9 / 10	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 thrives on the back of a great villain and it is arguably the best story chapter in Kazuma Kiryu’s saga. It is also the most comprehensive Yakuza game so far with plenty of mini-games and side activities to keep you engaged for a long time.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	9 / 10	08-23-2018	If you’re looking for big changes you won’t find an abundance of them, instead it’s a refined experience in every way, with tighter controls and and the finest visuals to date within the Yakuza franchise.	Read review
GotGame	Jonathan White	8.5 / 10	08-30-2018	Overall, Kiwami 2 is yet another stellar Yakuza re-release. This time it runs in Yakuza 6’s dragon engine and it’s absolutely gorgeous to look at.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Jeremy Peeples	4.5 / 5 stars	08-25-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the best remake yet for the series and the absolute best way to enjoy the franchise’s second entry.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	David Martinez	91 / 100	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a great adventure, full of details, minigames and wonderful characters, and it gets a new Goro Majima campaign for this PS4 remaster. Combat system is not as deep as in the first Kiwami, but still, it is one of the best entries in the franchise.	Read review
IGN	Tristan Ogilvie	8 / 10	08-23-2018	Despite the fact that the made-for-PlayStation 4 Yakuza 6 was only released a few short months ago, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the best and most fully formed Yakuza game of 2018 even though it’s a remake of a game that’s now two console generations old. Its storyline is gripping, its weapons-heavy fighting system accommodates no shortage of spectacle, and it serves up plenty of enjoyable side activities – both mini and macro – to divert to or return for after the story wraps. Yakuza 0 may still be the high watermark for the series on the PS4, but Yakuza Kiwami 2 isn’t too far behind.	Read review
IGN Italy	Alessandra Borgonovo	9 / 10	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 continues to stick to the franchise’s strengths, making Kiryu’s world deeper.	Read review
Just Push Start	Grant E. Gaines	4 / 5 stars	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 might not be perfect but it’s a fantastic example of why some things should be remastered. Not only does it perform better than it’s PlayStation 2 counterpart, it looks good enough to be within this generation’s standards.	Read review
Marooners’ Rock	Josh Pedroza	8.3 / 10	08-28-2018	Yakuza’s silly sense of humor may not be everyone, but it’s complex narrative plays out like an HBO style crime thriller, so it’s worth experiencing for that alone. Fans of the series will, no doubt, have a blast with Yakuza Kiwami 2.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	7 / 10	05-06-2019	An excellent remake that manages to overcome the flaws of the original and offer a glimpse at what a next gen Yakuza game might look like.	Read review
MonsterVine	Spencer Legacy	5 / 5 stars	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 takes everything that was great about its predecessors and, somehow, upgrades them in almost every way.	Read review
New Game Network	Peter Ingham	85 / 100	08-27-2018	Mechanically, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the best offering in the entire series. With the abundance of fun distractions, quirky side stories, break-neck and brutal combat, and the franchise’s signature dark, if sometimes convoluted story, newcomers and veterans are in for a real treat.	Read review
Niche Gamer	Caitlin Harper	9.5 / 10	08-27-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the first must have game of 2018 for just about style of gamer. By all means, you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you pass up this gem	Read review
PC Gamer	Phil Savage	88 / 100	05-02-2019	A triumphant remake of Yakuza 2, full of fun diversions and featuring one of the series’ best stories.	Read review
PC Invasion	Cameron Woolsey	7 / 10	05-02-2019	Yakuza Kiwami 2 doesn’t hit all the notes of its predecessor, but it’s still a gorgeous re-imagining of one of Sega’s finest action games.	Read review
PCGamesN	Kelly Pask	9 / 10	05-02-2019	Sega’s original sequel has received the remake it’s due. The story fumbles in places, but its high points allow it to sit next to Yakuza 0 as the best the series has to offer.Kelly Pask	Read review
PCWorld	Hayden Dingman	4 / 5 stars	05-02-2019	Yakuza Kiwami 2’s soap opera story doesn’t have quite the same impact as its predecessors, but a much-needed engine upgrade catapults the series into the modern era and makes for a much smoother experience.	Read review
Player2.net.au	Stephen del Prado	Recommended	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is everything players have come to expect from the series – humour, heart, honour, drama and karaoke. It stands alongside the likes of Shadow of the Colossus as one of the best remakes of this console generation and should be in the library of any Yakuza fan, old or new.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	John-Paul Jones	9 / 10	08-23-2018	An assuredly robust and spectacular remake of the PS2 original, Yakuza Kiwami 2 learns from the lessons of Yakuza 6 to create one of the best entries in the franchise to date.	Read review
Polygon	JC Fletcher	Recommended	08-28-2018	It leverages a state-of-the-art engine to present a story that holds up, with gameplay refined over a dozen years. It makes its debut on a console that makes it easy to share the moments that can really only come from this series.	Read review
PowerUp!	Greg Newbegin	8 / 10	08-23-2018	Overall, the game looks, sounds, and plays better and there’s just more to do. Experienced players will see a number of quality of life changes as well.	Read review
PS4Blog.net	EdEN	9 / 10	08-28-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a great retelling of Yakuza 2 with a new coat of paint, new content, rebalanced gameplay, more mini-games, more sidequest… more everything! If you’re a fan of the Yakuza series then you probably pre-ordered this game and are ready to take it for a spin, but if you still haven’t played a game in this franchise, then you should definitely check this remake sequel thing. Even better, start with Yakuza 0 and work your way up to Yakuza 6, one game at a time, so that you’re ready for when the PlayStation 3 trilogy is on PS4. Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an excellent PlayStation 4 game and a must-have release.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo	90 / 100	09-01-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an excellent remake of a classic that manages to modernize the best aspects of the original and adds a few surprises in order to please both new and old fans of the series. Kiwami 2 is the best opportunity to finally understand why Yakuza 2 is remembered as one of the best titles of the PS2 era.	Read review
Push Square	Robert Ramsey	8 / 10	08-23-2018	Adding to a growing list of great PS4 remakes, Yakuza: Kiwami 2 is up there with the best games in SEGA’s series. While PS2-era design does rear its ugly head now and again, another brilliantly dramatic story steals the spotlight. Throw in some superb optional content, and you’ve got a prime Yakuza package that’s ultimately very difficult to fault.	Read review
Rice Digital	Mitch Jay	5 / 5 stars	08-28-2018	You might worry that this is too much Yakuza, but there’s no such thing.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Brendan Caldwell	Recommended	05-10-2019	If you don’t mind button bashing through some brawls, just to see more of these good fellas solving bad problems with their strong fists and stern words, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is ready, once again, to get ridiculous.	Read review
RPGamer	Joshua Carpenter	4.5 / 5 stars	08-27-2018	Simply put, Kiwami 2 is the new pinnacle for the series and any RPGamers with a passing interest in brawlers or wanting to make a virtual visit to Japan should seek it out.	Read review
Saudi Gamer	عصام الشهوان	8 / 10	09-13-2018	As the fourth entry in a very short time and coming after Zero and 6 means that it doesn’t quite have the same impact as it did originally, with a simpler story and sidequest and battle design than those two game. Nevertheless, it remains an excellent game with its immersive content and world.	Read review
Saving Content	Ed Acosta	5 / 5 stars	09-07-2018	Kiwami 2 is such a great game. From the wonderfully crafted story to all the returning activities, I had loads of fun diving back into the world of Yakuza. This series has become one of, if not, my favorite of all. If you would have asked me a few years ago if a Yakuza game would have been in my top tier list alongside the likes of Mass Effect, Halo, and Grand Theft Auto I would have called you crazy. But here I am devouring every little bit of the series I can get and Kiwami 2 delivers on everything I wanted more of.	Read review
SelectButton	Kevin Mitchell	9 / 10	08-28-2018	Once again Sega has reinvented the Yakuza series, by overhauling every aspect of a beloved title, and simply making it that much better. The Dragon Engine is truly impressive, not only visually, but boasts some nifty animations that surpass Yakuza 6. Adding weapon loadouts, and some sweet new heat maneuvers certainly provide much more flexibility and creativity to the combat. Yakuza Kiwami 2 is without a doubt the definitive Yakuza experience.	Read review
Shacknews	Brittany Vincent	9 / 10	08-22-2018	I vastly enjoyed every second of my time exploring the world through his eyes, whether I was helping a dominatrix stop dealing with pushy clients or handing a guy some new underwear from a convenience store over the top of a bathroom stall. This is the definitive way to experience Yakuza 2, and an excellent showcase for what the series is capable of. Seriously, you’ve just got to get into it now. I’m tired of repeating myself.	Read review
Slant Magazine	Steven Scaife	3.5 / 5 stars	09-07-2018	As much as this is a better, more confident game than Yakuza 6, the series still has plenty of room to grow.	Read review
SomHráč.sk	Karel Šír	90 / 100	05-24-2019	One step above the first Yakuza Kiwami. However, newcomers to the series should still start with Yakuza 0.	Read review
SpazioGames	Gianluca Arena	8.5 / 10	08-23-2018	Graphically-wise, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the best in the franchise so far, but it’s not only the Dragon Engine that shines: an array of mini-games, an amazing campaign and improved combat system are the stars of the show.	Read review
Stevivor	Matt Gosper	8 / 10	08-24-2018	As remastered games go, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is one of the better examples.	Read review
TechRaptor	Georgina Young	9 / 10	08-23-2018	As a remake of a sequel, it’s no surprise that Yakuza Kiwami 2 has a lot more on offer than the first title. However, the choice to stick with Yakuza 6’s convoluted stats system is an unfortunate blip in what could have been an ideal remake.	Read review
The Game Fanatics	Tyler Chancey	7.7 / 10	08-27-2018	While the main story can get too melodramatic for its own good and Majima’s side story doesn’t amount to much, I can recommend Yakuza Kiwami 2 on its level of presentation alone. The twists and turns of the plot kept me wanting to see what would happen next, the gorgeous production provided by the Dragon Engine left me wandering the streets just taking in the sites, and the combat is as satisfying as hitting someone you don’t like with a bicycle. While I can’t say that Yakuza 2 still holds up under a modern lens, I can say that this remake kept my attention to the end. And in that regard, the developers should give themselves a round of applause.	Read review
The Games Machine	Danilo Dellafrana	9 / 10	05-14-2019	Based on the best ever chapter of the saga, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an almost perfect remake in the technical side and absolutely stellar in terms of contents.	Read review
The Outerhaven Productions	Karl Smart	4.5 / 5 stars	08-24-2018	Yakuza kiwami 2 shows exactly what happens when a good story meets good gameplay… Perfection. You’ll spend hours of your life playing the main game, then another half of your life just doing the exciting and awesome side missions and distraction events. Any game that makes taking a piss into an action filled experience deserves the highest of praise.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Miguel Moran	9 / 10	08-23-2018	Since the release of Yakuza Kiwami, I’ve been dreaming of a remaster of Yakuza 2 to give what is easily my favourite game in the franchise the same level of modern day polish. Sega has delivered on that dream with Yakuza Kiwami 2, creating an incredible package that takes the best game in an incredible series, and makes it even better. You were already doing a disservice to yourself before by not playing Yakuza 2, but now there are no excuses. This is a must play.	Read review
ThisGenGaming	Justin Oneil	9.5 / 10	08-23-2018	It’s really quite amazing that even though this is the third Yakuza game released in the past 12 months, the formula still hasn’t gotten old but rather just seems to get better.	Read review
Twinfinite	Hayes Madsen	4.5 / 5 stars	08-23-2018	It’s amazing to think that we’ve gotten now four Yakuza games in the span of nearly a year and a half, and yet, Yakuza Kiwami 2 doesn’t feel old or overdone. The amount of content, and the quality of said content is staggering.	Read review
USgamer	Caty McCarthy	3.5 / 5 stars	08-27-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 won’t make those who haven’t clicked with the series yet a believer, but for fans, it’s well worth the journey if you don’t mind retreading some familiar ground. While the slow middle and Majima side campaign are disappointing, Kiwami 2 is still another solid entry in the Yakuza canon.	Read review
VGChartz	Evan Norris	7 / 10	09-08-2018	An expert remake, imbued with lavish production design, superior voice-acting, flashy fighting, and hours of side content and virtual tourism.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	7.9 / 10	08-31-2018	Fans of Kiryu’s crazy adventures will love Yakuza Kiwami 2 as it’s full of over-the-top action and ridiculous scenarios.	Read review
viewport	Alex Nester	9 / 10	08-27-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 does a superb job remaking a classic of the series. The presentation and delivery of the whole experience shows an incredible amount of dedication from the development team to make sure the momentum obtained from Zero and Kiwami could continue for the series, perhaps driven even further as it has been confirmed this will be the last true remake for the series with 3 and 4 being released as HD remasters. In a world with room for only one dragon, the Dragon of Dojima soars.	Read review
Wccftech	Kai Powell	9.1 / 10	08-23-2018	A new antagonist and rippling implications of gang warfare once again drag Kazuma Kiryu back into the action. Between exploring Kamurocho and Sotenbori, ultimately players are going to find out that there’s only room for one Dragon in Yakuza Kiwami 2	Read review
We Got This Covered	Todd Rigney	4.5 / 5 stars	08-23-2018	Yakuza Kiwami 2 offers the best Yakuza experience money can currently buy, not to mention a story that wouldn’t seem out of place in an old Kinji Fukasaku flick.	Read review

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Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a remake of Yakuza 2, and is an action-adventure game set in an open world environment and played from a third-person perspective. Combat is based on that previously seen in Yakuza 6. A new “Majima Saga” story scenario features recurring series anti-hero Goro Majima as a playable character.

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