Yakuza Kiwami

Last updated: 2025-12-13

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Summary
  • Comprehensive language localization included
  • High praise for overall game quality
  • Affordable upgrade options available
  • Paid upgrade dissatisfaction among players
  • Repetitive and frustrating mechanics reported
  • Technical issues and save incompatibility
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Categories

Action-AdventureBeat 'em upCharacter-based CombatOpen-World ExplorationNPC Relationships & RomanceMini-game CollectionSingle-player StorySide Quest System

Emotions

Satisfaction32%Disappointment18%Frustration16%Excitement13%Relief8%
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Helpful reviews
23%
Unhelpful reviews
58%
Protest reviews
19%
Positive points
51
Negative points
30
Gameplay points
4
Perf. points
2
Rec. points
16
Misc points
9
Point
Comprehensive language localization added
Description
The game now includes official localizations for multiple languages, such as Chinese, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese, which are seen as improvements over fan translations. Players appreciate the addition of 10 subtitle languages, enhancing accessibility for non-English speakers. However, some languages like Turkish are still missing.
Importance
97%
High praise for game quality
Description
The game is highly recommended for its strong narrative, well-written side quests, and unique qualities. Players appreciate the optimized experience and the game's ability to maintain its high standards, making it a great entry point for new players.
Importance
79%
Affordable upgrade options
Description
Players can upgrade from the legacy version of Yakuza Kiwami for a low price (e.g., $1.99 or 150 rubles), which is widely considered reasonable. The option to upgrade is seen as a fair way to access improvements without repurchasing the game.
Importance
56%
Visual and technical improvements
Description
Significant enhancements have been made to visual quality, including fixes for anti-aliasing issues, higher-quality pre-rendered cutscenes (up to 4K 60fps), and reduced ghosting/flickering. These improvements contribute to a clearer and more polished experience.
Importance
44%
Positive reception of combat and controls
Description
Players praise the satisfying and fun combat system, which marks the last use of the older engine before transitioning to the Dragon Engine. The controls are intuitive for both mouse/keyboard and gamepad, contributing to a smooth experience.
Importance
21%
SEGA's improved consumer practices
Description
Players appreciate that SEGA handled this release better than some of their past anti-consumer practices, reflecting a positive shift in approach. This sentiment is based on the reasonable pricing and upgrade options.
Importance
12%
Game size unchanged
Description
The game size remains the same as the original version, which may indicate that the updates focused on quality improvements rather than expanding the game's footprint. This point is based on limited feedback.
Importance
9%