Yakuza Kiwami 2

Last updated: 2025-12-13
Summary
  • Significant graphical upgrades enhance visuals
  • Free upgrade for previous owners included
  • Persistent bugs degrade overall experience
  • No meaningful new content added
  • Save data incompatibility forces restart
  • Questionable business practices criticized
Yakuza Kiwami 2 header

Categories

Action-adventureCharacter-based CombatOpen-World ExplorationNarrative AdventureMinigame CollectionBeat 'em upThird-Person PerspectiveSide Quest System

Emotions

Frustration28%Disappointment21%Satisfaction19%Excitement10%Relief7%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
41%
Unhelpful reviews
45%
Protest reviews
14%
Positive points
100
Negative points
107
Gameplay points
17
Perf. points
20
Rec. points
19
Misc points
25
Point
Significant graphical upgrades added
Description
The game introduces modern graphical enhancements, including DLSS, FSR, XeSS, DLAA, and improved anti-aliasing. These features collectively improve visual clarity, performance, and overall image quality, addressing issues from the legacy version.
Importance
89%
Free upgrade for legacy owners
Description
Owners of the previous version receive this upgrade for free, maintaining mod compatibility and offering a cost-effective way to experience the improved port. This decision has been widely praised by the community.
Importance
83%
Enhanced localization and language support
Description
The game now includes professional translations in multiple languages, such as Russian, Spanish, and Chinese. The localization is well-executed, improving accessibility and readability for a global audience.
Importance
58%
Compelling story and characters
Description
The story is praised as one of the best in the series, featuring deep emotional layers, plot twists, and well-developed characters like Kiryu Kazuma and Majima. The Majima short story provides meaningful closure to events from Yakuza 0.
Importance
41%
Satisfying combat and gameplay
Description
The combat system is heavier and more satisfying, with powerful punches and refined 'Heat Actions.' The gameplay improvements build on the foundation of Yakuza 6, offering a more immersive experience.
Importance
15%
Improved accessibility for low-end PCs
Description
The game performs better on low-end systems due to optimizations like reduced GPU usage and improved fonts. This makes the game more accessible to a broader range of players.
Importance
14%
Updated UI and additional options
Description
The menu UI has been updated to match Yakuza 7's style, and additional text and graphical options have been added. These changes improve usability and customization for players.
Importance
13%