Yakuza Kiwami

User Rating

8.2/10 (60 ratings)

Release Date

24th Oct 2024

No. of Players

1 (Single Player)

Genre

Action, Adventure, Fighting

Publisher

SEGA

Developer

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

Content Rating

ESRB/Mature, PEGI/18

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Mature

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Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.

The Yakuza series is coming to Nintendo Switch™ for the first time with Yakuza Kiwami!

Take the fall for a murder and emerge from prison 10 years later to yakuza clans on the brink of a war that hurtles you on an intense journey of love, humanity, and betrayal, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve, set against a bustling red-light district in modern-day Japan.

Dynamically switch between 4 fighting styles (brutal "Brawler", speedy "Rush", overpowering "Beast", legendary "Dragon"), while utilizing makeshift weapons scattered around the streets to takedown hordes of enemies in realistic fights that are exhilarating and fun for anyone to pick up and play.

After breaking some faces, take a break from the main story to enjoy the immersive nightlife activities scattered throughout the city like karaoke, the casino, cabaret club, arcade, batting cages and more as you encounter colorful characters from all walks of life.

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Thu 24th Oct 2024

Nintendo Life said:

No matter how significant the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series might have become, this first instalment is a mixed bag. At times Yakuza Kiwami is full of life and ambition. At other times it’s as frustrating and seems too willing to draw things out in a slightly over-indulgent way. Experimenting with the battle system is satisfying for as long as the game gives you space to do it. But the game’s pace-killing negatives, the difficulty spikes and the quickly diminishing returns of wandering the Tokyo streets, marred by random battles and fetching items, hold it back from being an easy recommendation. You may well enjoy yourself during your playthrough, but we’d bet a few thousand yen that some of the less-streamlined elements will test your patience.

6/10

Thu 16th Jan 2025

frankiefrankenstein said:

An absolutely lovable and cartoonist violent romp through a masculine melodrama as the worlds toughest man with the prettiest eyes. Writing is occasionally Definitely From 2015, but the sheer goofy charm and surprising moments of kindness pull it through. Port runs extremely cleanly, with no glitches or issues, and controls great. Allows you to do some Bluto type nonsense to a man and also play slot cars. What's not to love?

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