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Yakuza Kiwami 2

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Aug 28, 2018 - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Mighty

OpenCritic Rating

86

Top Critic Average

93%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
88 / 100
IGN
8 / 10
Eurogamer
No Recommendation
Metro GameCentral
7 / 10
Easy Allies
8.5 / 10
Game Informer
9 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
USgamer
3.5 / 5

Yakuza Kiwami 2 Review Summary

MightyCritic Consensus

Absolutely chock-full of content

Refined, tried and true brawler combat

Can be too melodramatic

A remake of a Yakuza classic, Yakuza Kiwami 2 won over critics with a Mighty rating. Many cited its story, brand new engine, and tried and true Action RPG mechanics that it makes it one of the best games in the venerated series.


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Yakuza Kiwami 2 Announcement Trailer (Extended Cut)

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Critic Reviews for Yakuza Kiwami 2

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

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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.

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Eurogamer

No Recommendation / Blank
Eurogamer

Yakuza continues its good run with a fine - if a little lumpy - retread of a modern classic.

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Metro GameCentral

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7 / 10
Metro GameCentral

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.

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

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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.

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Industry Coverage

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Yakuza Kiwami 2 HD launches with new trailer

Yakuza Kiwami 2 HD launches with new trailer



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