Yakuza Kiwami 2 Reviews

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Sep 7, 2018

As much as this is a better, more confident game than Yakuza 6, the series still has plenty of room to grow.

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Atomix
Top Critic
90 / 100
Sep 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.

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Kelly Pask
Top Critic
9 / 10
May 2, 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

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8 / 10
Aug 23, 2018

Yakuza Kiwami 2 aims to recreate one of the greatest entries in the series, and it doesn't disappoint.

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4 / 5.0
Aug 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.

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Stevivor
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2018

As remastered games go, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is one of the better examples.

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Aug 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.

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9 / 10
Aug 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.

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90%
Aug 29, 2018

The most refined and fun Yakuza experience to date, though you may feel a bit left out if you skipped the original.

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85%
Jun 5, 2019

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a fantastic sequel, improving on almost every aspect of Kiwami 1.

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90%
Jul 30, 2020

Yes, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the third Yakuza game for Xbox One this year, but on the strength of this, SEGA can keep them coming as far as I'm concerned. If you've played Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza 0 (and even if you haven't) you need Yakuza Kiwami 2 in your life. You need Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima in your life. Now let's have Yakuza 3, 4, 5, and 6 on Xbox, please.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 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.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2018

What better way to remake one of the earliest games in a series than by smashing its various pieces together with those of the newest entry? The Yakuza franchise truly is the gift that keeps on giving

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 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.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 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

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9 / 10
Sep 3, 2018

Yakuza Kiwami 2 does a fabulously job recreating the original sequel, making it one of the best remakes available on the market.

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9 / 10.0
May 2, 2019

Overall, this is a game that is a high-quality remake based on the Japanese Yakuza. It is entirely in Japanese with English subtitles, and for this type of game that is fine. It makes it feel more authentic to the area we are playing in. The game comes in at $29.99USD on steam and launched today. This is a very good port to PC, and I have been pretty happy with it so far.

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