Yakuza Kiwami 2
Step into Kazuma Kiryu's conflict with Ryuji Goda, using brawling combos, stored weapons and environmental Heat Actions while exploring the nightlife districts of Kamurocho and Sotenbori.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.6 / 10
About this game
Yakuza Kiwami 2 rebuilds the second Yakuza story around Kazuma Kiryu's confrontation with Ryuji Goda and the conflict between rival organizations. The adventure moves between Kamurocho in Tokyo and Sotenbori in Osaka. In combat, you combine brawling attacks with stored weapons and Heat Actions that turn the immediate surroundings into part of the fight. Charge attacks add another option: holding and releasing an attack lets Kiryu stagger an opponent. Away from fighting, he can manage the cabaret club Four Shine and help it compete in the Cabaret Grand Prix. The package also includes the separate Majima Saga, where you play as Goro Majima in a story set between the first and second games. Kiryu's main conflict, club management and Majima's scenario provide different activities within the remake.
Collected in series
Like a Dragon, formerly known in English as Yakuza, follows people trying to hold on to loyalty and dignity amid crime and betrayal. Dense city districts invite you to step away from serious drama for games and eccentric side stories. Some entries use direct-action brawling, while Ichiban Kasuga’s adventures bring a party into turn-based combat.
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AI review
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A strong conceptual match for players who want street fighting interwoven with urban crime drama and side activities.
Stored weapons, charge attacks and environmental moves can encourage changing tactics as a fight develops. Club management and the separate Majima scenario offer different kinds of involvement alongside Kiryu's central conflict.
Strengths
- Weapons and environmental Heat Actions can give attention to the surrounding situation a practical role in combat.
- Club management and a separate playable scenario can provide variety for players who enjoy stepping away from the main conflict.
Who it is for: Players drawn to Japanese crime drama, real-time brawling and optional changes of activity within an urban setting.
Play notes: The physical game-key-card edition needs an internet connection and a game download before first play.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Club management and the separate Majima scenario can break up the focus on Kiryu's main conflict for players who choose to pursue them. | Reviewed | 8.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Combining charge attacks, stored weapons and environmental actions can reward choosing a response to the opponent and surroundings rather than relying on one attack pattern. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Japanese character voices and the paired settings of Kamurocho and Sotenbori may support the appeal of following a drama rooted in those urban districts. | Reviewed | 8.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The game-key-card edition adds an initial online download step, a practical consideration for players expecting to start directly from the physical card. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- SEGA
- Publisher
- SEGA
- Release date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genreAdventure
- Tags
- Real-time CombatMain Story 20–50 HoursReplayableSolo-friendlyStory-drivenExploration3D GraphicsEquipment-driven ProgressionMelee CombatThird PersonFast-paced
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideNov 13, 2025
Game gallery
Sources
- ryu-ga-gotoku.comSource revision: 1
- ryu-ga-gotoku.com