Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Fight as Kazuma Kiryu in a remake of Yakuza 3, then follow Yoshitaka Mine in the included Dark Ties, with distinct fighting styles shaping each protagonist's battles.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.8 / 10
About this game
Yakuza Kiwami 3 follows Kazuma Kiryu as a resort development plan threatens the Okinawan orphanage he runs. Across Okinawa and Tokyo, his battles offer the Dragon of Dojima and Ryukyu styles, with the latter turning traditional Okinawan weapons into attack combinations. Away from fighting, you cook, garden and help the children with homework at Morning Glory. Those daily interactions also strengthen Kiryu and unlock the children's individual substories, connecting caregiving with character development. The collection includes Dark Ties as a separate game starring Yoshitaka Mine. His shoot-boxing attacks and aerial combinations provide a different combat vocabulary, while Dark Awakening changes the moves at his disposal.
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 promising fit for players who want character drama expressed through contrasting combat and everyday responsibilities.
Kiryu's weapon style and Mine's aerial shoot boxing suggest different routes into the collection's brawling. Morning Glory's chores also feed character growth and substories, which may reward players who enjoy spending time with a cast between fights.
Strengths
- Different protagonists and fighting systems offer a reason to explore both included games.
- Caregiving contributes to progression, giving quieter activities a role beyond a break from combat.
Who it is for: Players drawn to street fighting, character-led side stories and a protagonist whose responsibilities extend beyond defeating enemies.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Chores that strengthen Kiryu and unlock children's stories give players an incentive to alternate fighting with daily life, provided that change of focus appeals. | Reviewed | 7.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The contrast between Kiryu's weapon combinations and Mine's changing moveset may particularly suit players who enjoy learning different combat tools. | Reviewed | 8.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Placing Kiryu's orphanage responsibilities alongside the Okinawa and Tokyo settings may give his battles a more personal context for players interested in his civilian life. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The official Switch 2 support answer lists Japanese, English and Chinese audio. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- SEGA
- Publisher
- SEGA
- Release date
- Feb 12, 2026
- 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
- ReplayableThird PersonEquipment-driven ProgressionExplorationFast-pacedMain Story 20–50 HoursStory-driven3D GraphicsSolo-friendlyReal-time CombatMelee Combat
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideFeb 12, 2026
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com