Yakuza Kiwami
Follow Kazuma Kiryu through Kamurocho's criminal intrigue, switching between four fighting styles and turning street objects into weapons while rebuilding his abilities through upgrades and encounters with Majima.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.1 / 10
About this game
Yakuza Kiwami remakes the series' first story around Kazuma Kiryu's return to Kamurocho and his encounter with Haruka. Street fights let you switch between balanced brawling, rapid attacks, heavy blows and the Dragon of Dojima style. Objects lying nearby can become weapons, adding another option alongside Kiryu's own moves. Progression involves both spending EXP on abilities and confronting Majima to recover Dragon of Dojima techniques. Away from the central conspiracy, Kamurocho offers karaoke and Pocket Circuit, where you customize miniature cars before racing them. The adventure combines Kiryu's criminal entanglements with activities that take you beyond the next fight.
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 street fighting woven into a crime drama.
Style switching and improvised weapons offer reasons to vary your approach to fights. Majima-based progression should appeal most when recurring rival encounters are part of the attraction.
Strengths
- Different styles and street weapons provide several ways to approach a confrontation.
- Karaoke and car customization offer breaks with different kinds of interaction.
Weaknesses
- Dragon-style progression may feel restrictive if you would rather avoid repeated Majima encounters.
Who it is for: Players drawn to criminal intrigue, adaptable melee combat and optional city activities.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Majima's progression track can become a competing priority alongside the central conspiracy. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Switching between speed, power and balanced attacks gives experimentation a concrete purpose. | Reviewed | 8.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Japanese performances can reinforce the setting for players drawn to Kamurocho's crime drama. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The location-and-facility map should help players organize their trips around the district. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- SEGA
- Publisher
- SEGA
- Release date
- Oct 24, 2024
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- 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 genre
- Tags
- Fast-pacedDodgePlatformingThird PersonSolo-friendly3D GraphicsReplayableMain Story Under 10 HoursReal-time CombatLinear Levels
- 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 SwitchWorldwideOct 24, 2024
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideNov 13, 2025
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2016
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Sources
- ryu-ga-gotoku.comSource revision: 1
- ryu-ga-gotoku.com