Tiger Drop NOT negates all damage in this part. RGG Studio WTF?
Great game btw

Another Yakuza game done! It is a bit downgraded quality since I played right after Yakuza Kiwami 2 since this is only a remastered and not a remake. I would say if this became a remake, it would look gorgeous, especially the scenarios! The beginning is a bit boring, but closer to the ending is worth it. I can see the development of all the characters in the game. If I took my time to do most of the side quests, for sure there are bonds which I could have seen the development. Well done <3

DO NOT SKIP THIS GAME!

*blocking*

rip aniki man

TLDR: A mediocre game in an amazing franchise.

Graphics:
While I was not a fan of how shiny everything in Kiwami 2 was, this game looks much worse. This is because Kiwami and Kiwami 2 were full remakes, while this game just remasters an older title.

Storyline:
Incredibly boring until the final 2 chapters. Mostly just fetch quests and hunting down people - but the ending was extremely emotional and very well made.

Price:
If possible, I'd wait for a sale. If there isn't a sale, it's not a bad purchase if you're just hoping to keep up with the storyline.

Difficulty:
Not difficult, just annoying at times.

AI:
The enemies LOVE to block. Interestingly, most can also stun you out of a block. Not a fun combo.

Cutscenes:
When they're used, they're really well made. This game, however, primarily uses text screens... and there are A LOT.

Fun:
While not as fun as prior titles in the series, I had a lot of fun! The substories and controls are noticeably worse than in prior titles, but it's still a fun game. It just doesn't live up to the standards of prior entries.

Sounds/Music:
Not memorable, but generally nice.

Launcher:
None

Achievements:
Story progression and tedious minigame grinding.

Replayability:
I'd likely pick Kiwami or Zero to replay, not this one. It doesn't have much to keep playing, missing things like Cabaret Club or the construction company minigame.

Controls:
Noticeably worse than prior entries. Enemies also have a blocking addiction while your own blocks are worthless.

Performance:
No issues

Modding:
None

Selling Out:
- None

Similar Games:
- Anything in the Yakuza series.

Bugs:
- None

The first 4 chapters drag harder than need to be, but after that the game becomes really fun, Only negative thing to say is that side stories aren't as good as kiwami's 2

underrated game, mine is an amazing villain

i hateee the combat in this game so bad
hostess maker is so bad compared to the cabaret club minigame
but still great story and my favourite character is rikiya and exploring okinawa was kinda fun even though it did get kinda dull after a while

i love rikiya what the heck!!!!!! but damn rgg killed my man!