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Yakuza KIWAMI |OT| Translator's Note: "KIWAMI" means "EXTREME"

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Menitta

Member
That's a good OT title. Can't wait to get my hands on this game. Probably not gonna do as much stuff in this one because I did so much in 0. Never played Yakuza 1 but it's either this or the PS2 version.
 
sotojuan

sotojuan

Member
Beat 0 on Saturday - loved it, probably my GOTY. Super excited about this game! Sadly I already took too many days off work recently so I'll have to wait until I'm home tomorrow to play it.
 
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DukeBobby

Member
Started this yesterday. I'm enjoying it, although it hasn't grabbed me like 0 did just yet.

The substories have been disappointing so far. I've only done about ten, but most of them consisted of a few lines of dialogue and then a quick fight.
 
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Skulldead

Member
DukeBobby said:
Started this yesterday. I'm enjoying it, although it hasn't grabbed me like 0 did just yet.

The substories have been disappointing so far. I've only done about ten, but most of them consisted of a few lines of dialogue and then a quick fight.
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it was like this ine Yakuza 1 on Ps2....they have like 70 sidequest, and half of them are only a encounter on the road.....
 
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Brandon F

Well congratulations! You got yourself caught!
Menitta said:
They added a few new ones right? I remember hearing that they did somewhere.
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Big addition I read in reviews is a Goro sidequest where he is kind of hiding around the city goofily hoping you find him. Supposedly his interactions have a lot of callbacks to 0 and level up a new fighting style. Probably some other new stuff, but that is the biggest addition it seems.
 
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TheMrPliskin

Member
Still can't get over the fact we've got two new Yakuza games in the same year. Looking forward to jumping into this tomorrow, especially since its been a really long time since I played Yakuza 1.
 
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hank_tree

Member
Rymuth said:
If it helps, buying digitally is a sure way to let SEGA know you're supporting the franchise.

Or at least it is, in my case, since games tend to exchange so many parties before reaching the brick and mortar store that I'm merely supporting the seller, not the devs.
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This is completely untrue in general. If GameStop sells a new physical game for 60 dollars, Gamestop take 10, Sony take 10 and the publisher gets 40.

If you buy digital, Sony takes 20 and the publisher gets 40.

Buying digital does not give more money to the devs. Excluding second hand games of course.
 
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Ydelnae

Member
The final cover artwork is bothering me. Why is the girl not centered, wasn't Kiryu supposed to be standing by her side?
 
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TheLegendaryN

Member
I didn't buy Yakuza 0 on launch, but I'm glad I did. It's my first Yakuza game and I'll complete the story later today (I'm already in the final chapter), just in time for Kiwami! :D
 
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lucebuce12

Member
Menitta said:
What can I say? I've been playing a bunch of Ace Attorney.

I'll change it back. ;)
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FaintDeftone

Junior Member
I have both Yakuza 1 & 2 on PS2 but didn't finish either one of them. I haven't played a Yakuza game since. I think I'm going to grab this and run through it. If I enjoy this one then I'll snag Yakuza 0 too.
 
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LeleSocho

Banned
Amazon tells me it will arrive tomorrow, my first Yakuza game... i can't wait!
I chose Kiwami over 0 because i heard it's a shorter game but if i will like it i'll be sure to pick up 0 too.
 
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B00TE

Member
Awesome OT! Can't wait to play this, been mostly on blackout for it so I can see how it compares to the original for myself.
 
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YakuzaArk92

Member
Hope everyone's enjoying Kiwami so far!

In November 2016, I travelled to Kabukicho, Tokyo to film a new documentary series comparing real-life Kabukicho Tokyo to the fictionalized Kamurocho Tokyo featured in the Yakuza series by Sega - Yakuza Locations Tour 2016 (龍が如く : 場所のツアー 2016)

In 2012, I filmed a documentary series, Yakuza Locations Tour 2012 to celebrate the release of the upcoming Yakuza 5 (Ryu Ga Gotoku 5). The documentary was met with overwhelming positive response from the fans and the Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios team.

To celebrate my 5th year anniversary on YouTube, this is my tribute to the Yakuza franchise and the amazingly talented team at Sega. This video was a labor of love, made by a fan for the fans.

Here are the 'KIWAMI' Location Highlights:

Episode 1 Welcome to Kabukicho/Kamurocho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MilVxavlXMc

Episode 2 New Serena/Serena: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DolLL2J-e0


Episode 4 Kazama Family Office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBx9n1ZMBbc


Episode 7 Stardust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_neZgfQ77FI

Episode 8 Poppo Mart/RIZAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBCr_KdGqms

Episode 9 Karaokekan Karaoke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoRPGGVg_5k

Episode 10 Don Quijote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2GrUT3PX7Q

Episode 11 Millennium Tower/Hotel Gracery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQefQvG_vDE


Episode 13 Theater Square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk7mvxkFlKo

Episode 14 Club SEGA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqe72sNx4RM

Episode 15 Bacchus/Bantam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IuIyNMTjbU

Episode 16 Shinjuku Batting Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsW2ijXjbAg


Episode 20 Hostess Clubs/Pink Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWo5Cf329K8

Episode 21 Nadai Fujisoba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Xc4p7f6oE

Episode 22 Kamuro Castle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqjlMbI9G98


Episode 24 Coin Locker Keys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4bvPdoqGiw

Episode 25 Gindaco Takoyaki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gbyhh7GWVk

Episode 26 Shoten Shogi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKFBSRa299E

Episode 27 Purgatory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9cF5g30Yn0

Episode 28 PRONTO Shibuya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW1FCZEBZEg


Episode 30 Telephone Booth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M1ZJsvUR3c

Episode 31 Kanrai Korean BBQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P734Q0pDkN8

Episode 32 Host Clubs/Shichifu.ku Parking Lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF3JMNXukkw

Episode 33 Ebisu Pawn Shop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlldG8-hr3M

Episode 34 PIZZA LA EXPRESS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nJRdGhrBXk

Episode 35 Tokyo Vending Machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhhTWU08t1g

Episode 36 Pink Street Alley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzCYWcFCIw8

Episode 37 Gelateria/Highball Sakaba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kTR2Ktzm7o

Episode 39 Hotel District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww0NbYqVqnw

Episode 40 Divine Dragon Tattoo Parlor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpWU-a7U8c


Episode 42 BAGUS Billiards, Darts, Golf, Table Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PuJdo4lz7s

FINALE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p7LwB3UTlA

I also took the liberty of translating some of the Japanese VA/interactions of the game.
 
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bigkrev

Member
My Best Buy copy is out for delivery right now...
Is it worth starting tonight if I'm only going to have an hour or so to play? Or should I wait till the weekend where I can sit down and play for longer chunks of time?
 
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TheSuperSakura

Member
bigkrev said:
My Best Buy copy is out for delivery right now...
Is it worth starting tonight if I'm only going to have an hour or so to play? Or should I wait till the weekend where I can sit down and play for longer chunks of time?
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I'd wait til the weekend. I'm in the same boat as you. Early delivery, only an hour or so to be able to play today.

Hurrah for Kiwami launch though!
 
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Die Squirrel Die

Member
I'm assuming you mean play an hour tonight and then not pick it up again until the weekend.

If you've played Yakuza 1 before I'd start now just to get through the opening until the game opens up more in chapter 4. However if you haven't then you might want to wait until the weekend. The game is frontloaded with story stuff.

If you mean you can only play for an hour or so each night until the weekend, then I think you should be fine starting straight away.
 
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DarkConfidant

Member
Preordered and got it from Amazon, though I probably won't find time to play it until next year.

0 was great but after it and Persona 5, I wanna play less big games.
 
adamsapple

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Man. I hate how strict Gamestop are to release date releases :(

Gotta wait 1 more day for my steelbook !
 
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Rymuth

Member
hank_tree said:
This is completely untrue in general. If GameStop sells a new physical game for 60 dollars, Gamestop take 10, Sony take 10 and the publisher gets 40.

If you buy digital, Sony takes 20 and the publisher gets 40.

Buying digital does not give more money to the devs. Excluding second hand games of course.
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One problem with your assumption. There are no Gamestops in my country.

Or in the whole continent for that matter. Hence the 'changing so many hands before getting to me' label

Not everyine here is an American, mate :)
 
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hank_tree

Member
Rymuth said:
One problem with your assumption. There are no Gamestops in my country.

Or in the whole continent for that matter. Hence the 'changing so many hands before getting to me' label

Not everyine here is an American, mate :)
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I'm pretty aware of that as I'm Irish :D.

I'd be surprised if the publisher wasn't getting the same amount from a digital purchase as they get from the original purchase of the physical copy, before it changes all those hands on the way to you, but I'm open to being corrected on that.
 
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lucebuce12

Member
Rymuth said:
One problem with your assumption. There are no Gamestops in my country.

Or in the whole continent for that matter. Hence the 'changing so many hands before getting to me' label

Not everyine here is an American, mate :)
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Don't you live in the UAE? At least games are officially sold in your region.

My games come from people buying games in your region and bringing them here 😩
 
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danmaku

Member
I'll have my copy tomorrow! In the meantime, I went back to 0 and completed the main minigames for Majima and Kiryu. I wish I did it earlier!
because Mad Dog Of Shimano is broken af. Kiryu's style... not so much
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Can't wait to jump back into Kiwami!
 
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Revven

Member
My copy shipped late last night, can't wait to dive into this tomorrow! Going to be streaming it as well. I played the shit out of Yakuza 0 and came away loving it to bits so I hope Kiwami will be able to match it. Definitely going to do as many side things as possible (even though I know there's less of it this time around).

Ack, only one day left!
 
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Die Squirrel Die

Member
Shifty. said:
Aw yea, in on day one.

I hope the Dragon style is a bit better integrated than it was in 0 though. Being a super late game unlock and having to trade out style switching for it via the pause menu was a bit disappointing.
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It's there from the start, down on the D-pad although it gets nerfed hard [early game (chapter 2) spoiler but avoid if you've never played Yakuza 1 before]
after the 10 years in prison
. The Majima Everywhere system is how you build it back up. Judging by my progress with it it's still going to be late game before it's as usable as the other 3 styles, but at least it's always there if you want.

And pulling out your equipped weapon is done by pressing the direction of whatever style you are currently in.
 
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AuthenticM

Member
This game is fantastic so far (I'm on chapter 4). I have a feeling I'm going to like it more than Zero for being tighter and more focused.
 
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dan2026

Member
How old is Kiryu in Yakuza 1?

I assume he is 18? In Yakuza 0 set in 1988.
Then in 1995 he is sent to prison for 10 years.
Then he is released in 2005 in Yakuza 1.

So that would put him about 35 in the first game?
 
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