But the side story also feels restrained, since Majima doesn’t level up, gain new skills, or even equip any items. Since Yakuza 2 was released stateside in 2008, Majima’s presence has proliferated through memes and animated gifs, so it’s satisfying to see the trio of chapters divulge his behind-the-scenes actions and how they foreshadowed latter events. Marketing has highlighted the inclusion of Majima’s playable side story in Kiwami 2. These bits are outwardly satisfying, with The Mad Dog of Shimano’s style exemplifying the speed and unpredictability of the raucous character. Her Kansai dialect is an absolute delight, capturing the melody and directness often associated with the region. Considering the ubiquity of one-dimensional depiction of media, Kaoru truly contributes to Kiwami 2’s success. Similarly, Osaka Police Department Detective Kaoru Sayama showcases a remarkable female lead, who is unflinchingly tough but gradually reveals a caring side to her personality.
While the standpoints are essentially oppositional, there’s mutual respect between the two adversaries, which makes their interactions deliciously pulpy. While antagonist Ryuji Goda intermittently recedes from the game’s narrative, he’s an undeniably powerful rival. The original Yakuza 2 was notable for truly refining the incorporation of secondary characters, an attribute inherited by Kiwami 2. When the Tojo chairman, a former head of the Omi clan, is assassinated, tensions are escalated ever higher, promoting Kiryu to head to the Kansai region in hopes of reaching a peaceful solution before a devastating gang war erupts. One year after the events of Kiwami, the Tojo Clan is collapsing, drawing the attention of the Omi Family, a rival Osaka-based syndicate. Like many classic tragedies, Kiwami 2 opens amidst a chaotic and pessimistic context. Hopefully, this means that’s we’ll see the Xbox One release of Yakuza 6 sometime before the November release of Like a Dragon. Although a few notable elements were left on the cutting room floor, largely the remake is an indispensable experience for franchise fans. With the release of Yakuza Kiwami 2 for Xbox One, SEGA’s development team extends another impressive revision, this time thoroughly modernizing 2008’s Yakuza 2. The game’s fighting system incorporated some of the improvements of Yakuza 6, while plot was both polished and expanded. A new engine exhibited higher resolutions, more detailed texturing, and an improved framerate, permitting Kamurocho to better resemble its real-life counterpart, Kabukichō. Unlike most straightforward remasters, Kiwami provided a comprehensive overhaul. The title was followed up by Yakuza Kiwami, which picked up after the prologue, reenacting the events of the very first Yakuza game. Conversely, 2017’s Yakuza 0 shifted the storyline all the way back to 1988, offering a prequel that revealed salient events that would shape Kiryu, as well as his Tojo Clan nii-san, Goro Majima. Two years ago, the Yakuza 6: The Song of Life crooned a swan song for longstanding protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, establishing an indistinct future for the series. Mirroring the type of sophisticated business strategy ordered by a shrewd syndicate boss, SEGA’s Yakuza franchise is moving in several simultaneous directions. Price: $19.99 via digital download, included with XBox Game Pass Ultimate
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Platform: Xbox One, previously on PlayStation 4, PC
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