SEGA Yakuza Kiwami - PlayStation 4 Steelbook Edition

Definitely worth more than its price, in my opinion. Spent around 32 hours to finish the story with around 64% completion. I'll note that I didn't play the original Yakuza game so this is my first experience with the series. PROS: - Good story (albeit a bit cliche at times) with characters that have personalities. - Action is somewhat cheesy and over the top. I enjoyed the over-dramatic slo-mo finishing moves - Different fighting styles keep things interesting. - Substories will make you experience every emotion out there, ranging from some heart-felt family reunions to helping an alcoholic get his next fix to obliterating some little kids in various mini-games (or getting obliterated yourself...) - Mini games! Adds variety and some absurdist humor. - Good translations and scenery. Lots of minute details that really add to the experience of being in a small city in Japan. - Great music CONS: - Minor combat annoyances; for example, the main character gets staggered quite easily in the beginning making it hard to fight. It gets better as you grow stronger but it's still annoying. - Too many random gangs that aggro you on the street. Even after you reach your full power, you'll still have some random street punks try to start a fight as you run to your next substory. You can usually run away but it's still irritating. - Mini games. I know I listed it as a pro, but some of them will leave you frustrated. Overall it was a great game and I can't wait for the next remake!

Très bonne édition steelbook du remake de Yakuza premier du nom. Les ajouts sont excellents et c est avec plaisir qu on retrouve de multiples clins d oeil à l univers du Préquel Yakuza 0. Sega de retour au top avec cette saga.

This game is a MASTERPIECE. I played a digital only version with a friend first, and simply had to buy this steelbook straight after. What you can't see on the picture is that what you have on the left there is a sleeve, what's on the right is the actual case - and the back of it has a beautiful dragon & koi design :) Best game series ever!!! I really hope we get to see Yakuza Kiwami 2 in the UK soon... Please, please SEGA! <3

english import play Yakuza zero before kiwami. i wish if others games could have english sub/japanese dub options. Buy separated and waiting english release takes soo much time

This is a good remaster of the original PS2 game. Great because it runs with really good graphics, at 60 frames per second (producing a smooth image), and you can save anywhere. That and you now have a rival character that will seek you out and challenge you. I heavily recommend this title, it is the best way to play the original Yakuza.