Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i3-8100, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X, 3.5 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX960, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX460, 4GB or Intel Arc A380, 6GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 31 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Low 1080p @ 30FPS. Requires a CPU which supports AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8600K, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2500X, 3.6 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8GB or Intel Arc A750, 8GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 31 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High 1080p @ 60FPS. Requires a CPU which supports AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set.
Yakuza Kiwami
A modern remake that drags its heels on frame rates but wins hearts with its gripping narrative and deep combat. Over 60% of players who stayed past the first hour kept going for 10 hours or more.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 77 | 53 | 9 | 15 |
| Story / writing | 47 | 34 | 9 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 21 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
| Performance | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Graphics / art | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 29 h on median; those who dislike it: 25 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 55 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The story shines: 34 positive mentions out of 47 reviews specifically call it out.
- Combat earns its plaudits: 53 positive mentions out of 77 reviews highlight its depth and fun.
- Content is generous: 17 positive mentions out of 21 reviews praise the expansive side activities.
- Characters resonate: 6 frequent keyword mentions tie directly to their impact on players.
Weaknesses
- Performance stumbles: only 1 positive mention out of 8 reviews praises it, with 6 calling it out negatively.
- The opening hours feel slow: 50% positive reviews in the under-2h bracket (6 reviews) lag behind longer sessions.
- Bugs linger: both reviews mentioning them are negative (2 out of 2).
Who is it for?
Fans of cinematic action-adventure with rich storytelling will find their match here. Those seeking a flawless technical showcase might want to temper expectations.
Verdict
Kiwami polishes a classic into a dazzling experience, flaws and all. It’s a love letter to the series that delivers where it matters most—narrative and gameplay—while its technical hiccups remain a stubborn stain. For Yakuza devotees or newcomers ready to dive in, the ride is worth every stumble.
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