The graphically polished streets of Kamurocho give way to a combat rhythm that many players call unforgettable, and over 25 hours of play do not seem to sap its appeal. Post‑release reviews now boast 89% positive sentiment, a jump from the 80% historical average, while 284 players clock more than 25 hours with 92% satisfaction.
What it's about: Affrontez le yakuza le plus puissant de la région du Kansai au Japon dans un conflit explosif entre clans rivaux, avec des combats brutaux, une exploration explosive et des expériences inoubliables.
In-game
« Fools like you want to make other suffer just like they did and they always seek to victimize those who are weaker than themselves. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1« There can only be one dragon ! »👍 anonymous review · 85 h played« Juste un des meilleurs épisode de la saga !!! »👍 anonymous review · 79 h played« Un beau remake qui tourne bien, tout comme Kiwami 1 on ne s'ennuie jamais + les court chapitres permettant d'incarner Majima sont très sympa à faire »👍 anonymous review · 78 h played« Dans la continuité des Yakuza kiwami, très bon »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played« Après le 0 qui était bien, le 1 qui est guez , celui-là est un bol d'air frais c'est un banger le meuilleur je trouve niveau , histoire , gameplay et boss. »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« I've never seen a company delist and rerelease a game just to add a couple of languages instead of simply updating the original. Absolutely insane. Oh, and save games are incompatible, because of course... »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played111« Delisted my old version and gave me these with more required space but no differences I care about. LEAVE MY STEAM LIBRARY ALONE. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played41« Greedy SEGA. Delisting old, stable version from sale, forcing to buy more expensive and worse edition that require more space without new content, just text languages and visual improvements. Who asked? »👎 anonymous review · 9 h played1« nagoshi PLEASE make gang of dragon a 10/10 game i NEED yokoyama getting btfo'd this is EMBARASSING this truly is the RGG Century of HUMILIATION »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played1111« From unlimited FPS and stable game, upgrade to 15-30fps, stutter, lagging and required upscaling + frame gen to work Whoever thumb up this garbage, literally clowns. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played2« Okay that it free, bad that I cant transfer my saves from Original YK2 »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
In players' words
« Fools like you want to make other suffer just like they did and they always seek to victimize those who are weaker than themselves. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1« I've never seen a company delist and rerelease a game just to add a couple of languages instead of simply updating the original. Absolutely insane. Oh, and save games are incompatible, because of course... »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played111« There can only be one dragon ! »👍 anonymous review · 85 h played« Delisted my old version and gave me these with more required space but no differences I care about. LEAVE MY STEAM LIBRARY ALONE. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played41« Juste un des meilleurs épisode de la saga !!! »👍 anonymous review · 79 h played« Greedy SEGA. Delisting old, stable version from sale, forcing to buy more expensive and worse edition that require more space without new content, just text languages and visual improvements. Who asked? »👎 anonymous review · 9 h played1« Un beau remake qui tourne bien, tout comme Kiwami 1 on ne s'ennuie jamais + les court chapitres permettant d'incarner Majima sont très sympa à faire »👍 anonymous review · 78 h played« nagoshi PLEASE make gang of dragon a 10/10 game i NEED yokoyama getting btfo'd this is EMBARASSING this truly is the RGG Century of HUMILIATION »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played1111« Dans la continuité des Yakuza kiwami, très bon »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played« From unlimited FPS and stable game, upgrade to 15-30fps, stutter, lagging and required upscaling + frame gen to work Whoever thumb up this garbage, literally clowns. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played2« Après le 0 qui était bien, le 1 qui est guez , celui-là est un bol d'air frais c'est un banger le meuilleur je trouve niveau , histoire , gameplay et boss. »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played« Okay that it free, bad that I cant transfer my saves from Original YK2 »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
76 % pos · n=66
Story / writing
78 % pos · n=50
Graphics / art
88 % pos · n=17
Content / longevity
81 % pos · n=16
Performance
50 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=3
Value for money
0 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
66
50
6
10
Story / writing
50
39
8
3
Graphics / art
17
15
1
1
Content / longevity
16
13
0
3
Performance
4
2
1
1
Audio / music
3
3
0
0
Interface / UX
3
1
0
2
Value for money
2
0
0
2
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.
<2h
44 % (n=9)
2-10h
77 % (n=31)
10-25h
86 % (n=95)
>25h
92 % (n=284)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+36 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 27, 2021 · All-time low: €4.99 (Mar 16, 2023)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
3,2 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 26 % of players.
Story drives the devotion, with 39 positive mentions out of 50 discussing the narrative.
Combat dominates praise, garnering 22 direct endorsements.
Graphics earn 15 positive mentions out of 17, demonstrating visual fidelity.
The long‑play group shows 92% positivity, confirming lasting enjoyment.
Weaknesses
Early‑game impressions falter, with only 44% of players under two hours expressing delight.
UI receives mixed signals, showing twice as many negatives as positives.
Money matters were flagged twice, both reviews negative.
Who is it for?
Hardcore action‑RPG enthusiasts who relish narrative depth will love the blend of story and beat‑up gameplay. Casual players may want to ensure the early segments hold their interest before committing long sessions.
Is Yakuza Kiwami 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 80% of 1,156 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Story drives the devotion. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Yakuza Kiwami 2’s robust post‑release score proves the franchise’s enduring charm, though fresh players should be prepared for a steep learning curve. With its heroic storytelling and kinetic combat, the title rewards perseverance and offers a satisfying, time‑spendable adventure.
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