Yakuza Kiwami

Yakuza Kiwami is a full remake of the 2005 classic that tells the story of honor, betrayal, and brutal street justice in the neon-lit streets of Kamurocho. It changes the origins of the legendary Like a Dragon series. Players take on the role of Kazuma Kiryu, who has a dragon tattoo on his skin. They use powerful desktops or Android emulators like Winlator to unleash devastating combos during yakuza turf wars. This action-adventure masterpiece takes you on an unforgettable trip into Japan’s underworld with new graphics, voice acting, and more content. It combines cinematic storytelling, smooth beat ’em up combat, and ridiculously addictive minigames.

Storyline

Kazuma Kiryu gets out of prison in 1995 after spending ten years there for taking the blame for his sworn brother Akira Nishikiyama’s murder of their father, Sohei Dojima, to keep the peace. Kiryu used to be a rising star in the Tojo Clan’s Dojima Family. When he gets out of prison, he finds Kamurocho in chaos: 10 billion yen has disappeared from the clan’s coffers, his childhood sweetheart Yumi is missing, and old friends are suspicious of him. Kiryu is thrown back into the fray and discovers a web of lies involving rival families, corrupt politicians, and the secretive Nikkyo Consortium, which is planning a huge real estate takeover.

As tensions rise into full-blown war between Tojo groups like the Dojima and Shimano Families, Kiryu meets the mysterious Goro Majima, a crazy yakuza who wants to fan the flames of his enemy’s fire. Flashbacks show how Nishikiyama’s tragic descent into ruthlessness happened while Kiryu was away, fueled by grief, extortion, and betrayal. Taking care of a mysterious girl named Haruka becomes the most important thing, leading to explosive fights and heartbreaking truths that put brotherhood and loyalty to the test in a world where trust is the most dangerous gamble.

Gameplay

The Yakuza 0 engine powers Yakuza Kiwami’s combat system, which lets players switch between four dynamic styles: Brawler for balanced strikes, Rush for quick combos, Beast for powerful grapples, and the ultimate Dragon of Dojima for Kiryu’s signature ferocity. Heat Actions send cinematic finishers at enemies who are dazed, and Kiwami moves counter enemies who are regenerating during intense heat mode. In random street fights, you have to quickly change styles, dodge, and grab things in the environment. This builds experience that you can use to improve your health, techniques, and essence moves for more customization.

Kamurocho’s huge open-world recreation is full of over 100 substories that are either heartwarming or funny, making it a great place to explore. There are a lot of minigames, like karaoke where you sing J-pop songs, Pocket Circuit racing, hostess clubs, and gambling dens where you can play mahjong, poker, and MesuKing bug battles. The new Majima Everywhere system sends the grinning villain, who is dressed in crazy outfits, to surprise ambushes all over the world. Players have to come up with creative ways to defend themselves in bowling alleys or batting cages to level up and unlock Dragon upgrades. This mixes progression with chaotic fun.

Playing Experience

Yakuza Kiwami is an operatic drama that keeps players on the edge of their seats with its flashy cutscenes and killer soundtrack. Combat gives you pure adrenaline rushes with satisfying thuds and epic Heat Actions, and minigames are great for clearing your mind. Kamurocho is full of life, which makes every walk tense and rewarding. It creates an addictive cycle of story-driven revenge and silly escape.

System Requirements

The powerful engine in Yakuza Kiwami makes it easy to play on a wide range of hardware, giving it smooth performance. Desktops easily reach a perfect 60 FPS, and Android setups through Winlator keep a steady 30–60 FPS on capable devices, which is perfect for playing yakuza games on the go.

Component Desktop Minimum Desktop Recommended Android Minimum (Winlator) Android Recommended (Winlator)
Graphics Integrated (Intel UHD 620) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Adreno 610 / Mali-G68 Adreno 650 / Mali-G710
Processor Intel Core i5-3470 Intel Core i7-6700 Snapdragon 855 / Helio G99 Snapdragon 870 / Dimensity 1080

Yakuza Kiwami Review

Conclusion

Yakuza Kiwami brilliantly restarts Kiryu’s story with a deep plot, exciting fights, and endless side activities, making it a must-play action-adventure game. Whether you’re playing on your desktop or your Android phone with Winlator, it has timeless thrills, fierce rivalries, and heartfelt redemption. Dive into Kamurocho and awaken the Dragon within.

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Game Details

  • Publisher SEGA
  • Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
  • Release Date 2019-02-19
  • System OS Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • API DirectX 11
  • Resolution 1920x1080
  • File Size 17 GB
  • Pre-installed Yes
  • Genre/Tags

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