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It features more lifelike NPCs than Cyberpunk promised!

　After experiencing the Naruto x Sasuke or childhood battle cliche from the previous installment, we finally get what we wanted! A serious, cheerful, sad, and satisfying story, —I'll take it with open arms.
Review :


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Gᴀᴍᴇᴘʟᴀʏ
　
　The Yakuza series still feels a bit clunky but remains playable. It no longer requires four different playstyles, which was a bit disappointing and reduced gameplay depth. However, I do appreciate the new experience farming with food. Yet, Yakuza 0 holds the trophy for character leveling using money. In this game, the money you grind is primarily used for the Majima Construction mini-game and buying end-game weapons, which I have no complaints about!
　While the game may not offer the same lengthy gameplay as Yakuza 0 or Majima's story, it is relatively short (Not as short as you'd expect for something hidden in your pants). However, the story is genuinely worth experiencing. I almost stopped playing yakuza because Kiwami 1, its story didn't captivate me as much as 0 did. But now, I'm ready for the next games in the series. If you're new to the game, it's recommended to start with normal difficulty. Unlike Kiwami 1, which had horribly unbalanced boss fights, this game is much easier to pick up.
　


Gʀᴀᴘʜɪᴄ
　
　Perhaps in the future, I might not play Yakuza games due to the high modern minimum specs. Yakuza 0's graphics already look good, and I don't understand why developers keep pushing for 4K assets in their games, assuming everyone uses a 4K TV or monitor. Many games don't necessarily need 4K textures as their default assets, and people can still enjoy the game on 1080p.
　If I were to play all the Yakuza games in the future, the high specs required might stopped me from continuing the series for good. And, from Kiwami 1 onwards, this installment stands out more than Yakuza 0 graphic.
　


Mᴜʟᴛɪᴘʟᴀʏᴇʀ
　
　 I didn't expect online content for the Majima Construction mini-game, such as different levels for each event that can be played online. It's pretty neat! Although I'm not a fan of it, due to its longer duration compared to cabaret mini-games, if it were a turn-based strategy, I might be more interested. As it stands, it's a bit too random and not to my taste.
　


Cᴏɴᴛʀᴏʟ
　
　D-input works fine!
　


Pʟᴀʏᴛɪᴍᴇ
　
　It's possible to complete the game in 18 to 77h, but I finished it in 40h. As you can tell, I'm not the type to collecting all achievement as if I have no life, but surprisingly, I managed to achieve more in this game compared to the previous one.
　


Sᴛᴏʀʏ
　
　There were so many surprises and characters in the game, which is why I'm now eager for the next games. Even though I knew it was a direct port from PlayStation 3, it could changed my perception of the game. I'm somewhat disappointed that there wasn't a different story arc like Yakuza 0, and it seems like the side quests have been reduced. I managed to finish them all in a short time, maybe because there were no collecting side missions like doll crane or rocket racing. Nevertheless, it's still worthwhile and makes sense. Honestly, I feel a bit let down by Ryuji. he could have had more depth like the characters we have today. But it's time to move on.
　I mean, imagine being a terrorist from Korea, getting caught, and watching all your friends get murdered. Then spending 20 years living in the same place, still holding onto thoughts of revenge. Koreans never change. they're still racist, just like what happened in the last ASEAN games. Glad korean group dancing behind yaosobi likes slaves as it should be! japan>korea!
　


PC ᴘᴏʀᴛ
　
Tested OS
Windows 10 Pro | 64 Bit, Version 22H2.
Hardware
CPU　AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
GPU　NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
RAM　16 GB DDR4
Performance Test
　•　30 FPS.
　•　Run on SSD.
　•　HD resolution.
　•　CPU | Low-High usage
　•　GPU | Medium-High Usage
Game Optimization
　Amazing how the game now has fewer loading screens than Starfield. You can go inside buildings without any loading.
　


Aᴄᴄᴇssɪʙɪʟɪᴛʏ
　
Audiotory
　✓　Playable with disability
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Speaker config
　•　Stereo, Surround
Sound Setting
　•　Dialogue
　•　Music
　•　Cinema
　•　Effect
Visual
Colorblind
　✗　Deuteranopia
　✗　Protanopia
　✗　Tritanopia
　✗　Custom
UI Option
　✓　Dark
　✗　Scale
Subtitle
　✓　on/off
　✗　Scale
Misc
　✓　FPS
　✓　Gamma
　✗　Contras
　✓　Brightness
　✓　Resolution Scale
　✓　Advanced graphic setting
Motor/Body disability
Control type
　✓　Simple
　✗　Complex
½　Slow reaction
✓　Binding custom control
Verdict
　Still in need of colorblind support, oh well.
　


Bᴜɢ / 𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗
　
　•　Gunfights
　•　Majima's short story
　•　Skipping side quests cutscene can lead to getting stuck until you alt-tabbing
　•　The follower NPCs can get stuck in weird locations without any apparent reason
　•　I love how they added collision to many objects, but there are so many that I keep bumping into them. It feels like a game of dominoes whenever I walk by
　ⓘ　Build ID 4058515
　


DLC
　
　If you want an easier Majima Construction mini-game, then it's worth it.
　


Exᴛʀᴀ
　
Suggested Price
Correct　　:　1
Cheaper　 :　5
Overprice　:　34
Overal score : 1.3/10 ( Even for that story it's not worth )
Community Health
Steam
　✗　Toxic
　✗　Moderator/Developer Problem
Reddit
　✗　Toxic
Note :
　The game tends to get stuck at $20 bundles or less during sales, similar to what happened with the Remaster Collection. So, it's better to wait for a sale for the special bundle.
　


Oᴘᴘɪɴɪᴏɴ
　
　Gonna wait for next sale to play the next games :)
　


Rᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ?
　
　Yes sir!
　


Oᴛʜᴇʀ
　
Previous reviews have been posted　:
Disney Speedstorm
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Playtime source　:
HLTB
Suggested price source　:
SteamDb
　


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