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Step into the shoes of Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, in the epic crime drama action game, Yakuza Kiwami! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.
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Yakuza Kiwami Story Plot
The game follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a yakuza from Kamurocho whose life takes a darker turn when his boss, Sohei Dojima, tries to assault Kazuma's childhood friend, Yumi. In a desperate attempt to save her, Kazuma's best friend, Akira Nishikiyama, kills Dojima. To protect his friend, Kazuma takes the blame and ends up serving a 10-year prison sentence from 1995 to 2005. While he's behind bars, Kazuma is expelled from the Tojo clan, and Yumi mysteriously disappears.
After his release, Kazuma discovers that ten billion yen has been stolen from the Tojo clan, sparking a frantic search throughout the Japanese underworld. The missing money is somehow linked to Yumi's disappearance, and to make matters worse, Kazuma's sworn brother has now become his enemy. Amidst the chaos, Yumi's daughter, Haruka, enters the scene, and Kazuma vows to protect her at all costs.
Yakuza Kiwami Gameplay
Yakuza Kiwami
is an action-adventure game celebrated for its intense combat, where the main character, Kazuma Kiryu, can seamlessly switch between different fighting styles: Brawler, Rush, Beast, and Dragon of Dojima. As you fight, your Heat Gauge builds up, allowing you to unleash devastating, over-the-top finishers. You can further enhance Kiryu's combat abilities by upgrading his skills through a skill tree, equipping him with weapons and gear, and unlocking new moves and support abilities.
Beyond the action, the game offers a wealth of side activities that have become a hallmark of the franchise. These include substories—mini-narratives featuring the residents of Kamurocho, which can range from deeply serious to hilariously absurd. The game also features a variety of mini-games like Karaoke, Batting Cages, Shogi, and Poker, providing players with plenty of entertainment outside the main storyline.
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Yakuza Kiwami – Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Trailer
During Nintendo's Partner Direct showcase on August 27, 2024, it was announced that, for the first time ever, a Yakuza game is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game in question is Yakuza Kiwami, a remake of the original 2005 classic!
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Yakuza Kiwami Product Information
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| Title | YAKUZA KIWAMI |
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| Release Date | October 24, 2024 (Switch), August 29, 2017 (PlayStation) |
| Developer | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Supported Platforms | PS4, PS3, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Action, RPG |
| Number of Players | Single Player |
| Rating | PEGI 18 |
| Official Website | Yakuza Kiwami Official Website |
