CheatCC says: "Yakuza 2 is not for everyone. Much like Metal Gear Solid 4, it has a cinematic style that often trades gameplay for story. However, the story in Yakuza 2 definitely must be experienced for fans of gangster culture, Japanese history, or anyone who appreciates a well-told and deep narrative."
Cutscenes pull a game's story together, but sometimes they can be a bit much. These are the longest cutscenes in PlayStation games.
Standing and fighting, face to face, just isn’t what these bosses are known for.
Besides being a fantastic game, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is also a technical showcase for the long running series.
Easily my favorite yakuza in he series, especially that ending.
This is how you do a remake, yakuza 1 kiwami was also great, even yakuza 0 (though not a remake)
Not a full priced game, fully upgraded with next gen graphics, expanded story modes, etc ect
It's crazy, after playing Kiwami 2 for the past week I decided to fire up Yakuza 2. Man, the difference is just...wow. The original Yakuza 2 still looks great though.
It's the greatest remake of all-time, because it has 12 years, and 2 console generations (nearly 3) between the 2 games, and benefits from modern day graphics power?
Um...... no. The best remake of all-time, is still Resident Evil, from 2002. That was both, a technical marvel with only 6 years between the games, and a true-to-heart remake, by the original creator.
Will Resident Evil 2 replace it this January? We'll see, but, doubtful. It appears to be taking too many liberties.
Really glad Sega is putting fourth so much effort back into this series! I missed out on Yakuza initially so these remakes are a great for both veterans and newcomers alike!
"YAKUZA 2 is not for everyone. Much like Metal Gear Solid 4, it has a cinematic style that often trades gameplay for story. "
Some people never get over the fact that MGS4 is actually the most hype deserving game this year and that it is the biggest GOTY contender as of now.
THIS FIRST ENTENCE OF THIS REVIEW, IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE.