SEGA has confirmed that Yakuza 2 will make its Western debut in the US next year. However, there's still no news of a possible European release.
The news came as the third game in the series was unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show. Unlike the previous two, this one will be set in the past - 400 years ago, to be precise, when Japan was all feudal.
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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!
Japanese games are 1000% more fun than any cowboy's games.
We can say the third installment will follow eventually?
....I finsihed the UK Pal Release last November and have been waiting for this game ever since, will play nicely on my US PS3
Just love every game set in feudal Japan!! Can't wait for Yakuza 3
That's all I wanted, great news.