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Yakuza Kiwami – reviews and rating

Yakuza Kiwami

Yakuza Kiwami has an average rating of 88% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8.5/10). The game was released on January 21, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 83, players on RAWG rate the game 81%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Yakuza Kiwami remakes the original game in a near-perfect way. Some may be disappointed over the lack of English voice acting, but the use of Japanese with English subtitles greatly increases the authenticity.“

Game info

Release date
Jan 21, 2016
Platforms
PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 3
Genres
AdventureActionRPGFighting
Developer
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher
Deep Silver, Sega Games
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Yakuza Kiwami?

Yakuza Kiwami has an average rating of 88% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8.5/10).

When was Yakuza Kiwami released?

Yakuza Kiwami was released on January 21, 2016.

What platforms is Yakuza Kiwami available on?

Yakuza Kiwami is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Yakuza Kiwami?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Yakuza Kiwami.

Is Yakuza Kiwami worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 88%, Yakuza Kiwami is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Yakuza Kiwami?

Games similar to Yakuza Kiwami are for example Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami 2, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Lost Judgment.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
8,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #75 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 89 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 88%
  • Foreign critics1 reviews 83%
  • MetacriticMetascore 83%
  • Players (RAWG)343 votes 81%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 42 %
  • Recommended 37 %
  • Meh 13 %
  • Skip 8 %

343 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,5/10
Game Informer Aug 21, 2017
Visiting the first entry, enhanced as it is, certainly gave me a greater appreciation for the strides that the series made later.
4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 21, 2017
Yakuza Kiwami remakes the original game in a near-perfect way. Some may be disappointed over the lack of English voice acting, but the use of Japanese with English subtitles greatly increases the authenticity. Kiwami plays far better than the original release and it delivers a more enjoyable experience overall. Every benefit from the most recent games is here, resulting in the definitive way to play...

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