Sega Ryu Ga Gotoku ensures older games Yakuza/Like a dragon Newer audiences can access the series. By reshooting the first two games as Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2except for re-engineering the older PS3 title, almost all games are now available on modern platforms.
They reveal the next step: Yakuza Kiwami 3 and dark tie. Although the development may be strange Yakuza Kiwami 3 consider Yakuza 3 remake Already there, this new version is a complete remake from scratch, and Black Belt Story adds more to justify its existence.
Anime News Network has the opportunity to Yakuza Kiwami 3 and dark tie We were impressed.
In me and Yakuza Kiwami 3 Demo, I was placed in the middle of the story, and the original series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu faced two young men while trying to send him an expulsion notice.
One immediate change I noticed was the overhaul of the graphics. In particular, one of the young men, Rikiya Shimabukuro, eventually teamed up with Kiryu and looked young. The corners of his hairline are no longer bald, and he no longer wears short hair, which is different from the original. exist Kiwami 3He now has straight hair with smoother hair on the back. At first he could hardly recognize him. I like his new design because it more accurately reflects his youthful innocence.
In terms of gaming. Kiryu inspired a new fighting style called Ryukyu with Okinawan martial arts. Here he took out weapons such as Tofas, shields and spears to defeat the enemy. While I only caught the surface of this new style, it was fun to play with. These weapons have significantly higher range than Kiru’s fists and are more effective in crowd control.
but Dark tie Is it a more interesting side Kiwami 3package. This is a featured origin story Yakuza 3Yoshida Mine’s main rival. Sega To clarify, this is more than just a simple DLC. It’s similar to independent Just like Long Gaidon: The man who erased his name in range and size. Of course, this is the “smaller” entry in the series, but that means it’s still a big game considering how big it is Like a dragon The game is.
If I had to describe mine, he was like the shadow of the hedgehog to Kiryu’s voice. My edgy is incredible, and it is reflected in his fighting style.
His approach reflects a boxer’s approach, even throwing away the laws of physics by digging his knee into the opponent’s stomach, then bounces out of it and combines it into surrounding enemies. It literally goes against reality.
My mechanic also has a special mechanic who “awakens” the darkness in his heart. By taking apart and getting hurt, my meter steadily increased, which is the three heart icon signals under his HP. He could then spend the icons to make his strike more deadly, but he endured the black and red auras around his body. Tell you he is avant-garde!
Although I haven’t seen many Dark tieThe story of it, which shows how my business partner and clan brother Tsuyoshi Kanda met me.
If our original protagonist went on the wrong path, I represented what Kiryu could have been, which made me one of the most memorable villains in the series. One of the original universal criticisms Yakuza 3 That’s when I don’t have enough time on screen time. Excellent, Dark tie Of course it is a remedy.
From what I played, Yakuza Kiwami 3 More than just a remake of the original game. Plus Dark tietogether they provide fans with new and interesting ways to explore the series.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and dark tie PC, PS4, PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S will be launched on February 12, 2026.
