Yakuza Kiwami

Zero-Cool

This is releasing on 29th August so thought it was time for a thread. It's a complete remake of Yakuza 1 with a RRP of 35 quid (not stopping GameStop selling it on their website for 70). Yakuza 0 is my GOTY so will be getting this day 1. Looking forward to continuing the Yakuza journey.

https://twitter.com/yakuzagame/status/852159414811451392

Zero-Cool

Also, Yakuza 6 is releasing in the west on March 18th '18 and it has an epic collectors edition.

https://twitter.com/PSLifeStyle/status/898471911893716993

Jordan 199

I pre-orded this a while back. It will be the first Yakuza game I will play.

I'm playing through Yakuza 0 at the moment, think I'm on chapter 13 or something. Story seems to be heating up a bit. Really enjoying it and I'll definitely get Kiwami at some point, but probably not just yet as going from one game into the next will probably lead to a bit of gaming burnout. But looking forward to playing it later in the year.

Mechanically is it much different from Yakuza 0? Any quality of life improvements or anything like that?

Retr0gamer

I'd say all of 0's enhancements will be carried over to this remake.

Looking forward to this as the original had an awful localisation. Great actors and script but whoever made the low level thugs talk like Gangsta rappers was a dope

Gunmonkey

Ok so since I grabbed 0 when it was cheap months ago but never opened it, you think it would be better to play 0 then Kiwami or vice versa?

Zero-Cool

Gunmonkey wrote: »

Ok so since I grabbed 0 when it was cheap months ago but never opened it, you think it would be better to play 0 then Kiwami or vice versa?

I never played Yakuza 1 (original) but I think you should play 0 first as a main character in Kiwami seems to pop up a lot that has strong connections to 0. I don't want to go into too much detail cuz spoilers. Saying that, originally 0 released way afer 1 so you don't need to play them in order but I'm sure it will help you understand the characters better.

Also, Gamespot have given it an 8 if you are into reviews.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwVIenmfibs

Retr0gamer

Kiwami is a prequel to the series. However as it came out after all the rest of the games I'd say play them in whatever order you like.

That yakuza 6 collectors edition has me moister than an oyster. Hopefully they'll release it in Europe. Still gutted I missed out on the business card holder with 0

SeantheMan

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Kiwami is a prequel to the series. However as it came out after all the rest of the games I'd say play them in whatever order you like.

No, Yakuza 0 is the prequel.
Kiwami is the remake of 1, which takes place directly after Yakuza 0

Retr0gamer

SeantheMan wrote: »

No, Yakuza 0 is the prequel.
Kiwami is the remake of 1, which takes place directly after Yakuza 0

Why can't they number them normally!

Retr0gamer

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Why can't they number them normally!

They did! Zero comes before one...

'Kiwami' is a bit confusing to be fair.

Zero-Cool

Speaking of, what's Yakuza Ishin?

Zero-Cool

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Speaking of, what's Yakuza Ishin?

I might be totally wrong here but I think it's a spin off set in feudal era Japan

Zero-Cool

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

I might be totally wrong here but I think it's a spin off set in feudal era Japan

That sounds class! I saw Yakuza twitter page liked some guys tweet saying 'I heard all Yakuza games are getting a remake for western release'. Those would be remasters I could definitely get behind.

Retr0gamer

I shin is meant to be amazing. Set in the edo period were Japan was first exposed to the west and imports. Everyone is going bananas about bell peppers. Pity it never came to the west.

Zero-Cool

It's very annoying that Gamestop have this listed as 70 euro, double the RRP and everyone else that's selling it. Only reason I want to go with them is they are offering me the most for Horizon Zero Dawn. They said that is a holding price and if it drops on launch date, the discount will be passed to me, just can't trust them though.

How much are they offering for Horizon?
I know what you mean, i wouldn't trust them either when it comes to money

Zero-Cool

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

How much are they offering for Horizon?
I know what you mean, i wouldn't trust them either when it comes to money

Last week they were offering 35 credit, must check again this week. CEX actually upped their cash offer from 27 yesterday to 29 today. Might just go with them and back it 6 euro in Argos. (Obviously the easier choice is to go with Gamestop if they'd just cop themselves on).

Cina

Yakuza 0 was amazing, so I've pre-ordered this. if it's more of the same, that's enough for me.

Zero-Cool

Zero-Cool wrote: »

It's very annoying that Gamestop have this listed as 70 euro, double the RRP and everyone else that's selling it. Only reason I want to go with them is they are offering me the most for Horizon Zero Dawn. They said that is a holding price and if it drops on launch date, the discount will be passed to me, just can't trust them though.

The hell do they mean 'if' the price drops? The MSRP is €34.99 I'm pretty sure, this is a matter of record, if they're charging €70 it's just price gouging. I don't know why anyone buys from GameStop anymore here, their prices are outrageous.

Zero-Cool

I checked today and they said the sale price will be 70 as if it was a place holder, it would be listed as 100. **** right off. Now, launch day might it change but they are losing customers with these shenanigans, it's like the people in charge don't even know/care about games.

here lads, cheapest preorder i can find for kiwami
https://www.base.com/buy/product/yakuza-kiwami-steel-book-edition-ps4/dgc-yksbeps4.htm

Zero-Cool

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

here lads, cheapest preorder i can find for kiwami
https://www.base.com/buy/product/yakuza-kiwami-steel-book-edition-ps4/dgc-yksbeps4.htm

Anyone use base before? I have a feeling the delivery times would be shocking.

Used em a few times, they were grand, although my buddy was waiting just shy of two weeks on a game from them recently

Xenji

Have the steel book ordered on Amazon, Everybody's Golf is out the day after so not sure which will get the most of my attention first.

Grahamer666

Went to preorder on Amazon but it says estimated delivery is the end of September. What's that about?

Zero-Cool

Zero-Cool wrote: »

I checked today and they said the sale price will be 70 as if it was a place holder, it would be listed as 100. **** right off. Now, launch day might it change but they are losing customers with these shenanigans, it's like the people in charge don't even know/care about games.

Absolute scumbags. There'll be people who won't realise the game should be sold for only half that.

Doctor Nick

Grahamer666 wrote: »

Went to preorder on Amazon but it says estimated delivery is the end of September. What's that about?

Probably just ordered so many and they've been ordered. They might get more in, have you the amazon app? I think you can set up a notification so they'll send you a message when they're stocked up again.

I really hope people do not buy this in Gamestop. Thieving feckers, how do they get away with it I wonder. Tell everybody you know what they're doing. If enough people where to boycott them as a result of this sort of crap they would soon take notice.

um7y1h83ge06nx

I'm convinced the majority of game purchases in GameStop are from non gamers for presents and then very casual gamers.

I can't imagine many on here would be caught buying games there unless it was a genuine bargain which would be rare.

Last time I bought a game there was when they were doing a really good trade in promotion where some of the games you could trade in were going for dirt cheap in HMV. Into one shop then 2 minutes stroll into the other, just pausing to take the seal off! :-)

Doctor Nick

I've bought in Gamestop. Got Yakuza 0 there for €35 as it was over €50 in Argos and CEX. When I go into the shop I will always check the prices in their competitors stores on my phone.

This has really annoyed me though as it's double the RRP. Don't mind a fiver or something in the difference but double just screams f**k our customers anyway we can.

ironictoaster

Base order shipped today. Going to parcel motel. Must try to get all the trophies for Yakuza 0!

Doctor Nick

Doctor Nick wrote: »

I've bought in Gamestop. Got Yakuza 0 there for €35 as it was over €50 in Argos and CEX. When I go into the shop I will always check the prices in their competitors stores on my phone.

This has really annoyed me though as it's double the RRP. Don't mind a fiver or something in the difference but double just screams f**k our customers anyway we can.

Rang them today to see the price in store an was told €69.99. Still showing at that price on the website too.

ironictoaster

Now 40 euro on gamestop according to their site.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 has apparently been leaked, it's a remake of 2 in the Yakuza 6 engine. It showed up on The Taiwanese PSN but has been taken down since. Read it on NeoGAF.

Zero-Cool

Brynn Chubby Hairstylist wrote: »

Yakuza Kiwami 2 has apparently been leaked, it's a remake of 2 in the Yakuza 6 engine. It showed up on The Taiwanese PSN but has been taken down since. Read it on NeoGAF.

Yes.....YES.....ALL THE YAKUZA!

Zero-Cool

ironictoaster wrote: »

Now 40 euro on gamestop according to their site.

Argos UK have it up for preorder for 25 pound which is 27 euro, will be interesting to see what they sell it for here. I'm not buying from GS anyway with their shenanigans, just sell it at 35 ye bolloxes.

I have Yakuza 0 physical copy and if the rumours are true of the rest releasing, I'd love a full physical collection of the series.

heebusjeebus

Brynn Chubby Hairstylist wrote: »

Yakuza Kiwami 2 has apparently been leaked, it's a remake of 2 in the Yakuza 6 engine. It showed up on The Taiwanese PSN but has been taken down since. Read it on NeoGAF.

Nice one. I would prefer to play them all rather than Zero, then Kiwami, then 6.

Zero-Cool

ironictoaster wrote: »

Base order shipped today. Going to parcel motel. Must try to get all the trophies for Yakuza 0!

I usually go for the platinum on games I love but Yakuza 0's platinum is bonkers, it would have to be only game I'd play for a year to get it.

Looks like Kiwami 2 will be released some time after 6 in the west so I'll be playing them out of order. Saw some footage of 6 a while ago and it looks so class.

Zero-Cool

Checked in Snyths today and they won't be getting Yakuza Kiwami in stock, just in case anyone here was thinking of getting it there.

Anyway, best use of this meme I've seen.

https://twitter.com/corndogbandit/status/901087871980982272

Zero-Cool

Looks like Argos will be selling this Tuesday morning for 32 euro (source - friend with inside info)

marcbrophy

€32 is pretty good.
I'm waiting on mine to dispatch from Amazon, so I don't know what the full price is yet. It's marked as 25.62 pound though. With the current exchange rate, I'm in for a bargain

Xenji

Kiwami 2 has been dated for the 7th of December 2017 in Japan, probably looking at a late 2018 western release.

Zero-Cool

Xenji wrote: »

Kiwami 2 has been dated for the 7th of December 2017 in Japan, probably looking at a late 2018 western release.

Definitely not waiting for it before playing 6 in march. Hopefully the test get a release as well... In order.

Zero-Cool

New hero of Yakuza series announced since Kiryu's story has finished with 6. Looks like a crazy mofo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX09BHL2A4M

Also, Kiwami 2 confirmed to have a playable Majima section. At this rate, we'll need a general Yakuza thread to cover all games. I tend to trade physical games when I'm finished with them but I fully intend to collect all physical copies of the western Yakuza releases and keep them.

-Built on the Dragon Engine for PS4.
-Seamless maps of Osaka and Tokyo
-New Majima playable scenario: The Truth of Majim/ The True Majima:
Nagoshi doesn't like remaking but feels that sometimes he needs to add in extra bits, for fan service, especially mentions construction worker Majima. Says to look forward to the women shown (Makoto), but doesn't mention her by name.
-SiM (reggae pop) group to perform the theme song, lyrics were written with Kiryu and Goda in mind.

Release Date: 7th December 2017, in Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

Zero-Cool

Class how Kiwami isn't just a graphics upgrade but new designs in place as well like the differences between the below.

Sephiroth_dude

I've decided I'm gonna get this, gonna preorder and hopefully pre load will be available.

ironictoaster

Anyone order with Base via Parcel Motel? Surprised I haven't heard anything yet.

ironictoaster

Also. Important!

http://yakuza.sega.com/RGGStudioAnnouncementSurvey/

Zero-Cool

ironictoaster wrote: »

Also. Important!

http://yakuza.sega.com/RGGStudioAnnouncementSurvey/

Good find! It would be great if everyone could take 20 seconds to fill this out so we can get Kiwami 2 sooner rather than later, if at all.

http://yakuza.sega.com/RGGStudioAnnouncementSurvey/

What are peoples thoughts on Yakuza Online?
PC and phones only has alarm bells ringing for me, im afraid. I can see a paint by numbers Freemium title being the result