In my mind, Yakuza Kiwami 2 can be ranked in the top three in the Yakuza series. The remaining two of the top three should be Yakuza 0 and Yakuza:Like a Dragon. But anyway, I fall in deep love with entire Yakuza series.

As a game remade in 2018, Yakuza Kiwami 2 has superb and beautiful graphics and has improved a lot of physical details compared to the previous ones. At the same time, the optimization of the game is still so great. There is no low frame rate or dropped frames in the game. The game uses the same brand new Dragon Engine as Yakuza 6. Overall, it was a successful remake.

Due to the use of the new Dragon Engine, many aspects of the game have changed a lot. The map of the game is much more detailed, making it more convenient and intuitive for players to watch. The depiction of Tokyo and Osaka is also more detailed and lifelike. I can't help but linger in these two cities. In addition, there are also cars that are moving on the streets, which are closer to reality. More user-friendly is that more taxi service locations have been added to the city, saving a lot of time. The buildings in the city also have more places to walk, making the players more free to play.
The battle system of the game has also changed a lot. When you play YK2 after playing Y0 and YK1, you may be more or less uncomfortable. This game cancels the previous setting of the four combat styles, and instead only has a fixed, more comprehensive combat style. Intuitively, the sense of striking feeling is indeed reduced a lot. But the battle is surprisingly easier compared to the previous games. Especially in boss battles, your normal attacks will cause more damage, and extreme skills or Heat Moves are easier to trigger.For me,in the last boss battle with Ryuji Goda,I take medicines and constantly use Heat Moves to beat him out. The previous boss fight has never been easier than this time.
YK2 also follows the great traditions of the previous games, retaining a large number of minigames, which increases the playability of the game.I really love this lifelike city in Yakuza.

I consider YK2 has the same brilliant plot as Y0. YK2 lets me relive the excitement and warmth when I was playing Y0.All in all, a year after leaving his former life in the Tojo Clan behind, ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu is called back into action when the clan's Fifth Chairman, Yukio Terada, is murdered by assassins from a rival organization, the Omi Alliance. Returning to Kamurocho, Kiryu must find a new chairman for the Tojo Clan and prevent an all-out war between the Tojo and the Omi, bringing him into conflict with Ryuji Goda, the legendary "Dragon Of Kansai" of the Omi Alliance. The ups and downs and infinite reversal of the plot really made me addicted, as if I was in it. This work also has a deeper portrayal of the main characters, especially for the new comers, Daigo Dojima, Kaoru Syama and Ryuji Goda.
This work also has ulterior motives in the portrayal of family and love. In addition to the desperate kiss of Kiryu and Sayama before death, what impressed me the most was the night when the two played in Osaka. The good time was The difficulties and obstacles that followed laid the groundwork for them, and the difficulties and obstacles that followed in turn reflected the sincere feelings revealed this evening.
The most unforgettable thing for me was the spirit of the gunshot wounded Kiryu and Goda in the final battle. It can be said that it shocked me deeply. The poignant BGM during the battle further enhanced the tragic atmosphere. I was holding back my tears to get it through. He has gone through so many conspiracies and betrayals along the way, and eventually met a frank and righteous opponent Ryuji Goda. This may be the best ending for two of them. Ryuji Goda is absolutely a very charming villain.

Actually I didn't expect there would be a Majima Saga Plot.It really really surprises me. It's very coincidental and interesting that Majima receives service from a woman named Tateyama, who turns out to be Makoto Makimura, who Majima saved from the Tojo Clan 18 years prior. Majima, while attempting to hide his identity, learns that Makoto still kept her old watch as a memento of her savior. Some time later, Makoto leaves the country with her family; she receives an anonymous gift prior to her departure, which turns out to be a replacement strap for her watch. Realizing that her customer that day was also her savior 18 years ago, Makoto finally finds comfort knowing she has no regrets leaving Japan.I was crying when I saw this happy ending between them. What can be more emotional than this?How romantic Majima is!

This is how we stand in this world. This is how men ought to behave. This is why men should live like a dragon !

This is the first multi-protagonist narrative in the series. There are two more double protagonists than 0, which is quite in line with the subtitle--Densetsu wo Tsugumono. Yakuza 4 Remastered[/h1] is a game of very good quality in general. In my personal opinion, it can be regarded as a masterpiece.

PLOT

The plot of Yakuza 4 Remastered is as awesome as other Yakuza games, it won’t disappoint u. The plot is still ups and downs, there will be many unexpected scenes. Due to the great turbulence of Tojo Clan in Yakuza 3, things has changed a lot in Y4. To my delight, there are four playable characters and each of them has totally different life experiences and views of life. The game plot is divided into 4 parts and each narrates a character’s stories.

The first one to appear is Shun Akiyama. He was originally a top student of Toto University who was framed by the company and became a homeless friend. After a 10 billion Yen incident, he became rich overnight and owned the capital of a comeback. He founded Sky Finance and started his life as a lender.

The second one to appear is Taiga Saejima who has been chanted by Majima since Y0 and a man who has ‘killed’ 18 people. He was a prisoner at his first appearance and successfully broke prison later. He is really a legendary yakuza.

The third is Masayoshi Tanimura is an orphan who was abandoned on Asia Street. He was later adopted by a policeman. In order to find out the truth of the bizarre death of his adoptive father, he also set foot on the police road.

The fourth one is still the protagonist of our series, the man "The Dragon of Dojima" Kiryu Kazuma, who carries a great dragon on his back. Kiryu is still escorting Daigo as always, and at the same time appearing in the plots of other protagonists. After all, he is the 4th generation of Tojo Clan and he will do his best for it.

BATTLE

The fighting styles of the 4 protagonists are also completely different.

Shun Akiyama, just like what he is called, strong legs and fast moves. He uses fierce, fast and gorgeous foot skills as a fighting style. His defense relies on his legs. His fighting style is completely deduced by his legs, and his dodge performance is also the best. In addition, he has all kinds of strange provocations, face-to-face provocation, capturing the enemy can do provocation, knocking down the enemy can also do provocation, and even being defeated by the enemy and then getting up again can cause provocation. This is also probably in line with his usually seemingly frivolous, but very serious, optimistic and positive in his heart.

Taiga Saejima, means a tiger, that is naturally a force type of courage and determination. His special fighting style is a heavy blow that can be charged. This combined with the triple charged heavy blow damage is quite considerable. His dodge performance is a bit low, mainly relying on tumbling to dodge.

Because of his identity as a police officer, Masayoshi Tanimura’s fighting style is really skillful. After all, he has undergone a great training. His grappling even has two stages, and various heat actions can be connected behind various combos. His main fighting style is still all kinds of "refinement". The four-two-handed operation is the essence of his fighting, which eliminates the enemy's attacks invisible and puts himself on the initiative, more inclined to skill and counter attack.

Finally, our old protagonist Kiryu Kazuma, needless to say, the all-rounder.

These 4 protagonists actually have some subtle differences.
Some protagonists can do things that other protagonists can't do, and the side missions also have a sense of connected feeling.

CONCLUSION

Just like what I have narrated, Y4 is truly a masterpiece to me.

U gotta give it a try!!!