Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties

"It’s definitely a shame that the Dark Ties portion of this package never reaches its full potential, yet this is more than made up for by Yakuza Kiwami 3’s absolutely gorgeous take on Okinawa and the new-and-improved ways you’re able …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is a sad microcosm of the state of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio: a developer spinning its wheels, no longer caring for quality, content to chew up old assets and discard what made the original …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties manages to revitalize one of the weaker entries in the franchise. It brings transformative improvements to combat, which leads to more fluid battles. There are also excellent visual upgrades, along with restructured segments that …"

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"While I wish I could recommend Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties, there&s;s too many odd choices and caveats here to list. While it&s;s always been a black sheep, the identity that feeds its reputation feels lost in this remaking, …"

"The new Dark Ties story adds meaningfully to the overall story of Yakuza 3 as well, and almost feels like its own distinctive entity. Dark Ties might seem a bit too serious, and the Yakuza Kiwami 3 doesn&s;t do all …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a great way to experience one of the more fun stories in the series thanks to the new and improved gameplay."

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a successful retelling of one of the series&s; less-understood titles, massaging it into something that&s;s a touch homogenous but ultimately more agreeable. But some off-putting choices and a fumbled focus on Mine in both the main …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is a great intro to the series with fun bonus content besides, and most of its changes are for the better."

"While the main story does feel a bit shorter compared to the other Kiwami games, the sheer volume of “stuff to do” in the world more than balances that out. By the time you’ve cleared the main story, bested the …"

"Overall, Yakuza Kiwami 3 is now the best way to experience Yakuza 3, especially since this retcon will likely now be the established canon. There’s no arguing that it has improved on the original in many ways, not only giving …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is a top-notch package brimming some great new content, with the Dark Tide side-story worth the price of entry alone. There&s;s some questionable changes and additions to Yakuza 3 that will irk some longtime …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 continues the solid streak for Ryu Ga Gotoku and the series. The gripping narrative and fun combat deliver on what players enjoy. It doesn’t raise the bar in any way, but newcomers and returning fans will find …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is a solid entry with an interesting expansion. It patches some flaws from the past, but adds some new like different casting choices, animations, slighty different structure and side activities. But it also adds …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is a combo of action adventures that longtime fans of the series will have hours of fun with. The added gameplay features and altered visuals, unfortunately, contrast with the story experience in a way …"

"There is a lot of fun to be had with Yakuza Kiwami 3. But the cracks are really starting to show with this series, and it feels stale in a lot of areas. On its own, Kiwami 3 is lot …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is a fair series entry, but one that&s;s tainted by poor pacing and a recasting controversy that simply didn&s;t need to happen. The main story has a lot to offer, but it&s;s also bloated …"

"Yakuza 3 has, despite its flaws, long been one of my favorites in the series."

"Does Yakuza 3 need a remake? It&s;s already been remastered, and, I&s;d argue that the game holds up rather well, having originally released fo..."

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is one hell of a package. Taken purely as an expanded remake, it&s;s an absolute blast for fans both old and new - but questionable changes to the story and its cast will inevitably …"

"If you&s;ve never played DQ7, then by all means check this remake out. It&s;s an epic RPG that still has my favorite job system of any game ever. But if you&s;re like me, and you&s;ve experienced the other versions of …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is another enjoyable blend of hard-boiled drama and sidestory silliness, but as a package it’s not quite as well-rounded as the series’ more accomplished entries."

"As someone who deeply adores the original Yakuza 3, this remake constantly left me torn between appreciation and disappointment, because it’s occasionally brilliant yet so undeniably polarizing at some levels, serving as fine evidence for me that not every black …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a delight of a remake, retaining the core story that you and I love alongside a new combat system that makes battles more fluid and frenetic than ever before. Dark Ties is an excellent side story, …"

"Yakuza Kiwami 3 &a; Dark Ties is the third instalment in the Kiwami series, roughly translating to ultimate, peak or extreme"

"Long-time fans of the series will be disappointed by the story changes, but for new players it&s;s just another good Yakuza game."