Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties reviewed by Tristan Ogilvie on PlayStation 5. Also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. “Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a largely successful makeover of Yakuza 3. It finds fun new ways for Kiryu to engage with the orphans in his care, which both livens up the original game’s most boring bits and also made me more deeply invested in the sharper end of its story. Combat has been transformed from a street-fighting struggle to a dynamic delight, and this slice of Okinawa presents a welcome seachange from the series’ more overused city settings. However, the Dark Ties add-on seems like a bit of a missed opportunity since its slight new story is dragged down by some truly tiresome padding, and it’s only partially redeemed by its moreish roguelike mode. On balance, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & 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.”
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Video Review
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Great to see a review for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties! It’s always interesting to hear different perspectives on games, especially in such a beloved series. Looking forward to seeing how it stacks up on PlayStation 5!
Thanks for your comment! It really is fascinating how the Yakuza series blends intense storytelling with open-world exploration. I also appreciated how the review highlighted the character development in Kiwami 3, which adds so much depth to the gameplay experience.
Absolutely! The character development in Yakuza Kiwami 3 adds so much depth to the storyline, making the emotional moments even more impactful. It’s impressive how the game manages to balance action with such rich narratives.