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Yakuza KIWAMI |OT| Translator's Note: "KIWAMI" means "EXTREME"

Mesharey

Member
Just started playing it, just played 0 before, so excited!

I kinda miss Majima already, his character was amazing in 0.
 

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Steelbook get !

The back art is fucking awesome.

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v0mitg0d

Member
Try one of the southern main streets, especially check that one big ass traffic cone.



Press R3 and try looking at it, then press X to pick it up, the one on the tree can be a bit tricky to get, I had to change my position ~5 times before it clicked and prompt to pick up appeared.

Thank you!!
 

pots555

Member
Got my steelbook! Feels good to replay this on the PS4. I loved the original on my ps2. Still got one sealed copy of it.
 

Diablos

Member
I'm new to Yakuza, not sure if I should get this or 0 first. I know 0 is bigger and apparently a stronger game overall, but Kiwami isn't quite as long which is kind of what I'm looking for right now.
 

StereoVsn

Gold Member
I'm new to Yakuza, not sure if I should get this or 0 first. I know 0 is bigger and apparently a stronger game overall, but Kiwami isn't quite as long which is kind of what I'm looking for right now.
Get Zero. It's overall a better game as Kiwanis is still great but Sero is amazing. Zero is also a better sta ting point for the storyline.
 

RPGCrazied

Member
Played Zero for awhile, got to chapter 2. I would talk about it more in the Zero OT, but its kinda dead.

Where can you sell stuff?

Also, what does the minimap mean when it glows and makes a noise?
 
Played Zero for awhile, got to chapter 2. I would talk about it more in the Zero OT, but its kinda dead.

Where can you sell stuff?

Also, what does the minimap mean when it glows and makes a noise?

Minimap flashes and makes a sound when the marked objective becomes visible on your map, if that's what you're talking about.
 

Opa-Pa

Member
Played Zero for awhile, got to chapter 2. I would talk about it more in the Zero OT, but its kinda dead.

Where can you sell stuff?

Also, what does the minimap mean when it glows and makes a noise?

Ebisu Pawn shop, near one of the shrines in Kamurocho.

And it makes a sound when you're inside your objective's perimeter in the map.
 

Chase17

Member
Chapter 3 and already game isn't pulling punches. Glad I got some healing items before the funeral.

Yeah, I pretty much maxed out my inventory with healing items after the stardust fight lol.

Might turn the difficulty down to normal the
Shimano
fight felt like it took forever.
 

B00TE

Member
Some of the call backs to Zero are quite nice.

People who are starting with this game will sadly miss out on those.
Yeah, they are pretty great. A few nods I've seen to later stuff in the series as well. The more I play, the more irrationally angry I get with a friend who is adamant on playing this first THEN Zero lol.

It's pretty damn cool and fun trying to remember all the story beats and how some stuff has changed or was added.
 

Holundrian

Unconfirmed Member
I'm in chapter 8 and Majima hasn't been showing up at all for a while which sucks cause I'm super behind on the dragon style. the last hint on his whereabouts is he's at shine but I can't get him to appear only Rina(~20 tries).
 

SephLuis

Member
I'm in chapter 8 and Majima hasn't been showing up at all for a while which sucks cause I'm super behind on the dragon style. the last hint on his whereabouts is he's at shine but I can't get him to appear only Rina(~20 tries).

I did once with Rina and then the next time he was there. Aren't you always requesting Rina at Shine ? IIRC there's a option to pick a random girl.
 
I'm 4 chapters in and it basically just opened up the city and I'm finding substories (the callbacks so far have been fun). I miss the look and feel of 0, but that's just because the setting was oozing out of it as opposed to relatively modern day. I miss some of that music too, but I'm finding that some of Kiwami's track's have been pretty good. I'm probably gonna take my time with this one.
 

Revven

Member
Man, this game is already so good and I've only gotten to chapter 4. 4 and a half hours of playing it and I spent quite a bit of time in chapter 4 doing side stuff. Can't wait to dive back into more soon.
 

MYeager

Member
I'm in chapter 8 and Majima hasn't been showing up at all for a while which sucks cause I'm super behind on the dragon style. the last hint on his whereabouts is he's at shine but I can't get him to appear only Rina(~20 tries).

Are you in the beginning of chapter 8? Because
in Chapter 7 he's taking a break by the entrance to the park before Purgatory and there's no encounters with him. Even if the Rina stuff hasn't been done doesn't mean that you wont encounter him otherwise. If you haven't encountered him at the bar for darts or bowling you can try there as well. I ran into him a ton near the pawn shop and along the top of the map. Don't forget that Komaki is also part of the Dragon Style training.
 

wamberz1

Member
Could someone run this kiwami finisher system past me real quick? Because right now I can't get it to work for the life of me.

So you need to first purchase the kiwami heat gauge, then a finisher.... then use the right finisher? Which you totally guess for? Would it be like, beast finisher for big guys? IM SO CONFUSED
Chapter 3 and already game isn't pulling punches. Glad I got some healing items before the funeral.
Pretty sure I spent a solid 20 minutes wacking that boss in rush style. It was like shooting a tank with peanuts
 

Kinsei

Banned
Could someone run this kiwami finisher system past me real quick? Because right now I can't get it to work for the life of me.

So you need to first purchase the kiwami heat gauge, then a finisher.... then use the right finisher? Which you totally guess for? Would it be like, beast finisher for big guys? IM SO CONFUSED

The finisher you need to use is determined by the color that the enemy is glowing. Purple = Rush, Blue = Brawler, Yellow = Beast, and Red = Dragon.
 

Holundrian

Unconfirmed Member
I did once with Rina and then the next time he was there. Aren't you always requesting Rina at Shine ? IIRC there's a option to pick a random girl.

The guy says the option exist by paying more but never allows me to trigger it. He just automatically tells me "So you're requesting Rina?"

Are you in the beginning of chapter 8? Because
in Chapter 7 he's taking a break by the entrance to the park before Purgatory and there's no encounters with him. Even if the Rina stuff hasn't been done doesn't mean that you wont encounter him otherwise. If you haven't encountered him at the bar for darts or bowling you can try there as well. I ran into him a ton near the pawn shop and along the top of the map. Don't forget that Komaki is also part of the Dragon Style training.

Yes I'm at the start of 8 the part where I have to smash gangs. Guess I'll progress a bit more then.
 

sotojuan

Member
Just got done with the third chapter. Very fun so far. Haven't really needed to upgrade myself much though. What do you guys recommend to upgrade first? In 0 I prioritized health and damage the most, then new moves.
 
I'm in Ch.5 and I got so disheartened when I saw how small the Sega arcade was compared to Y5 and just from how much I miss having 'Machine Gun Kiss' on the karaoke.

The story is really grabbing me though, and figuring out which fighting style works in certain situations is pretty fun.
 

SephLuis

Member
Again as of now there is nothing to pick despite him mentioning it as an option. I can say yes or no to staying nothing more.

I thought of something just now. I don't think Majima stays always in one single place, so there's no guarantee that this event in currently "on".

If you have that skill to detect Majima and he's close to Shine, then it's possible that triggers the event.

Since you said that you didn't do much, try doing his other events. You don't have to do them in order.
 

BonnaPooah

Neo Member
I was sad when I didn't hear Receive You during the intro. Other than that, I'm loving this remake. Hope that song is somewhere in the game.
 

Holundrian

Unconfirmed Member
I thought of something just now. I don't think Majima stays always in one single place, so there's no guarantee that this event in currently "on".

If you have that skill to detect Majima and he's close to Shine, then it's possible that triggers the event.

Since you said that you didn't do much, try doing his other events. You don't have to do them in order.

There are no other events. The host club mail is the only thing I received before that I could meet him on the streets but I think after chapter 4 he kinda vanished.

I think MYeager is right with his point about him taking a break that's why I can't meet him.
 

Peroroncino

Member
Played Zero for awhile, got to chapter 2. I would talk about it more in the Zero OT, but its kinda dead.

Where can you sell stuff?

Also, what does the minimap mean when it glows and makes a noise?

Make sure to develop your skill tree and train under 3 different masters, combat system really shines in 0 if you put some time into it.
 

Jimrpg

Member
The courier came to deliver....

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth.

Aw shucks, now I have to wait at least another 3 days because of holidays here.
 

GavinUK86

Member
I know it's kinda covered in the OT but what are people's opinions on the playing order in regards to this and 0. Obviously 0 came later so it was designed to be played after 1 but now they're both out on PS4, I was wondering if I should just play 0 then 1.

Hardcore Yakuza fans, what say you?
 
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