Ryo Hazuki
Member
I've done the tiger drop a few times but I can't seem to do it every time. Is there something I'm missing? The timing seems really precise.
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Yakuza KIWAMI |OT| Translator's Note: "KIWAMI" means "EXTREME"
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How are you guys doing so much damage with Tiger Drop!? It barely does any damage after the first Heat Action for me.
I had this same problem, you have to find him in the
giant traffic cone outside Happy Burger
If you already did that though then I guess it'll happen in time.
Ryo Hazuki
Member
I don't think Tiger Drop requires a heat action does it? I think the less heat you have the more powerful it is too?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jwYaMU_yJM
At the end of this it shows it.
Oh I thought the move you showed in the video was the Komaki Parry. I thought the Tiger Drop was the Heat Move that Kiryu can basically activate from any neutral state where he whacks the guy under the chin with an open palm, slaps him across the face a few times and then headbutts him.
Ah! No.... Tiger Drop is not a heat move.
Fuck yeah, visiting my boy Bob Utsunomiya tonight!
Okay then I absolutely get you! Sorry for the confusion, it is indeed amazingly OP.
MisterLuffy
Member
Is there any tips on fighting against bosses that keeps dodging like crazy and fighting two bosses at the same time? Chapter 8:
I fought two brothers of the red gang in the Deborah, even though I managed to beat them, struggled a lot with them.
Son Of Sparda
Member
"I don't have time to worry about him"
What an asshole! [Chapter 11]
What an asshole! [Chapter 11]
Majima just took a bullet for him and fell into the sea, yet Kiryu just leaves him and goes about his own business.
You are right, it does seem to somewhat increase the damage. Though, I'm sure Beast style's equivalent would be more effective as a damage boost.
davidwhangchoi
Member
damn... that was a killer fight. i had to literally drain all my health drinks i fully stock piled up.
i got lucky so i cant' suggest a strategy. but i had some heat drinks reserved for when the bosses start to rejuvenate. those heat actions take off alot of boss HP
Aenima
Member
Yakuza games have some effect on me that i just cant get tired of them. Bought and platinumed Yakuza 0 in January, i was kinda fearing i would be burned out if bought Kiwami at lauch cuz i spent alot of time on zero doing all the stuff for the plat trophy, but here i am really enjoying kiwami alot and already thinking in going for the plat once again.
Im just not a fan of the Majong requirements to get the trophy as it took me 8h of playing just majong to complete them all in Y0, but i had a great time doing the climax battles in zero as was a real challenge. Everething else is doable just requires some time to do.
Have more than 50h of gameplay on kiwami and still havent finished the story as i have been doing all the sidequests i find and some of the minigames are already done too.
True to the "I'll Yakuza all day, every day and not even care."
Im just not a fan of the Majong requirements to get the trophy as it took me 8h of playing just majong to complete them all in Y0, but i had a great time doing the climax battles in zero as was a real challenge. Everething else is doable just requires some time to do.
Have more than 50h of gameplay on kiwami and still havent finished the story as i have been doing all the sidequests i find and some of the minigames are already done too.
True to the "I'll Yakuza all day, every day and not even care."
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
100% it. Yey. Now towards Haruka requests(hope there's nothing harder than doing 900 points on otometal again).
Anyone already working on legend? Feel like we'll need a (rage) counseling group for legend chapter 9 if the equivalent from zero was anything to go by.
Probably going to do Climax Battles last and just chug away at them for 30 mins each day and see how much I can beat with luck.
Anyone already working on legend? Feel like we'll need a (rage) counseling group for legend chapter 9 if the equivalent from zero was anything to go by.
Probably going to do Climax Battles last and just chug away at them for 30 mins each day and see how much I can beat with luck.
I'm a changed man.
How do I trigger the final Majima fight?
Edit: Nevermind got the call, just took awhile.
CannonFodder52
Member
The substory,
is not spawning. I'm in premium adventure with Haruka.
Man on a Ledge
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
Aenima
Member
I just did that in my normal game, not premium adventure. The quest starts in the abandoned buiding in the hotel district. There will be some ppl gathered around there looking up. Some quests in other games only driger during a certain time of day, so try go there during night time.
Finished the game last night ( no spoilers)
Amazing finale and great game overall. Not as good as 0 obviously as theres some odd detours in the story, but cant wait to get stuck into to 2 kiwami and then hopefully the rest of them.
Going to take a break from the game. Got 45% completion and did 43 substories, but gonna play some other games and got back.
Still amazing how much content there is for £23
Amazing finale and great game overall. Not as good as 0 obviously as theres some odd detours in the story, but cant wait to get stuck into to 2 kiwami and then hopefully the rest of them.
Going to take a break from the game. Got 45% completion and did 43 substories, but gonna play some other games and got back.
Still amazing how much content there is for £23
The thing with the tiger drop is that you have to press triangle when the enemy attack hits you, not when its animation starts.
I suggest practicing with Majima encounters. Slugger and Mad Dog are great for learning the timing, as they telegraph their attacks a lot, and Tough and Breaker for getting used to doing the tiger drop consistently, since those Majima style are faster and more aggressive, so you can hit them again and again each time they try to attack you after the first tiger drop.
You'll be using it consistently in no time.
That entire section was so weird, not only it adds nothing of substance to the original structure and even makes it extra confusing, but it makes Kazuma look like an asshole and totally out of character.
In the original, Majima gets stabbed at the batting cages and you don't see him until you encounter him at the soaplad, where he's obviously wearing bandages... But in Kiwami, even though Majima Everywhere gets suspended for a while due to it, he isn't harmed at all, but then it comes the added scene where you fight together and he gets shot in the same place, and now he's wearing bandages at the soapland... What was even the point?
Legend you can do as a NG+. Just make sure you have the Rush Amulet (from the coliseum) and then load up on Brass Knuckles (or the Golden Gun) and it shouldn't be so bad. Just cheese it by using the GG to boost heat and hit enemies with the elbow counter.
CannonFodder52
Member
Thanks. Yea it was a night time quest.
Play Y2. I played it for the first time when I ran through this series very recently and it turned out to be my favourite or potentially tied with Y0.
I'd say the gameplay holds up and visually, it's still a very nice.
You might get a bit of a shock jumping backwards though.
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
I'm not too worried about that. Chapter 9 is
The car chase and non of those things apply there. The car chase in 0 was utter bs and I basically lucked out on headshotting a ton of the drivers by also not aiming where it would make sense to aim and managed to beat it with a sliver of car hp.
I doubt Kiwami is any better judging by my normal run it might even be worse since the guys on the car don't seem to be able to get headshot dmg.
I doubt Kiwami is any better judging by my normal run it might even be worse since the guys on the car don't seem to be able to get headshot dmg.
I know it's not the reason you showed those screenshots, but man, the art style in the PS2 games was so nice. I may be the only one who isn't very fond of Kiryu's HD face in any of the games going forward, I wish they made him more similar to his original face.
Ryuji looks like shit in Dead Souls too, though he seems okay in Kiwami 2.
It's honestly not as dated as 1, but yeah, 0 and Kiwami will make it a bit of a pain in spots... Still, I recommend you play it. Gameplay is mostly alright, micro loading times in the city are a nightmare but you could always focus exclusively on the story and leave most of the side content for Kiwami 2.
Not sure if this is what you mean, but difficulty definitely affects that part in Kiwami. It's the only section where I had to lower it because enemies had way too much HP and the whole thing was already frustrating enough without that.
Ryuji looks like shit in Dead Souls too, though he seems okay in Kiwami 2.
It's honestly not as dated as 1, but yeah, 0 and Kiwami will make it a bit of a pain in spots... Still, I recommend you play it. Gameplay is mostly alright, micro loading times in the city are a nightmare but you could always focus exclusively on the story and leave most of the side content for Kiwami 2.
Not sure if this is what you mean, but difficulty definitely affects that part in Kiwami. It's the only section where I had to lower it because enemies had way too much HP and the whole thing was already frustrating enough without that.
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
Oh I know, but you can't do that if you're going for the platinum since a trophy is beat the game on legend. Basically anyone that like me is going for that we're likely going to need a self help rage counseling group for that part. Unless it has checkpoints this time around not sure I doubt it though. Or all the other people aiming for the plat are just way more pro than me.
The equivalent part in Zero was definitely one of the most frustrating parts about its plat for me.
CannonFodder52
Member
I think I've grown fond of the PS3 Kiryu face now, but I agree with you on everything else. Yakuza 2 especially, has immense style and atmosphere. I gotta play through it again before Kiwami 2.
Yea, he looked gross in DS. Honestly, I still think I like him way more in Y2 over what I've seen in Kiwami 2.
I will be going for the plat, I'm about 90% on completion on hard right now and don't know if I'll do PA, climax, or Legend after that. I am UTTERLY dreading the car chase. There were no checkpoints on Hard; I spent a solid hour getting through that chase there.
10 or so hours in as a recent convert after playing Y0. Finding Kiwami to be a good time so far, enjoying the mystery, gameplay loop and furthering the adventures of Kiryu. The differences in Kamurocho are subtle but compelling, I really like the idea of the setting being a character that changes over time and the course of the series.
It also feels like a pretty clear step down from 0 across the board, aside from revisions to combat that helps fights flow a bit better. Side quests in particular are less varied and not as strong. Understandable since it's a remake, but I guess I'm a bit dissapointed to see similar situations and story beats at play after just two games.
Majima everywhere is a good bit when scripted but less so when it's a grind, and just a weird concept in general. I think I like it and I definitely wanted more Majima but it's still a jarring way to treat that character after 0 for newcomers.
It also feels like a pretty clear step down from 0 across the board, aside from revisions to combat that helps fights flow a bit better. Side quests in particular are less varied and not as strong. Understandable since it's a remake, but I guess I'm a bit dissapointed to see similar situations and story beats at play after just two games.
Majima everywhere is a good bit when scripted but less so when it's a grind, and just a weird concept in general. I think I like it and I definitely wanted more Majima but it's still a jarring way to treat that character after 0 for newcomers.
CannonFodder52
Member
One of the most unique things about the Yakuza series.
Was really awesome that the plot of Y0 revolved around the empty lot, where Millennium Tower now stands.
Mookie1515
Member
All done with the story! Finished only about 35% of the side stuff though.
Felt disappointed in the final fight that I couldn't use the
I really wanted to see what it looked like!
Something to go for next playthrough.
However, now I am in a rough spot. I own Yakuza 2 for the PS2 and kinda want to jump in right away so I can attempt to get caught up with the rest before Yakuza 6 comes out.
But I also want my first time through to be Yakuza Kiwami 2, which, while I'm hopeful we'll get it, I doubt we'll get it until next Winter at the earliest.
My crazy idea was to just skip Y2 and go to Y3 next, but I know that's probably not smart either haha.
Any thoughts?
Felt disappointed in the final fight that I couldn't use the
Legend Extreme Move on Nishiki.
Something to go for next playthrough.
However, now I am in a rough spot. I own Yakuza 2 for the PS2 and kinda want to jump in right away so I can attempt to get caught up with the rest before Yakuza 6 comes out.
But I also want my first time through to be Yakuza Kiwami 2, which, while I'm hopeful we'll get it, I doubt we'll get it until next Winter at the earliest.
My crazy idea was to just skip Y2 and go to Y3 next, but I know that's probably not smart either haha.
Any thoughts?
CannonFodder52
Member
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=248006834&postcount=2225
You can always play Kiwami2 afterwards, you'll get the added experience of seeing the improvements, changes and additional content.
Nocturnowl
Member
It's been brought up a fair amount here, but man the combat in this one can feel so much more problematic than 0 at times.
That brawl in the gambling den shouldn't have been nearly as frustrating for me.
That brawl in the gambling den shouldn't have been nearly as frustrating for me.
BoxManLocke
Member
Beat it after roughly 35 hours. Gave up on the remaining sidestories as they just aren't engaging enough. I even burned out on Majima Everywhere (stopped at SS).
Overall I found the story pretty disappointing.
I enjoyed the combat obviously and mixed up styles a lot more than in Zero, but progression through XP needs reworking. I maxed out all abilities midway through the game, and when I stopped playing I had over 2000 experience points that I couldn't use for anything.
I'm glad I got to keep following Kiryu's story and I'll definitely be there for Kiwami 2, but Zero is such a better experience in every way I can think of, it just makes Kiwami seem so mundane at times. The transition was pretty jarring.
Overall I found the story pretty disappointing.
Jengu was a really lame villain, Yumi came out of nowhere so I didn't care about her, and despite the added cutscenes Nishiki turned to be more of a lingering presence than an actual character. The only worthwhile addition was Haruka.
I'm glad I got to keep following Kiryu's story and I'll definitely be there for Kiwami 2, but Zero is such a better experience in every way I can think of, it just makes Kiwami seem so mundane at times. The transition was pretty jarring.
Premium Adventure is pretty much to play the game with complete freedom to enjoy everything in the game without having to worry about the story.
You can ask Haruka to tag along, change the time of day for events that require it, and finish every sub story in the game.
The game warns you about it, but there's no reason to not overwrite your last save unless you want to replay the final mission at some point.
Its just a postgame mode that lets you explore the world and finish up on sidequests and/or other activities
The Artisan
Member
To play Yakuza Kiwami, or watch an episode of Defenders...
That's what I figured. Thanks.
IDK, but it was horrid for me as well. I see a lot of people complaining about the gambling den but I had no problem with it. The chapter 10 boss drove me nuts though. Fortunately whatever equipment I had on made so that the guys attacks did next to no damage to me but it still took me literally 20 minutes to take him down. The worst case of enemy AI just straight up input reading you that I've had to deal with in this series so far.
Finished it, really enjoyed that, though found it to be the weakest Yakuza game I've played yet (0, 4 and 5). Still very good though.
Damn the end credits song is amazing too.
Excited for 6 and Kiwami 2, but happy there's a good gap to refresh a little, 4 Yakuza games in a year is starting to fatigue a little.
Playtime: 45:03
Completion %: 74.
Damn the end credits song is amazing too.
Excited for 6 and Kiwami 2, but happy there's a good gap to refresh a little, 4 Yakuza games in a year is starting to fatigue a little.
Playtime: 45:03
Completion %: 74.
Mookie1515
Member
Very true. It is a sealed copy of Yakuza 2, but I guess since the reprint it probably isn't worth as much anymore.
Thanks!
Arase? Bit of both, I'd say. Rush now allows you to dodge all of his attacks and it feels awesome when you pull it off, but if you don't ease off on the long combos I guess it would be rather frustrating. The original game had much worse movement mechanics, but the arena had metal platters to block the bullets and there was a fairly easily obtainable bulletproof vest that allowed you to shrug off the bullets. Kiwami didn't seem to have items in that fight and the reward for that sidequest changed, so I'm not sure if the vest is in the game at all now.
Shadowman16
Member
Exactly. I never had any issues with Arase in Kiwami, but in the original game you were contending with a camera and lock on system that didn't really want to work! It's not the hardest fight in the series though, I'm still giving that honor to Komaki in the arena from the original game (he's a real nightmare).
robotzombie
Member
Was there supposed to be free dlc today?