I only made it halfway through the story before becoming obsessed with the cabaret club for a whole month (and then I lost my save, so thanks for this!!)
These videos are a really nice refresher when coming back to the series. One suggestion would be to timestamp the chapters so returning players in the middle of a game have an easier time recapping up to where they had left off.
Really enjoy Yakuza Kiwami 2 definitely my third favorite yakuza game. Love the Jingweon Mafia plot and Kiryu's relationship with Sayama. Ryuji is a badass wanting to fight Kiryu to see who's the better dragon. Very awesome, game definitely on high tier.
Man, I hope you do this kinda thing for Yakuza 3-6. I still have yet to find a good recap video that explains the story of those games as well as you have for Yakuza 0-2.
I got you. I'm actually in the process of writing the yakuza 3 script right now. Hoping to get the video out in the next week or so. Then I'll start replaying 4.
Great stuff brother, just about to start Yakuza 3 and it's been a minute since i finished Kiwami 2, so this is very much appreciated. My kind of style too, big love dude
Dude. Really appreciate this. I started playing 0 but with my limited time and subtitles burning my eyeballs (so much good dialog), I had to put it down no matter how good the game is. now that yakuza 6 is on gamepass, And now that it has an English dub, I found your vids to help me catch up with the stories. 🙏 Debating now whether I have enough to start 6 or I should find a way to catch up on 3-5 also
If you're talking about Yakuza: Like a Dragon, that one can definitely be played and enjoyed without going through 0-6 as it's a different main character. There will be a bunch of small things that people who've played through all the games will notice and appreciate, but you won't be missing anything that takes away from the overall experience, especially if you've seen all the videos I have posted so far.
Hell yeah, you're the only dude making these awesome summary vids for these games and honestly, Thank you so much because after the first couple Yakuza games on xbox game pass, i'm so worn out, i'm just trying to keep up with the complicated story at this point. Awesome work man 🙏
To be honest I have the Yakuza Games on Pc and was Halfway through Kiwami 2 and then I had to reboot my computer and then I lose my Save files. This Video Did a Great Job explaining the Story. Much Love!! Thanks
I'm returning to this game after I dropped it and this video is an awesome way to catch up without replaying the whole thing again. Thanks dude, you're a lifesaver.
Thank you for this! I just preordered Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth. I want to play it on launch day so I don't have time to replay all the games but I definitely needed a recap on the story. Thank you for the help!
thanks for the summary im on chapter 4 had to watch a little bit of the video its weird how I pretty much forgot what happened after not playing the game in a few weeks lol
@@LaMuerteBlanca i did well! first time i think i did so well on the subject too! who knew not studying and coming in with only the yazuka lore i learned last night could be so lucky lol
Kiryu made him Tojo chairman based on events from Yakuza 1. Kazama had a lot of faith in Terada and he was high up in the Omi so Kiryu thought it'd be a good fit. Terada's end game was to eradicate the Tojo because of his loyalty to the Jingweon.
@@LaMuerteBlanca what's weird to me is that kiryu remembered seeing him during the raid, so he either knowingly made a rival mafia member tojo chairman because he somewhat helped him, or he just so happened to forget until they met the last time, either way he almosy played everyone
@@carango1798 I see your point, and had a similar thought, but a lot happened and there was a ton of time between the original raid and seeing him again during yakuza 1. I'm willing to concede that kiryu didn't make the connection because fat terada looked so different. There are tons of times I personally don't recognize someone until they blatantly tell me we've met lol
Appreciate this a ton Kiwami 2 is a great game but fresh off playing Judgement which uses the same game engine but 60 fps & 4k .. it was hard to play through K2 the 30 fps was giving me a headache. Plus I kinda wanna chill in Okinawa via Yakuza 3 anyways 😎
Thank you so much man, at first I thought this game ran pretty well at a solid 23fps, until the more I continue to play, the longer the loading screens are in which were way too ridiculous, and the combat and the whole game would stutter Downloading Yakuza 3 watching this, since I ain't missin a single story line of kiryu's story
I’m watching this because I love love love Like A Dragon, Yakuza 0 and Kiwami 1, but I cannot stand the feel of this game. Not enjoying playing it but I’m sure it’s a great story.
I can only imagine how much work goes into these videos. Appreciate the hard work brother! Wishing you nothing but peace and blessings!
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you. These do take awhile, but when you enjoy the process it's not that bad.
I only made it halfway through the story before becoming obsessed with the cabaret club for a whole month (and then I lost my save, so thanks for this!!)
Not gonna lie. I always kill so much time managing the club too lol.
@@LaMuerteBlanca between kiwami 2 and 0, i'd say the cabaret club is the best minigame in the whole series. So happy they brought it back.
@@chilipismysignature5031 agreed
I literally played until yuki chan kicked me out to do main quests xd
@@louislin199 She can do that????
These story reviews of the Yakuza series are fantastic!!! Can't wait for more videos, keep up the great work 👏
Thanks, will do!
That's the exact kind of content I was looking for. The whole story with the cutscenes and a fun narration. Keep it up my man
Glad you enjoyed it!
These videos are a really nice refresher when coming back to the series. One suggestion would be to timestamp the chapters so returning players in the middle of a game have an easier time recapping up to where they had left off.
Good point. I did that for my Kiryu Saga recap but guess I forgot to come back to the other videos. Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks so much dude. Exactly what I was looking for. The stories in these games are all over the place. You rock bro!
man i be rewatching these all the time such great stories, hyped for the next one ✊🏼✊🏼
Yakuza 2's storyline is incredibly convoluted with so many twists and turns. Having this recap is good just to keep track of them all.
Really enjoy Yakuza Kiwami 2 definitely my third favorite yakuza game. Love the Jingweon Mafia plot and Kiryu's relationship with Sayama. Ryuji is a badass wanting to fight Kiryu to see who's the better dragon. Very awesome, game definitely on high tier.
Agreed. Definitely one of the better Yakuzas imo.
Thank you dude, my pc cant handle kiwami 2 so Im skipping right to Yakuza 3 but I dont want to miss anything
Man, I hope you do this kinda thing for Yakuza 3-6. I still have yet to find a good recap video that explains the story of those games as well as you have for Yakuza 0-2.
I got you. I'm actually in the process of writing the yakuza 3 script right now. Hoping to get the video out in the next week or so. Then I'll start replaying 4.
Thank u for existing Bro!
This possibly the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me...you're welcome. 😁
Great stuff brother, just about to start Yakuza 3 and it's been a minute since i finished Kiwami 2, so this is very much appreciated. My kind of style too, big love dude
Appreciate the compliment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you enjoy 3.
Hell yeah new Yakuza baby I can wait to make a vid about it
Appreciate the hard work man love this game bro
superbly explained ..thanks a ton..as I was havinng issue launching this game I came here to watch the series in short..ty so much fr this video
Really needed this. Kiwami 2 gave me serious headaches on my series x because of the 30fps cap. Couldn't finish it. Thanks for the recap.
I'll be binge watching this whole series. Just too great👌🏻
I love your storytelling style, it's hilarious and to the point! You sort of remind me of Faze Jev lol
Appreciate the compliment, and glad you enjoyed it!
yay thank you for making this
16:53 The "Omi" members were actually Nishikiyama family members. Just to remind you.
Great review and great humor. Just recently started yak3 after a like 2 years break since 2nd, so had to recap some
Dude. Really appreciate this. I started playing 0 but with my limited time and subtitles burning my eyeballs (so much good dialog), I had to put it down no matter how good the game is.
now that yakuza 6 is on gamepass, And now that it has an English dub, I found your vids to help me catch up with the stories. 🙏
Debating now whether I have enough to start 6 or I should find a way to catch up on 3-5 also
If you're talking about Yakuza: Like a Dragon, that one can definitely be played and enjoyed without going through 0-6 as it's a different main character. There will be a bunch of small things that people who've played through all the games will notice and appreciate, but you won't be missing anything that takes away from the overall experience, especially if you've seen all the videos I have posted so far.
@@LaMuerteBlanca ah yes sorry I meant like a dragon. Great to know, thanks man!
No wonder I have no memory of this game after going through the series. It's so much. Am I Korean like everyone else in this game?
Hell yeah, you're the only dude making these awesome summary vids for these games and honestly, Thank you so much because after the first couple Yakuza games on xbox game pass, i'm so worn out, i'm just trying to keep up with the complicated story at this point. Awesome work man 🙏
Yoooo, i loved this video. I'm going for Yakuza 3 so this recap was fun and pretty much I needed to continue the yakuza journey, thanks!!!
Happy to help
Love your recap videos! I find myself turning the playback speed down a bit, but great videos just the same!
Appreciate you. I understand that. I do talk pretty fast.
The best explainer ever I watched it because I can't run Yakuza Kiwami 2 on my PC and now I can play Yakuza 3 thanks man
Ay you make some good reviews 👑
Appreciate you, thank you!
Thank you great video
awesome video man going to play 3 now really appreciate it
To be honest I have the Yakuza Games on Pc and was Halfway through Kiwami 2 and then I had to reboot my computer and then I lose my Save files. This Video Did a Great Job explaining the Story. Much Love!! Thanks
Happy to help. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Im watching this cause I cant run Kiwami 2, but want to go to Yakuza 3. Thanks :)
A Scattered Moment goes hard.
I'm returning to this game after I dropped it and this video is an awesome way to catch up without replaying the whole thing again. Thanks dude, you're a lifesaver.
Happy to help 😁
Thank you for this! I just preordered Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth. I want to play it on launch day so I don't have time to replay all the games but I definitely needed a recap on the story. Thank you for the help!
I got you. Im hype for infinite wealth myself. Those trailers have it looking really good.
Thank you very much man i have the game but its locked 30 on console so didn't play it have 3-4-5 and this video was perfect for my needs 🤗👌
It's annoying
I wish ps5 had a 60 fps patch
Appreciate the vid as I’m about to start Yakuza 3! Commentary funny asf 😂
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!
Your videos are so well made and very entertaining to watch! you earned my sub.
Appreciate you! Thank you.
19:20 Seriously, they made the claw machines so unnecessarily hard in this one.
FACTS...but really though, it's a massive pain in the ass in all of them.
Thanks for the video!
loving this are you working on 5 and 6 right now?
5 is actually dropping later today (9/3), and I plan on starting my replay of 6 within the next week or so.
@@LaMuerteBlanca that's epic man thanks a lot!
Thanks i forgot where i was i wanted to resume the story
Good video 👊
Appreciate you!
thanks for the summary im on chapter 4 had to watch a little bit of the video its weird how I pretty much forgot what happened after not playing the game in a few weeks lol
So much happens so quickly. It's easy to forget.
thank you again
Thank you, I couldn't stand Yakuza kiwami 2 so I appreciate this
what this game teach you, if girl dont feel well take her to bar :D
The entire franchise teaches "if literally anything happens, ever...go to bar" 🤣
its 9pm i have exam tmrw but i got lost in the yazuka lore i only did this for my friend now im invested i was suposed to stop at zero but i didint
Good luck on the exam 😅
@@LaMuerteBlanca i did well! first time i think i did so well on the subject too! who knew not studying and coming in with only the yazuka lore i learned last night could be so lucky lol
@@dollycheesecakes3658 sounds like time well spent then 😅. Congrats
I still don't get what Terada's endgame was, or why did Kiryu even make him Tojo chairman in the first place?, anyway, good review, made me laugh.
Kiryu made him Tojo chairman based on events from Yakuza 1. Kazama had a lot of faith in Terada and he was high up in the Omi so Kiryu thought it'd be a good fit. Terada's end game was to eradicate the Tojo because of his loyalty to the Jingweon.
@@LaMuerteBlanca what's weird to me is that kiryu remembered seeing him during the raid, so he either knowingly made a rival mafia member tojo chairman because he somewhat helped him, or he just so happened to forget until they met the last time, either way he almosy played everyone
@@carango1798 I see your point, and had a similar thought, but a lot happened and there was a ton of time between the original raid and seeing him again during yakuza 1. I'm willing to concede that kiryu didn't make the connection because fat terada looked so different. There are tons of times I personally don't recognize someone until they blatantly tell me we've met lol
This is the funniest recap I've ever seen
Didn't even seem 30 Mins long
Thank you for this 😅
Appreciate you. Glad you enjoyed it!
:) my pc couldn't handle this game so i have to watch this before playing yakuza 3 remasterd. anyway thanks for the great video
Thank you for the video. Are you ever going to review the Majima Saga?
I wasn't at first because it wasn't main line, but I could go back to it after I finish the judgement series that I'm currently working on. 🤔
This was an awesome recap lol
thank you
played through half of the game on my ps4 and now switched to xbox series, I really don't wanna play it all over again
I get that. It's alot, especially if you did a bunch of substories.
@@LaMuerteBlanca i completed both the club and the majima construction, I love Yakuza but no way in hell am i doing all that again so soon
@@Miguel-bs6kh 100%. Both of those a commitment for real. Lol
Why does lady Dojima has the right to be a temporary chairman of the tojo clan?
Nepotism maybe? 🤷♂️
Supreme! Just perfect before I start 3...
@@jamesrobinson4028 happy to help!
Appreciate this a ton Kiwami 2 is a great game but fresh off playing Judgement which uses the same game engine but 60 fps & 4k .. it was hard to play through K2 the 30 fps was giving me a headache. Plus I kinda wanna chill in Okinawa via Yakuza 3 anyways 😎
@@ACGBOOTS gotchu. Happy to help!
Thank you for explaining because my laptop could NOT run yakuza 2 kiwami(probably cus this game looks like it supposed to be played on a ps)
@@dantheyeetguy426 you're welcome. Sorry you couldn't play it.
Please do next game judgement
Half way through script. Taking longer than I'd like but i got you. 👍
Majima Saga?
Not a bad idea. I might be able to make that happen.
Thank you so much man, at first I thought this game ran pretty well at a solid 23fps, until the more I continue to play, the longer the loading screens are in which were way too ridiculous, and the combat and the whole game would stutter
Downloading Yakuza 3 watching this, since I ain't missin a single story line of kiryu's story
Happy to help and sorry you had so many tech issues. I really liked 2 compared to some of the others.
@@LaMuerteBlanca Ye honestly I might consider playing the original yakuza 2 game
I’m watching this because I love love love Like A Dragon, Yakuza 0 and Kiwami 1, but I cannot stand the feel of this game. Not enjoying playing it but I’m sure it’s a great story.
Love From Iran 🇮🇷 ❤
@@longliveasad6791 appreciate you!
I really wanna play this game myself but going from kiwami to this game, the combat on this new engine feels terrible for me
I didnt think it was too bad. Just took a little getting used to.
Thank you