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Is Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Yakuza fans who want a remake of Kazuma Kiryu’s Yakuza 3 story
- Action-adventure players who prefer brawling combat and story-driven side activities
- Players seeking two connected campaigns with different protagonists and combat styles
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a single compact campaign rather than two separate story experiences
- Players who prefer ranged combat, turn-based battles, or non-combat-focused adventures
- Players uninterested in character outfits, music, and cosmetic customization add-ons
Our take on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Rather than centering on one campaign, this action-adventure package divides its story between a remake and a separate new game. It also shifts combat emphasis between Kiryu’s brawling and Mine’s boxing, giving the genre’s usual progression two protagonists and distinct fighting styles.
What is Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties?
Yakuza Kiwami 3 remakes Yakuza 3 as an action-adventure beat ’em up, following ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu as he protects those close to him.
Its story moves between Okinawa and Tokyo, with reworked combat, added scenes, and expanded side activities. Dark Ties is a separate game centered on Yoshitaka Mine, whose move from a successful startup into the yakuza leads to a personal search for meaningful bonds. It uses boxing-based combat alongside its own side experiences. Together, the two games present intersecting stories about men following different paths. The package also includes digital add-ons such as character outfits, music, motorcycle and flip phone customization items, and additions for the Ryukyu Gal Gang.
How Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties plays
- 01Two Separate Games
- The package pairs the Yakuza Kiwami 3 remake with Dark Ties, a distinct story focused on Yoshitaka Mine.
- 02Dual City Setting
- Kazuma Kiryu’s story takes place across the streets of Okinawa and Tokyo.
- 03Boxing-Based Combat
- Dark Ties uses boxing-focused fights for Mine’s journey.
- 04Expanded Side Content
- The remake adds scenes and develops its side experiences alongside the main story.
- 05Digital Add-Ons
- The edition includes outfits, music, motorcycle designs, and multiple flip phone customization sets.
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: platforms & release
Is Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties worth it?
It is worth it if: yakuza fans who want a remake of Kazuma Kiryu’s Yakuza 3 story. Skip it if: players looking for a single compact campaign rather than two separate story experiences.
Where can I download Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties?
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What platforms is Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on?
Windows only.
