This game had potential, but it didn't live up to it. The plot, while it has some pacing issues, is good. It's good seeing some wholesome dad Kiryu content too (even if it can go on for a bit too long). The combat is what dragged this game down for me. It's not bad but needs some major changes. Everyone knows about the blocking issue with the boss fights, and yeah, it's a huge problem. You can barely get any hits in. On top of that, the heat system in this game isn't that good. It takes a while to build up (especially during the block-crazy boss fights) and drains quickly. The quickstep has been downgraded tremendously. There were points where enemies with guns wouldn't even fire them, I have no idea why. That aside, the combat is fine. There are chase sequences where Kiryu rushes through the busy streets trying to catch somebody and my God they're horrible. On a more positive note, the game added a new location to explore: Okinawa. It's a nice change of pace. This game is flawed, but worth giving a shot.