Quite possibly the most obscure game in the franchise, Kurohyo 2 is a surprisingly solid game that has a lot going for it.
Set over one year after the events of Kurohyo 1 and around half a year before Yakuza 5, Tatsuya is once again dragged back into the ring of Dragon Heat but this time, he's fighting in Sotenbori to take down a group of eight fighters working under a gang named Ashura.
This game maintains Tatsuya's development from the first and instead of going through change himself, he's grouped with some other Dragon Heat participants and bear witness to how he imposes change onto them, a good display of his growth over the series. Each member of the supporting cast gets some time in the spotlight with a personal obstacle to overcome, including manipulation, self-esteem and daddy issues and they're all very likable and interesting.
In particular, I really enjoy the game's main antagonist. Without spoiling anything, he maintains a large presence throughout the story and is genuinely one of the most engaging villains in the franchise, with a banger as hell theme to accompany his final battle.
Gameplay wise, it's more of what the first game offered. Not something I want to see return but fun nonetheless. Though, the bosses were noticeably easier this time around than in the first where they felt like they lasted forever.
Kurohyo 2 is a really good follow-up to its predecessor and has a really great story and cast of characters that most RGG fans will likely never get to experience.
Set over one year after the events of Kurohyo 1 and around half a year before Yakuza 5, Tatsuya is once again dragged back into the ring of Dragon Heat but this time, he's fighting in Sotenbori to take down a group of eight fighters working under a gang named Ashura.
This game maintains Tatsuya's development from the first and instead of going through change himself, he's grouped with some other Dragon Heat participants and bear witness to how he imposes change onto them, a good display of his growth over the series. Each member of the supporting cast gets some time in the spotlight with a personal obstacle to overcome, including manipulation, self-esteem and daddy issues and they're all very likable and interesting.
In particular, I really enjoy the game's main antagonist. Without spoiling anything, he maintains a large presence throughout the story and is genuinely one of the most engaging villains in the franchise, with a banger as hell theme to accompany his final battle.
Gameplay wise, it's more of what the first game offered. Not something I want to see return but fun nonetheless. Though, the bosses were noticeably easier this time around than in the first where they felt like they lasted forever.
Kurohyo 2 is a really good follow-up to its predecessor and has a really great story and cast of characters that most RGG fans will likely never get to experience.