really fun multiplayer experience with friends but balance/tech issues were kinda wack

This game is absolutely oozing with its style and visuals. I personally loved the gameplay, since trying dozens of times to get the absolutely perfect run and then replaying it afterwards to see all your moves was amazing. The story caught me off guard as well. While it did feel a little convoluted, it clicked a decent amount by the end and the dialogue tree as well as the characters made me enjoy the story quite a lot more than what I was expecting.

Comparatively to 0 and Kiwami 1, this is my favorite Kiryu story so far, even if other elements of the story can feel weaker at times. While near the end the plot kinda went full haywire exhibitionist mode, it was pretty fun and I liked all the usual Yakuza random shit in the side missions and combat, which I think hit a little high point comparatively to the others I played. Overall solid entry, and I enjoyed my time with this one.