Of the games in the franchise that I've played at the time of writing this review (all of 1-4 and some of Kenzan, 5, 0, and Judgment), this one probably has my favorite story. A title that improves upon its predecessor in every possible way, and features a gripping, complex plot that I think can stand toe-to-toe with the obvious hard-boiled Japanese and Chinese crime flicks that clearly influenced it.

I have yet to play Kiwami 2, but I do feel the need to mention that it exists, for those who have not experienced 2 yet and are considering it. It might be better, I dunno.