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Poll Divides on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Critics See 7–8/10, Fans Split
gaming4 days ago

Poll Divides on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Critics See 7–8/10, Fans Split

A Push Square poll shows divided reactions to Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: critics cluster around 7–8/10 while hardcore fans view the remake as flawed or mixed due to story changes and content cuts. The piece notes it’s one of the lowest-rated Yakuza/Like a Dragon titles by critics, but the site’s own PS5 review gave it an 8/10, praising gameplay despite the controversial changes. Readers are invited to cast their own score on a 1–10 scale.

via Push Square|
#dark-ties#gaming#poll
PS5 Remake of Yakuza 3 Divides Critics with New Dark Ties DLC
technology18 days ago

PS5 Remake of Yakuza 3 Divides Critics with New Dark Ties DLC

A PS5 remake of the 2009 PS3 game Yakuza 3, named Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, launches February 11, 2026 across PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. While it has received generally positive but mixed feedback (OpenCritic around 75/100 with 72% of critics recommending), reviewers remain divided on whether the remake surpasses the original, with IGN’s Tristan Ogilvie giving it a 7/10 and calling it enjoyable but not as well-rounded as the series’ best entries.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#dark-ties#opencritic#ps5-remake
Glossy Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: a remake with a troubling undercurrent
gaming18 days ago

Glossy Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: a remake with a troubling undercurrent

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and its Dark Ties prequel offer quirky charm and a raft of side-content, but the remake overstuffed with busywork and recycled ideas dilutes the story’s emotional weight. Mine’s deeper arc in Dark Ties helps, yet the portrayal of Kanda as a sexual predator—coupled with casting choices around Teruyuki Kagawa—casts a troubling shadow over the package. Despite entertaining moments and new minigames, the overall presentation feels uneven and compromised by these ethical missteps.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#dark-ties#gaming#kiwami-3
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Director: Balance Respect for the Original with Bold Modernization
gaming1 month ago

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Director: Balance Respect for the Original with Bold Modernization

RGG’s Ryosuke Horii says Yakuza Kiwami 3 will carefully balance honoring the original Yakuza 3 with meaningful changes, addressing its rough edges, and employing a younger development team to avoid nostalgia bias. The remake adds new content like the Dark Ties campaign and aims to modernize combat, signaling a more ambitious revival rather than a simple retread.

via Push Square|
#dark-ties#gaming#remake
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Expands with LaLaLa Loveland, Karaoke, and Retro Play Spots
gaming1 month ago

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Expands with LaLaLa Loveland, Karaoke, and Retro Play Spots

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio released new details and screenshots for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and its Dark Ties expansion, including new substories, the LaLaLa Loveland social feature with Loveboxes, LaLaLa phone customization, karaoke with new songs, outfits, and the Reapers. The update also showcases play spots, retro Game Gear titles, and other enhancements ahead of the February 12 launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.

via Gematsu|
#dark-ties#gaming#karaoke
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Announced for Switch 2 Launching in 2026
technology5 months ago

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Announced for Switch 2 Launching in 2026

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties are set to release on Switch 2 and other platforms on February 12, 2026, featuring modern visuals and a new story, with pre-orders available now. The game reimagines the 2009 PlayStation 3 classic, adding new cutscenes, battles, and minigames, and introduces Dark Ties, focusing on Yoshitaka Mine’s journey, intersecting with Kiryu’s story.

via Nintendo Life|
#2026-release#dark-ties#ryu-ga-gotoku-studio