Words Not Kept: Players Dissatisfied with Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Remake
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties has not been well-received on Steam: the remake has garnered only 63% positive reviews out of over 1,150. This is the worst launch in the franchise's history in terms of user ratings.
Fans are widely criticizing the project for removing content from the original. Many side missions and mini-games, including golf and hostess club entertainment, have disappeared from the remake. Players are also complaining about a rewritten plot, a controversial casting choice for the character Go Hamazaki, and a reduced map size following the transition to the Dragon Engine. Instead of the remake, users recommend playing Yakuza 3 Remastered, which is closer to the original.
However, there are also positive reviews. Some players praise the combat system and new content, noting that from a gameplay perspective, the remake significantly surpasses the original, even despite the inferior story.