Yakuza 2 | A Complete History and Retrospective

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

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[@Alex-ip1dn]

Oh yeah

[@fumomofumosarum5893]

favourite son is making sure we're eating good this year.

[@spacecowboy529]

son, these games got me through an incredibly tough time. i asked you about covering these all those months ago when you had only begun to take flight. seeing you covering them brings me an unspeakable amount of joy. you’re truly a shining youtube star now and i’m glad to see you grow.

[@EclipseColdfire]

The amount you upload is astonishing, keep making me proud son!

[@jackbuttle8032]

Why you being condescending

[@chandlerh2408]

@@jackbuttle8032 He isn't, it's just this channels wierd gimmick.

[@EclipseColdfire]

@@jackbuttle8032 Yea, in the videos he sometimes acts as if he's talking to his father so I wanted to keep it going.

[@loli-knightxardej]

Gotta say son, getting to sit down and listen to one of your reviews for almost 2 hours makes for a nice relaxing evening. Love these longer ones. As for the game, I know a lot of people don't like Kiwami 2 as much, but I'll be damned if I don't love. It's not perfect, but I like most of the changes myself.

[@PunchinBag01]

I’m going on a journey to 100% Platinum all the yakuza games and god is it difficult but these games deserve that much respect

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

You're stronger than I am Dad

[@PunchinBag01]

@@YourFavoriteSon1 if I can 100% the whole dark souls franchise then I can hopefully manage the 100% on all yakuza games I hope💀

[@NoMaloneUnturned2]

@@PunchinBag01 dark souls at least you can level past most encounters and the bosses all have a pattern. In yakuza theres not much of a pattern and theres so BS that happens in both the older games and the newer games

[@Kris-wo4pj]

i tried that with kawmi 2 and i gave up cuz i suck at majhong and the casino games

[@PunchinBag01]

@@Kris-wo4pj mahjong is the one thing that has me stuck on all the games

[@carlb1874]

Don’t tell your mom. But I’d let Kaoru put handcuffs on me

[@EliTheGleason]

I cannot fathom how you play all these games and get all these notes in such a short time. Absolute chad love it ❤️

[@degenclown1223]

he has to or else he will 2nd fav son

[@Alex-ip1dn]

You make me proud everyday, Son. I'm really excited for this series. Thank you for all your hard work ❤️

[@Some_Guy_87]

Those damn tasty-looking dishes made me really want to try out some stuff, haha. Had a lot of fun with this entry, though it's sooo much content that I needed a break from the series afterwards. Great video as always, it's amazing how quickly you can dish out such in-depth reviews with all the editing going into it. Unfortunately I still have to play 3-5, so I'll have to wait before watching the next entries :').

[@aegisstory458]

Hey Son, really excited to see another upload already. Thanks for such steady content! I'm proud :)

[@Sara.Space.H]

I didn't cry at the end, you did. It's just raining.

[@musthakila]

majima corporation: we build shit, man that sentence makes me laugh so much

[@TrueKpblcko]

One of my favorite youtubers on one of my favorite series! That's such a great gift! Thank you, son

[@luigiff3431]

1:01:30 "You don't kidnap a child!! What's wrong with you!?!" But cutting a man shoulder-to-hip with a katana in front of one is a-okay with Ryuji

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

A man is able to fight back if he has the skill. Can't say the same for a child especially one that's seen far worse.

[@MikeJr9284]

It’s crazy that Yakuza 2 came out a whole calendar year after Yakuza 1.

[@Sugarman96]

Looking especially forward to your coverage of Yakuza 0, the most obvious highpoint of the entire franchise.

[@teneesh3376]

I love the series, and 0 is definitely my favourite. It's the only one that was able to make me cry

[@kellex4857]

I could give a wholesome comment about how amazing this video is and how much I love your content. Intead, as in true dad fashion, I'll highlight this: 1:28:13. The 'heh' got me

[@ItsOnLikeJon13]

Thanks for this. I played Zero, and I'm playing Like a Dragon now, but I simply don't have the time to play through the other 6 games. This is great for guys like me who still want to get the whole story, also appropriately listening to this while I'm grinding in Like a Dragon.

[@darklyger64]

Yup haha, same situation haha though I am playing it slowly haha been trying to beat the game since March 2023, but the lack of free time and the distance between each gameplay makes it hard to follow the story. This kind of videos really help me get the story :).

[@CoffinSauceSipper]

Thanks for the Monday upload son needed something for work

[@neoconker2k8]

This is one of three of my favorite Yakuza games. 2, 3 and 5 (5,2,3 order)

[@ThomasFogle]

Checking back in son! Just finished you Yakuza 1 video on my journy to watch your whole playlist as i have been playing through the series myself and am currently on kiawami 2. I just bought infinite wealth and can not wait to play it. Keep up the good work son, your mom and i are proud of you!

[@Jrod310]

Just found these recently, and it’s definitely helping me not be bored while I’m training for my new position. Thank you son

[@rvre]

I'm glad I started this series and get to experience it because of you.

[@FretboardFundamentals]

Thanks for doing this series m8 really enjoying it and your channel.

[@masterofbloopers]

Ah, Yakuza 2: Everyone's Secretly Korean. This was my first real taste of the glorious Dragon Engine outside of 7, and it was a riot! I kicked someone into a restaurant window, and the whole thing shattered! This blew my mind the first time it happened, as 0 and K1 were more static. I liked how goofy the XP grind was. Man, who knew Kiryu could pack away that much food that quickly? Ryuji would've made a great rival to Kiryu, a Vegeta to Kiryu's Goku. Sadly, that never happened. Even if RGG did bring Ryuji back, Kiryu doesn't seem to be long for this world.

[@sergantanthony216]

I actually played Yazkua in the order of these videos myself. Spoilers Ahead: When I got to the Majima sections I was confused about who the lady was. Yet I was so focused on how Majima felt and his actions I kinda pushed aside the story. All I knew was that Majima cared for this woman a lot and it actually made me tear up at the ending. How she finally got her closure. When I played through 0 I had forgotten all about the Majima sections in Kiwami 2 and felt surprised and all that emotion once more with Majima's story. It was impactful and the reason I love these games.

[@lemeledicortes]

I've just completed Kiwami 2, right after Kiwami, never played the serie back in the days, except for some hours on Yakuza 7. This serie now captured me like never before and I want to play everygame and finally return to Like a Dragon and then Infinite Wealth. Love your retrospectives here.

[@Calebvelasquez117]

I’m doing the same finished kiwami 1 yessaday

[@Shadowrulzalways]

It too bad Kiryu’s relationship never picks up. She moves away and they both move on from each other. They are both married to their jobs and lives.

[@Gigsito410]

I've finished 0 about a month ago, might start 1 this week can't wait to watch your videos!!! really loved the silent hill ones

[@OfficialDjTalksick]

I hope yakuza 8 brings back kaoru Kiryu deserves to have her in his closing journey with ichiban beginning his new adventure

[@markfrey6664]

Not likely as her leaving is tied to her voice actress effectively being blacklisted from RGG for kinda being......well....to put it politely, massively unpleasant and incredibly rude to the studio. In Japan, characters and their voice actors are intrinsically linked. If a VA dies, their characters go too. If a VA is black listed, the character disappears more often than not.

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

​​@@markfrey6664that aged well😂 RGG has a history of replacing old characters with new models and voices

[@gimpscam9976]

My favorite scene in this game is where kiryu gets stabbed on the canal, it’s like a kick in the gut and really makes you go, “holy shit! Kiryu!”

[@KyleDevy]

Please keep doing yakuza my G. You're making my day with these.

[@Jose-se9pu]

Kiwami 2 is my second favorite game in the franchise, they really put a lot of time and effort on the "final" game starring Kiryu... This game is also a perfect representation of the difference between "remaster" and "remake".

[@HellDestroyer77]

Just finished this on PC. I've done 0-4 & Ishin, and I "think" this might be my favorite so far. Great video as always. Now onto your 3 and 4 videos to refresh me on those before 5 since it's been years since I did them!

[@emprizzko6080]

Yakuza games are so epic and cool 👍im glad more people are enjoying the series. It has a lot of charm, humor, and story that grab me by the balls and makes me cry like a little baby (especially Majima's stuff in this game).

[@blueblazer9991]

Son, it was about time you learned some lessons about what it means to be a dad and there is no better teacher than the Yakuza

[@iAmPimmiCue]

The songs that play when fighting Goda and Ibuchi are both great

[@JohnTheBaptist87]

Love the workrate brother very impressive, fully appreciate it n love the content

[@LastHazzerd]

always appreciate a refresher series before going into a new entry

[@JulesLeoDirect]

I just like being called dad

[@H3FTYTOA5T]

You really are my favourite son, so proud of you.

[@whoisslade45]

Hello son, you’re one of my favorites. Love your work.

[@arsToMars]

Wow son your content is really super great Keep it up man!

[@pandjalu6]

Good job my son, waiting for the next Yakuza video, hopefully you also covers the spin-off.

[@shredjward]

I am only making this comparison because another review for these 2 games came out while i was watching yours, but its crazy how different the viewpoint is between a person who played Yakuza 2 first, and who played Kiwami 2 first. The former person i mentioned had so much hate they wanted to express about Yakuza Kiwami 2, whereas you had nearly nothing but positive remarks for both titles. Although positivity isnt a virtue in-and-of itself, and negative statements can be warranted, i think your viewpoint on the 2 was much more refreshing and that you did a better job viewing, engaging with, and explaining the different content. Thanks for this vid, son.

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

Thanks! I wanted to give that exact perspective, because most of the videos I see are from people who played the originals first and my experience was very different.

[@shredjward]

@@YourFavoriteSon1 i appreciate that you decided to do that! And am happy i noticed it. I noticed so much hate for the dragon engine combat and upgrade mechanics from other people, but whole heartedly agree with your take. The upgrade system encourages the player to really explore and engage with the game world, which i think is good game design and find fun personally, and to my memory the combat feels engaging! Thanks again

[@iAmPimmiCue]

I wasn't the biggest fan of Kiwami 2's combat, even less so for 6's. They definitely got better with it, from Judgement to Y7 and then Lost Judgement. It was the ragdolling that made me dislike it. I think once on Y6 I was knocked to the ground constantly for about 30 seconds.

[@PercivalBC]

Have watched this and the video you made for (Kiwami) 1, definitely going to be watching the rest on pace with my progression through each game! The only complaint I have through either video is that I wish you hadn't said the Jingweon would be relevant in multiple games, as it isnt abundantly clear from Kiwami 2 that there would be more to see of them, its left rather ambiguous. Thats something I'd have liked to find out myself through playing the later installments, but maybe that's on me for watching these without having played them all.

[@YokohamaAkuma]

I spent HOURS in makeover partly because I like the theme song so much. Btw it's playing in my head rn

[@PaceBreaker]

2 along with 0 have some of the best story and character work - from what I've played so far. It's like keeps you invested and it leaves the player eager to see what comes next! Great work as always.

[@sergantanthony216]

My son, you are doing great. I absolutely loved the video. Great job.

[@deandomino6732]

When Kiryu slammed his fist down on the desk and walked off, I felt that.

[@fukkami6204]

Awesome video again son, hope you'll put as much effort into giving me and your mother some grandchildren too.

[@koiofokinawa]

I've 100% every game in the series. Japanese titles included. Hope you cover all the mainline games, thank u son

[@FPoP1911]

Wake up babe, the son is rising.

[@cristian4545]

Thanks for the hard work son. I hope you boom and become huge

[@lopez4292]

thank you son

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

You're welcome Dad

[@jgalla5549]

53:01 lol that "Daigo with a gun is the most power Yakuza character" meme really is true huh... thought he only did it in Y3, 4, and somewhat in 5, but I guess 2 as well.

[@B-Diddy-6]

Your videos help me fall asleep every night once my kids are in bed. Thank you for your work, and all the best!

[@SuperNeos2]

Can’t wait to watch this when I come home from work, Son.

[@scarletcrusade77]

Hey YourFavoriteson would you consider doing the Siren horror series of games complete history and retrospective after the Yakuza series? Nobodies done in depth vidoes about that series before and its only 3 games so I'm sure you'd love it since you're a fan of Japanese horror right.

[@fictionsecond5696]

This series of retrospectives inspired me to play, im starting at 0 and going all the way through on xbox.

[@gw6258]

I was amazed at how much time I ended up putting into the hostess club stuff. Easiest way to make a ton of money!

[@2kdavv]

new son upload poggg

[@ChevyRob313]

Think the golden castle part could be a hallucination or dream when he was stabbed and unconscious and the tiger was the rug or something it just seems too far fetched to be real

[@Negolash]

Man, your productivity is crazy. People are doing videos of less quality in months

[@maskedhobo]

Excellent work son, I am so proud of you.

[@navyhusky2020]

I know a lot of people feel differently, but I actually like the "green filter" of this game. It sets it apart from the other games (visually) and reminds me of how Fargo played with colors to distinguish each season

[@thefreshestslice4105]

Father's Day was yesterday, but I'll accept this anyway.

[@hana-chan420]

Before I watched this, i had no idea you'd covered the other games already, i thought "wow I can't wait until he does yakuza 3" and boom you're already probably working on the script for 5! How do you do it?? Share a little bit of your workflow please, you're seriously inspiring. But also don't forget to take breaks, it would be a shame if you got burnt out. Take care, son. Love, Mom. ❤️

[@kazineverwind5267]

50:30 "Oh yeah. Today is a good day."

[@ChrisTM]

"Also just...look at that drip" Lmao he really got it on him daigo is so cool

[@MrBreakthewalls]

I like how you talk about music. I want you to talk about 4 faith in Yakuza 4

[@qzo-faith]

*Son playing the Cabaret Club minigame* Are ya winning son?

[@billmozart7288]

Is this a game or a movie? Great work, son

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

You decide Dad

[@ifu6665]

Nice one son! I didn't know this game was this epic!

[@DannyCapM8]

The Yakuza Series so far has always made me emotional, and sometimes even tear up a bit. Mainly it makes so you attached to Kiryu, and all you want is the world for the guy. I still need to play Yakuza 3-5, so far my favorite game combat wise is tied between Kiwami 2 and 6 just due to the combat feeling so fluid, but Kiwami and 0 are the best power fantasy experience from the multiple fighting styles, but story wise it's Kiwami and Kiwami 2, because for Kiwami it's probably the most emotional ending in Yakuza, and both all around a great experience. I know this video is 8 months old, but, have you considered doing videos on the spin-offs?. From what I heard Lost Souls is a really fun spin off and The Kurohyō series I've heard is a must try if your able. For those who want more Yakuza/Like a Dragon should give Streets of Kamurocho a try, a 2D side-scroller beat em' up resembling Streets of Rage. It's a fun little freeware game for Windows released as a part of SEGA's 60th anniversary celebration. Sadly only way to get this game now is through the Steam Database because it was a free limited-time promotion for 7 days during 2020 (4 days during Oct. and 3 days during Nov.).

[@eeveepi]

Yes a fellow dragon engine kiryu combat enjoyer

[@opey201]

1:28:15 ... still a child at heart son

[@BleachPlz-cx7cz]

This was probably my favorite game in terms of the story…

[@Exception_Error]

I'm sorry but Kiryus best line is definitely: "I peacocked your mom"

[@mullaoslo]

The club management game should have become a spinoff series.. I'd pay 40 euro for a new story and new mechanics every few years

[@aegisofficial3819]

Thanks Son

[@jethiliusavalar6449]

I literally just beat this game for the first time 12 minutes ago and I completely forgot that Shimano died. I also forgot that the game starts on my 6th birthday

[@Spartan-sz7km]

The funniest bit is when you mention the millennium tower is exploded again

[@degenclown1223]

YAKUZAAAAA 2! Time to get hype wit da boi, ur only, UR FAV SON! Wit Yakuza 2

[@LacrosseAlmighty]

Bless you

[@chichichichilling4822]

I'm....... I'm proud of you son. Your work ethic is insane

[@the65penguin68]

Hi son, it's me. Your favourite Dad

[@SnuSnuDungeon]

I love the Yakuza series. Where else can I curb stomp someone while dressed for Saturday Night Fever?

[@skybluenerd219]

20:25, for the people who wants to hear the combat analysis

[@martin_crakc786]

11:17 to continue later 18:42 1:26:11

[@EnoughWithYourShizz]

I won't call you son (it's weird), but I like the content you provide. Keep it up.

[@ThousandairesClub]

*Yakuza 0 will always be the goat but Kiwami 2 is special 👌 Legendary boss fights, incredible physics engine and a short but strong story* 👍

[@pyroneutral]

36:59 i never noticed this the first time but jesus the detectives special is comically oversized

[@benisrood]

The amount of problems that are caused by Kiryu "taking responsibility" instead of just using his head... Instead of taking the blame for Dojima's death, the Nishikiyana would have gone to prison instead and Kiriyu would have been able to look after Yumi. The same goes for Kiriyu in Yakuza 0. How many games until Kiriyu wakes up?

[@tomoaries]

Let this video be a testament to the recent hate that the new Yakuza fandom has been giving to this game: real ones *loved* this game, this and 5 - despite their current reputations - were two massive fan favorites up until something shifted recently. My guess is it’s similar to what happened with Monster Hunter on a smaller scale: dedicated cult fandom had their favorites, an influx of new fans come along and all of them have a different touchstone for what they love about the series and the “majority opinion” on favorites is now shifted because of how the displaced ratio of new to old fans. Nothing wrong with that, not gatekeeping or anything. I just think it’s sad how many people seem to hate this game now when I *know* and *remember* how the fandom used to adore this game, as a majority take.

[@marcoamazo]

outlaws lullaby sounds like it was taken from skull girls

[@vytosan]

i played kiwami 2 first but imo yakuza 2 is a lot better dragon engine in 6 and k2 wasnt very good, didnt help that k2 had barely anything original, at least 6 was its own thing so thats why i like it more than k2 im glad the engine got better with judgment and a lot better with lost judgment

[@vvvv4341]

A fun fact about Goda. it turns out he is not Japanese, noir Korean but Dutch instead.

[@KaroLevio]

Youre a good son, son.