Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Feb 9, 2026
A deep look at Yakuza Kiwami 3 as a modern remake and whether it still holds up. A separate dive into Dark Ties, its story focus and combat limitations. Discussion of pacing, omitted locations, side content quality, and where newcomers should start. Notes on performance on Switch 2 and broader concerns about the franchise’s direction.
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Same Ingredients, Missing Twist
- Roger compares the Yakuza series to Taco Bell: same ingredients repackaged each entry, sometimes with a standout twist.
- He argues Kiwami 3 lacks that 'Doritos Loco' innovation and so feels stale.
Play The Remake For Accessibility
- Play the Kiwami 3 remake if you want the modern-engine version of Yakuza 3 across platforms.
- Roger recommends it mainly for accessibility, not because the story or systems are superior.
Mine's Start: From Boardroom To Yakuza
- Roger describes Mine's arc in Dark Ties: he gets ousted from a company and impulsively seeks Yakuza loyalty after witnessing Daigo's ambush.
- The opening 20 minutes hooked him but the rest of Mine's story failed to develop internal motivation.