Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
SEGA · 2017
Ludograph rating
B
Good
66 /100
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an action adventure RPG that encourages reading and language skills and problem solving, but contains mature themes and violence.
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
5
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.47 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Yakuza Kiwami 2 offers a rich narrative experience with complex characters and themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. Players engage in strategic combat and mini-games that require problem-solving and critical thinking. The game encourages reading comprehension through its extensive dialogue and lore.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains frequent intense violence, some sexual content, strong language, and references to alcohol and tobacco. These elements may not be suitable for younger or more sensitive players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.