Let me say it: I really enjoyed this game - definitely one of my top point-and-click games. It has it all: an appealing visual style, very solid voice acting, a lot of the expected P&C humour (some of it quite on the nose, of course), and an interesting detective-mystery story. Gameplay being divided between 3 diverse characters is also a nice touch. It's not too long (less than 15h for me), and I didn't encounter any softlocks. You even get an integrated "hint line", if you get stuck. The devs must have put a lot of love into this game. Definitely recommended!
If you've played the first: gameplay improved a bit, graphics are of course better, story "continues" from where its predecessor left it, and it's still a dubious console port (hence do use a controller). Somehow the audio issues are still there - sometimes even worse. The game is more condensed than the first one - which means less grinding for completionists, but also shorter playthrough. The story is, well it's something. Compared to the first, I found it lacking, and living in its shadow. Combat is a bit of the same, but also a little bit different. Still QTEs though. If you've enjoyed the prequel, you may enjoy this one too - just don't expect much (of an improvement).
It's an enjoyable action experience IF you use a controller. The story is a classically corny Star Wars spinoff. Combat is kind of fun, but I repeat - use a controller. Otherwise you'll get through most of the game only to quit on a scene that was supposed to be an epic moment. Keys are rebindable, but prompts do not change (the positioning is adjusted to XBOX layout, but one shouldn't have issues with a PS controller). The game suffers from being a bad port (but it has also not aged well). Do not expect much trying to get a 60fps experience, because that may break some parts of gameplay. Borderless window is not an option. Finally for all the audio adjustments one can make, the cutscenes will always blast at full power. (I also encountered some boss-breaking bugs, but that may not be a popular issue.) Conclusion: If you're fan of Star Wars games, you'll find this one enjoyable. BUT ready your expectations for any of the above issues you may encounter.
Simple, but elegant artstyle, intriguing story, fun gameplay accompanied by a fitting soundtrack - though I could also go with some ska or skate punk :) All-in-all an enjoyable skating experience (with a twist).
As is expected of this series, the game delivers a fantastic heavy story balanced by its many more light-hearted substories. But... The first thing that kinda nudged me in the wrong direction was the change to combat. You no longer have access to the 4 diverse fighting styles - you now only use 1, which is slow, wonky, and kind of unsatisfying (bar all the possible heat actions.) The worst offender though is the horrid state of the port. Besides many minigames and combat (mostly heat action prompts) being broken due to not being adjusted to running above 30FPS, trying to lock frames it won't only make the game look worse but it would also somehow reduce it by another 5, which is ridiculous. (I also experienced getting stuck in the ordinary 3rd person view whilst a dialogue scene was playing out more than once, but that's probably just my luck again...) If not for the great storytelling and the amazing Kiryu-Majima dynamic (of which sadly don't expect as much as the first), I'd give the game a lower rating. But it is still a memorable experience - for better or worse.
The game features a deep main story with many light-hearted substories (and plenty minigames of different types). Combat is intuitive with game encouraging players to switch between the fighting styles and experience them all. Probably the most highlighted part of this game would be the masterfully crafted Kiryu-Majima dynamic with varying encounters trying to keep it fresh. The remaster notably brought graphical improvements and references to Yakuza 0 (which stands as a great product on its own, without needing to play other titles).
