HD compilation of Yakuza 1 and 2 exclusive to WiiU in Japan. The first two saga episodes remain excellent. Intense nocturnal Tokyo atmosphere, brutal fights, cinematic storylines. For Yakuza fans seeking these versions on a Nintendo console.
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Action Adventure1 player18+
Description
Kiryu Kazuma and Majima Goro relive their founding adventures in the streets of Kamurocho and Sotenbori in this Wii U-exclusive compilation. Published by Sega, released in Japan in 2013. Wii U version of the HD compilation of the first two Yakuza entries, featuring their original stories, Japanese underworld adventures, the franchise's iconic brawls, and the GamePad for menu navigation.
Ryuu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD for Wii U review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
An ex-yakuza who took the fall for a crime he didn't commit, a man of honour plunges back into Tokyo's underworld to protect a child. Blending melodrama, a code of honour and urban violence, the tale paints the underworld with unexpected humanity. This Japanese crime drama, at once grave and flamboyant, founded a beloved saga.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Reuniting the saga's two foundations means doubling up on dense crime narratives and districts teeming with diversions. Between the main plot, oddball substories, arcade minigames, street brawls and lockers to unlock, every alley extends the adventure. This HD compilation keeps its reputation as a generous duo, where you linger long after the credits roll.
Technical info
💾19,3 GB📅08/08/2013
Published by Sega
Ryuu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD for Wii U (Wii U) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Ryuu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD for Wii U still worth playing in 2026?
A Sega compilation, Ryuu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD for Wii U gathers the first two entries of the Yakuza saga in high definition, plunging the player into the seedy district of Kamurocho alongside Kazuma Kiryu. The blend of snappy street brawling, gripping crime plot and a district packed with side activities stays captivating. The language barrier, the Japan only port and a certain age weigh it down. A title for fans of the Yakuza series and lovers of Japanese crime drama on Wii U.
