Yakuza Kiwami 2 Any% Tutorial by Big Nono

Introduction

• Presenter: Big Nono
• Title: Yakuza Kiwami 2 Any Percent Tutorial
• Overview: Focus on game preparation, backups, alternative strats, and detailed strategies. Plans to make it an exhaustive guide beneficial for returning and new runners.

Preliminaries

Load Remover

• Use a load remover (PC) or time RTA (console).
• Avoid in-game timers as they are unreliable.

Frame Rate

• Limit runs to 60 FPS using Nvidia control panel (or equivalent for AMD).
• Steams ugly FPS counter can be used for monitoring.

Game Settings

• Set FOV to maximum value (essential for optimal performance at the run's finale).
• Avoid ultra-low graphical settings for aesthetic reasons.

Control Settings

• Bind normal (light) attack to a comfortable key (e.g., Q).
• Rebind the map key to avoid accidental presses.

Run Preparation

Initial Setup

1. New Game Start: Timer begins on difficulty selection.
2. Cutscene Skips: Hold left on d-pad, alternate mashing start and confirm, rest and be cautious to avoid freezes.

Chapter 1

Graveyard Tutorial

• Light Attacks: Start combo from a distance for optimal hits.
• Heavy Attack: Time it just before the tutorial box appears.
• Light/Light Heavy/Heavy: Ensure registration of hits, adjust for phantom hits.
• Block and Evade: Draw aggro, hold R1 for faster tutorials.
• Charge Attack: Release within correct timing to hit during tutorial transition.

Kamurocho Run

• Vending Machine: Buy 10 Poseidon Powers, 1 Citrus Cider.
• Tutorial Fight: Use charged light attack and Citrus Cider for optimal performance.

Chapter 2

Walking Section with Kaoru

• Pedestrian Avoidance: Use first-person view for better navigation.
• Hostess Club: Interact and choose correct dialogue options quickly.
• Key Pickup: Interact with shiny items' large hitboxes for efficient pickups.

Chapter 3: Osaka Castle

• Set Piece with Kaoru: Stamina system awareness, muscle soda timings, enemy aggro manipulation.

Tutorials and Subsections

• R1 Confirm Technique: Hold R1 to skip texts faster.
• Weapon Utilization: Detailed usage of Oakwood Katana, Nameless Katana, and backups when items break.
• Fight Strategies: Aggro manipulation, optimal positioning, and efficient kill sequences.

Unique Tips and Tidbits

• Interaction Bug Handling: Testing for more consistent interactions.
• Yakuza Cutscene Skips: Techniques to maintain consistency between runs.
• General Movement Tech: Various nuanced approaches to optimize speed during navigation sections.
• Item Collection: Effective routes and the importance of specific items.

Noteworthy Points & Tips

Hardships and Consistency

1. Daigo Fight: Consistency issues with bike positioning; various attack strategies.
2. Enemy AI Quirks: AI behavior understanding and strategy adjustments.

Advanced Strategies

• FPS Impact: Influence on gameplay mechanics like enemy behavior, frame perfect actions.
• In-depth Weapon Management: Effective planning for weapon usage across chapters.
• Backup Plans for Random Failures: Strategies for handling broken weapons, missed kills, etc.
• Technical Insights: Utilizing RivaTuner, Nvidia control panel, and advanced game settings for optimal runs.

Final Notes

Miscellaneous Insights

• Frame Rate Handling: Technical handling and recommended utilities.
• Granular Strategy Allocation: Chapter-specific handling, from standard fights to advanced set pieces.
• General & Specific Preps: Emphasis on consistency, hands-on practice, and learning from experience.
• Health Management: Strategy for maintaining optimal health throughout the game, particularly in challenging segments.
• Reset Approach: Awareness and personal preferences about when and why to reset.

Overall Advice

• Effective Learning: Emphasis on slower practice, learning techniques, and using backups wisely.
• Community Resources: Encouragement to interact with the community for better learning and strategy sharing.
• Game Improvement: Continuous play, adaptation of tips, and evolution of personal strategies.