Menus

A comprehensive guide to the Title Menu, Pause Menu, Game Settings, and Audio Settings in Yakuza Kiwami 2, detailing every option and its function.

This guide covers the various menus available in Yakuza Kiwami 2, including the Title Menu, Pause Menu, Game Settings, and Audio Settings.

Title Menu

The Title Menu is your entry point to the game. Options include:

• New Game: Start a new adventure, selecting your difficulty.
• Continue: Load a previously saved game. Available for both the main story and The Majima Saga.
• Memories: View a recap of Yakuza Kiwami.
• Replay: Review previously seen cutscenes.
• Game Settings: Access the main game configuration options.
• Audio Settings: Access the audio configuration options.
• 2-Player Vs. Minigames: Play Virtua Fighter 2 against a friend.

Pause Menu

Accessible by pressing the Options button outside of cutscenes, the Pause Menu displays your current bankroll and experience, along with several options:

• Tasks: Shows your current story objective and progress on Substories.
• Inventory: Displays your carried items, categorized into Recovery, Food/Drink, Other, and Valuables. Each item has a carrying limit (e.g., ten Toughness Zs).
• Equipment: Manage your Weapons and Gear. You can carry up to fifteen of each and equip up to three at a time. Extra equipment can be stored at convenience stores and hideouts.
• Stats: Access the Stats and Abilities screen to improve your character using earned experience.
• Email: View incoming messages.
• Clan Creator: Access your Majima Construction employee roster once unlocked.
• Cabaret Club Grand Prix: Check your progress in the Grand Prix.
• Album: View photos you have taken.
• Completion List: Track your progress across various game metrics.
• Settings: Access sub-menus for Character Profiles, Controls, Game Settings, and Audio Settings.
• Return to Title: Exit the current game and return to the Main Menu.
• Save: Manually save your game progress. Note that the game does not autosave.

Game Settings

Accessible from both the Main Menu and Pause Menu, these settings allow customization:

• Difficulty: Adjust the game's difficulty (only adjustable while in-game).
• Auto Camera: Enable or disable automatic camera adjustments in different situations.
• Camera Control: Configure Vertical, Horizontal, and First-Person camera movement (Normal or Inverted).
• Camera Movement Speed: Adjust the speed at which the camera moves.
• Minimap Display: Toggle the minimap on or off.
• Minimap Rotation: Choose whether the minimap rotates with the camera or stays fixed with North at the top.
• Movie Subtitles: Enable or disable subtitles for cutscenes.
• Blood Level: Adjust the amount of blood splatter shown in regular fights.
• Gamma and Brightness: Fine-tune screen brightness and gamma settings.

Audio Settings

Accessible from both the Main Menu and Pause Menu, these settings manage sound:

• Headphone Volume: Adjust volume for connected headphones.
• Controller Speaker: Enable or disable sound output from the controller speaker for phone-related sounds.
• Controller Volume: Adjust the volume of the controller speaker.
• Ringtone: Select a ringtone for Kiryu's cell phone.
• Speaker Type: Choose between Stereo or Surround sound setups.
• Front: Adjust the sound angle for front speakers.

Additional menus exist within specific minigames and situations, detailed in their respective sections.