This was my first Yakuza game, and man am I glad I played it. A fluid combat system full of goofy wrestling moves, an addicting nightclub and real estate management simulator, and a compelling, emotional story that had me tearing up at several points all in one package is amazing. But the fact that all of these things fit so flawlessly with each other is incredible.

I've never seen anything sit on the fence between campy, goofy nonsense and genuine heart-pounding, emotional drama quite like Yakuza. It's a work of art.

10/10