A drastic departure from past entries in terms of gameplay format... but I'd argue it's paid-off in spades as this could very well be the best Yakuza game yet. The cutscenes are long but the story is kino, the combat is classic turn-based JRPG fair with some fun gimmicks thrown in for good measure, and the atmosphere and attention to detail in the game's environments is unmatched by any other Japanese game. This makes a great starting point for new players thanks to its new cast, and fans of JRPG's and Yakuza games alike will find a lot to love here.