This is probably my favorite game in the Yakuza franchise, no joke
At first I was conflicted about the combat changes but it's really refreshing after years and years of tiger dropping and button mashing enemies AND Ichiban as a main character is what the series needed imo. He's really likeable and his party of characters is equally as interesting to me, he's the opposite of Kiryu whilst being all the same and I think it really adds to his character. From the jump he's an engaging character and the lore that surrounds him is actually so good I LOVE THE STORY IN THIS GAME I cannot ever fully express how much I enjoyed this game it was so good this game is so good Ichiban is so good I'm in love with him forever!!!