A masterpiece of a Yakuza game. I beat the main story, each side story, and a bunch of substories, and this game lasted 50 hours. I had fun for about 45 of those hours. This game definitely has slow parts, but each character will have you cheering for them and their ambitions. My favorite Yakuza game to date (As of beating Y0-Y6) and one of my highest recommendations to anyone looking for a story and character-driven title, though you really should play the prior Yakuza games before this for the best experience, as this is NOT a standalone title. Lots of buildup, lots of payoff.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023


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