Maybe a bit more contrived than its predecessor plot-wise, but overall has a way better cast of antagonists and more impactful thematics, while also improving on the gameplay department (the gameplay is even better than Yakuza 0 for me), the mini-games, the tailing and the QoL. Some new features are not very good (mostly the stealth) but it's not too much of a bother. Also has one of my favorites boss themes ever, especially the amazing final boss theme. It's for me the best RGG's game with Yakuza 7, and it's even possible I like it more since I really prefer the beat them all gameplay of Lost Judgment compared to the turn-based gameplay of Like a Dragon.

10/10