My first foray into the Yakuza series and...wow. I can safely say there is absolutely nothing like this game and (I imagine) series. The gameplay is straightforward beat-em-up action, with different fighting styles and plenty of environmental engagement. The story is where this game shines. A thrilling, twisting narrative that focuses on a young man's involvement with a Yakuza clan's plot. The dark narrative is counterbalanced by absolutely ABSURD side missions and minigames. A true delight that I highly recommend.

100% Completion Notes: If anybody's looked at the in-game Completion List in Yakuza 0, you'll know why this is one of my proudest 100%'s to date. Aside from a couple very frustrating requirements, the 100+ hours this game took me were fun throughout.