This is the first Yakuza series game I've ever played, and I loved it. It's their first JRPG, and it really served a refreshing take on the genre. The characters are likable, and the story is deep and full of humor. I especially liked Saeko and Namba's arcs. My favorite scenes were Ichigo defending Soapland, the mission to get Namba back, and the fight in Korea Town. The only misgiving is that some of the dialogue scenes are just too long, and the battles can get repetitive. But hey, they have a mahjong mini-game!