While initially this feels like a fun fanservice game, this quickly delves into its own characters and story and really stands on its own as a separate Yakuza story. While the roles and characters are similar to the ones that share their faces, i really felt like the ones with even just a decent amount of focus are entirely their own characters and their faces only serve as an introduction to give you an initial impression of them. It took me a few chapters to actually get invested in the story, but once it grabbed me it didn't stop being amazing. The combat was fresh, engaging and some of the best in the series and the mini-games and side content are quite easily the best. The only gripe I have is that the antagonists aren't particularly engaging, especially compared to their counterparts, but the Shinsengumi and any other characters make up for that a lot.
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