This is one of the best single player games that I have played in years. I knew absolutely nothing going into this game and was not sure what to expect. To say that I was surprised by this game is an understatement. I had no knowledge of the Yakuza series and now I find myself wanting to play the rest of the games. The following sections will define why I enjoyed in this game so much.

9.0/10
No game deserves a perfect score, however, this game was well crafted and I have very few complaints about it.

+Long game with plenty to do
+Polished Mechanics
+An enticing story that keeps you going
+Well crafted banter and dialogue
+A good mix of story driven and player experience
+Manages to be both serious and highly entertaining & completely absurd
+Allows you to make your own experience
+Combat (one of the main aspects of the game) is well done and thought out
+Substories provide a different perspective that both entertains and helps you see a different side to your characters

I define the game as very story driven with a story that really does keep you interested. At the same though, there are two hub-worlds that you can explore with your two characters. These hub-worlds are your gateway to experiencing a different side to the game. It took me ~70 hours to finish my first play through of the game and I did not even finish 50% of this game. I was absolutely blown away by substories and other events that you could participate in outside of the story. The substories are completely ridiculous and very entertaining. The substories tell their own story about the characters that you play and shows you a different side to them that you don't see in the main story. If you play this game, my recommendation is to do as much stuff outside the story as possible because I believe that these events and substories enhance the game experience incredibly . Not to mention, you receive rewards of all kinds for doing these things.

-Very Minor Inconsistencies
-Combat is sometimes drawn out
-Some tasks are very time consuming

I do not have much to say in terms of the negative aspects. I do not believe there is much wrong with this game

I HIGHLY recommend this game if you enjoy a game with lots to do, lots of combat, and long game play time. Once again, I recommend you do as much as you can in order to maximize your game experience. I thoroughly enjoyed this game and can not wait to play the next game in the series. It's been a long time since I have felt so invested and interested in a single player game. This game will most definitely leave you speechless and have you busting a gut often. The story behind this game is so incredibly interesting and will keep you on the edge of your seat but also make you sit back after a plot twist. I sincerely hope you found this review to be hopeful and hope you buy this game. I'm sure you will love it.