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This crime epic packs lots of bat-swinging, bottle-breaking, gangster-thumping action together with an intense story.

Genre: Adventure
Release date: Sep 5, 2006
Published by: Sega
Developed by: Sega

Designer: Toshihiro Nagoshi
Franchise: Yakuza

8 GREAT
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Yakuza

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Features

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Review

A crime epic in a style all its own

Sep 7, 2006

There have been games that told a story well. There have been too many games that let you beat the hell out of thugs. And, yes, ever since Grand Theft Auto rocked our world, there has been a spate of hard-talking main characters and gritty cities to wreak havoc in. But so far, there hasn't been a game quite like Yakuza, and Yakuza is, for all its faults, reliably ...

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Previews

Yakuza - hands on

The dark heart of Tokyo comes to life with two-fisted action and drama

Aug 4, 2006

You're walking down the street, minding your own business - in a flashy suit and snakeskin shoes, sure, but you're not in anybody's face. Suddenly, you see a beautiful girl and a drunk creep. You realize that she's trying to get away from him - it becomes clear when she hides behind you. You can tell him to kiss off, so you do - and the girl invites you to her favorite bar for a couple of drinks. She's sexy and she seems to be into you... but the room starts spinning way too soon. You wake up ... » Read Full Yakuza preview

Pre-E3 06: Yakuza

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May 8, 2006

There's certainly no shortage of crime games, especially on the PS2 - so why the hell should you care about yet another "out of jail and suddenly caught up in a whirlwind of gang activity" outing? Because Yakuza will totally immerse you in the seedy life of Kiryu Kazuma, a former gang member who's still workin' the Gucci suits and alligator shoes. As you freely explore the garbage-strewn, neon-lit streets of this virtual Tokyo district, you'll instantly notice how much detail has been poured ... » Read Full Yakuza preview

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