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2023PEGI 18PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified80 % positive39.99 €

A Yakuza spin-off set in Bakumatsu-era Japan: as Sakamoto Ryoma you avenge your mentor's murder, switching between four combat styles with sword and pistol, and indulge in wacky side activities between dramatic story beats.

  • Historical setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Lavish presentation
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Yakuza 0

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2015USK 18PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified95 % positive

Brings what grabs you about Like a Dragon: Ishin!: a historical setting, melee combat with weapons or fists and a strong story.

A gripping yakuza crime drama set in bubble-era Japan, where brutal street brawls with switchable fighting styles sit alongside hilariously absurd side stories, karaoke and business management. Kiryu's and Majima's intertwined tales are among the series' finest.

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This remake of a Yakuza classic tells a serious crime drama about Kiryu and the Tojo clan across the nightlife districts of Kamurocho and Sotenbori. Heavy brawling is balanced by absurd side activities, and the Majima Saga adds a second playable character.

Ghost of Tsushima

Historical setting

As the samurai Jin Sakai, you defend Tsushima against the Mongol invasion, torn between the code of honor and ruthless guerrilla tactics. Precise katana duels built on parries and stances meet a breathtakingly beautiful open world that's a joy to roam.

Rise of the Ronin

Historical setting

An open-world action RPG set in late Edo-period Japan where you play a masterless ronin with fast sword combat, parries and switchable styles. Your alliances between the shogunate and its opponents shape your path through a turbulent historical era.

Yakuza Kiwami

Strong, story-driven narrative

The remake of the first Yakuza follows Kazuma Kiryu through the red-light district of Kamurocho: a serious crime drama contrasted by absurd side activities and heavy-hitting brawls.

Ghost of Yotei

Historical setting

As the vengeful wanderer Atsu, you roam the wild lands of Ezo around Mount Yōtei, fighting tense, parry-driven duels with a range of swappable weapons. Breathtaking landscapes and free-form exploration define this follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima.

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