That's right, the puppy needs saving. When these words splashed across the screen with a clash of drums (indicating a new mission had begun), I had to smile. Yakuza has been nothing but a series of pleasant surprises so far. And, at about three hours in, I'm already finding it to be one of my favorite games of the year.
Yes, it has issues. The camera is about as ass as you could get - there's no excuse for a lack of camera control, especially in the battles. There is loading, and lots of it, not to mention noticeable pauses as the view switches while running around the city. And, quite frankly, a $50 PS2 game these days is rare, and it sucks that Sega kept this at a higher than normal "current gen" price...
Those complaints, though, are petty and weak. Because Yakuza is fun, in no small part thanks to a fantastic and surprisingly deep fighting system. In fact, as a brawler, this game is great. But, as an RPG, it's phenomenal.
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