Underplayed Gems

Yakuza 0: The Business Launch Edition (2017)

Yakuza 0: The Business Launch Edition cover
Developer
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher
Sega Games
Platforms
PlayStation 4
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

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How it feels

A dramatic journey through the neon-lit criminal underworld of 1988 Japan, blending intense brawls with playful business management and quirky side activities.

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About

Yakuza 0 is an action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Serving as a prequel to the Yakuza series, it is set in 1988 Japan during the country's economic bubble era. The game follows two protagonists: Kazuma Kiryu in Tokyo's Kamurocho district and Goro Majima in Osaka's Sotenbori district. Players alternate between their stories as they navigate the criminal underworld, engaging in street fights, managing businesses, and participating in various side activities. The gameplay combines beat 'em up combat with open-world exploration, offering numerous mini-games and side quests. The Business Launch Edition includes: - The game - A stainless steel business card holder decorated with Kiryu's Dragon tattoo and Majima's "Hanya" tattoo designs.

Screenshots

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