In the game, Kiryu, is not yet the ” Dragon of Dojima” as he is his early 20s and competing against billionaires in the real estate market.
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“If you’ve only heard some friends shout ‘Play Yakuza!’ from the rooftops of the internet, Yakuza 0 is the flawless game to get into the series”, localization producer Scott Strichart explained on PlayStation Blog.
The story follows protagonist Kiryu as he rises through the Dojima crime family. Kiryu must utilize his cunning and his fists in order to regain his honor and save the reputation of his father figure, Shintaro Kazama. He’ll need to complete a series of impossible tasks set by his bosses. The clan keeps pushing his limits just to see how far he will really go to prove his loyalty.
Yakuza 0 will be available as digital download and retail release ($59.99), with Japanese voice over and English only subtitles.
Embrace the Mad Dog: For the first time in a numbered game, long-time NPC Goro Majima is playable. He comes with his own fighting style and abilities, and we’ll learn more about him before he becomes known as the Mad Dog of Shimano.
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The latest in the Yakuza series will head west next year in January, as you no doubt noticed by the headline. We have race pocket cars, you can manage your side businesses or hit the dance floor.
