At the start of 2025 I thought I'd play this whole series in order. Managed to finish them all from 0-6 and thought the story was absolutely incredible. Kiryu is such a great well made character and it feels like I've pretty much played through most of his life. I played Gaiden first over a year ago which then made me want to see the story in order. Glad …
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.
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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is a mixed entry in the series, praised for its emotional story and character development, but criticized for combat issues and missing features from previous games.
The Good
- Emotional and engaging story
- Strong character development
- Beautiful graphics and visuals
- Interesting new locale of Onomichi
The Bad
- Combat system feels unrefined
- Missing features from earlier games
- Some story elements are convoluted
- Side content is less engaging
The Horny
- Chatterbait mini game
- Kiryu's journey is captivating
- Moments of absurd humor
- Themes of family loyalty and sacrifice
Top rated reviews
Without any spoilers, this game is emotional as fuck if you are playing this in order, everything was done super well with it's music, plot and characters, speaking of characters theres some that are REALLY enjoyable (actually one in particular) Either way this game was absolutetly amazing, we really were the Yakuza 6: The Song of Life............... als…
Much improved from Yakuza 5, this gets you back into the new engine. The pacing is much more appropriate in this game too. My only complaint is that this is the third time the game ends with a certain character's fate as a cliff hanger.
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In Yakuza 6, Kazuma Kiryu will find out exactly how much people are willing to sacrifice for family - be those ties through blood or bond - when he investigates a series of shadowy events that involve the ones he holds closest to his heart. Fresh out of a three-year prison sentence, an older and weathered Kiryu comes to find out that his surrogate daughter, Haruka, has gone missing from the orphanage he looks after. The trail leads him to his old stomping grounds in Kamurocho, where he discovers that she has been struck by a car and now lies in a coma. To make matters worse, Kiryu learns that Haruka now has a son that he must look after. With baby in hand, Kiryu journeys to the seaside town of Onomichi, Hiroshima to unravel the truth about Haruka, her son, and a sinister secret that the Hiroshima yakuza are harboring.
From the unparalleled realism of the new setting of Onomichi, a beautiful, sleepy port town in Hiroshima Prefecture, to the latest evolution of Kamurocho, the biggest red-light district in Tokyo, Yakuza 6 is the ultimate iteration the game's blend of gritty crime story, hyper-explosive combat, and all the vices and distractions those locales have to offer.
Enter the “Dragon Engine” - Explore the world of Yakuza like never before. Yakuza 6 is the first current-gen Yakuza title that was developed from the ground up for the current-gen hardware, introducing the seedy Japanese underworld with detailed visuals, lifelike animations, a new physics engine, interactive storefronts, seamless transitions and more.
Explore Kamurocho Reborn and the Scenic Views of Onomichi - The hypnotic lights, opportunistic inhabitants, and hedonistic distractions of Kamurocho look better than ever. Revamped minigames like karaoke, batting cages, darts, hostesses, and the SEGA arcade have been streamlined for maximum pleasure, and new additions like the RIZAP Gym, Cat Café, and Clan Creator are the purrfect distractions after a long night of bashing heads! But it’s also time to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life to play tourist in beautiful Onomichi. This tranquil coastal community is home to plenty of local activities like bar mingling, spearfishing (think action-packed rail shooter … with fish), and more!
Let the Bodies Hit the Floor - Yakuza 6 Kiryu is a 100% certified badass, so that means he’s a battle-hardened veteran when it comes to the art of street fighting. Although he utilizes one fighting style this time around, you best believe Kiryu hits like a truck. Devastating combos and bone-breaking Heat Actions make a return, but now the Dragon of Dojima can fill up a meter to engage Extreme Heat Mode. When activated, Kiryu glows blue and unleashes heavy-damage combos with his fists or any “tool” that’s close at hand.
Fully Voiced Japanese Audio - For the first time in series history, every line and piece of dialogue is fully voiced in Japanese. Let the dramatic story and absurd humor of the series unfold like an interactive foreign film experience.
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Zestine
Love the visuals and the side missions. The character banter is top tier.
Nyra
Story is solid and the combat feels great, just wish there was more UI customization.
Kiro
I keep coming back after every update. The new scenes were worth it.