Role-playing (RPG)

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.4

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 8, 2016

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureActionShooter

Playable on

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

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About this game

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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Emotional finale for Kiryu's central story.
Character drama centers on Kiryu's key relationships.
Dragon Engine brings detailed environments and improved character models.
Varied side content includes substories, minigames, and karaoke.
Onomichi provides a distinctive rural contrast to Kamurocho.

Cons

Combat is less varied than in earlier Yakuza games.
Central conspiracy is convoluted and contrived.
Fewer locations, activities, and systems than other Yakuza games.
Limited enemy variety leads to repeated encounters.

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