Sega's 'Yakuza' Games Get A Second Life In The West
The protagonist of Sega’s new 'Yakuza' game is tough as nails, but he also brings the subtleties of Japanese humor to a Western audience.
have been wildly popular in Japan since their debut in 2005, and for good reason: Set in the world of the Japanese organized-crime groups called yakuza, they have over-the-top fisticuffs, high-stake schemes and dramatic plot twists. When protagonist Kazuma Kiryu isn’t busy brawling, he wanders the captivatingly seedy vice district of Kamurocho, based on the Tokyo nightlife area of Kabukicho, singing karaoke and gambling. The release of the critically acclaimed prequel, , in 2017,
