I can’t quite remember what my true expectations going in were for the Yakuza games I’ve ended up getting to know intimately over the past little bit, but I think they were for something a lot like what the Like A Dragon: Yakuza TV series is, at least through the opening two episodes I’ve watched so far.
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That said, if I don’t get some goddamn Kiryu and Majima karaoke, I can’t promise I won’t react like this when those final credits roll.
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There’s some good humour, but it’s mostly reserved for little throwaway gags or the odd subtle sarcastic quip.
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As someone who’s always been far too into reading of the character that examine his relationship with determinism, I’m keen to see if that especially goes anywhere.