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4. Yakuza 6: The Song Of Life
The Yakuza series broke new ground when a prequel, Yakuza 0, released earlier this year. Finding a new audience that had been starved of good Japanese RPGs, the latest title in the underrated series introduced a new set of fans to the criminal underworld of the franchise just in time for the sixth game to drop next year.
Featuring the same mix of exploration and over-the-top action as the previous releases, Yakuza 6 won't be a huge departure from the series' already established framework, but fortunately that framework remains just as juicy and enjoyable as ever.
The franchise's brand of wacky comedy and focus on fun side activities is one of its biggest appeals too, so it's relieving to know that the sixth game is only doubling down on these beloved aspects.
Releasing in Japan all the way back in December of 2016, anticipation for the title will be through the roof when the game drops in the West next March.