18 Best Video Games Of 2017 (So Far)

12. Yakuza 0

Speaking of things people want to see, Yakuza 0 finally managed to make its mark on the charts of western shores, thanks to many thousands of fans repeatedly berating Sega and Sony for more releases outside of Japan.

And for good reason. Yakuza's unique blend of supremely brutal brawler combat, off-kilter eastern humour and Metal Gear-esque monologue cutscenes is one for the ages. Fans have known the series' charms for years at this point, but 0 - being a prequel to all the other numbered instalments - is the perfect place to start.

Any given Yakuza gameplay session is a mix of face-smashing battles, minigames like karaoke or pool, and more often than not, a wide-eyed "X character was your brother/father/dead/alive/in the same room the whole time!"-style twist.

It.is.brilliant.