Kazuma Kiryu goes to prison for a murder and returns a decade later to find yakuza clans nearing war. That setup drives a story framed around love, humanity and betrayal, unfolding in Kamurocho, a busy red-light district in modern-day Japan. The focus is personal as well as criminal: Kiryu’s resolve and fists are central to a journey through a city on the edge of conflict.
Combat gives players four distinct styles to switch between: Brawler, Rush, Beast and Dragon. The game also puts makeshift weapons found on the streets into the fighting, with encounters against groups of enemies. Away from the main story, Kamurocho offers a contrasting rhythm through activities such as karaoke, the casino, a cabaret club, an arcade and batting cages, alongside encounters with colorful local characters.
