Yakuza

Your guide to the weird and wild world of Sega’s beloved Japanese gangster saga.

Inverse Game Reviews
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the most hilarious video game of 2020

Inverse Score: 9/10

by Jen Glennon
Gaming News

Yakuza 3 Does Deserve a Remake, Actually

By Hayes Madsen

Showing its age.

Ancient Games

I’m Obsessed With Yakuza 0 On The Switch 2 — But For All The Wrong Reasons

By Shannon Liao

The game within the game.

Opinion

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Perfectly Encapsulates the Series’ Identity Crisis

By Hayes Madsen

One step forward.

Game Changers

The Producer of Gaming’s Quirkiest Series Shares His Secret Sauce

By Hayes Madsen

He’s just getting started.

Gaming News

The Biggest Publishers Of 2025 Are Coming Off An Amazing Year

By Trone Dowd

Sega takes the top spot a third time.

Gaming News

Sega Is Doubling Down on Its Smartest Move in Years

By Hayes Madsen

A smart investment.

Review

Pirate Yakuza Is a Rollicking Adventure That Does the Series’ Best Character Justice

By Hayes Madsen

Inverse Score: 8/10

Preview

Pirate Yakuza Is Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag For Sickos

By Hayes Madsen

A pirate’s life for me.

Opinion

Two Of 2025’s Most Exciting Open Worlds Are Wisely Going Back In Time

By Trone Dowd

Into the roaring 1900s.

Inverse Recommends

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Greatest Samurai Game of All Time

By Hayes Madsen

Ready your blade.

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