Do you own none of the (mainline) Yakuza games. Have you considered owning all of the (mainline) Yakuza games? Limited Run Games is re-releasing all the (mainline) Yakuza games from 0-6 in some fancy special editions. There is no such thing as too much Kiryu.
I’m aware that the series didn’t end with Yakuza 6, but at that point, it began transitioning to the Like a Dragon nomenclature. It’s also weird to attach “classic” to Yakuza Kiwami, since it’s a remake of an older game. We could get technical here, but let’s focus on this sweet line-up of classic re-releases focused on the person who doesn’t own any part of the Yakuza series. If such a person exists.
Right now, only Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami are up for pre-order. The “Classic” editions of each come with character cards, an acrylic standee, the soundtrack on CD, and appropriate swag (pin for 0, more cards for Kiwami). It comes in a book-style hardcover box that matches the other games. Also, buying the Yakuza 0 Classic Edition will also net you a slipcase. It gapes open, ready to fit all seven classic editions. Don’t miss one or both your slipcase – and, by extension, your life – will forever remain with an empty hole in it.
This isn’t for me; I already own all those Yakuza games. Some of them are in Steelbook cases, and 3-5 are in that big honking compilation. Shelf space is already at a premium for me; do you understand how thicc a Genesis/Mega Drive case is? By the time you own 20 of them, you need a dedicated bookcase.
Want to get into the Yakuza series? This doesn’t seem like a bad way to do it. You can definitely get most of these games for cheaper at this point, but at $75 for the special editions it’s maybe not that bad. I can almost guarantee that it will be one of your new favs, and you’ll want to immortalize that love. Just trust me. They’re like 100 hours long, and half of that is just screwing around town and in arcades. Another big portion is ridiculously long cutscenes. It’s amazing. Just trust me.
Yakuza 0 Classic Edition and Yakuza Kiwami Classic Edition are available for pre-order now and expected to ship in March. The other titles are forthcoming.
