The Things That Make Tokyo Feel Alive In Yakuza 0 kotaku.com

Crafting a game world that players care about is difficult. We’re used to rushing our way through digital spaces, leaping from ancient ruins to racetracks to the far flung future at a whim. Grounding a player in a space and making it feel real takes effort. It demands a subtlety that is often ignored. Yakuza 0 isn’t necessarily the most subtle game. It’s full of broken teeth and blazing karaoke tracks but it still manages to provide a real, charming setting for players to enjoy.