The Dragon of Dojima is back!!!

Yakuza 5 was release early this morning! If you're not familiar with, in my opinion one of the greatest action RPGs of all time! You play as kiryu kazuma one of the strongest rumbler in the streets of Tokyo. I really don't want to give away to much but this franchise has been holding my allegiance to to Sega in the post Dreamcast era. If you played shenmue, this is its sucessor done in full tilt, underworld drama. That's as cool as they come. If the hard boiled action of being a classic gangster with the moral compass of a stoic samurai, and a heart of gold isn't enough you! How bout one of the most in depth Japan simulator ever? From real shops,stores,music,magazines,arcades,and restaurants. To the social interactions with the civilians,police,and yakuza... If that's not your bag, how bout wining and dining your choice of many hostesses, or perhaps karaoke and bowling, or pool! These games are good, for those who love action RPGs,dating sims, minigames, or just want to wander the bustling streets of Japan. This new edition adds on a taxi driving minigames for those don't get enough work, and a jpop idol portion for an original support character who is now all grown up! Are you still reading this post, track down the original titles or just dive in to this recent installment. You won't be disappointed

I'll definitely look it up, especially since you mentioned Shenmue. I never beat Shenmue though.. I got a hand me down copy from my brother and the third disc was too scratched to finish the game.