Yakuza: Like A Dragon (PS4)

I was worried about the turn-based combat, but it fits Ichiban's wild imagination perfectly and makes every random street fight feel like a mini-boss battle. The story hooked me from the opening cutscene and I've already sunk 15 hours without noticing.

Turn-based combat in a modern yakuza setting sounded weird at first, but it actually makes the street fights way more strategic and fun. The job system lets you turn Ichiban into a homeless guy who throws pigeons, which is as ridiculous and enjoyable as it sounds.

Ichiban’s 18-year prison sentence hit me right in the gut from the opening cutscene, and the way the story makes you root for him through every ridiculous side quest is unmatched. I’ve put over 60 hours in and the turn-based fights still feel fresh because each job class changes how you approach eve