Yakuza (PS2)

Herald rating: * * * *

Pros: Hand-to-hand martial arts combat is intense and the moves inventive. The grungy alleyways of Tokyo are well recreated. Super scenery.

Cons: Convoluted story buckles as game progresses, making the mid-section tedious to play.

Verdict: Intriguing, energetic crime story that gives us a compelling look at the yakuza, the Japanese mafia.

Censor's classification: 16+