Kurohyou: Ryuu ga Gotoku Shinshou

Beat-'em-up with RPG progression where you play as Ukyô Tatsuya, a newcomer navigating Japan's criminal underworld. This handheld entry in the Yakuza franchise centers on street-level brawling and story choices as Tatsuya's decisions shape his path through organized crime hierarchies. Expect hand-to-hand combat, exploration of urban districts, and dialogue-driven narrative sequences. The game marks the series' first appearance on portable hardware, adapting its formula to shorter play sessions while maintaining the franchise's focus on crime drama and melee action. If you're drawn to character-driven stories set in contemporary Japan's criminal underground, this offers that experience in a portable format.