The game uses the same engine as Yakuza 0 so the mechanics feel very similar in that regard. The gameplay is fantastic and feels fresh with the use of swordplay in fights this time around. I also like that there is an option where the game highlights some old Japanese words in the dialogue and tells you what it means afterwards. Really helps with my Japanese studies too. Overall, this is a game all Yakuza fans should experience, even if they are not fluent or good at Japanese