Stranger Than Heaven Lead Says the Game Is More Serious Than Past Yakuza Games

Stranger Than Heaven is Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's most ambitious action-adventure game yet, following protagonist Makoto Daito's life in five Japanese cities over the course of five decades. I came away from a recent half-day preview of the game impressed by its lush urban environments as well as its compelling depiction of an evolving society. But having played most of RGG's Yakuza and Like a Dragon games, I did find myself wondering if Stranger Than Heaven would also incorporate their distinctive (and delightful!) sense of humor.