History YMMV / Yakuza6

* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The Dragon Engine brings the graphics quality up to the standard set by other UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 games. Textures are more detailed, lighting and shadows are vastly improved, and particle effects are more complex and noticeable. Though it is not utilized as well as it would be in subsequent entries, two scenes which showcase the engine's full potential are the intro, where Kiryu levels out a spoonful of powder, and the confrontation in Chapter 11 set to the backdrop of a burning building.

** The reveal of the Secret of Onomichi being [[spoiler:a battleship mightier than the Yamato. One side found it underwhelming that all the conspiracies were centered around what is effectively a giant hunk of metal, another side felt it was nice to have something relatively grounded after things like [[VideoGame/Yakuza2 Osaka Castle]] and are satisfied with the secret being evidence of years of large-scale government corruption. Some disliked the fact that the chapter had a large ExpositionDump for this, while others felt the explanation wasn't enough to fully understand why the Yamato Mark II was so important, as some knowledge of [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII WW2]] is required[[note]]Japan was forbidden from militarizing after the war, so the battleship's existence would have international repercussions, even more so since said battleship was built using dirty money.[[/note]]]].

* InferredHolocaust: Yuta setting Saio HQ on fire, which spreads to the rest of Little Asia and does so much damage that by ''Lost Judgment'' Little Asia still isn't rebuilt. Several people at least likely died.

* MorePopularReplacement: Joon-gi Han replaces Kazuki as the owner of the Stardust Host Club. While Kazuki was never exactly disliked, his [[FlatCharacter relatively static]] role as Kiryu's ally [[DemotedToExtra diminished more and more]] as the series progressed until he effectively vanishes from ''5'' onwards with no one batting an eye. Meanwhile, Han has proven to be especially popular since his debut as a [[AxCrazy violently unhinged]] [[EvilIsSexy yet attractive]] and [[EvilIsCool charismatic]] new {{Rival}} to Kiryu. [[spoiler:Fans lamented his death in the third act of the game and rejoiced when he reappeared in ''Like A Dragon'', albeit in the form of a BodyDouble.]]

** Ono Michio, the mascot of Onomichi, proved to be quite popular with his charming outfit and endearing substories. As such, he's appeared in some capacity in not just ''Like a Dragon'', but [[VideoGame/{{Judgment}} both]] ''[[VideoGame/LostJudgment Judgment]]'' games, too.

** The reveal of the Secret of Onomichi being [[spoiler:a battleship mightier than the Yamato. One side found it underwhelming that all the conspiracies were centered around what is effectively a giant hunk of metal, another side felt it was nice to have something relatively grounded after things like [[VideoGame/Yakuza2 Osaka Castle]] and are satisfied with the secret being evidence of years of large-scale government corruption. Some disliked the fact that the chapter had a large ExpositionDump for this, while others felt the explanation wasn't enough to fully understand why the Yamato Mark II was so important, as some knowledge of [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII WW2]] is required[[note]]Japan was forbidden from militarizing after the war, so the battleship's existence would have international repercussions.[[/note]]]].

* EvilIsSexy: Joon-gi Han is a stylish but AxCrazy {{Bishounen}} who uses his charm and looks to get an advantage in business, and his wardrobe consists of [[NoShirtLongJacket a jacket with]] [[WalkingShirtlessScene no shirt underneath]], which [[TheCoatsAreOff he takes off in his first boss battle.]]

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The secret of Onomichi [[spoiler:being Yamato Mark II. It has lots of buildup, and a chilling introduction scene, but no more than that. While there are implications and hidden meaning behind the ship's existence, the ship itself is underutilized after the reveal. It could've been an awesome setpiece for the final battle, not unlike ''VideoGame/Yakuza0'', but instead it only hangs meaninglessly in the background in the final portion of the game.]]

!! YMMV: [[YMMV/LikeADragon All Games]] | ''YMMV/Yakuza1'' | ''YMMV/Yakuza2'' | ''YMMV/RyuGaGotokuKenzan'' | ''YMMV/Yakuza3'' | ''YMMV/Yakuza4'' | ''YMMV/YakuzaDeadSouls'' | ''YMMV/Yakuza5'' | ''YMMV/LikeADragonIshin'' | ''YMMV/Yakuza0'' | ''Yakuza 6'' | ''YMMV/YakuzaLikeADragon'' | ''YMMV/{{Judgment}}'' | ''YMMV/LostJudgment''

** The complete removal of Kiryu's "beta outfit" from the demo after mixed reception to it, replaced with his classic dress suit in the final game. A lot of fans found [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmxjCdXVAAAvLvy?format=jpg&name=large the proposed new outfit]] ugly and/or indistinct, and were glad to see his iconic look return. But there is a sizeable number of people who liked that look, are disappointed that the trend since ''Yakuza 3'' of giving Kiryu a new one-off signature outfit was halted, and at the very least feel that it could've remained an alternate option in the final game rather than being completely scrapped.

* ReplacementScrappy: While the Hirose Family isn't all that disliked in themselves, that they [[SpotlightStealingSquad take the primary role of Kiryu's allies]] and physical support in place of the generally well-liked and fleshed-out crew of [[OneManArmy more]] [[TheAce impressive]] playable protagonists from the [[VideoGame/Yakuza4 three]] [[VideoGame/Yakuza5 previous]] [[VideoGame/Yakuza0 entries]] in the series can be quite the downer to put it lightly. It doesn't help how most of the said previously playable characters are completely absent for most if not all of the story with [[AxCrazy Goro Majima]] and [[TheBigGuy Taiga Saejima]] [[PutOnABus being arrested early on]] and [[PluckyComicRelief Tatsuo Shinada]] and [[CowboyCop Masayoshi Tanimura]] [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse practically not existing at all]] with no acknowledgment whatsoever. Only [[LoanShark Shun Akiyama]] gets to actually make appearances throughout the plot and even then he's clearly been DemotedToExtra.

* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: [[spoiler: Returning to the ruins of Shangri-La, abandoned since 2005, Kiryu and Someya encounter what is quite plainly a gimp - complete with leotard, mask and ''eyeball gag'' - lurking in the basement; Kiryu never remarks on it, and Someya seems to view it as an odd novelty. The gimp's presence - beyond being a recurring foe - is never explained beyond Someya mentioning Shangri-La has become home to the dregs of society]].

** Shinada, [[VideoGame/Yakuza5 one of the protagonists from the previous entry,]] doesn't appear or get mentioned at all, not even in the prologue where the rest of ''5'''s protagonists gather in the hospital to see Kiryu. While his absence is more understandable than the rest of the cast since he's an out-of-towner with very little ties to Kamurocho or Kiryu's history, those who found him a refreshing addition to the cast were still left disappointed with his complete lack of presence.

** While a somewhat minor example, [[VideoGame/Yakuza3 unlike]] [[VideoGame/Yakuza4 the]] [[VideoGame/Yakuza5 past]] [[VideoGame/Yakuza0 several]] [[[[VideoGame/Yakuza1 games,]] bosses no longer have [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience uniquely-colored]] [[BattleAura Heat Auras.]] Every BossFight now has the exact same [[RedIsViolent red Heat Aura]] which definitely removes an element of variety to the visual flair of these characters in action.

** While a somewhat minor example, [[VideoGame/Yakuza3 unlike]] [[VideoGame/Yakuza4 the]] [[VideoGame/Yakuza5 past]] [[VideoGame/Yakuza0 [[VideoGame/Yakuza1 several]]]] games, bosses no longer have [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience uniquely-colored]] [[BattleAura Heat Auras.]] Every BossFight now has the exact same [[RedIsViolent red Heat Aura]] which definitely removes an element of variety to the visual flair of these characters in action.

* UnexpectedCharacter: The game features {{Cameo}} EasterEggs in the form of "Spirit Photography". This involves Kiryu using his smartphone to take photos in specific areas, causing ghosts from the past games to appear in the form of transparent still images super-imposed over the photo. Most of them are major characters and antagonists from Kiryu's past, but two of them stand out as rather odd choices to include: