Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions is set in a gritty Hong Kong, where the player takes on either the role of a member of the Hong Kong Police Force or a pair of spies tasked with taking down the Yakuza's stranglehold on the city. With ten missions per side, there are twenty missions to complete in total.
The gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, with a real-time damage modeling system that makes the environment feel very realistic. Cars can be damaged in various ways, including breaking apart, hoods and doors popping loose, glass shattering, and license plates flying off. The game also features a dynamic environment, where street carts can fall apart and neon signs can explode into sparks.
The player has access to a default car at the start of each mission, but as they progress through the game, they can unlock new rides by completing missions or finding hidden cars.