Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Game » consists of 6 releases. Released Jan 16, 2020
The 7th main entry in the long running Yakuza series, starring new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga, who is trying to uncover the reasons for the Tojo Clan's disappearance and why his former oyabun joined their hated rivals, the Omi Alliance.
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5 (2) 4 (1) 3 (0) 2 (0) 1 (0) 4.7 starsAverage score of 3 user reviews
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Ichiban's my guy. I'm not sure he'll be yours. 1
Kasuga's a beggar, but he's no chooser, that's for sure.Reviewed on PC, 6700k/1080. 55 hours played, main story and 90-95% of Substories complete. One alternate job leveled.Before I get into the game itself know these things: I'm not a JRPG person though I don't dislike them, have never really been one, and am an absolute sucker for a "local bastard does good" crime story.If you're in the same boat as me, you'll probably dig Like a Dragon. If you're a seasoned JRPG veteran, are looking for thema...
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Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon: Passing the Torch While Rising to New Heights 1
The Yakuza series has been unstoppable lately. Originally failing to find much beyond cult appreciation in the West, being misunderstood as “Grand Theft Auto in Japan,” the series finally had its moment in the sun with Yakuza 0. Released in the States in 2017, this prequel brought in droves of new fans with its reset of the plot, stylish 1980’s setting, and quirky charm. Publisher SEGA was quick to follow up with more remakes, ports, and sequels, creating an embarrassment of r...
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Passing of the Torch 0
Yakuza Like a Dragon is the start of a new era for the long running Yakuza franchise. The numbered series are dropped in favor of the Like a Dragon name, Kazuma Kiryu is replaced by new protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga and the beat ‘em up gameplay has transformed into a turned-based RPG. The result is one of the best Yakuza experiences I have ever had and is the evolution of the franchise. However, Like a Dragon is not perfect. The pacing and balance will irk many players. And the game lacks ma...
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
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