Yakuza: Like a Dragon

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 583 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 460 out of 583
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 583
  3. Negative: 76 out of 583
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  1. makessense
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    Turn based Yakuza game in 2020? Are you actually serious? I'm so glad Final Fantasy dropped that bs and now yakuza wants to bring it back, no thank you, i will pass.
  2. rocknroll35
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    Boring waste of time, i would rather watch paint dry than play this ever again.
  3. troyan3346
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    I found absolutely nothing fun or cool in this game. It's slow, it's boring and graphics are weak for 2020.
  4. Radio78
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    Just meh................................................................................................................................................
  5. lainiwaku
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    I am very dissapointed with the turn that yakuza series take, and i hope it just a spin off and sega will go back to the normal gameplay !
    this yakuza doesn't feel like a yakuza at all !
  6. CaptainRock
    Mar 6, 2023
    2
    Turn based combat=Mobile Gaming

    If I wanted to play chess, I would play chess. This is not a Yakuza game...
  7. grafpsycho
    Dec 17, 2022
    1
    Why they had to make it turn based one wonders, this game is the only one so far that really sucks
  8. OrochiamruSama
    Nov 17, 2020
    1
    The battle system is just boring and slow that requires no skill but just tedious grinds , going from beat em up action to this menu based combat is such a massive downgrade, the story starts strong but goes off the rails in the final chapters and is full of nonsesne and easily has the worst story twists in the franchise history.

    First game in the series that i couldnt enjoy at all not    The battle system is just boring and slow that requires no skill but just tedious grinds , going from beat em up action to this menu based combat is such a massive downgrade, the story starts strong but goes off the rails in the final chapters and is full of nonsesne and easily has the worst story twists in the franchise history.

    First game in the series that i couldnt enjoy at all not for a slight moment    … Expand
  9. dreamer_iiit
    Jul 10, 2021
    1
    Could have been a great game only if there was any effort in balancing the later part.
  10. Pladidus
    Nov 19, 2020
    1
    **** game. Should have just stop from Yakuza 2. Ichiban is not equal to Kazuma Kiryu. The RPG part is also ****ty.
  11. Trollamiity
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    Turn based?? Come on fam. this aint it chief. It would seem like micecraft is calling again.
  12. Gokudo33
    Nov 23, 2020
    1
    I was not impressed by this games battle system, It is very slow and boring and the animations dont look good, The characters are not that good and dont feel even close to being as good as previous characters in the yakuza games, The only good thing was the mini games in this game and that is it, the rest was boring and uninteresting.
  13. FlyingUFO
    Dec 8, 2020
    1
    Turn based combat just doesn't fit into games like this, it's that simple. I absolutely hate this game.
  14. GoodLuck99
    Dec 8, 2020
    1
    If anyone likes this, well good for you. I absolutely hate this combat system. It feels like game from 2001 not 2020.
  15. Hellishmoon
    Dec 10, 2020
    1
    Love the other Yakuza Games but sadly not this one the turn base combat in this feel weird/off/Forced for the this one and being a Yakuza game. The story is great but all the other Yakuza had great stories too.so I cant compare that Part of the game to the other so my review is base solely on the fighting style in this one. So if you not a Fan of Turn base Combat skip this one
  16. Bulbotrax
    Dec 13, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a huge piece of crap, designed by a bunch of stupid morons. The writings are very bad,, yeah i'm talking to you endless stupid dialogues.
    The story sucks. (all the political aspect are childish...)
    The turn based gameplay is a joke.
    And the jerks behind this game choose to put artificial difficulty at some point (chap 12/chap 15 with the fight vs Tendo) because their **** game was too short. Maybe the wost episode of the yakuza serie and a big shame for the game industry.    … Expand
  17. SargeX
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    TRASH YAKUZA MAIN TITLE
    -The Yakuza are not turn-based RPGs.
    -Kiryu is always one of the protagonists of the central titles.
    -Even its combat T-RPG system is silly or outright ridiculous.
  18. jackson123
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The yakuza 7 feels worse than the previous one. The battle system is terrible and boring, and Kasuga Ichiban is less attractive than Kiryu as the main character.… Expand
  19. donkeymole
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is incomplete. There are too many twists in the story. Ichiban is less attractive than Kiryu Kazuma.… Expand
  20. MinionX
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    YAKUZA 7 should have been a spin-off, not a central title, since it is a turn-based RPG & the fact that Kiryu Kazuma is not its main protagonist, or one of its protagonists!
    Which means that this title is just a CASHGRAB--- what a shame!
  21. TheDatenshiMMA
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    I want a **** yakuza game where i can play based on my reflexes knowledge etc... no a final fantasy, i want a serious dark Yakuza story not some guys with superpower or wathever.... I WANT A REAL YAKUZA 7
  22. ArthurJoelLeo
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    The game is forcing you for leveling up but even if you level up your enemies are always more powerful than you. Even a normal enemy is like a boss fight, this game is boring and annoying.
  23. Kurosu
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    Game doesn't even launch for many users on PC. 3 days after release and there is no ETA on a fix and in fact they havent even aknowledged there is an issue to begin with.

    Its just like Yakuza 0 with arcade game freeze,except know the entire game does not launch. An upgrade, in the wrong direction.
  24. Tatsuo6
    Nov 24, 2020
    0
    Waste of money, I bought this expecting it to be a Yakuza game not a JRPG cliche power of friendship, you never should change an amazing action franchise like yakzua to trash based battles.
  25. AvengedSkull
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    This game is way too basic to be cool fighting game. It's just meh at this point.
  26. TheTeaMKiLLer69
    Apr 29, 2021
    0
    Boring to death. I literally started sleeping while playing this game. A boring cutscene simulator.
  27. Fourdetrance
    Aug 7, 2022
    0
    Bunch of perverts. I didn’t make it past the first two characters talking about “selling animal p0rn to kids”… in the beginning of the game. Who the f&$k is into this stuff?! If you’re into this game, you’re a nasty pervert that needs some serious help. Seek out a psych quick. I deleted the game immediately.
  28. shin777
    Jun 6, 2022
    0
    Best yakuza game ever, and so good sega translate their game now. Sadly they have denuvo now, they always do a mistake
  29. WintherMan
    Jul 7, 2023
    0
    This is not a yakuza game.. This should be an entire game on its own, different setting like they've done with "Judgement" game.. The new characters, turn based RPG.. Eh.. Its just.. Boring.. For people who like Turn based, grindy, slow pacing RPG's this is up their alley.. BUT! this is the Yakuza SERIES.. Let me feel like i am about to be **** pounded.. Let me feel how MY fist, smacks aThis is not a yakuza game.. This should be an entire game on its own, different setting like they've done with "Judgement" game.. The new characters, turn based RPG.. Eh.. Its just.. Boring.. For people who like Turn based, grindy, slow pacing RPG's this is up their alley.. BUT! this is the Yakuza SERIES.. Let me feel like i am about to be **** pounded.. Let me feel how MY fist, smacks a dude through a **** wall.. Not Spend my time scrolling through attack moves while i try to find this cringe ass protagonist somewhat enjoyable.. I am looking forward to the new game, as it appears they have gone back to the original style.. AND THANK **** FOR THAT!

    This.. In my opinion.. Is trash    … Expand
  30. Max552
    Dec 31, 2022
    0
    Can't say I was a fan. Played and found it too easy and quite boring. I really don't see the fuss about these games.
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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    85
    Like a Dragon is the eighth installment of Yakuza, but a new protagonist makes it a great opportunity to get acquainted with the franchise. Even though the new turn-based combat system may become tedious at some point and I was disappointed with the lack of thrilling boss battles, it’s one of the best games in the series. Ichiban Kasuga and his friends are a really awesome bunch and I very much enjoyed experiencing Yokohama through their eyes. [01/2021, p.70]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    100
    A great detour from the classic Japanese series, which shows that the Yakuza can work with turn-based battles and a ton of bizarre humor. [Issue#309]
  3. GameCritics
    Feb 27, 2021
    90
    Issues aside, Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a masterpiece that might also be of historical note, since I’m hard-pressed to come up with another series that changed genres without losing what made it special in the first place. Players come to Yakuza games expecting fantastic storytelling, a bustling open world, and intense combat. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios have proven they can swap out one leg of that stool without sacrificing its strength, and that’s an accomplishment few can claim.
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