Yakuza: Like a Dragon

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 583 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 47 out of 583
  3. Negative: 76 out of 583
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  1. Kauzik
    Nov 22, 2020
    6
    Yes its definitely a yakuza game, great story too. But can we not with turn based. If it was any other game I would have passed. It makes sense for southpark to do it but not yakuza. please not again
  2. Redhood448
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Although there was a change in the gameplay, it is still very fun, the new system is very interesting and gives multiple options when fighting and with the implementation of the jobs it makes it very fun to level up and see the new skills , the story left me speechless, it is a very good story which knows how to perfectly introduce the new protagonists, in addition to making you fall inAlthough there was a change in the gameplay, it is still very fun, the new system is very interesting and gives multiple options when fighting and with the implementation of the jobs it makes it very fun to level up and see the new skills , the story left me speechless, it is a very good story which knows how to perfectly introduce the new protagonists, in addition to making you fall in love with the new characters and secondary characters, to conclude I would like to say that despite the change in protagonist and gameplay, yakuza like a dragon continues to maintain the essence of the yakuza saga, after almost a hundred hours of play, I can say with complete confidence that yakuza like a dragon is a great game totally recommended and even if you have never played a yakuza , it is highly recommended to give this title a try.… Expand
  3. GamingNinja
    Nov 19, 2020
    6
    Very slow, boring, graphics worse than the previous ones, massive dissapointment as a huge yakuza fan.
  4. Nobilis1984
    Mar 2, 2021
    4
    Very boring.
    I'm not a fan of the series, but at least I've tested all of its predecessors. I've always preferred GTA, but they were pretty good.
    The latest work is now more of an RPG and the fights are not that good anymore. The characters are too weak for me and the story is boring.
    Everything is better, dear developers.
  5. Zaronx
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    A lot of people did not like the change to this new turn based RPG style but dang! The game is really fun, characters are very well made and I kind of like the new fighting system, I think it adds more depth to the gameplay, the fact that they implemented levels is cool too because it forces you to think before engaging with enemies, in the previous games if you just do the story and a fewA lot of people did not like the change to this new turn based RPG style but dang! The game is really fun, characters are very well made and I kind of like the new fighting system, I think it adds more depth to the gameplay, the fact that they implemented levels is cool too because it forces you to think before engaging with enemies, in the previous games if you just do the story and a few side quests you'll pretty much be beating any boss senseless, but here I got wiped because I entered a higher level area by common mobs. If you're a fan of the series and can look past the fighting system I think you'll really enjoy this game… Expand
  6. Maugaran
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Brilliant Game. The Combat System and the new main protagonist makes this Game to the best Yakuza Title. A Masterpeice of RPG. 3. Place after Skyrim and Witcher 3 in my Alltime Games List.
  7. C4dovnik
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Отличная графика, очумительный сюжет, забавные диалоги, продуманные персонажи, много приколов странных чисто японских, но всё равно цепляющих и весёлых.
  8. furyohfury
    Mar 28, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Plot wise, pretty standard yakuza game, but they decided to make it a goddamn persona with all the WE ARE FRIENDS AND WE HELP EACH OTHER **** And if it worked in persona,here it looks stupid most of the time. As for gameplay they added personality stats like in persona which can't even be upgraded if you complete local university, which is made for it. Fight system is fine actually but at the endgame i found myself in a **** situation. I completed most of the sidequests, sotenbori battle arena (which as i googled gives you many xp). Then i come to fights with majima/saejima, kiryu and tendo and I am somehow underleveled on ~10 levels. I dealt with first two fights (roughly) but then there is tendo. And i just **** dropped the game. I went through all the tower and its about 15 fights, and got to fight tendo. I fought him like a **** 30 minutes i guess (because of the level) and he oneshotted Ichiban (game over) and i couldnt even do something about it because he can do multiple turns at once. So its either i poke this **** for 30 minutes again and pray to all gods that he wont do it again, either i go back to checkpoint, make the build against oneshot and go through all tower AGAIN. NOPE thank you, **** that. Seems like devs didnt even play their game if they didnt see that total ****… Expand
  9. Nitaro
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    I tried the previous Yakuza games but never really got into them. And after reading all the reviews of YLAD, and people comparing it to persona 5 and DQ, it got me interested. After all I love those games. So I went ahead and bought the game for my ps4 pro. Imo
    Yakuza 7 = Yakuza + Persona 5 + Dragon quest XI . In other words, It's the best game I have played in a loooooong time. If you    I tried the previous Yakuza games but never really got into them. And after reading all the reviews of YLAD, and people comparing it to persona 5 and DQ, it got me interested. After all I love those games. So I went ahead and bought the game for my ps4 pro. Imo
    Yakuza 7 = Yakuza + Persona 5 + Dragon quest XI . In other words, It's the best game I have played in a loooooong time. If you love Jrpgs, and you love persona and/or DQ games, YLAD is a no brainer. The only downside was that the graphics could have been better on the PS4 Pro. After watching all the reviews in best resolutions, it was a bit of a disappointment that the game runs at 1080p on the pro. Apart from that, this game is perfect in every way. This game's new turn based combat system is the missing piece of puzzle that makes yakuza series into the next big thing in the gaming industry imo. All the negative reviews are mostly people hating turn based combat or hardcore yakuza fans who refuse to adapt to something new and better. If you miss out on this game, you are truly missing out on something great.    … Expand
  10. vvv123
    Aug 9, 2022
    4
    I've played 0, Kiwami, Kiwami 2, 3 and 6 and all were better. The stakes were higher, with something major happening within the first 30 mins to keep me invested. I'm about 4 1/2 hours into the game and find it boring, with long unnecessary cutscenes. While I do like turn-based combat, it doesn't suit the Yakuza series. The combat in previous games is what made the series unique to otherI've played 0, Kiwami, Kiwami 2, 3 and 6 and all were better. The stakes were higher, with something major happening within the first 30 mins to keep me invested. I'm about 4 1/2 hours into the game and find it boring, with long unnecessary cutscenes. While I do like turn-based combat, it doesn't suit the Yakuza series. The combat in previous games is what made the series unique to other games. The protagonist would need to be as interesting as Kiryu but it isn't the case, so I'm not invested in the game.… Expand
  11. GameforGamers
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    what do you get when you give a title to a passionate team of game developers, yes you get a masterpiece called Yakuza, this game is near perfect and make other game from the same genre feels like downgrades.
    the game play is well done turn-based combat was is a great choice, the japanese voice actors did a great job of making the characters feels almost real, but most importantly the    what do you get when you give a title to a passionate team of game developers, yes you get a masterpiece called Yakuza, this game is near perfect and make other game from the same genre feels like downgrades.
    the game play is well done turn-based combat was is a great choice, the japanese voice actors did a great job of making the characters feels almost real, but most importantly the story is so damn good.
    for every gamer out there this is a must play    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. DarkwingSchmuck
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Like previous Yakuza games, Yakuza: Like a Dragon (A.K.A. "Yakuza 7") boasts an absorbing narrative from start to finish filled with charm, humor, and dramatic twists and turns, as well as a wealth of quality side activities that will keep you hooked for hours. However, Yakuza 7 transitions the franchise into a turn-based JRPG, and on its first attempt it only manages to succeed at beingLike previous Yakuza games, Yakuza: Like a Dragon (A.K.A. "Yakuza 7") boasts an absorbing narrative from start to finish filled with charm, humor, and dramatic twists and turns, as well as a wealth of quality side activities that will keep you hooked for hours. However, Yakuza 7 transitions the franchise into a turn-based JRPG, and on its first attempt it only manages to succeed at being one of the very best JRPGs of its generation. Yakuza 7's battle system is expertly designed with an excellent job system, while its transition into turn-based fits in theme with its protagonist's, Ichiban Kasuga, story and personality.

    Furthermore, Ichiban is one of the very best protagonists you'll find in a video game. He is instantly endearing and charismatic, and one can't help but root for him.    … Expand
  14. feathercave
    Jun 27, 2023
    7
    Yakuza game that moved to Role Playing Game.

    good point - You are good at inserting movie scenes. - Decent music. -The main character has a positive personality. -Fellow characters are attractive and clearly higher than the previous yakuza series. - Yakuza Role Playing Game. Cons -The tempo is worse than before. -The world setting is somewhat unreasonable. - I'm tired because I    Yakuza game that moved to Role Playing Game.

    good point
    - You are good at inserting movie scenes.
    - Decent music.
    -The main character has a positive personality.
    -Fellow characters are attractive and clearly higher than the previous yakuza series.
    - Yakuza Role Playing Game.
    Cons
    -The tempo is worse than before.
    -The world setting is somewhat unreasonable.
    - I'm tired because I use a lot
    -Enemy hardness is abnormal in the second half.    … Expand
  15. Dredd731
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    So basically, all of the negative reviews are from kids that don't like turn based rpgs, noted. If you bought the game without knowing it was turn based, you should only be mad at yourself.
  16. David1991
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible. From graphics to story to gameplay. This is the future of the yakuza series.
  17. SLURM187
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    Seriously, this is such a great game. The characters are memorable and loveable. The combat system is great. If you are a fan of classic RPGs such as (wait for it) Dragonquest, then you will feel right at home. I enjoyed every minute of this game. There were only a couple sections that I needed to grind, other than that, the game had a very nice flow to it. People complaining about theSeriously, this is such a great game. The characters are memorable and loveable. The combat system is great. If you are a fan of classic RPGs such as (wait for it) Dragonquest, then you will feel right at home. I enjoyed every minute of this game. There were only a couple sections that I needed to grind, other than that, the game had a very nice flow to it. People complaining about the change to the combat system need to just sit this one out if it's not for them. There were tons of Yakuza games under the old system. Sometimes, new ideas can refresh a series, and in my opinion, that is the case with YLAD. Fantastic game.… Expand
  18. balnog
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    Absolutely superb, crazy gameplay with a shockingly good storyline. Caught me completely by surprise, was not expecting to love it as much as I do. I'd tried some earlier Yakuza games and just didn't click, but this is a revelation.
  19. AcerolaOrion
    Oct 12, 2022
    5
    Why is there soooo much freaking combat and why is the combat sooo boring? There is sooooo much of it. Enemies will literally spawn 10 meters down the street from you AFTER YOU JUST KILLED A PREVIOUS GROUP OF ENEMIES ON THE SAME STREET!
    Maybe try the South Park RPG approach next time!
    The english VA is a major improvement to previous titles for a game that prides itself on its    Why is there soooo much freaking combat and why is the combat sooo boring? There is sooooo much of it. Enemies will literally spawn 10 meters down the street from you AFTER YOU JUST KILLED A PREVIOUS GROUP OF ENEMIES ON THE SAME STREET!
    Maybe try the South Park RPG approach next time!

    The english VA is a major improvement to previous titles for a game that prides itself on its storytelling (only to drown it in awful gameplay).    … Expand
  20. Kai82
    May 11, 2023
    8
    A new chapter in the Yakuza franchise. It has a new main character, switched the battle system to turn based combat and is more RPG than all other entries. I really enjoyed this game but have to admit it has a few rough edges. However it kept the strengths of the franchise and feels familiar. The story is about Ichiban Kasuga who was born in the Soapland in Kamurocho and never knew hisA new chapter in the Yakuza franchise. It has a new main character, switched the battle system to turn based combat and is more RPG than all other entries. I really enjoyed this game but have to admit it has a few rough edges. However it kept the strengths of the franchise and feels familiar. The story is about Ichiban Kasuga who was born in the Soapland in Kamurocho and never knew his parents. He joined the Arakawa Yakuza family after their patriarch saved him. Years later he goes to prison to save his patriarch from a serious fall out. When he returns his world turned upside down and he wants answers which draws him into a far bigger scheme than he would imagine (Wont spoil anything here). The story is entertaining and emotional. Like most Yakuza game it can sometimes get a bit ridiculous but works for me. The thing I was worried about was the change to turn based combat. However this works well and they made me enjoy this. The part time hero and Sujidex are O.K. for me. In total the side activities are excellent. Now to the rough edges with a slight spoiler warning. 2 locations in the game feel empty as there are no side quests except a dungeon. Some enemies feel a bit too much like damage sponges, level ups give not that much stat increases and only in the late game you can switch jobs without strong regrets. Your job levels give far better stat increases than your character levels (Better equipment outclass these also). If you have double digit levels in a job you don't want to start at level 1 with much lower stats. Only from a late chapter you have access to (special) enemies that give huge amounts of experience to decrease grinding. Overall the game won me over and I anticipate the next entry in the franchise. The characters, gameplay and overall experience is worth an 8/10 and recommendation for Yakuza fans.… Expand
  21. lordalaric
    Oct 26, 2021
    9
    If you are a fan if JRPGs, good graphics, excellent music and Japanese Dramas, then this game is for you
  22. 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
  23. maelronde
    May 15, 2021
    10
    A wonderful celebration of JRPG genre in a modern setting that supports the framework surprisingly well. The humor is silly and outrageous. Yet amidst the irreverence, the serious emotional storyline has me at the edge of my seat. The pacing is gripping and the difficulty is just right. I can't believe how well this game works -- a must have for jrpg fans.
  24. lowkee33
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I loved this game. It wasn't perfect in every way but it did enough right that I don't even care. As usual the story is great. If you have played any of the previous games you kinda know what to expect. The game is the same aside from the combat. I was super worried at first about it being a turn based game. I have played them but not as much as Arpg's. Any way needless to say I played forI loved this game. It wasn't perfect in every way but it did enough right that I don't even care. As usual the story is great. If you have played any of the previous games you kinda know what to expect. The game is the same aside from the combat. I was super worried at first about it being a turn based game. I have played them but not as much as Arpg's. Any way needless to say I played for a bit and I was hooked. The gameplay, exploration, story and side quests are very fun and entertaining. There is also several dungeons you can replay to grind for good stuff. All and all its a solid game and definitely worth your time. Do yourself a favor and give it a shoot.… Expand
  25. mikepatyaev
    Sep 14, 2022
    8
    RISE LIKE A DRAGON. Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
  26. kirkender
    Jul 20, 2021
    9
    This is my first Yakuza game and I am so freaking happy. It is a near perfect JRPG in all of the ways. More please!
  27. exeo
    May 13, 2021
    8
    Divertido, cachondo, bonito, dramático... podría ser perfecto, pero no acaba de conseguirlo. Quizás faltan variables en el combate que te hagan sentir que ganas por mérito propio, o más personajes de equipo...
  28. Zakis1991
    Aug 8, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Перестал следить за сюжетом после 6 главы, но прошел. В игре много минусов, очень много бегать, если хочешь собирать команду на яд, кровотечение, огонь, и холод, то не получится, у боссов всех иммунитет ко всему этому, а еще эти эффекты не стакаются. Встретил гринд вол, не мог пройти дальше по сюжету, пока не прокачался,… Expand
  29. Daniel0809
    Mar 14, 2021
    9
    New combat is cool, interesting. story & side stories are fun, intriguing &great but its a grind.
    NPCs need some work because when you fight the NPCs they move exactly the same and respawn. The batting cage dragon & cart are so much fun, seagull cinema is hilarious! ! Im very satisfied w/ the game. Loving it im gunna platinum it.
  30. ChumaGG
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esto es un 10.

    Tanto la historia, diseño/desarrollo de personajes y la jugabilidad son increibles.

    Es uno de los juegos mas bizarramente increibles que he jugado.    … Expand
  31. StarsWitch
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    the gameplay is absolutely fun, the mini games are one of the best in the series and the story is on par with 0 if not better! I love it and I hope future games keep this up as well as provide mkre social commentary cause that stuff is amazing ❤️
  32. CAWZZY
    Jan 25, 2022
    9
    Awesome game! A nice change of pace from traditional fantasy RPGs. Enjoyed the turn-based combat.
  33. anuva
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    I want everyone to be ichiban, the world would be a better place.

    This game makes me happy and I'm super into it
  34. chronogaming8
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    I had my doubts about this Like a Dragon, but I loved it. The combat system lacks some depth but it is quite entertaining; and the story and especially the characters are really good. Kasuga Ichiban is an incredible main character!
  35. GCDeadshot
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This is my favourite game of all time, I completed it 100% and will do so again.
  36. Sweeb
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Absolute beast of a game. Yakuza games never ever disappoint. Yakuza is now my favourite franchise.
  37. hassanchop79
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    What a great game!
    Just get it and play it. It's that simple. Awesome characters and story and great new combat system.
  38. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    Story: 10
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Game Time: 60 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  39. Clockworknate
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    I've only played 30 hours but so far its an amazing game, I love the turn based action and holy sh*t the story actually drew me in and got me hooked everytime something happens. Definitely suggest this to any turn based fans. I haven't loved a game that I wasn't sure about in the beginning this much for a long time!!!
  40. GodHandsLee
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best JRPGs in years and one of the best Yakuza games. Children should stop complaining about the changes when there's already 7 main entries, 2 remakes and a number of spinoffs that have the same combat system.
  41. Summerhat
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Juego muy divertido, increíble como me pasé las horas jugando, la historia es muy buena
  42. zasaz13
    Nov 1, 2022
    6
    Good movie with some moments of play. Boring combat system, but with good history
  43. ff9alex
    Apr 13, 2021
    8
    Amazing game, it's really funny but really serious when it has to, becoming an RPG turn based actually make the game way more interesting and I hope they co tinue this road in future games

    The cinematics are loooong but most of the times they paid off, some parts kind of become a soap opera but overall the story is great I don't give it a 9 cause it bothers me how much assets they    Amazing game, it's really funny but really serious when it has to, becoming an RPG turn based actually make the game way more interesting and I hope they co tinue this road in future games


    The cinematics are loooong but most of the times they paid off, some parts kind of become a soap opera but overall the story is great

    I don't give it a 9 cause it bothers me how much assets they reused from other of their games to notorious, also to many enemies on street sometimes it gets annoying    … Expand
  44. otavioft
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This Yakuza 7 is amazing, don't stop playing because of the change in combat style. I prefer the old style myself, specifically Yakuza Kiwami 0 and Yakuza 5, I hope that SEGA will continue with this style of turn-based battle in yakuza 8. The story of Yakuza 7 is very good and remember that this game is the beginning of a new era in the saga with the new protagonist Kasuga Ichiban. whoeverThis Yakuza 7 is amazing, don't stop playing because of the change in combat style. I prefer the old style myself, specifically Yakuza Kiwami 0 and Yakuza 5, I hope that SEGA will continue with this style of turn-based battle in yakuza 8. The story of Yakuza 7 is very good and remember that this game is the beginning of a new era in the saga with the new protagonist Kasuga Ichiban. whoever says the game is bad just for the fighting style is being a JRPG hater.… Expand
  45. itachi_uchiha
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! 10/10

    Exciting storyline, great characters, interesting gameplay, many good side quests and a lot funny stuff. I think every Yakuza fan will love it!!!
  46. SpacexxxCowboy
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Just finished the game and gotta day this is one of the best games I played in a long time! Great music, great game play, amazing story, and great character development
    10 out of 10 all the way!
  47. Awanka
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    The gameplay is quite good. It integrates the turn-based combat of JRPGs, and job system of Final Fantasy 14/Dragon Quest 7, into an urban brawler setting, often with clever or funny results. You will encounter knights that use garbage can lids as shields and "mage" classes that hack phones. There are a ton of mini-games and collection quests outside of the normal combat to occupy yourThe gameplay is quite good. It integrates the turn-based combat of JRPGs, and job system of Final Fantasy 14/Dragon Quest 7, into an urban brawler setting, often with clever or funny results. You will encounter knights that use garbage can lids as shields and "mage" classes that hack phones. There are a ton of mini-games and collection quests outside of the normal combat to occupy your time such as Dragon-Kart racing, Company management, and can collecting.

    Once you get the hang of things the game becomes immersive, like being a gangster in some parallel dimension version of Yokohama. It's oddly wholesome and distinctly Japanese. It reminded me of Persona 5 in the way there is too much to do and not enough time.

    The core story about honor and redemption is pretty good, but expands into a melodramatic mess, and is way too wordy. Even for a JRPG there is so much endless bloviating and empty dialog that I started skipping it 2/3 in, which I almost never do.

    The final dungeon requires a LOT of grinding. Consider yourself warned.    … Expand
  48. Tavastian
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good old school JRPG with a modern twist. Feels like this game took all the best from old school jrpgs like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Persona etc and blended them together to create this masterful experience.… Expand
  49. nexus151196
    Oct 7, 2022
    8
    Дошёл до 7 главы и удалил. Понимаю, что игра хорошая, но устал. Очень много диалогов, хоть и люблю, но не смог терпеть и скипал. Боёвка тактическая,глубокая. Половина с режиссурой , половина просто каменные стояния. Сайды прикольные, по-японски трешовые. Графика класс, персонажи тоже. Игра хорошая, но не для всех. Игра всё равно не меньше, чем на 8 баллов.
    UPD : собрался, дошел до    Дошёл до 7 главы и удалил. Понимаю, что игра хорошая, но устал. Очень много диалогов, хоть и люблю, но не смог терпеть и скипал. Боёвка тактическая,глубокая. Половина с режиссурой , половина просто каменные стояния. Сайды прикольные, по-японски трешовые. Графика класс, персонажи тоже. Игра хорошая, но не для всех. Игра всё равно не меньше, чем на 8 баллов.
    UPD : собрался, дошел до финальной главы, слился на предпоследнем боссе, уж очень он жирный. У игры сильный скачок в сложности в конце..    … Expand
  50. edu_110
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Muy buen juego ,entretenido y bastante largo ,último es bueno y malo , ya que para mí fue largo de mas ,con tantas cosas que puedes hacer bien puedes llevar 30 horas de juego y apenas ir en el 4to capitulo.
  51. Boehls123
    Jun 5, 2021
    9
    Fun game, the turn based actually works pretty well, also love the characters and their bond they have along with good story
  52. Uncl3s4mbr
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    Probably the best Yakuza game or at as good as Yakuza 0. Very good story and gameplay. I liked the change to turn based. Nice minigames as always, good graphics and combat system.
  53. soki98
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    the future of yakuza looks bright even with all the haters crying about it being turn-based you can ignore those idiots they can keep crying but thats how the series will move forward they can either enter the train or keep barking from afar nonetheless i will be enjoying the series this game is beautiful and has an amazing story with a protagonist worthy of taking up the mantle afterthe future of yakuza looks bright even with all the haters crying about it being turn-based you can ignore those idiots they can keep crying but thats how the series will move forward they can either enter the train or keep barking from afar nonetheless i will be enjoying the series this game is beautiful and has an amazing story with a protagonist worthy of taking up the mantle after kiryu and antagonist that are great in their own right… Expand
  54. gametracker
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Yakuza 7 like a dragon is a masterpiece, my best game this year..enjoyed it from start to finish .. even going to continue with extra content challenge after finishing the game .. perfect music, game play, and story all top of the top .. the game has elements and ideas from dragon quest, Pokémon, ff7 and more ... highly advice to at least play yakuza 0 and 6 before this game since thereYakuza 7 like a dragon is a masterpiece, my best game this year..enjoyed it from start to finish .. even going to continue with extra content challenge after finishing the game .. perfect music, game play, and story all top of the top .. the game has elements and ideas from dragon quest, Pokémon, ff7 and more ... highly advice to at least play yakuza 0 and 6 before this game since there are some things related.… Expand
  55. bpgould1994
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    I have spent 100 plus hours on Yakuza like a Dragon and have completed the story as well as a large portion of the side content.

    Yakuza 7 is a amazing RPG that has great writing and a story that delivers powerful emotional moments as well as a cast of characters that doing my game I bonded with the combat is very good with each member having unique skills The only issue I had was at a    I have spent 100 plus hours on Yakuza like a Dragon and have completed the story as well as a large portion of the side content.

    Yakuza 7 is a amazing RPG that has great writing and a story that delivers powerful emotional moments as well as a cast of characters that doing my game I bonded with the combat is very good with each member having unique skills The only issue I had was at a point in the game I had a hard time leveling up so I bought stats bossts.
    They aren't necessarily needed but will make things easier that said I was still having challenges with higher level enemies    … Expand
  56. GskinFreak
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Surprisingly this was the most fun I had playing a Yakuza game. I was at first skeptical since they changed how the game works by changing the battle system. When giving it a go it just impressed me. As expected with a Yakuza game the story is very engaging the story can pass as a movie as the writing is really good.
  57. Severaltitan
    Jan 13, 2021
    8
    Increible , se han renovado y han cambiado el estilo, viendo como era su nuevo gameplay no quería jugarlo pero ha sido una compra genial y me.ha acabado enganchando
  58. DaJuSa
    Jan 16, 2021
    9
    Esta opinión es totalmente subjetiva

    Es el primer Yakuza que juego, así que no tenia ninguna referencia anterior, y me ha encantado. Los personajes, la trama, la ciudad y sus actividades y misiones secundarias bien diseñadas, casi todo en este juego me ha parecido buenísimo. No le pongo un 10, por dos razones derivadas del combate, aunque me ha parecido muy divertido también, tengo    Esta opinión es totalmente subjetiva

    Es el primer Yakuza que juego, así que no tenia ninguna referencia anterior, y me ha encantado. Los personajes, la trama, la ciudad y sus actividades y misiones secundarias bien diseñadas, casi todo en este juego me ha parecido buenísimo.

    No le pongo un 10, por dos razones derivadas del combate, aunque me ha parecido muy divertido también, tengo que decir.

    - Al combate le falta profundidad. En términos generales se acaba basando en hacer el movimiento que mas daño hace, y pocas veces se aprovechan bien los estados alterados. Además me ha dado la sensación en ocasiones, de que los bosses estaban programados para hacer X movimiento cuando su salud llegaba a algún porcentaje, y si llegaba y le seguías atacando, esos ataques no le quitaban barra de vida hasta que hacia el movimiento predefinido (esto ultimo es una suposición, pero si es verdad, es un fallo grande)
    - Los trabajos: El juego no te invita a jugar con los trabajos de los personajes, y creo que pecan de falta de profundidad como el combate. Quizá menos trabajos mas diferenciados, habría sido lo ideal.

    Pero en resumen, me ha parecido un juegazo, y espero que con mas experiencia en el combate, el siguiente juego sea un 10.    … Expand
  59. HongTae-TH
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    a bit too grindy but if you love a turn-base RPG combat, I think it isn't too bad.
    Fantastic Story, likeable new characters
    Even if I'm new to a yakuza game series, turned out it's great.
    Make me want to play other yakuza games.
  60. Embuti74
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    I don't know if this is the best Yakuza game, but is the one I enjoyed the most, absolutely. Great plot, great characters, nice RPG system (a parody of the classics like DQ or FF) a lot of mini games and sub-stories. Ichiban is top! Love it. If you like Japan or you are interested in starting in this saga, this is the game to buy. TOP!
  61. fierymaximan
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    For all turn-based RPG games, this is the one of the best so far. All Yakuza games are masterpiece for me except for dead souls. But this one is the best game in the series. Great that it is not like easy, it has more combat system rules that enjoy me playing this. I am fan of Square Enix RPG games but this one is everyone must have. Thanks! Sega.
  62. mediocreampuff
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Probably GOTY 2020 for me. Personally a better RPG than FFVII Remake and even Persona 5 Royal. The story is really compelling (theres a bit of slowdown towards the end) and I personally enjoy the turn based combat way more. However this is still a Yakuza gam
    e ,the only difference is the combat.Theres a few minor issues ,like at one point the story grinds to a halt as you have to collect    Probably GOTY 2020 for me. Personally a better RPG than FFVII Remake and even Persona 5 Royal. The story is really compelling (theres a bit of slowdown towards the end) and I personally enjoy the turn based combat way more. However this is still a Yakuza gam
    e ,the only difference is the combat.Theres a few minor issues ,like at one point the story grinds to a halt as you have to collect 3 million yen and theres no like contest or anything to get it you have to get it legitimately. You have to grind to get it. I didn't mind but its stopping me from just recommendations it to people as something that would be universally enjoyed. And afterword you need to grind for a boss fight. I still like it though    … Expand
  63. ScarTzi
    Mar 16, 2021
    9
    For those who doesn't like turn based games probably are not gonna like it however, for those like me who like a long game with good lore it's worth give a shot. The game has pretty good substories and develops the side characters pretty well... I cried at the end xD
  64. Lherm
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Never really enjoyed these turn based fighting system, but this game made me change my mind. It's so exciting, the whole plot is so intriguing, and every mini-game makes me want to play it forever.
  65. Primebear
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    A game that showed the perfect generational change. The playstyle changed with the protagonist was not awkward and melted. The story is also excellent. There are so many things to enjoy, so I can't get it to myself.
  66. fabgo
    Sep 5, 2022
    6
    Fantastic story, filled with quirky humor and many life lessons. This is probably the most emotionally intelligent game I ever played.

    Unfortunately, to get through the story, you have to grind through thousands of boring encounters and repetitive fights. The turn-based combat is not very engaging, and most fights are without any challenge. The game is also very unbalanced, so you go from    Fantastic story, filled with quirky humor and many life lessons. This is probably the most emotionally intelligent game I ever played.

    Unfortunately, to get through the story, you have to grind through thousands of boring encounters and repetitive fights. The turn-based combat is not very engaging, and most fights are without any challenge. The game is also very unbalanced, so you go from easy-easy-easy-easy-easy to super-hard. And then you have to grind for hours to level up and get better gear just so you can get through that next fight that blocks story progress.

    There is a lot to do in the game. From side-quests and collectibles to many, many optional mini-games. I didn't really care for the mini-games very much, but they do add some depth and flavor to the game, and you can play the mini-games for hours if you so choose.

    The game auto-save feature is useless, so you have to save frequently yourself if you don't want to lose progress. Except many areas disable the save feature. And then, if you then forget to save when you get out of that area, you could lose a lot of progress. There is no load. So if you want to load a previous save, you have to quit and restart the game.

    Overall it's a pretty good game, but the flaws mentioned are frustrating, and prevent the game from being truly great. A missed opportunity from SEGA.    … Expand
  67. kings1985
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    gran bel gioco anche questo, la traduzione in italiano finalmente!!!!!!!!! tutti i giochi yakuza dovrebbero avere una traduzione multilingua. continuate cosi!!!!!!!!!! Great!!!!
  68. Larry-Katula
    May 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es entretenido de principio a fin, los personajes tienen un gran nivel de desarrollo y son muy carismáticos, haciendo que te encariñes con ellos. Además de la excelente historia lo que lo hace brillar aún más son la gran variedad de historias secundarias, además de las muchas actividades que puedes realizar en Yokohama.… Expand
  69. Liquid_panda
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Great game. Has a amazing overall theme and the game play is fun as hell. The missions range from funny to serious, like you would expect from the yakuza series, but all are solid fun.
  70. Ourflag
    May 8, 2021
    10
    This game is very different than previous Yakuza games, but as a fan of the franchise I really enjoyed this game. Ichiban is a great protagonist and I loved him throughout the game. The story was very good and I think it was the best in Yakuza series.
  71. IcyBerg
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Trouxe de volta o RPG nostálgico, divertido, carismático, muito atraente tanto visualmente como em jogabilidade, gostaria de poder ver mais Jobs, aguardo pelos próximos
  72. Morcishoobler
    Jun 1, 2021
    8
    I have never played a Yakuza game before. I originally thought I would not like many of the key elements in the game. At first, the story seemed like a tedious way to bog down the game and the combat seemed boring and easy at first. However, the story progressed and the combat improved and I found myself falling in love with this game. It plus homage to classic games in the best wayI have never played a Yakuza game before. I originally thought I would not like many of the key elements in the game. At first, the story seemed like a tedious way to bog down the game and the combat seemed boring and easy at first. However, the story progressed and the combat improved and I found myself falling in love with this game. It plus homage to classic games in the best way possible, develops a story that trumps the traditional story telling of movies and tv, and is goofy enough to entertain an audience of all ages. Phenomenal.… Expand
  73. kiryu6666666666
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Yet another RGG Studios gem, an easy reccomendation. 10/10 score!!!!!!!!!!!
  74. PlatinumReviews
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Yakuza Like a Dragon is an amazing game to say the least. A JRPG set in a real world setting, Real world elements like taxi's being used for fast travel being just one of the super unique ideas put in this game. With a truly unique story, Highly likeable characters and epic combat what could be wrong with this game. Well for starters with this turning into a turned based JRPG while keepingYakuza Like a Dragon is an amazing game to say the least. A JRPG set in a real world setting, Real world elements like taxi's being used for fast travel being just one of the super unique ideas put in this game. With a truly unique story, Highly likeable characters and epic combat what could be wrong with this game. Well for starters with this turning into a turned based JRPG while keeping true to some Yakuza elements characters can sometimes get stuck on environments when fighting which can cause you to miss attacks. the game does have some bugs as well but overall Like a Dragon is a game I would highly recommend to any JRPG fan.… Expand
  75. 3nz0_spidey
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    I've Played Many RPGs, But It's the Best I've Played (even though I played Final Fantasy 7)
  76. Darkspawn677
    May 29, 2022
    10
    The game is great but the game should be more like grand theft auto with stealing cars etc
  77. Bsims93
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. This game has amazing story. Takes a old system and makes it feel fresh turn base combat. Has pretty good difficulty. Has really funny moments. Haha every kinda min game you can think of. Has great sub story. One of the best games every made.
  78. MrSpaceSalad
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Yakuza: Like A Dragon is a fantastic addition to the series with RPG and combat systems with a surprising amount of depth.

    The story is full of twists and turns that keep you wanting to see what comes next, yet the game offers a plethora of unique side missions and mini-games for when you want to take a break. All of this is elevated by Ichiban who is a loveable and memorable    Yakuza: Like A Dragon is a fantastic addition to the series with RPG and combat systems with a surprising amount of depth.

    The story is full of twists and turns that keep you wanting to see what comes next, yet the game offers a plethora of unique side missions and mini-games for when you want to take a break. All of this is elevated by Ichiban who is a loveable and memorable protagonist. The turn-based combat isn't monotonous like typical JRPGS where characters just sit still waiting for the next thing to happen. Characters move around on their own and their positioning can affect the success of your next attack, which keeps you engaged and forces you to be adaptable.

    Yakuza: Like a dragon is a masterpiece and I can comfortably say it's the best game in the series. I truly hope this is a permanent direction for the series. For those craving the traditional Yakuza style, the offshoot series, Judgement, is incredible in it's own right and is there to do just that.    … Expand
  79. Finaltwist
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
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  80. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    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. [
  81. Fyxhcl
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Great game. It was the first Yakuza game for me, but I'm a JRPGs fan so I knew I should give this a try. I wasn't disappointed at all.

    Graphics are good. Yeah maybe not the absolute best for newer generation of console, but whatever: the setting is realistic and really well done, you'll really feel like you're exploring a japanese city and I believe there aren't two building that are    Great game. It was the first Yakuza game for me, but I'm a JRPGs fan so I knew I should give this a try. I wasn't disappointed at all.

    Graphics are good. Yeah maybe not the absolute best for newer generation of console, but whatever: the setting is realistic and really well done, you'll really feel like you're exploring a japanese city and I believe there aren't two building that are the same, exploring and looking at the details is amazing and fun. Characters animation are good too. The game is really stilysh and full of funny stuff.

    The combat looks super cool and it's pretty quick, although it is very simple and after some time it gets a bit repetitive. Especially the characters customization is not the best, with a lot of useless skills, or skills that are too similar between them. Jobs are interesting but it's difficult and grindy to unlock them all, so I stuck with the best ones for each character and only leveled those.

    The plot is very good. Maybe a bit over the top, but is full of twists and it really drags you towards all the game, because you'll want to know why certain things happened, the ending and the resolution of everything is satisfying. The characters are interesting, maybe not too deep but they are ok and a good company.

    Sub quests are nothing special and not too difficult, mostly you'll need to fetch something or kill some enemy, but what make you want to do them are the silly little stories that they have behind, that are always interesting and fun. The game is full of mini games, and while I didn't play all of them, they're not necessary at all to finish the game, so you can choose to play those that you prefer. Grinding them all to get 100% would be a boring activity but I didn't feel the need to do that.

    I was a bit disappointed by the two additional areas that open up later in the game, they don't add much to the gameplay and are simple containers for a few shops or other minigames (similar to those in the main area) so I was excited to explore them, but didn't find them very interesting in the end.

    Overall, I consider this one of the best JRPGs that I played lately, it has some flaws but does well so much more things, the setting is very original for a JRPG so that's some fresh air for fans of the genre. If you like the genre just get this game and you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  82. bigmanmichael23
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I Was initially skeptical about the combat system at first but throughout my gameplay I quite enjoyed it. I found it refreshing in comparison to the well-known brainless beat-em-up style gameplay, however, I do understand that it may not be for everyone. though ultimately you don't buy a yakuza game for its gameplay and combat, you buy a yakuza game for its storytelling, and mind you,I Was initially skeptical about the combat system at first but throughout my gameplay I quite enjoyed it. I found it refreshing in comparison to the well-known brainless beat-em-up style gameplay, however, I do understand that it may not be for everyone. though ultimately you don't buy a yakuza game for its gameplay and combat, you buy a yakuza game for its storytelling, and mind you, Yakuza 7 has one of the best stories in the series and might I say on par with yakuza 0, after spending over 100 hours and only just finishing the main campaign I can comfortably say without a doubt that yakuza Like a dragon is a must-buy.… Expand
  83. Giwon
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    오픈월드 RPG 게임들에서 서브 컨텐츠들이 스토리의 흐름을 깨트리는 경우가 허다하다. 하지만 이 게임은 무지막지하게 방대한 서브 컨텐츠를 제공하면서도 메인 스토리의 흐름과 같은 방향으로 흘러가도록 치밀하게 짜여져있다. 잘 짜여진 스토리와 잘 설계된 서브컨텐츠, 매력적인 캐릭터들, 최고의 B급 감성. 단언컨데 이 게임은 수작이 맞다.

    It happens often that sub-contents break a stream of main story. Nevertheless this game give an enormous amount of sub-content, it is meticulously organized to flow in same way as the main story. Good    오픈월드 RPG 게임들에서 서브 컨텐츠들이 스토리의 흐름을 깨트리는 경우가 허다하다. 하지만 이 게임은 무지막지하게 방대한 서브 컨텐츠를 제공하면서도 메인 스토리의 흐름과 같은 방향으로 흘러가도록 치밀하게 짜여져있다. 잘 짜여진 스토리와 잘 설계된 서브컨텐츠, 매력적인 캐릭터들, 최고의 B급 감성. 단언컨데 이 게임은 수작이 맞다.

    It happens often that sub-contents break a stream of main story. Nevertheless this game give an enormous amount of sub-content, it is meticulously organized to flow in same way as the main story. Good story, well-designed sub-contents, attractive characters, and pleasant gag. I'm sure this game is a good game.    … Expand
  84. t_bone
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    This game was great, both as a stand-alone and as a game in the Yakuza series. I love the Yakuza series and was really worried about a game without Kiryu. I also loved Yakuza's unique brand of fighting, so I was pretty worried that the switch to a new main character and a new fighting system at the same time. But it was awesome! I'm not a JRPG guy but I still really enjoyed the combat,This game was great, both as a stand-alone and as a game in the Yakuza series. I love the Yakuza series and was really worried about a game without Kiryu. I also loved Yakuza's unique brand of fighting, so I was pretty worried that the switch to a new main character and a new fighting system at the same time. But it was awesome! I'm not a JRPG guy but I still really enjoyed the combat, party-building dynamics, and fighting animation. I was also happy to see the minigames not only stayed the same, but also had some new ones added (RIP bowling, though, it was awesome). Overall, the game felt both comfortable and wholly new at the same time!

    The story was really, really fantastic. Probably the best in the whole Yakuza franchise, and definitely one of my favorite out of all the non-Yakuza RPGs I've played. It introduces a bunch of new twists and avoids some of the cliches that dominated the stories of Yakuza 2/3/4.

    The only downside is that the game definitely gets a little grind-y at times and has some unnecessary mechanics that don't add much, but do complicate things. There's too many unavoidable, easily winnable street encounters at the end/midgame. And the jobs, forge, and gear mechanics were more annoying than anything, but they basically sort themselves out by the endgame. But these are minor setbacks. The combat is fun, the story is good, there's a lot to do, and the world feels alive. You should get this game!    … Expand
  85. Fayt215
    Dec 24, 2021
    8
    I have to give this game a 8 because I wasn't expecting it to be this good and entertaining especially when they completely brought it jrpg elemts to this game instead of its traditional yakuza brawl gameplay. Even with the jrpg elements thrown in it still catches the yakuza feels and moments of laughter and joy and the yakuza series still imo tell great stories with fun loving charactersI have to give this game a 8 because I wasn't expecting it to be this good and entertaining especially when they completely brought it jrpg elemts to this game instead of its traditional yakuza brawl gameplay. Even with the jrpg elements thrown in it still catches the yakuza feels and moments of laughter and joy and the yakuza series still imo tell great stories with fun loving characters and the fan service is pretty hood to might I say. Overall fantastic game if your a yakuza fan if your a jrpg fan you still might enjoy this game and for those who are completely new and want to try something new I would say give this game a chance it might just when you over with it's charm. One more thing props to the english voice actors for voicing this game it's cool that they included and english dub over but I would still recommend people play this game in Japanese as the voice acting and emotions are just far superior plus the english karaoke isn't very good imo lol although it is hilarious.… Expand
  86. Milo2904
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    I did enjoy previous Yakuza games, but this one is my favorite. Loved the new combat system!
  87. JossuaVera
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    Es increíble, de los mejores protagonistas de la historia del videojuego. Es magnífico probar un juego tan bueno y que a la vez sea un homenaje hacia las bases del JRPG y de la cultura japonesa.
  88. Tommey
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    My first Yakuza game, so I had no expectations. I love the turn-based JRPG, story-driven, insane antics, complex characters and addicting music. Sidequests are fun and entertaining; the plot is very deep and full of vibrancy. This game will make you feel all kinds of emotions.
  89. HioriK
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    I've always thought that Yakuza 0 was the best Yakuza game, but this game changed that. Ichiban Kasuga is actually more likable than Kiryu and the story was way better than I expected.
  90. MoniWhite
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Story is perfect, combat is chilled out turn based combat, some post game stuff where I can grind stats, no complaints at all
  91. Lynrev
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    The atmosphere, the scenario , the CHARACTERS are all a 10/10 in this game . the side quests are the best like it's a f****** banger . the only things that keep it away from a 10/10 in my heart are the combat system that feels good most of the time but sometimes it's just weird (in not a good way) and the difficulty curve that is just bad like its linear most of the game but 2-3 times itThe atmosphere, the scenario , the CHARACTERS are all a 10/10 in this game . the side quests are the best like it's a f****** banger . the only things that keep it away from a 10/10 in my heart are the combat system that feels good most of the time but sometimes it's just weird (in not a good way) and the difficulty curve that is just bad like its linear most of the game but 2-3 times it just goes bruh ???
    Still it's a very good game ,i recommend it from the bottom of my heart    … Expand
  92. bub156
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    This was my first Yakuza game and I basically went in blind. The first few chapters of the game really blew my mind and set up lots of intrigue and really made me root for the main protagonist. The characters are fleshed out and likeable, and the game really made me feel like I was in a lived in world, in comparison to some other open world games I've played where the open world feltThis was my first Yakuza game and I basically went in blind. The first few chapters of the game really blew my mind and set up lots of intrigue and really made me root for the main protagonist. The characters are fleshed out and likeable, and the game really made me feel like I was in a lived in world, in comparison to some other open world games I've played where the open world felt pointless. I think the inclusion of tons and tons of completely optional mini games, character dialogue, and real world restaurants and shops really led to this feeling. There's tons of content that you might not notice if you're trying to get through the story as fast as possible (although none of it is actually "missable" content) which encourages the player to take their time and really get sucked into the world of Yokohama. The english voice acting is actually pretty fantastic in my opinion, which is rare in JRPGs. Towards the later half of the game I found the plot to be getting a little convoluted when it came to the political intrigue with all of the various crime families and it became difficult to keep track of who was who. Fortunately this is all relatively neatly tied up towards the end with an ending that felt satisfying and conclusive.

    The JRPG combat mechanics were enjoyable at first, with hits having a satisfying weight to them and ridiculous over the top cutscenes that made me want to try out every possible ability. However difficulty wise the game was a bit too easy for me to the point where I found myself just auto attacking 99% of the time. This is a huge gaping contrast to the optional end game boss which more or less requires your characters to be fully maxed out which ended up being way too much of a ridiculous challenge for me to want to attempt. All in all though, this didn't detract enough to pull me out of the engaging open world and captivating story.    … Expand
  93. Masterofcard198
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente por donde se lo mire , la historia es muy buena , y el modo de lucha espectacular.… Expand
  94. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Perhaps my favorite JRPG of all time. Notable because of its geography and timing based turned based combat. The story is also wonderful.
  95. Tr0nikus
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    A truly endearing story kept me glued to this game! I’ve never played anything with a fight system like this either. Highly recommend!
  96. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    9/10........................................................................................
  97. MoGee
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    第三个白金游戏！
    这次变革我觉得挺成功的，除了职业系统与技能不够成熟外，算是找回了曾经第一次玩如龙0的感觉。
  98. PasiMetaAho
    Feb 5, 2023
    6
    Turn based street fighting? Really????????????
    RGG really shat the bed with the gameplay even if the story is as always god tier!
  99. Dondondondon
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    In short, it’s a fantastic game. If you’re new to the Yakuza series, Like a dragon is a good place to start. (Yakuza 0 is also a good game to start.)

    I played the other Yakuza games including Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami. But I have to say, Yakuza Like a dragon is my favorite. This is my first time playing the game with English voice overs and I am thoroughly impressed with the voice    In short, it’s a fantastic game. If you’re new to the Yakuza series, Like a dragon is a good place to start. (Yakuza 0 is also a good game to start.)

    I played the other Yakuza games including Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami. But I have to say, Yakuza Like a dragon is my favorite. This is my first time playing the game with English voice overs and I am thoroughly impressed with the voice acting. They are well-done with emotion and what really sells it is the lip-syncing on the characters are dead accurate. I was surprised that George Takei was voice acting in it too! His voice as a fatherly but powerful figure in the game was a good choice.

    At the heart of it, it's a turn-based JRPG with quick time event buttons for extra damage.
    There is a job system where each character can specialize in some type of damage or role. For example, one character can be a mage-type character with powerful magic spells, another with blade type damage, another with gun type damage, and another with absolutely powerful healing spells. The characters aren’t limited to one job and you can change them to have more than one type of damage because some of the moves stay with character no matter what job role they take.

    Like a Dragon is a story driven but not linear because there are so many things you could do in the map before continuing to the main objective. There are plenty of mini games and side quests. I love the mini games. You could play darts, go-cart racing, play slots, play card games, play mahjong, crane games, golf, a hammer the mole type game, and more. My personal favorite is the go cart minigame. It has power ups and actually interesting race courses.
    There are even classic SEGA arcade games like virtua fighter and several other full classic arcade games.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the karaoke. Each character had their own unique song and even had their own music video. I must have played the karaoke minigame at least 20 times. Of course, the Yakuza classic”Baka Mitai” is there for you Yakuza fans.

    There’s a mini game where you play a business management simulator. At least 10 hours of them were in that minigame alone. It’s so satisfying watching your money go up because you made the right business decisions. It’s also the best way to farm money in the game which helps A LOT with the difficulty spike. OH yeah, there’s a huge difficulty spike in the game but I overcame it thanks to the business minigame and the money it gave for me to buy the best weapons early. Also, there are enemy dungeons you are expected to play over and over again to level up. So yeah, there’s some grinding to be expected being a JRPG. Also, if you want the best weapons, expect to walk around in circles to pick up specific items or fight specific enemies again and again to collect special upgrade materials for your weapons. I definetly spent several hours collecting items for my fully upgraded weapons.

    I love the hilarious tone the game has sometimes. For example, there is a battle move in the game where you can summon a lobster and it pinches the nose of your enemy who hilariously screams in pain and flails around and quickly jumps away. I did it with tough looking bosses and laughed so much. On the flipside, Because the game is about Yakuza (japanese mafia), some of the cutscenes can be brutal to watch if you’re squeamish to violent deaths and they don’t shy away from graphic murders.

    The cutscenes are really long. So long that my PC monitor has a power saving mode that kicks in a lot before a cutscene ends and the screen goes black momentarily before I have to de-activate it. The first few hours of the game is like a long movie with a few fights or walk to another location before another 15 minute or so cutscene starts. Because it introduces new settings and new characters, the game really tries hard to introduce them. Also, a lot of the cutscenes are your enemies explaining how they deviously created a secret plan and their motives in every detail you can imagine. Interesting stuff! No really.

    As the game continues on, more and more characters join your party. There’s at least 5 other people who join you! The game really goes hard on every one of their backstories. By the end of the game, I actually cared about every one of the characters. The main character, Ichiban Kasuga, is front and center of the entire game and by the end of the game I was almost in tears by how everything played out. The final portion of the game had so many twists and turns and pieces falling together. I was actually blown away by how well it was written! The side quests were so interesting that I finished all 50 or so of them. Some of them were sad, some of them were so funny, and some of them were really heartwarming. I’m surprised how well the side quests were made, story wise!    … Expand
  100. anemotaxis
    Nov 22, 2022
    6
    無理やり辻褄を合わせたようなストーリーに興ざめする。
    歪んでいるとはいえ主人公の人の好さは伝わったが、頭脳明晰のように語られるキャラクター全員がバカに見える。
    60点くらいのミニゲームの詰め合わせでボリュームを水増しするくらいなら、もっとメインの部分に力を入れてほしい。
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#17 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#27 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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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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