Yakuza: Like a Dragon

 Xbox One
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 142
  3. Negative: 14 out of 142
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  1. KenjiKuzunoha
    Aug 14, 2023
    5
    I will admit, at first I wasn't too sure about the new turn based combat system, but holy hell did it grow on me, just like the new characters and amazing story did.
    I would seriously recommend this to any Yakuza/RPG fan. It's simply fantastic!
  2. dan-man
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    At first, I loved this game, its irreverent dialogue, likable characters, and wacky zany humour. But after 10 hours it got too slow, with scenes endlessly long going nowhere, and repetitive combat over and over and over and over again. I couldn't finish it. 14 hours was enough for me. But it was a few good hours! Just a shame I won't get to find out how the story ends due to the needlessAt first, I loved this game, its irreverent dialogue, likable characters, and wacky zany humour. But after 10 hours it got too slow, with scenes endlessly long going nowhere, and repetitive combat over and over and over and over again. I couldn't finish it. 14 hours was enough for me. But it was a few good hours! Just a shame I won't get to find out how the story ends due to the needless padding and rambling directionless story. I envy people who are fine slogging through tens of hours of their life into such a video game, but honestly, life is too short!… Expand

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5
#5 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
28
#28 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. IGN Portugal
    Jun 28, 2021
    90
    Yakuza: Like a Dragon takes the risky option of including RPG elements in its core, but it does this absolutely brilliantly. It's a new approach that may make those fans of action in previous games a little apprehensive, but it does deserve a chance. It's a fantastic gateway to the series and not to be missed by fans of Japanese RPGs. It maintains the series' spirit, refreshing it with Ichiban Kaguya, heroes who risk becoming the new icon of Yakuza.
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  2. MMORPG.com
    Nov 25, 2020
    85
    Yakuza: Like a Dragon is surprisingly one of the best JRPGs that I’ve played since I beat Dragon Quest XI over three years ago. It’s especially impressive coming from Ryu ga Gotoku studios which has never made a turn-based RPG before. However, there are some glaring issues that take away from the overall experience; most notably the lack of a weakness indicator and wonky AoE moves during battles. If only the battle system was perfected, then Like a Dragon would be a top-tier JRPG. Regardless, I would recommend to any RPG fans that Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a must-play title.
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  3. DarkStation
    Nov 11, 2020
    100
    Yakuza: Like a Dragon is ultimately a masterclass in pacing and storytelling with an fabulously gorgeous backdrop, welcome combat shake-up, and a cast of extremely affable characters, especially the newcomer Ichiban Kasuga.
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