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Yakuza: Like A Dragon

Yakuza: Like A Dragon

November 10, 2020
SEGA of America, Inc.
4.5/5.0(19,715 reviews)
~17h playtime
Metacritic 85
Unique

PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5

Great

Overall, players have expressed overwhelming positivity towards 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon', praising its engaging story, lovable characters, and unique approach to turn-based combat. Many reviews highlight Ichiban as a standout protagonist, contributing to the charm and emotional depth of the game, despite some issues with grinding and pacing.

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About This Game

In 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon', players follow Ichiban Kasuga, a yakuza grunt who seeks revenge after being betrayed. Set in modern Yokohama, this turn-based RPG combines engaging storytelling with quirky mini-games and a unique combat system, offering a fresh perspective in the franchise.

Highlights

  • Engaging and emotional storyline that captivates players
  • Lovable characters including the standout protagonist, Ichiban
  • Unique turn-based combat system with 19 different jobs
  • Humorous and entertaining side quests with quality writing
  • Robust open-world exploration of modern-day Yokohama
  • Over 15 mini-games to enjoy, including classic SEGA titles
  • Character development through party interactions and combo skills
  • Crafting and upgrading equipment to tackle challenging foes

Themes

moderncrimeurbancomedicrevengemystery-solvingfriendship

Mechanics

turn-basedopen-worldstory-drivencharacter-creationdialoguechoice-basedmultiple-endingsmini-gamescombatlevelinginventory-managementcraftingcollectibles

Platforms

PC
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Xbox Series S/X
PlayStation 5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish
Official site:Visit site

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have expressed overwhelming positivity towards 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon', praising its engaging story, lovable characters, and unique approach to turn-based combat. Many reviews highlight Ichiban as a standout protagonist, contributing to the charm and emotional depth of the game, despite some issues with grinding and pacing.

Pros

  • • Engaging and emotional storyline
  • • Lovable and well-developed characters
  • • Unique turn-based combat system
  • • Humorous and entertaining side quests
  • • Quality writing and humor throughout

Cons

  • • Grindy post-game content
  • • Pacing issues with long cutscenes
  • • Difficulty spikes requiring excessive grinding
  • • Turn-based combat may not appeal to all
  • • Certain gameplay mechanics need better explanation

Based on 98 reviews from steam

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Gameplay Video

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Yakuza: Like A Dragon — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yakuza: Like A Dragon worth playing?
Yakuza: Like A Dragon has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 19,715 reviews.
Is Yakuza: Like A Dragon included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Yakuza: Like A Dragon is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
What platforms is Yakuza: Like A Dragon available on?
Yakuza: Like A Dragon is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Yakuza: Like A Dragon release?
Yakuza: Like A Dragon released on November 10, 2020.
What is Yakuza: Like A Dragon's age rating?
Yakuza: Like A Dragon carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.