Category: Yakuza

The Yakuza/Like a Dragon series is regarded for its serious and emotional moments about as often as its over-the-top story beats, and Infinite Wealth is certainly no different. Having recently completed the main story of this latest entry, its pitfalls and triumphs are fresh in my mind. While I can confidently state that Infinite Wealth…

As I’m nearing the end of my journey with Infinite Wealth’s main story, I wanted to take a moment to appreciate the game’s side content. Each Yakuza game has an ample amount of substories, and this latest entry makes no exception. Substories are what Yakuza refers to side quests as, and they work the same;…

I’m still working my way through Infinite Wealth’s story – and trying my best to pace myself – but four chapters in, I can already tell that the turn-based combat system is an improvement over its first iteration in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. As a fan of turn-based combat in games, I enjoyed this bold…

The last week’s wait for a highly anticipated game always seems like the longest. The latest installment in the Yakuza series is finally upon us, which will bring a continuation of new series protagonist Ichiban’s story as well as Kiryu’s. RGG Studio, the developers behind the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, has carefully sprinkled previews and…

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name serves to fill a gap in Kiryu’s story, takes place after Yakuza 6: The Song of Life’s ending, and concludes near the end of Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s (Yakuza 7) story. While it’s a spin-off title and shorter than mainline Yakuza entries, Gaiden’s five chapters…

The latest addition to the Yakuza franchise released at the end of February this year in the form of a remake for Yakuza: Ishin; originally published in 2014, but never localized for western gamers. With its new title, remade graphics, and translation, Like a Dragon: Ishin is a game that long-time fans have been wanting…