Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is an RPG that departs from the series' usual combat system. The player leads Ichiban Kasuga, who is trying to start his life anew and gathers a team around him. Battles have become turn-based, and this is presented with humor: everyday objects turn into techniques, and each hero has his own profession with abilities. In addition to fighting, there are a lot of side activities, business, driving, mini-games and funny scenes on the streets. Drama and absurdity go together, and this is the charm of the story. It’s worth mentioning separately about the battles: they have become turn-based, and everyday objects are turned into techniques, and this is presented with humor. In addition to fighting, there is business, driving and a lot of small fun. The story combines drama with the absurd, and this is its charm. The development of the hero is connected with professions, each with its own abilities. The design of the city is dense, the characters are memorable, and the duration is long, so it’s more convenient to play through the game at a leisurely pace rather than trying to cover everything in one evening. The city is full of details, so it’s pleasant to walk the streets even without a specific goal or task. Side activities dilute the main line, so breaks between chapters are not boring. The streets are full of details, so walking along them is pleasant and without purpose. Distractions make pauses in the story enjoyable rather than drawn out. Extraneous activities dilute the plot, so pauses between chapters do not tire. The business line eventually turns into a separate game about company management, with reports and hiring employees. The city is small in area, but full of events, and almost every passerby is ready to offer their business. For those who love big cities and don't mind long dialogues, the game will give you many hours to play.