Yakuza: Like A Dragon Xbox One | Xbox Series x Game (ntsc)

It's the 8th main entry in the Like a Dragon series, formerly known as Yakuza outside of Japan. Unlike prior titles, this one marks the beginning of a new story line, featuring a cast of completely new main and side characters, and comes with big changes to core mechanics. Battles are no longer real-time, utilising turn-based combat instead. You're also no longer fighting alone thanks to a party system, which is well integrated into the main story. It breaks the fourth wall quite a bit in its presentation, having characters talk about Dragon Quest and general JRPG tropes, which is about right for a Yakuza game. The series is known for telling a solid drama first, but also throwing in lots of light-hearted optional content and comedic, over-the-top scenes every know ... MoreIt's the 8th main entry in the Like a Dragon series, formerly known as Yakuza outside of Japan. Unlike prior titles, this one marks the beginning of a new story line, featuring a cast of completely new main and side characters, and comes with big changes to core mechanics. Battles are no longer real-time, utilising turn-based combat instead. You're also no longer fighting alone thanks to a party system, which is well integrated into the main story. It breaks the fourth wall quite a bit in its presentation, having characters talk about Dragon Quest and general JRPG tropes, which is about right for a Yakuza game. The series is known for telling a solid drama first, but also throwing in lots of light-hearted optional content and comedic, over-the-top scenes every know and then. A few chapters into the game, it does not seem to be necessary to be familiar with the plot of Yakuza 0 through 6. But it helps to appreciate any potential cameos, and one of the playable areas, Kamurocho, which has been iterated upon and modified to fit each game's time period since the very first Yakuza on PS2. However, if you're completely unfamiliar with Yakuza/Like a Dragon, you won't enjoy it if you're here for the combat. It's a very text/story-heavy series that can be slow at times. It finally became a genuine JRPG after all.

So, I am a BIG Yakuza fan, but went into this one excepting something different that might not tickle "my fancy" and I was right, its very different.Story wise, its great, but its most crazy than past entries.Combat wise, well.... its a JRPG turn based, its nothing like previous Yakuzas. Where previously it was a brawler fighting, now its more like a old Final Fantasy fighting game, each character has its own turn. So, if you hate JRPGs, you might suffer a bit with this.This were the two main points from the game, in my opinion, that were much different from the rest. Still, if you enjoy JRPG combat type and Yakuza stories with a little crazy mixed up, then try it!

This is a hodgepodge open world game with an emphasis on being a jrpg with turn-based combat. A member of the yakuza is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit because the family wanted the protagonist, named Ichiban Kasuga, to take the fall for someone higher on the ladder. Twenty years later when the main character gets out of prison his yakuza clan attempts to murder him when he tries to get back in touch. The plot of the game meanders in the middle, but toward the end Ichiban learns why his family is now hostile to him. The introduction of the Geomijul was poorly thought out. The middle introduces party members, and has Ichiban living day by day being unemployed, where his temporary jobs have him realizing criminal conspiracies like this is secretly a money ... MoreThis is a hodgepodge open world game with an emphasis on being a jrpg with turn-based combat. A member of the yakuza is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit because the family wanted the protagonist, named Ichiban Kasuga, to take the fall for someone higher on the ladder. Twenty years later when the main character gets out of prison his yakuza clan attempts to murder him when he tries to get back in touch. The plot of the game meanders in the middle, but toward the end Ichiban learns why his family is now hostile to him. The introduction of the Geomijul was poorly thought out. The middle introduces party members, and has Ichiban living day by day being unemployed, where his temporary jobs have him realizing criminal conspiracies like this is secretly a money laundering scheme. There is also some inspiration from the novel Coin Locker Babies.This game was most likely inspired by Persona 5 with the personality stats, the friendship levels, the improved darts minigame, and the movie theater. You can give certain female characters flowers as well. Survive Bar is totally not Café Leblanc.A big boon for me was the improved minigames compared to Yakuza 0 particularly batting and darts are flat out upgraded.A decent criticism people have for the game is that the combat isn't as strategic as other jrpgs. At least toward the end of the game there are strategic decisions on which party members to use what accessories are best to equip. A solution to appease these people might be to remove job experience in order to facilitate some strategy involving reclassing to prepare for certain boss fights or dungeons and impose a limit of having all jobs be varied because reclassing everyone to an ice mage for a boss weak to ice wouldn't make for thought provoking strategy. The portrayal of the proprietor of Otohimeland has also been criticized because his kind actions happen offscreen and after his death, while onscreen he is shown to be needlessly cruel to his employees.

Like a Dragon is the first entry for the "renewed" Yakuza franchise.For the first time Sega decided to leave behind the beat'em up mechanics to adopt a turn based fighting system commonly used in japanase role playing games.And it works.The narrative is similar to the old Yakuza entries, with the new character, Ichiban, being very different from the statuary Kazuma Kiryu. There's a good supporting cast, but sadly they are not on par with Majima and old Yakuza legends, but Sega can fix this in later entries pretty easily. Between several side-missions and mini-games, a couple of optional dungeons make the game lasts around 50 hours easily.If you like games like Dragon Quest and you never tried Yakuza, this is the suggested starting point.Give it a try!

A different take on the Yakuza series

So Yakuza went from a brawler style action game to an RPG. How did it go? Pretty great actually. The RPG mechanics in this game work surprisingly well. The combat is still fun despite the major change. The other usual Yakuza tropes are here. Great characters, great story, tons of sidequests and mini games to occupy you outside of pressing the story forward, even games within the game playable in the game's arcades. You get a lot out of this one I definitely recommend picking it up.

Great Game

Yakuza: Like a Dragon delivers a fresh take on the series, blending gritty crime drama with turn-based RPG elements. Ichiban Kasuga's journey is a wild ride through the vibrant streets of Yokohama, featuring engaging combat, a compelling narrative, and quirky side activities. A thrilling and hilarious addition to the Yakuza saga.

Great, with a few quirks.

First off, I haven't completed the game. Not by a long shot. However, that doesn't mean I haven't played enough to have experienced one glaring flaw. At multiple points throughout the game the cutscenes are SO LONG that my controlled has turned off. That's ridiculous! It's basically like watching a TV show at times. On two occasions I've had to pause the game and step away, only to have to redo a cutscene because I couldn't save it at any point, and my XBox turned off.Aside from that, the game is gorgeous. I like the level up system so far, but I'm iffy on the combat. I was never REALLY good at the Yakuza game combat, however, this is like an RTS...? On the old Yakuzas I was good enough that I could do most non-boss fights without getting hit, but on this? You're ... MoreFirst off, I haven't completed the game. Not by a long shot. However, that doesn't mean I haven't played enough to have experienced one glaring flaw. At multiple points throughout the game the cutscenes are SO LONG that my controlled has turned off. That's ridiculous! It's basically like watching a TV show at times. On two occasions I've had to pause the game and step away, only to have to redo a cutscene because I couldn't save it at any point, and my XBox turned off.Aside from that, the game is gorgeous. I like the level up system so far, but I'm iffy on the combat. I was never REALLY good at the Yakuza game combat, however, this is like an RTS...? On the old Yakuzas I was good enough that I could do most non-boss fights without getting hit, but on this? You're almost guaranteed to get hit once or twice every "random" encounter. (Random is in quotes because the encounters are usually marked on your map.)Make sure you stock up on healing items!

Interesting, but ok

Not a bad game, but not great. It's starts kind of interesting, but your overall direction isn't very clear to begin. Coupled with an unusual combat system, it's hard to get enthusiastic about playing combined with the games start. Is it a fighting game, arpg, both or what? Guess I'll have yo keep playing to find out. When I can.

Same ole yakuza, different mechanics.

I almost want to give it 3 stars. They keep releasing yakuza games. They are fun! However all they do is copy and paste the people, environment, whilst sprinkling in new faces, activities, etc. What totally killed the game for me was the new rpg fighting style. Years of different fighting styles, upgrading with skills and combos, you now are forced to take turns. You hit them once and hope it goes well, they hit you, and whoever is left standing obviously wins. This slowed down the game by far. I was 4-5 hours into the story. Loved the story, but when I got other teammates it dragged the fighting out longer, and I just got burned out. I was fighting like 10 guys and some times these battles takes 5 plus minutes. This adds up when you fight all the time, even in the ... MoreI almost want to give it 3 stars. They keep releasing yakuza games. They are fun! However all they do is copy and paste the people, environment, whilst sprinkling in new faces, activities, etc. What totally killed the game for me was the new rpg fighting style. Years of different fighting styles, upgrading with skills and combos, you now are forced to take turns. You hit them once and hope it goes well, they hit you, and whoever is left standing obviously wins. This slowed down the game by far. I was 4-5 hours into the story. Loved the story, but when I got other teammates it dragged the fighting out longer, and I just got burned out. I was fighting like 10 guys and some times these battles takes 5 plus minutes. This adds up when you fight all the time, even in the street if you run across thugs it forces you. I’d rather watch someone play it. It’s not for me. Totally hated the new rpg element and want the old style back. Many like it but I don’t. Now they may permanently implement this in their next installments. Which I won’t buy. I ended up watching a real walkthrough online. Like a long 24 hour movie and I fast forwarded through the fights, the story and all the normal stuff was amazing and great. The plot was easy, and I saw the twists from a mile away. Still the story was good.

Surprised

I've never played any of the other earlier games of the series, but I am enjoying this one. It is and RPG and combat is strategy based. Animations are fantastic. Graphics are great. The story line seem long and the cut scenes take forever when it tells the story, but keeps me interested and pulls me in.Humor is good. I feel like I know each of my members well. They seem to have character and are alive. Combat seems easy from the beginning to about the middle of the story where I am at so far. I have heard it gets harder towards the end and if you don't devote to grinding the fights it is harder for you at the end. I trying to engage all enemies to gain XP and it seems to be working.It is also a game that seems to be not stressful. You are excited to clear a boss ... MoreI've never played any of the other earlier games of the series, but I am enjoying this one. It is and RPG and combat is strategy based. Animations are fantastic. Graphics are great. The story line seem long and the cut scenes take forever when it tells the story, but keeps me interested and pulls me in.Humor is good. I feel like I know each of my members well. They seem to have character and are alive. Combat seems easy from the beginning to about the middle of the story where I am at so far. I have heard it gets harder towards the end and if you don't devote to grinding the fights it is harder for you at the end. I trying to engage all enemies to gain XP and it seems to be working.It is also a game that seems to be not stressful. You are excited to clear a boss fight, but not really stressing about it. Not sure how they did that, but it is fantastic easy and fun. The fights seem to be fun and satisfying. Reminds me of old RPG turn based fighting, but alot more fun to play.Great buy and great game.