Yakuza: Like A Dragon

Cubed3 Rating Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the most invigorating, wholesome and downright fun entry in the series since Yakuza 0 . The turn-based combat, while slightly rough around the edges, manages to impress. The new protagonist Ichiban is a delightful addition to the lore. The only reason Yakuza fans won't adore Like a Dragon is if they despise turn-based combat but even then, it's well worth giving a shot for the beautifully written story and fresh take on the Yakuza formula. Ichiban Kasuga is the hero this world needs right now.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a complete reimagining of the franchise, a landmark to coincide with the series' 15th anniversary.

Yakuza: Like A Dragon PS4 Review – It’s fair to say that Yakuza is bigger now than it has ever been. What once was a cult franchise is now set to launch alongside a next-generation console (the Xbox Series S/X) and come to another on (the PS5) in March, offering up its experience as a next-gen showcase and hoping that it will encourage you to make the decision to drop a bunch of money on a new console. While it is only on PS4 for now, I have to say that Yakuza: Like A Dragon is my first Yakuza game and it is a great jumping in point for new players, offering a gripping and multi-faceted story, an incredibly likeable new protagonist (Ichiban Kasuga), and ample things to do, with only a few stumbles and hitches along the way. It is the definition of a quality JRPG and a great introduction for the genre on the ninth generation of consoles.

The turn-based battles don’t fully convince but the new protagonist and bizarre mini-games still feel distinctively and entertainingly Yakuza.