The latest installment in the “Ryu ga Gotoku” / Yakuza series, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, is now available, marking a continuation of Kazuma Kiryu’s story since we last controlled him in Yakuza 6.
Kazuma Kiryu, once a legendary figure in the yakuza world, faked his own death and relinquished his identity to protect his family. However, in this narrative, he finds himself pulled back into conflict by a mysterious adversary determined to expose him. This game promises to immerse players in a world of action, suspense, and bone-shattering combat, set against vibrant locations teeming with intriguing characters and activities.
The game’s combat system is set to offer players two distinct fighting styles – Yakuza and Agent. The Yakuza style allows players to embody Kiryu’s raw strength and aggression, delivering powerful, fear-inducing moves. In contrast, the Agent style offers a more calculated approach, focusing on speed, precision, and the use of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to incapacitate enemies. This dynamic combat system adds depth and variety to the gameplay, allowing players to adapt their fighting style to different scenarios.
As one would expect, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name also promises a wealth of entertainment options beyond its main narrative. Players can engage in various activities, from brawling in the Castle’s Coliseum battle arena to singing karaoke, enjoying live-action at the cabaret club, or engaging in pocket circuit racing. These immersive experiences enrich the game world, providing a break from the main storyline and also hopefully offering the enjoyable quests past instalments have offered.
Furthermore, completing the campaign in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name unlocks access to the Special Trial Version of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This preview allows players to experience two game modes found in the upcoming RPG set to launch on 26 January 2024: the exploratory Adventure Mode and the narrative-driven Story Mode.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is now available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Windows PC.
