Like a Dragon / Yakuza

Like a Dragon, formerly known in English as Yakuza, follows people trying to hold on to loyalty and dignity amid crime and betrayal. Dense city districts invite you to step away from serious drama for games and eccentric side stories. Some entries use direct-action brawling, while Ichiban Kasuga’s adventures bring a party into turn-based combat.

Published collection: 16 games

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Like a Dragon, formerly known in English as Yakuza, follows people trying to hold on to loyalty and dignity amid crime and betrayal. Dense city districts invite you to step away from serious drama for games and eccentric side stories. Some entries use direct-action brawling, while Ichiban Kasuga’s adventures bring a party into turn-based combat. Representative games: Yakuza (2005): Introduces Kazuma Kiryu’s return to Kamurocho through street fights and underworld drama. Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020): Makes Ichiban Kasuga the lead and shifts to party-based, turn-based battles. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (2024): Brings Ichiban and Kiryu to Hawaii, expanding the RPG journey beyond Japan. Suitable for: For players who enjoy strong character drama but also welcome a strange detour between serious scenes. Exploring the streets can mean a tense fight, a funny encounter or simply spending time in a favorite little corner of the city.

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    • www.sega.jpSource revision: 1