description Like a Dragon Overview
This title represents a bold shift for the franchise, introducing turn-based RPG combat while maintaining the series' signature style. Players control Ichiban Kasuga, an optimistic man seeking to become a hero in the underworld. The game features deep character customization, a massive skill tree, and a vibrant Yokohama setting. It is perfect for players who enjoy 'Persona'-style mechanics but want the gritty, cinematic flair of the Yakuza universe.
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Is Like a Dragon the same game as Yakuza: Like a Dragon?
Yes. In the West it launched as Yakuza: Like a Dragon in 2020, while the broader series later standardized around the Like a Dragon name. It was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega.
Why does Like a Dragon use turn-based combat instead of brawler combat?
The game switches to a party-based RPG system because Ichiban Kasuga sees himself through the lens of Dragon Quest-style hero fantasy. Jobs like Hero, Foreman, Host, and Idol replace the real-time street fighting associated with Kazuma Kiryu.
Where does Ichiban's story start in Like a Dragon?
Ichiban Kasuga begins as a low-ranking yakuza in the Arakawa Family and serves an 18-year prison sentence for someone else. After release, much of the game takes place in Isezaki Ijincho, a fictional version of Yokohama.
What should I play after Like a Dragon if I want more Ichiban?
The direct follow-up is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, released in 2024, which brings Ichiban to Hawaii and also features Kazuma Kiryu. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name fills in Kiryu's side of the story before Infinite Wealth.
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