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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Released On: Nov 9, 2023
78
8.1
Where to Buy
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 66 Critic Reviews
78
76% Positive
50 Reviews
50 Reviews
21% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 66 Critic Reviews
78
76% Positive
50 Reviews
50 Reviews
21% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
A shorter but wonderfully packed spin-off that finally gives fans of the multi-decade franchise a satisfying end to Kiryu Kazuma's story while also reminding us of all the greatest parts from the previous action-based Yakuza games.
Though treading over familiar ground, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name holds enough payoffs and enjoyable moments to make this shorter trip an emotionally worthwhile one.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 94 User Ratings
8.1
83% Positive
78 Ratings
78 Ratings
7% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
10% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 94 User Ratings
8.1
83% Positive
78 Ratings
78 Ratings
7% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
10% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
best game in the series no doubt for me pure fun thanks RGG waiting for yakuza 8
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PlayStation 5
a love letter to the fans and the series, it get better after every chapter
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PlayStation 5
The story isn’t perfect, but still spins a tale worthy of the Dragon of Dojima. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name may be a shorter game, but there’s a surprising amount of depth in that brevity. It’s been a good year for Like a Dragon, and a game that celebrates their leading man like this is worthy of your time and money. Go ahead and devour this, and get excited for Infinite Wealth.
Like a Dragon Gaiden has games, laughs, tears, and brawls where characters dramatically reveal their resplendent back tattoos. It does what a new Like a Dragon entry needs to do, and tees up some big emotional moments for its longtime series lead along the way. If you want a deep story with twists and turns, this may not be all you hope for. But if you run off the beaten path to get a model AiAi out of the UFO Catcher, this should more than tide you over to Infinite Wealth.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a bite-sized appetizer meant to satisfy players' appetites for just a few more months until Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth hits global shores. That being said, Gaiden hits all the marks I want to see in the series: amusing side stories, an epic crime drama that spans multiple games, and all the knuckle shuffles one could ever want. It might not be a mandatory title in the series (save for the pivotal chapter and aftermath) but it offers some explanation as to why Hawaii’s the centerpiece for the next game and just what Kiryu/Joryu was up to before making a guest appearance to mop the floor with Ichiban.
Did Kazuma Kiryu need another game? The short answer is both yes and no. It’s great that this side story exists as it does bridge some plot points from previous games together, and offers some interesting lead-ins for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. On the other hand, the narrative overall doesn’t have the same strength that we’ve seen from this series time and again. There is a lot to love here for fans of the series, but there are also some noticeable issues that keep it from being an easy recommendation. The Man Who Erased His Name is a decent addition to the series, but it misses the mark in being a truly memorable experience.
What perhaps saves Kiryu's latest adventure is an absolutely fantastic combat system, bolstered with wild gadgets, and minigame offerings that just about work with an approach to breadth instead of depth. This is another entertaining, idiosyncratic, action-packed romp for the Yakuza series, but it feels as though Like a Dragon Gaiden needs to do more to justify its undermining of Kiryu's perfect sendoff in Yakuza 6.
it’s one of untouchable game. honestly, I don’t like a gadget things that is new style fighting. It’s not balance. map is too small compare to others but acceptable cause this not full main game right?
the best thing in this game is story, tbh since I played and followed this game almost 10 years.I grew up along side characters in game and when last scene has come. It’s make me cry a lot .very perfect story
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PlayStation 5
this game is like the mona lisa of gaming. every time kiryu does a heat action (or looks at the camera) my tip blossoms out of my foreskin like a beautiful flower. this game has me on edge constantly, in fact, i am edging while writing this review! kiryu's beautiful silver eyes that i have customized him with always get my tip twitching like a streamer. i'll be gifting this game to my little sister for christmas. ho ho ho!
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PlayStation 5
Good-
Two distinct brawler combat styles, including a slick new one; Multiple maps; Loads of side activities.
Bad-
A distinct lack of polish; A constrained story; Lack of English dub at launch.
Thoughts-
Is it still worth playing? Absolutely, if nothing else it’s a good way to get back in the RGG Studio universe and mood ahead of the upcoming launch of Infinite Wealth early next year. What’s here is still good (not great), and fans of Kiryu or the overall story will at least want this missing piece of narrative, warts and all, to have the full picture. It’s just… for the first time in a very, very long time, a new Like A Dragon release feels a little underwhelming. It’s a funny feeling, that’s all.
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PlayStation 5
Leave it to Yakuza fanboys to overrate and eat every slop RGG makes.
Its the same game yet again with the same awful and repetitive combat, terrible writing and cringe humor.
Critics > User score
Thank god the critics know the truth of this franchise, its mid!!!!
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PlayStation 5
Terible yongyea VA ruins the entire experiance. He sound weak and awkward. He is suposed to sound cultured and hard.
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PlayStation 5
Summary Kiryu returns in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, launching in 2023! This classic high-octane RGG action-adventure sheds light on Kiryu's perspective following the events of Yakuza 6: The Song of Life leading up to Like a Dragon 8.
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Nov 9, 2023
Developer:
- Ryu ga Gotoku Studios
Publisher: Sega
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