Platform: Microsoft Xbox Series X
Region: NTSC
Country: United States of America
Developer(s): Ryu ga Gotoku Studio
Publishers(s): Sega
ReleaseDate: 2020-01-16
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Yakuza: Lika a Dragon Day Ichi Steelbook Edition
Yakuza: Like a Dragon[a] is a role-playing video game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. The first mainline title in the Yakuza franchise developed as a turn-based RPG, it was released in Japan and Asia for PlayStation 4 on January 16, 2020. The western release of the game for PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on November 10, 2020 included new costumes, the English audio track and some previously paid DLC. This version was then released in Asia under the subtitle International[b] on February 25, 2021 for Windows and Xbox platforms. The game was released worldwide for PlayStation 5 on March 2, 2021, and a version for Amazon Luna launched on December 10, 2021. In contrast to previous Yakuza games that focused on the life of Kazuma Kiryu, a man trying to lead a normal life after leaving the yakuza lifestyle, Like a Dragon instead introduces a new protagonist named Ichiban Kasuga. After being imprisoned for 18 years only to then be betrayed by his former boss, Ichiban goes on a personal quest to become a "hero" and uncover the reason for his betrayal alongside his companions. Yakuza: Like a Dragon received positive reviews from both players and critics who enjoyed the narrative, characters, gameplay, unique take on the JRPG sub-genre, and presentation. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the last game in the series to use the Yakuza name outside of Japan, and the first to use the Japanese title worldwide (albeit as a subtitle). It is set to be followed up by two games: a side story, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name in 2023, and the next mainline installment Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth in 2024.[1][2]
ESRB Rating: M - Mature 17+
Genre(s): Role-Playing