Platforms
- PCNov 09, 20238.3playscore7.617 Critics9.66.86K Players
- PlayStation 5Nov 09, 20238.4playscore7.840 Critics9.75.10K Players
- Xbox Series X|SNov 09, 20238.4playscore8.216 Critics9.01.00K Players
- PlayStation 4Nov 09, 20237.9playscore6.73 Critics9.75.35K Players
- Xbox OneNov 09, 20237.8playscore7.35 Critics9.01.00K Players
66 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has done it again, Like a Dragon: Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is another notch in their award adorned catalogue. The emotional journey of series favourite Kiryu and the important bridging of the gap between Yakuza 6 and 7 is a joy to behold and experience. This entry presents the best version of the now deprecated action combat design and is one of the most consistently great experiences to be had on the PlayStation 5 console.
Sandy Kirchner-Wilson · Jan 27, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name might be the shortest game in the series, a playthrough clocking in around 18 hours. But it does deliver on every promise of the series with a story full of twists, plenty of combat, countless side activities and as a bonus, a lot of familiar faces recognizable by the fans. It is a great game, but does not manage to stand out, and it feels like a great effort to have a proper send-off to the old formula before reconcentrating on the main games and the next Lost Judgement. It is the weakest episode of a very strong series, making it a good game.
Cosmin Vasile · Nov 28, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a masterful entry in the franchise, and only makes me crave even more from the series.
JACOB SANDERSON · Nov 17, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Like a Dragon Gaiden might be a short ride but it stands tall among its larger brethren. Bond-like combat refinements, a tight plot, and fun mini-games build on the same old Yakuza heart.
Antony Terence · Nov 11, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - 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.
Kai Tatsumoto · Nov 09, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is another fantastic entry into this much-loved series, proving that Kiryu has more than enough gas left in the tank to continue fronting the series. Despite some combat gadgets feeling a bit gimmicky and some obvious grinding to lengthen the story, The Man Who Erased His Name is a compelling time sink and proves that Kiryu isn't a spent force.
Michael Harradence · Nov 09, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - 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.
Hirun Cryer · Nov 09, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name isn't a perfect game. Some of the things it does are downright annoying. However, it's exactly what I'm looking for in a Yakuza game. Gaiden has combat that is as intense as it is hilarious. Its central story is full of the twists and turns that keep you on your toes even if you know where it's going. It perfectly sets up what's coming next for Kiryu's journey and leaves enough questions unanswered to keep you on the hook. It even let me see my son Taichi all grown up. Gaiden is a must-play game for any fan of RGG's brand of oddball action and one of the best games of the year.
Ricky Frech · Nov 08, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - While it might not be among the best entries in the series, there’s still enough to Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name that makes it worth playing. Those willing to work around some bare bones design and frustrating quality of life issues will find a compact but necessary entry in the saga of Kazuma Kiryu, and will be that much more excited for the next true entry in the franchise.
Keenan McCall · Nov 07, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Overall, Like A Dragon Gaiden is an excellent farewell tour for Kiryu. While he still has a part to play in next year’s Infinite Wealth, early (spoiler-heavy) story trailers make it sound like this will be his final solo outing.
Matt Gosper · Nov 07, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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Community Reviews
- Rated on PC
- Rated on Series X|S
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
There is a mysterious container ship located in Osaka Bay. At its center is a cage where your fighting skills will be put to the test. You might be the strongest so far, but three new legendary yakuza fighters just entered the arena! Can you leave the cage victorious?
Developer: Ryu ga Gotoku Studios