Platforms
- PCNov 10, 20208.6playscore8.517 Critics9.315.2K Players
- PlayStation 5Mar 2, 20218.5playscore8.710 Critics9.112.1K Players
- Xbox Series X|SNov 10, 20208.3playscore8.616 Critics8.41.57K Players
- PlayStation 4Nov 10, 20208.7playscore8.635 Critics9.213.4K Players
- Xbox OneNov 10, 20208.7playscore8.713 Critics9.24.05K Players
89 critic reviews · 27 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- At its core, this is still the Yakuza that we know and love, with shocking story beats and fantastic characters, but in embracing the structure of an old school RPG, it successfully branches the series off in a whole new direction. Equal parts refreshing and familiar, it's a crazy and creative game that knows how to have fun, as Ichiban Kasuga proves himself a worthy successor to the one and only uncle Kaz.
Robert Ramsey · Jul 27, 2022 Reviewed on PS5, PS4Read full review - Yakuza: Like a Dragon is an important entry for a series that's trying to redefine itself without losing what makes it Yakuza. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, even though its pacing was inconsistent. A lot of the enjoyment is due to the new protagonist Ichiban, his memorable companions, and their relationships, which are engaging to explore. Most of the adventure is set in the Yokohama region, which is a joy to interact with, and so are its shops and engaging side stories.
Andreas Salmen · Sep 21, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Not only is the experience better thanks to the higher resolution, better frame rate, and faster load times, but it’s just a damn good game that I’m happy to play multiple times. There are definitely a few growing pains in the transition from beat-em-up to RPG, but I have no doubt that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will address these issues in the next Yakuza game. And with the way Yakuza: Like a Dragon ends, I hope they are already working on a sequel. Because I want more!
Caitlin Argyros · Mar 22, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a passing of the torch, and a fantastic entry in a beloved franchise that proves that it's in good hands with Kasuga Ichiban.
Michael Higham · Mar 01, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Like a Dragon is a departure from the games that came before it, but I found those changes to be revitalizing. As much as I enjoyed the Yakuza formula, it was definitely a formula. Like a Dragon has enough familiar elements to make it feel like, at its heart, it’s a Yakuza game. All the while, I fully appreciated how much of a new identity this entry is establishing. Here’s hoping this is the first step in yet another great journey for the series.
Jeff Cork · Mar 01, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|S - As is standard for the series, the game does not hold your hand and some parts have a steep learning curve but that is all part of the challenge in a Yakuza game.
Harm0nica · Feb 17, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - If it doesn’t stick, don’t worry, because I suspect that Judgment will become the new home of this time-tested combat system. For me, Yakuza: Like a Dragon stands as one of the greatest RPGs of 2020 and (hopefully) the beginning of a brand-new era of Yakuza!
Jonathan Logan · Jan 08, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - What a wild ride it is. I didn't want Yakuza: Like a Dragon to end. A part of me wonders if I grinded out battles and business minigames more than was intended, simply because I wasn't ready to say goodbye to Ichiban and friends. Fortunately, the story wraps up nicely and leaves the door open for a possible sequel — even though it wavers a bit near the end.
Chris Barnes · Dec 21, 2020 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Yakuza: Like a Dragon is not perfect, though. The AI can be a bit wonky when it comes to the environment and mechanics, with sometime glitches where enemies get caught behind an object and cannot make their way around. But the success of the risks taken with the rest of the game honestly makes it easy to live with this.
Joseph Saulnier · Dec 17, 2020 Reviewed onRead full review - Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a long one at over fifty hours, but I feel as if half of that is taken up by cutscenes. Like a Dragon is slow to start with what seems like a cutscene every five minutes, but the writing is so good and the characters so endearing that you will find yourself not skipping these scenes.
Lynley James · Dec 03, 2020 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Developer: Ryu ga Gotoku Studios