Playing a yakuza game without series stalwart kazuma kiryu in the leading role takes some getting used to.
Yakuza like a dragon kamurocho. Like a dragon the studio raised eyebrows by scrapping the traditional arcade brawler combat and replacing it with turn based rpg inspired battles. Like a dragon is a fine first step into a turn based battle structure for the series that retains the strong narrative and outlandish comedy the franchise is known for. Like a dragon is going to bring about a massive shift for the franchise. Alongside good old kamurocho ichiban and the gang will be adventuring around yokohama which is another densely populated city south of tokyo.
And while there is a new face to the action he s accompanied throughout his adventure in yokohama with a rotating troupe of like minded heroes. Like a dragon has been based around new protagonist ichiban kasuga this includes the new style of logo which was made to reflect kasuga s personality. Like a dragon or yakuza 7 is a first for the franchise in many ways it s the first game to not star the iconic kiryu kazuma in a lead role. Having wrapped up kazuma kiryu s story in yakuza 6.
Like a dragon is a triumph and ryu ga gotoku studio should be commended for redefining such a seasoned franchise despite the backlash it might have received. The song of life the series is now moving. Like a dragon is no different. Once you re out of kamurocho rgg take ichiban to the all new map of yokohama.
Like a dragon the seventh game in this long running series of. The development of yakuza. Like a dragon feels every bit as awkward and left field as ichiban trying to impress an old yakuza. But luckily for yakuza.