WhenYakuza: Like a Dragonwas released in 2020, it made the controversial decision to change its combat from free-flowing to turn-based, which had taken some getting used to. Four years have now passed since its release, so how does its follow-up,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, fare?
Check out theLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthtrailer below!
Sadly, despite his best intentions to help those in need, Ichiban cannot escape his past and is soon thrown on the proverbial scrap heap once more. Yet, as fortune would have it, an opportunity arises and Ichiban begins a quest to find a long-lost family member. Thus he begins a journey not of financial gain, but an infinite wealth that only the love of a family could provide.
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Outside of the many fisticuffs engagements that you’ll have inLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the other side activities are plentiful, but if you’re familiar with this series then that will come as no surprise. As with previous entries, you’ll often find that some of the sub-stories can be more entertaining than the main quests. Upon finishing a sub-story, you’ll soon be opening up the map to see where the next quirky tale awaits, whether you’re helping a love-struck NPC or lending a hand at a local restaurant. Some of the mini-games are fantastic too. We have returning favourites such as darts, pool, arcade machines and more with a generous helping of new additions. One of my favourite new mini-games is Crazy Delivery, which can only be described asCrazy Taximeets Just Eat delivery. We even get a dating app mini-game which will pair you with some very interesting dates, to say the least.
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Returning fromYakuza: Like a Dragonis Ichiban’s path to becoming a Sujimon Master. Build a collection of some of the wackiest fighters the game has to offer as you train your fighters, and battle against other Sujimon Trainers to become the very best like no one ever was. Sounds a bit familiar, right? Heck, there’s even a fun take onPokémon Snap, but I’ll leave that joy for you to discover.
Taking inspiration from another popular Nintendo franchise is Dondoko Island, which isInfinite Wealth’stake onAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, but with the series' signature twist. In Dondoko Island you build and manage your very own paradise island. Build your dream home, develop a small town for familiar faces to live and entice visitors. Craft and build to your heart’s content. But be wary of unwanted invaders which you will have to fight off to keep your island safe. Interestingly, during these particular combat moments, it reverts to the more traditional button-bashing mechanics as seen in earlier games in the series. While this style of game isn’t my cup of tea, it’s remarkable that this is quite a deep game inside a game. If you love Animal Crossing and/or crafting survival games, I’ve no doubt you’ll love Dondoko Island.
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthis an absolute delight of a game that I cannot stop thinking about whether it’s indulging in its story or discovering what joys await around the next corner in the gorgeous Honolulu City. Despite the turned-based combat formula not initially being to my liking,Yakuza: Like a Dragonhelped change my mindset for the better.Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthbuilds upon its predecessor’s foundations with an almighty power buff solidifying it as one of my favourite games in the entire series.Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthhas staked its early claim as one of 2024’s best games.
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Pros:Ichiban is endlessly charming, emotionally charged story, loads to do, fun combat
Cons:English voices feel a little off
Fans of:Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Yakuza, Final Fantasy
Topics:Sega,Yakuza,Like a Dragon,PC,PlayStation,PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Xbox,Xbox One,Xbox Series S,Xbox Series X
