{"id":259250,"date":"2023-11-07T10:21:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T15:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=313898"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T00:44:13","slug":"the-criticism-has-already-been-able-to-play-like-dragon-gaiden-and-has-not-left-anyone-indifferent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-criticism-has-already-been-able-to-play-like-dragon-gaiden-and-has-not-left-anyone-indifferent\/","title":{"rendered":"The critics have already had the chance to play Like a Dragon Gaiden, and it has left no one indifferent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s been a little over a year since <strong>Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio<\/strong> and <strong>SEGA <\/strong>left us stunned with the announcement of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-next-delivery-of-the-yakuza-saga-will-not-have-an-important-option-in-its-launch?ex=RAMP-1114.4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name<\/a><\/strong>, a game that would once again put us in the shoes of <strong>Kazuma Kiryu<\/strong>, the protagonist of practically the entire <strong>Yakuza <\/strong>series (now globally renamed as &#8220;Like a Dragon&#8221;). Beware, there might be some spoilers ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Yakuza: Like a Dragon\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/98daf225-0312-4749-b749-0bcffb0f4efb\/3700001082\/yakuza-like-a-dragon-Yakuza%20Like%20a%20Dragon-icn.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Yakuza: Like a Dragon<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/yakuza-like-a-dragon.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/yakuza-like-a-dragon.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon of Dojima surprised us all by &#8220;coming back from the dead&#8221; in <strong>Yakuza: Like a Dragon<\/strong>, a turning point in the Yakuza series that introduced us to a new cast of characters led by Ichiban Kasuga, as well as a new combat system, shifting away from the classic beat&#8217;em&#8217;up to become a <strong>JRPG inspired by classics like Dragon Quest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Yakuza: Like a Dragon provided some small details about what happened to Kiryu since then, <strong>almost everything else remained a mystery<\/strong>. Until now. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is set to release in a few days, but <strong>the press has already had the chance to play it and share their reviews<\/strong>. Is it a good game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quick answer is: yes,<strong> Like a Dragon Gaiden has turned out well<\/strong>, as indicated by the media outlets. As a fan of the series, I was relieved when I read the reviews from Spanish outlets like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.es\/analisis-de-like-a-dragon-gaiden-the-man-who-erased-his-name-una-despedida-modesta-en-tamano-pero-con-aspiraciones-gigantescas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Eurogamer<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/as.com\/meristation\/analisis\/analisis-de-like-a-dragon-gaiden-the-man-who-erased-his-name-el-pasado-siempre-vuelve-n\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">MeriStation<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3djuegos.com\/juegos\/like-a-dragon-gaiden-the-man-who-erased-his-name\/analisis\/se-nota-que-ha-sido-hecho-tiempo-record-nuevo-yakuza-divertido-como-siempre-analisis-like-a-dragon-gaiden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">3DJuegos<\/a><\/strong>, which talked about the ambitious nature of <strong>a game developed in just 6 months<\/strong>. Yes, a &#8220;Yakuza&#8221; game developed in half a year, you read that right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed-Youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Like a Dragon Gaiden - Gameplay Reveal Trailer | PS5 &amp; PS4 Games\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6zmiw3Qxmg0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The specialized critics unanimously agree that Like a Dragon Gaiden is a short game, as one might expect given its development time. However, it is <strong>just as enjoyable as the previous games in the Yakuza series<\/strong>. True to form, <strong>it delivers a plot loaded with drama<\/strong> (and plenty of tear-jerking moments) along with <strong>numerous side activities and minigames<\/strong> to keep players engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, Kiryu&#8217;s return as the protagonist also means <strong>a return to the classic beat&#8217;em&#8217;up system<\/strong>, albeit with significant improvements, thanks to the <strong>new agent combat style<\/strong>. With this mode, players have access to various gadgets for combat, such as a lasso to immobilize enemies, explosive cigarettes, and drones. Yes, drones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to find out what happened to Kiryu after the events of <strong>Yakuza 6: The Song of Life<\/strong> and get a taste of what&#8217;s to come in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-most-unexpected-crossover-in-the-world-between-yakuza-and-animal-crossing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth<\/a><\/strong>, you&#8217;ll have to get your hands on this new installment starting from November 9th. The wait will be short, but it will feel incredibly long.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Yakuza: Like a Dragon\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/98daf225-0312-4749-b749-0bcffb0f4efb\/3700001082\/yakuza-like-a-dragon-Yakuza%20Like%20a%20Dragon-icn.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Yakuza: Like a Dragon<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/yakuza-like-a-dragon.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/yakuza-like-a-dragon.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s been a little over a year since Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA left us stunned with the announcement of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, a game that would once again put us in the shoes of Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of practically the entire Yakuza series (now globally &hellip; 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