Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a contemporary major release from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, remembered on our archive for its rpg identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.

8.5 average critic score

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A world worth carrying after the credits

Morteza / rank #35 / 2020-12-10 / 8.8

Morteza responds to how Yakuza: Like a Dragon binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.

Easy to watch, warm to play

Faride / rank #45 / 2020-12-11 / 8.5

Faride connects with Yakuza: Like a Dragon when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.

Production craft with purpose

Ehsan / rank #70 / 2020-12-12 / 8.2

Ehsan values Yakuza: Like a Dragon most when its presentation, pacing, feel, and technical craft seem built from the same blueprint.