Played Yakuza 0, loved it.
Played Judgment, loved it.
Played this Yakuza: Like A Dragon, loved it.
Played Yakuza Kiwami, loved it.
Played Yakuza Kiwami 2, loved it.
Played Yakuza 3, loved it.
Played Yakuza 4, loved it.
Played Yakuza 5, loved it.
Played Yakuza 6, loved it.
Played Lost Judgment, loved it.
Played LAD Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, loved it.
Played this game, loved it. All the game finished, inside there is a Yakuza shaped void with nothing to fill it.

One of the greatest RPGs/ JRPGs of all time. I enjoyed this game from start to finish and have no complaints, its a perfect game.

Disappointing story with improved gameplay overall.

DAMN RIGHT I RECOMMEND, JUST PLAY YAKUZA ALREADY FFS <3

This is a great game, some say the best game. I agree. Do you like tropical settings? I do. How about ladies in bikinis? That's right bikinis! Yeah. They look so good. Little tiny ones. How about punching people in the face or using a bat to defend your boarders? Need more of that. You collect people like pokemons, whatever the hell that is. Then have them fight for you, listen, you don't even have to pay them! Can you believe that? I mean its just incredible! Speaking of which I'd like to give a special shout out to a few patriots that helped along the way. Tucker, he's a Bogus Barney, very good at what he does. Tucker. Got a lot of friends with that name, this one is one of the best. Pretty Cur Clark. You know, his name is Clark right, but when I met him he's got on this giant stuffed woman's head and I thought Jesus what the hell is this thing but he turned out to be all right. 2024 right. Sodachi! I like that name. Strong name. Sodachi! Working on his weight, showed him a few things, he's coming along fine. Much better numbers since I endorsed him. You keep up the great work! Dojo Master Yu! Don't know him that well but people think rather highly of him. Good guys really all of them. I appreciate there support. Had a lot of fun bringing freedom back to Hawaii and making it great again. Before I left there was talk about making me King. I turned it down of course. Thought about it for a bit wont lie. I said, come on! I can't be King of Hawaii! I got too much to do! Very fun times. Really. Don't forget to stop by my resort there. Mar-a-Lago. It's magnificent. Magnificent Mar-a-Lago they call it! You'll have a wonderful time. Unless your name is Joe. You know we don't let anyone with that name in. It's in the rules I didn't make it up! Go check for your self! All in all, I very much endorse you spending time with this game you wont regret it!

Like A Dragon: Infinite PEAK

a very sentimental chapter in the "like a dragon" saga.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is, in my opinion, the best way that they could conclude the story of Kiryu Kazuma. Before you think I just spoiled the game for you, this is very apparent from the second you first encounter him within the story. The game is advertized as a goofy and fun game about Ichiban going to Hawaii, which it still of course is, but the plot itself is much thicker and deeper, and dare I say, Kiryu Kazuma himself is the main focus of it.

Throughout the story, you end up switching between playing as Ichiban and Kiryu several times. They both have different parties, with Ichiban getting two new characters to the series within his. Kiryu's party though entirely consists of returning characters, which I believe thematically suits him. Kiryu's inclusion within the story is all about him coming to terms with his life, and remembering who he truly is. As I said before, I really don't want to give away too many plot details, as this story is both insane yet incredible, but if you've played all the other entries leading up to 8, then PLEASE pick this entry up, as it feels like a culmination of the events of each game.

An issue regarding the story that I've seen come up is how 8 flanderized Ichiban as a character, making him too kind and empathetic, which to that.... i just don't get what it means. Ichiban's entire character arc in 7 is what leads to him being such a loving person, and of course he's going to have the same knowledge which he gained in the last entry in this one. Showing kindness is not weakness, and that's a huge message in 8 which I believe a lot of people need to come to terms with. Ichiban Kasuga is one of fiction's greatest example of someone being strong without always having to use force. You'll see what I mean as the story continues.

Now, to talk about the story here is an entirely different thing. The story here is CRAZY, and I mean absolutely INSANE. The plots of the other games have all been relatively contained within Kamurocho and the various other cities, but 8 introduces an INTERNATIONAL THREAT. I honestly think that they pulled it off incredibly well though, and it didn't feel too pushed or edgy. It still felt like a Yakuza game, which I think is the most important part. Bravo RGG, you managed to make a Metal Gear type plot work in your series about Japanese men ripping their shirts off and beating each other up.

In conclusion, this game is a must for Yakuza fans, and it's the perfect finale that we've been waiting for. The price tag is daunting, and I get why that would be an issue for people. As for me personally, I waited until it went on sale before buying it, but there's so much content within the game including a full on resort building game, a whole Pokemon esque system, TONS of substories, and so much more (yakuza 5 reference) that I think it's worth the full price.

Bon Voyage.

Great game if you have played the previous game. Even if you havnt you can still enjoy this game :)

Not even halfway through and I love this game like the rest.

This one is too easy though. I have to actively avoid random encounters so I don't become overleveled for the story. Needs more difficulty mods. Maybe level scaling or something.