This is my first introduction into the series. I've always avoided it in the past as the videos seem silly. I had trouble trying to connect the Yakuza theme to all the trailer videos of silly side games. After seeing five stars after 5 stars, I just had to pull the trigger and bought it on sale.
I finally get it now. It is like a cozy RPG. You are not out to save the world from a evil warlord or dragon. You are not under some time crunch of a falling meteor. You are just some chill dude trying to make a living, help some people along the ways, and level up.
In terms of those three, I have not gotten far. I'm just on chapter 4 of 14. Money wise, it is trickling in, but it is a bit daunting to have a wallet in the low thousands, and walking into stores with million dollar gear. From what I've seen online, the money comes later. On that note, the game mechanics seem very spread out. But with that said, it does not feel frustrating. Fights are fun, and when you start to level up, you can auto-win battles and still get cash and xp. The game gives the option to auto-battle, but it isn't really necessary. It just does a great job of balancing the challenge so you aren't bored.
In terms of helping people, this does a great job of creating a system where you go around helping friends and randos. Along with that, it creates a great story. Half the stories have a surprising emotional element which should be easy for most to connect to.
Leveling up is fairly easy to do. Majority of street fights can be completed with just simple attacks. Skills (magic) can help finish fights sooners, but the MP costs can be expensive ~ 22mp cost with a character that has 54mp ~again, I am still at the start of the game, so maybe it gets better later. I normally save magic for these "King" battles. Basically they are strong foes that will block off a section or treasure chest until you defeat them.
Overall, the game is fun to play. I'm not feeling any stress or anxiety trying to prepare for major battles. It really changes the view when you are fighting a crooked cabbie who is trying to steal your wallet versus saving the city from marauding raiders planning to kill all the townsfolk. Side games are a bit goofy, and it reminds me a lot of the whole Sega Genesis games in terms of the bells and whistles and simple gameplay. I love the little pokemon parody games. Just thinking about it, made me realize just how much time I am spending on the playing environment over the main quests. That probably explains why there is only 14 chapters. There is no pressure to complete the main quest. I'm going to have to take a look at buying some of the older games in the series once I complete this. Now that I get it, I am loving this cozy RPG.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - PlayStation 5
4.8 | 274 ratings
Price: 29.99
Last update: 07-24-2024
About this item
Experience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes.
Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.
Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.
Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.
Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.
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Top reviews from the United States
Clay
Cozy RPG
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
Austin Jones
Fun and funny!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024Rafael
Outstanding game!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024Bryan
Improved gameplay, amazing setting
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024Ben Kappler
Very fast delivery
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024Jim Bob
RGG Studio once again blesses us with another RPG that you can sink hours into! Amazing!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024Armando Jimenez
Best game ever
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024will
I would call this a masterpiece!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024