Gameplay and Characters in Like a Dragon Gaiden!

Today, SEGA has just released their newest game entitled Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Source: SEGA/Youtube

SEGA just released games Their latest is entitled Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Action genre game RPGs with a Yakuza theme, it was released for PS4, PS5, XBOX One, XBOX Series PC.

For those of you who are curious about this game, let's take a look at the gameplay and character reviews in the article below!

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Synopsis and Gameplay Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Gameplay Like a Dragon Gaiden
Gameplay Like a Dragon Gaiden. Source: SEGA Asia(EN)/Youtube

The story in this game begins when a former legendary yakuza named Kazuma Kiryu fakes death and abandons his old identity to protect his family.

By a mysterious figure, he is pushed into a conflict that forces Kazuma Kiryu to come out of hiding.

Like a Dragon Gaiden has the same fighting gameplay as the previous series, namely real time combat. The striking difference is in the characteristics of the new fighting style it carries.

This game offers two styles of melee combat featuring highly cinematic attacks satisfying to enjoy.

Players can use the Agent fighting style which is synonymous with speed, accuracy and the use of high-tech gadgets.

Gameplay Like a Dragon Gaiden - Agent fighting style
Agent's fighting style. Source: SEGA Asia(EN)/Youtube

Additionally, players can also use a more traditional Yakuza fighting style with lots of kicks, punches, and aggressive moves from Kiryu.

Gameplay Like a Dragon Gaiden - Yakuza style fighting
Yakuza fighting style. Source: SEGA Asia(EN)/Youtube

The two fighting styles above can be combined, making the fight look more dynamic and not boring.

You can interact with objects around you and use them as weapons to beat your opponent.

Didn't find anything to use? Attack opponents carrying weapons and make them drop them!

If you see a stick baseball or a gun lying on the floor, immediately grab it before your opponent gets it.

This game also pays attention to the entertainment side. So, players can choose to come to various places such as karaoke places to circuit races.

Kiryu karaoke
Kiryu does karaoke. Source: SEGA Asia(EN)/Youtube

In terms of story plot, visuals, etc soundtracks The game is also packaged very nicely to provide a more impressive experience.

The story plot in this game may be shorter than most games with similar themes, but it actually makes the narrative in it cool.

Accompanied by background music and experienced voice actors, Like a Dragon Gaiden deserves to be one of the games that you must try.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Characters

Reported from website official game developer, there are 7 characters who get highlights as the main character of this game. Anyone? Here is the list!

Kazuma Kiryu

Like a Dragon Gaiden Character - Kazuma Kiryu
Kazuma Kiryu. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

Kazuma Kiryu is a famous former yakuza who made a pact with the Daidoji Faction and threw away his past.

Once known as the "Dragon of Dojima", Kiryu managed to achieve the position of head of the Tojo clan.

Kiryu buried all traces of his old life and cut ties with his foster children at Morning Glory in order to carry out the mission of the Daidoji Faction.

Kosei Shisido

Like a Dragon Gaiden Character - Kosei Shisido
Kosei Shisido. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

The Watase Family is led by Masaru Watase. This is one of the strongest groups in the Omi alliance.

One of the figures in this group is named Kosei Shisido. He can use weapons very well to eliminate his opponents.

Kosei Shisido is known to rule his subordinates in an authoritarian manner, namely through terror and intimidation.

Yuki Tsuruno

Like a Dragon Gaiden Character - Yuki Tsuruno
Yuki Tsuruno. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

Tsuruno is the person with the second highest rank in the Watase Family. He served as a captain.

He is known as a conscientious and brave figure.

Akame

Like a Dragon Gaiden Character - Akame
Akame. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

An expert in all fields, Akame lives in Sotenbori, Osaka. He really knows the ins and outs of this city thanks to his network spread throughout the city.

Akame sometimes also acts as an intermediary for certain people, taking them to a destination.

Homare Nishitani III

Like a Dragon Gaiden Characters - Homare Nishitani
Homare Nishitani III. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

Nishitani is a young yakuza who quickly rises through the ranks and takes over the position of leader in the Kijin clan.

There was nothing he liked more than risking his life in a fight to the death. In the Omi alliance, Nishitani is as influential a figure as Watase.

Kihei Hanawa

Like a Dragon Gaiden Character - Kihei Hanawa
Kihei Hanawa. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

As a manager of the Daidoji Faction, Hanawa is the only contact between Kazuma Kiryu and the outside world.

The interactions that occur between Hanawa and Kiryu are really very professional. He didn't have the slightest hesitation in rebuking the legendary yakuza.

Head Priest

Like a Dragon Gaiden Character - Head Priest
Head Priest. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

An unnamed man who is the head priest of the Daidoji faction. Staying away from worldly desires, he likes to play alone all day.

Despite seeming like a trivial character, he is one of the few people Kazuma Kiryu often confides in.

Yoshimura

Like a Dragon Gaiden Character - Yoshimura
Yoshimura. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

Yoshimura is a manager in the Daidoji Faction who specializes in violence.

He always prioritizes the interests of his faction above everything else, and doesn't even hesitate to kill anyone he detects as a threat.

Yoshimura openly expresses his dislike for Kiryu, a man he considers to show no loyalty.

Boss

Like a Dragon Gaiden Characters - Boss
Boss. Source: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official Site

Not much is known about this old man in a wheelchair apart from the fact that he is a high-ranking officer in the Daidoji Faction.

As someone who has great power within the organization, he asked Kiryu to continue to fulfill the promise he had made with Daidoji.

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So, that's a brief description of the gameplay and characters of the game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. How? Interested in playing this game?

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