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Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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Genre: Turn-Based RPG

Game Overview

Like a Dragon (Yakuza 7) marks the series' turn-based pivot, following Ichiban Kasuga's rise from rock bottom in Isezaki Ijincho. The Dragon Quest parody combat system plays its references straight. GPA scores it high on Emotional Story and Turn-Based — the entry that opened the series to players who wanted JRPG mechanics alongside the writing.

Game Characteristics

Story Depth

95%

Turn-Based

90%

Emotional Story

70%

Character Building

70%

Graphics

60%

Open World

60%

Visual Novel / ADV

60%

Dark

55%

Multiple Endings

50%

Anime Characters

50%

Strategy

40%

High Difficulty

30%

Logic

30%

サンドボックス

30%

Crafting

30%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

60 ✓

Intermediate

75 ✓

Advanced

60 ✓

Keywords

Like a Dragon series solo-friendly command battle set in Japan crime action

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Story Depth

95%

Turn-Based

90%

Emotional Story

70%

Character Building

70%

Graphics

60%

Open World

60%

Visual Novel / ADV

60%

Dark

55%

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About "Yakuza: Like a Dragon"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

龍が如く7 光と闇の行方 leads with its Turn-Based RPG identity, anchored by the core feel of "Like a Dragon (Yakuza 7) marks the series' turn-based pivot, following Ichiban Kasuga's rise from rock bottom in Iseza…." The headline profile reads Story Depth 95% / Turn-Based 90% / Emotional Story 70%, making it a strong pick for fans of Story Depth and Turn-Based. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "龍が如く7 光と闇の行方" by using its feel of Like a Dragon series, solo-friendly, and command battle as the primary lens, weighting Story Depth and Turn-Based most heavily. Top similar titles include "ペルソナ5: The Phantom X（P5X）", "ペルソナ5 ロイヤル（Persona 5 Royal）", "龍が如くパイレーツオブハワイ".