Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

"Like a Dragon Gaiden might be a short ride but it stands tall among its larger brethren. Bond-like combat refinements, a tight plot, and fun mini-games build on the same old Yakuza heart."

"By the time credits roll, Gaiden neatly establishes Kiryu&s;s role in the next mainline game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and since that game&s;s out in a few months, the brief taste gave me plenty to be excited for. I …"

"Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name marks the beginning of the end for Kazuma Kiryu, but, if its quality is anything to go by, the Like a Dragon series has a long and bright future ahead."

"Like A Dragon Gaiden has one of the better stories of the series, acting as a love letter to Kiryu that fans are going to fall in love with."

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a success. With just five chapters total, it tells a compelling story that maintains interest throughout. It&s;s also a neat summary of Kiryu&s;s storied past, serving as a solid …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is not simply a short story to contextualize the presence and appearance of Kazuma Kiryu in the chronology and history of Ichiban Kasuga. In the same way that Yakuza 0 …"

"A fitting "Yakuza" that takes the old Kazuma Kyriu and launches him into a new life - how long and happy we are not yet allowed to know. On the gameplay side Like a Dragon Gaiden relies on well-established mechanics …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden has games, laughs, tears, and brawls where characters dramatically reveal their resplendent back tattoos. It does what a new Like a Dragon entry needs to do, and tees up some big emotional moments for its longtime …"

"From a spin-off such as Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, we can&s;t expect any innovation, and in fact, while enjoyable and always entertaining thanks to its varied combat-system, the game does not add much to …"

"Originally conceived as a DLC, perhaps that&s;s why it&s;s smaller in size, and developed in just six months by Ryu Ga Gotoku, Like a Dragon: Gaiden – The Man Who Erased His Name is a very worthy installment of the …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a great interlude before Infinite Wealth comes out next year, with its throwback to the franchise&s;s classic real time beat &s;em up combat in the shoes of Kiryu. The …"

"&s;The Man Who Erased His Name&s; is pure Yakuza tradition and an excellent revisit to real-time combat. It&s;s also a moment-to-moment reminder that while the engine and visuals are getting older, the world is so full of amazing stories and …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a throwback to older entries of the series, but without any of the intrigue and spark that makes them memorable."

"Treading the path well-traveled, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name - far from the most radical of entries in the series - remains a delightful example of Ryu Ga Goktoku&s;s knack for high drama, wild antics …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a highly recommended title for this Christmas season, as it will serve as an appetizer to welcome Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which looks extremely ambitious and promising, and …"

"Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name may be a side story in RGG Studio’s long-running Yakuza franchise, but it’s also one of the biggest steps forward in quality and thoughtful design that the series has seen …"

"Although a solid entry, this title serves as an intermediary of Kiryu&s;s actions between Yakuza 6 and Yakuza: Like A Dragon so its endpoint is inherently predictable and as enjoyable as it is, the narrative is relatively thin in exchange …"

"Still, at the center of it all remains Kazuma Kiryu, a genuinely good man caught in the throes of a vicious career. Even with the series ready to move on without him as protagonist—no disrespect to everybody’s new favorite himbo, …"

"While another trip to Sotenbori is always worth the price of admission, Joryu&s;s brief trip away comes at a high price: respecting the player&s;s time in Like a Dragon Gaiden."

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name feels like another swan song for Kiryu, and it’s one I’m tired of hearing."

"While it might not be among the best entries in the series, there’s still enough to Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name that makes it worth playing. Those willing to work around some bare bones design …"

"Having now completed every side mission, substory, and objective in a little over 25 hours, I can only hope Ryu Ga Gotoku learns from this game and works on more bite-sized spin-offs fleshing out the rest of this universe roster …"

"Despite missed potential in terms of its main story, Like a Dragon Gaiden makes up for it with incredible combat and fantastic side content. Hopefully RGG Studio continues to expand on the beat-em-up style instead of going all-in on turn-based …"

"Despite its flaws, I can’t deny that I had a great time walking in the shoes of Kiryu."

"Gaiden left me wanting more. I want to see those new characters make a return. I hope we see the Boutique again. But most importantly, I hope this isn’t the final time we see action combat in the series."

"A much smaller Like A Dragon game, that offers everything fans love about the series, but one that doesn&s;t quite justify its own existence."

"Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is another fantastic entry into this much-loved series, proving that Kiryu has more than enough gas left in the tank to continue fronting the series. Despite some combat gadgets feeling …"

"RGG Studio&s;s latest action-brawler is a captivating and emotional look at Kiryu&s;s life that offers a &s;greatest hits&s; of the series&s; gameplay."

"As an extended epilogue for Kazuma Kiryu, The Man Who Erased His Name is well worth the time. While the game could be longer, it’s a strong send-off for a character that has made Yakuza the thrilling, dramatic series it …"

"It may be short, but it still packs a punch. Like a Dragon: Gaiden does little new, but its story is fascinating and heartbreaking in equal measure."

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The man who erased his name serves as chapter 0.5, a title that brings back the figure of Kazuma Kiryu and serves as a connection between Yakuza 6: Song of Life and the next great adventure …"

"Considered inside the long trajectory of the Yakuza franchise, this is a secondary chapter, as you can see in the digital format, the lenght or the mechanics, but it works really well as a bridge between the game from 2020 …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name doesn’t reinvent the wheel by any means. For Yakuza/Like Dragon fans, it’ll be a familiar, albeit enjoyable experience. It has a few shortcomings – the most egregious being a painfully …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden teeters on the edge of feeling tired and a bit predictable, but in the end, this is another memorable chapter in Kiryu&s;s seemingly endless tale. It adds welcome weight to the events of Yakuza: Like a …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name goes toe-to-toe with the likes of Yakuza 0 and Kiwami 2. It also serves its main purpose and then some: to bring Kiryu back into the fold and get you …"

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name satisfyingly ties up many loose ends in Kiryu&s;s story, but it&s;s one of the franchise&s;s most tedious adventures."

"Like a Dragon Gaiden’s combat hits with flash and fury and its story is sharp, but its setting and side activities feel a bit on the stale side."

"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is another excellent entry in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, one that&s;s packed to the gills with crime drama, oddball humor, and many mini-games."