It is not one of the most popular sagas in the video game sector, but it is undeniable that Yakuza (now Like a Dragon) has gathered thousands of fans around the world. And it is not something that surprises us: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has made history by transporting us to a Kamurocho where there is no shortage of intrigues between mafia groups, exciting fights and mini-games that take up a lot of our playing time. Therefore, it is impossible for us not to recommend these fantastic deliveries to anyone who enjoys action and adventure experiences set in the land of the rising sun.
We talk about Yakuza 3, Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 5whose versions Remastered They are a few days away from disappearing from the catalog of PS Plus Extra; specifically, these adventures will no longer be available on the PlayStation service next October the 17th. In this way, and taking advantage of the fact that there are still a few weeks left to see the changes on the platform, we consider that this is a good time to bring out the reasons why anyone can get hooked on the saga now known as Like a Dragon.
True essence Yakuza/Like a Dragon
Yakuza 3, 4 and 5 Remastered will no longer be available on PS Plus Extra on October 17
Greatly simplifying their plots, the three titles in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s franchise explore themes such as corruption, murder, and the struggle between gangs for power. All of them, however, involve characters like Kazuma Kiryu, who has been starring in the Like a Dragon installments since its inception, as well as companions who play an essential role throughout each adventure. Therefore, and although each game has its own peculiarities, here you can expect a good variety of faces and situations.
But the essence of the saga remains intact, and that will make anyone who has played the brand’s first installments happy. In this sense, the titles still available in PS Plus Extra entertain with that characteristic mix of action and original story that has so captivated fans. Additionally, Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 5 feature a roster of playable characters that go beyond the already mentioned Kazuma Kiryu, and the group’s actions extend so much that the developers have supplemented the well-known Kamurocho with extra locations.
And what about the minigames? Since it is an aspect recurring and very loved of the franchise, here you can also expect a set of additional activities that, foolishly, steal a lot of the user’s playing time. Last but not least, we should also highlight that this collection of remastered titles includes additions such as restored content and a performance that reaches 1080p and 60 FPS on PlayStation consoles.
The future of the Like a Dragon saga
It has rained a lot since the launch of the three games that feature in this text, but they are still highly recommended installments for anyone who wants to delve into a franchise full of crazy things and scenes that leave their mark. Ultimately, this is the path that the franchise has taken to create the launch of Yakuza: Like a Dragonthe title that broke the brand molds with unprecedented mechanics, a new charismatic character and dozens of new features highly applauded by the fan community.
In addition, this last title served to rename the franchise with the name Like a Dragon, all without giving up the essence that so characterized the adventures of Yakuza 3, Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 5, as well as the rest of the games that make up the saga. . In this way, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio not only ensures maintain your brand legacybut also to retain all the players who have been delighted with the first adventures.
Right now, the development team is fully immersed in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (November 9) and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (January 26, 2024). In fact, players can complement the adventures of Kazuma Kiryu with various experiences in the style Like a Dragon: Ishin!, which is established as another installment of this extensive franchise. Be that as it may, we are talking about a brand that has captivated thousands of fans across the globe, so it never hurts to (re)discover some of the best experiences that have been launched so far.