Like a Dragon: Gaiden serves as the poignant finale to the legacy built over the years. Initially skeptical about revisiting Kiryu post-Yakuza 6's conclusion, I found it hard to fully immerse myself initially. However, my initial reservations were pleasantly shattered as the game unfolded, culminating in a deeply moving finale.
While not my favorite in the series, Gaiden has its strengths, boasting a stunning combat system and a flawless final boss, surpassing even Aizawa from Yakuza 5. Despite some missing or less appealing elements, the game stands as a solid entry.
I'm thrilled that this game exists, providing an incredible conclusion to a marvelous story. Like a Dragon 8 seems poised to mark the beginning of a new era for the series, and I can't wait to see where the journey takes us.
While not my favorite in the series, Gaiden has its strengths, boasting a stunning combat system and a flawless final boss, surpassing even Aizawa from Yakuza 5. Despite some missing or less appealing elements, the game stands as a solid entry.
I'm thrilled that this game exists, providing an incredible conclusion to a marvelous story. Like a Dragon 8 seems poised to mark the beginning of a new era for the series, and I can't wait to see where the journey takes us.
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@LeonardoMF93 Yeah a lot, you lose not only all the references that this game has but in general the ending will not have the same impact if you have never played Yakuza 3 & 6.
I recommend playing them all but if for one reason or another you can't/won't, then play 3 & 6, without these two chapters you'll never be able to enjoy this game fully.
I recommend playing them all but if for one reason or another you can't/won't, then play 3 & 6, without these two chapters you'll never be able to enjoy this game fully.
3 seems a little random. I truly wonder what unfolds. 3 has always felt a little like a "filler" game. It fleshes out the orphanage, but everything else is more or less forgotten. I look forward to getting to Gaiden.
Thank you. I'll do that!
@Schmliff0 In my opinion, Yakuza 3 holds significant importance in the series, even more than 4. Beyond the orphanage storyline, it portrays Kiryu at the peak of his physical strength and happiness. It might be biased as it is my favorite in Kiryu's saga, but without the third installment, I believe Yakuza 6 and the Gaiden wouldn't have the same impact, or at least for me.
I don't think it is "bad filler". Sometimes "filler" can flesh out a storyline. It's like how the school episodes in Code Geass give you context as to why Lelouch wants to protect the school and cares for his friends. I only meant the general story isn't really touched upon later. At least, not as important as Daigo, Akiyama, Saejima, or Majima's story in 4. 4 was the least important as far as Kiryu's story, as he was less the protagonist and more of a force of nature.
Additionally, I always thought of Kiryu always getting stronger, or at the very least, never getting weaker. What with dragons getting stronger as they age. I do think Mine was the toughest fight he has ever had and the most skilled final boss, as he was more or less a foil for Kiryu, more than any other final boss. In 4 and 5, Kiryu became the narrative "final boss" for the "game final boss".
Additionally, I always thought of Kiryu always getting stronger, or at the very least, never getting weaker. What with dragons getting stronger as they age. I do think Mine was the toughest fight he has ever had and the most skilled final boss, as he was more or less a foil for Kiryu, more than any other final boss. In 4 and 5, Kiryu became the narrative "final boss" for the "game final boss".
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