![]() We won’t spoil anything of course, but the story touches on a lot of powerful, relatable themes. Just when you think you’ve uncovered one layer of the mystery, another one lies in wait. He was raised to accept people for who they are, not where they come from.Īfter his character is established, events are set in motion that put Kasuga at the center of an intricate web of conspiracies. As an orphan, he was raised by the people on the streets of Kamurocho, making his intense desire to help others feel believable and noble. Kasuga gets a lot of exposition, so within the first hour, you’ll have a good understanding of this new character you’ll be inhabiting. To kick things off, Chapter 1 does a fantastic job setting up this familiar yet new world. Kasuga’s brave yet slightly naive optimism is put to the test in Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s compelling story. You'll be seeing that building in the background a lot. ![]() George Takei’s performance is equally excellent, as he powerfully portrays the weary yet impassioned Masumi Arakawa. Kaiji Tang, who voices Kasuga, carries the story with his boisterous performance that hits the energetic highs as well as the emotional lows. For series purists, the Japanese dub will likely be the path forward, but it’s worth noting that the English dub is fantastic. Much like Judgment before it, Yakuza: Like a Dragon features the original Japanese dub along with a localized English dub. The key players especially have motivations that keep the ball rolling, creating a narrative that doesn’t quit, even after the credits roll. For the most part, these characters are written well, even the two-bit villains that only have a few hours of screen time. Outside of the party, you’ll find a wide cast of characters. You can bond with your party members at the local dive bar that doubles as your hideout. Their dynamic plays out like they’ve known each other for years, despite the fact that they all meet Kasuga during the events of the game. By the end of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, you’ll have six party members in total. Within a couple hours of play, you’ll have a party made of an ex-Yakuza, a washed-up former detective, an umbrella-wielding homeless man, and a fiercely independent hostess. They all provide wonderful color commentary that flesh out the world of Ijincho, and their personal quests are worth unfolding, if not just for the XP bonuses. However, these party members aren’t mindless sheep. They might have their own motivations when they first join the party, but there’s something about Kasuga that makes them want to see his quest to the end. He’s at the center of a lovable cast of characters, all of whom gather around his magnetism. Kasuga makes for a compelling protagonist, and his natural charisma, leadership, and initiative don’t go unnoticed. Even when he has to rough people up, he tries to understand their plight. When he's excited, he can't control the volume of his voice, and in general, he has trouble lying simply because of his good heart. Despite his tough-guy persona, he’s got a heart of gold. After seven games with Kazuma Kiryu’s stoic yet kind passion, Kasuga’s earnest, brimming spirit gives this game a different feeling. Ichiban Kasuga, whose first name means "Number One," is everything that the previous series protagonist isn’t, and arguably for the better. The wacky world of Yakuza is back, but there’s a new protagonist at bat. Yes, Ichiban Kasuga loves the for-real Dragon Quest, and it gets referenced many times.
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