Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu make a dream pairing worth every penny.
In fact, it doubles down in ways that make sense and are downright incredible.
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Ichiban and the OG crew take a stroll like old times.
A man who covered for his former clan and spent 18 years in prison to do so.
He’s also become a higher-ranking member of a rival clan, the Omi Alliance.
Old faces emerge, and you meet former allies in Yu Nanba and Koichi Adachi.
Along the way, he crosses paths with the fabled Dragon of Dojima, Kazuma Kiryu.
I’m happy to say it’s a whole lot better this time around.
Infinite Wealth feels like a complete game compared to Like a Dragon Gaiden.
I won’t spoil anymore because I’m quickly learning how fun this series' stories are to experience.
At first, it was a hard departure from what I played in Like a Dragon Gaiden.
Flipping the live-action combat for something turn-based handled funny to me.
Most of the characters handle similarly, with single-target attacks alongside wide-sweeping blows.
Some abilities carry elemental damage, while others boost or provide healing skills for you and your team.
Kiryu is the one that has an additional layer added on top of everything else.
His specialty lies in being able to use multiple forms of attack, similar toLike a Dragon Gaiden.
I wish that had come sooner because of this.
it’s possible for you to do whatever you want to do.
Ichiban and the OG crew take a stroll like old times.
It’s your choice.
The game of games
Speaking of doing whatever you want.
Well, maybe you’d fancy delivering food while jumping over office buildings instead.
Ichiban looks fondly off into the distance, and almost reminiscent callback to the series.
There can be a few stinkers, though.
Poker, for instance, is Texas Hold’em.
However, not all mini-games were created equal.
Mid combat cut scenes will crop up during story-driven boss battles.
And it’s freaking awesome.
Whoever thought of a miniature Pokemon rip-off in a Yakuza game needs a beefy raise.
The Sujimon are people with different abilities, costumes, and rarities.
Yes, enemies attack wearing sleeping bags.
They are incredibly complex in how they’re handled.
They can attack from different angles, swap positions, or switch out with someone not on the battlefield.
you’ve got the option to evolve your human Sujimon.
A mid combat rocket launcher always serves your team better than theirs.
I repeat, they have evolutions.
This is a side activity that can be completely ignored and forgotten about.
The ability to play this side game doesn’t even happen until you’re multiple chapters in.
Ichiban is regularly freaking out over everything, and it’s great.
That’s wild to me.
I’ll say it once more, Sujimon is freaking awesome.
Complete with a house that the player can decorate with random crap.
Something about Kiryu being the one to sing karaoke is the icing on the cake.
Dondoko Island is introduced when the player is knocked out on the beach after saving a turtle.
These items can be used to create DIY furniture or sold at the store for a profit.
My home started with a bed, a window, a light, a wardrobe, and shrubbery.
Poker isn’t going to be the one to make you millions.
It was beautiful- everything a former member of theYakuzacould need when trying to rebuild a resort.
Pure love went into the creation of this mode, and it shows.
How does it all look?
Sujimon intro cutscenes perfectly encapsulate what Sujmon is
Graphically, Infinite Wealth fairs better thanThe Man Who Erased His Name.
The main difference comes once the player reaches Hawaii.
Other than that, the difference is minimal, if nil.
Easy money!
However, no one is playing these titles for a graphical showcase.
Infinite Wealth is simply the better version of Gaiden for $20 more.
You enjoy side activiesThey never really end.
Grabbing Sujimon is also a simple endeavor of courtship.
What you will get, is too much content to even tell.
I don’t feel close to finishing this game or being nearly satisfied enough to call it quits.
It’s been a treat to experience, hiccups and all.
Your home doesn’t start off looking like much at all, but you can really make it your dream home.
Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu make for a dream pairing that’s worth every penny.See at:Xbox|Steam|Amazon|Best Buy|Walmart
The garbage gang needs to a swift bat placement each and every day.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Ichiban is the perfect protagonist to pick this series up alongside Kiryu.
