Sega’s 84-Hour Open-World Masterpiece Has Aged Like Fine Wine

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Sega’s 84-Hour Open-World Masterpiece Has Aged Like Fine Wine

Polygon · 3 hours ago

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Sega's ninth mainline entry in the Yakuza franchise, reunites veteran protagonist Kazuma Kiryu with series newcomer Ichiban Kasuga as they search across Honolulu for Ichiban's estranged mother. Their investigation intertwines with larger plots involving criminal networks and political corruption, following the series' tradition of deliberately absurd storytelling. The game's distinctive strength lies in its detailed recreation of Hawaii as a setting where narrative weight coexists with opportunities for exploration and leisure activities.

The experience is anchored by numerous side activities, including delivery simulations inspired by Crazy Taxi, island-development gameplay resembling Animal Crossing, and photography-focused exploration modes. Combat operates through a turn-based RPG system with over twenty character job classes, encouraging varied party composition strategies. At 80+ hours in length, the game now delivers substantial content value through promotional pricing reductions on digital platforms and inclusion in major subscription services including Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.

  • Yakuza series' ninth entry reunites dual protagonists in Honolulu, balancing crime narrative with leisure-focused exploration
  • Extensive minigames and turn-based combat with diverse character classes provide 80+ hours of content
  • Currently available discounted on Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation Plus subscriptions

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