Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Ryu ga Gotoku Studio

Rank: #6 / 13
Released: 2023
Studio: Ryu ga Gotoku Studio
Genre: action game

At a glance

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is an action game from Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, released in 2023 and published by SEGA. Kazuma Kiryu has faked his death and given up his name to protect his family, but a mysterious figure pulls him back into conflict. Using the codename Joryu, he fights through vibrant locations and encounters characters and activities along the way. Combat offers two styles: Yakuza, built around aggressive attacks and Kiryu’s strength, and Agent, which emphasizes speed, precision and gadgets such as electrified bind wires. The Deluxe Edition includes the Legendary Fighter Pack, featuring Goro Majima, Taiga Saejima and Daigo Dojima as playable Coliseum fighters or allies. The game is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X|S; Steam lists Windows and supports single-player, achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. DualShock and DualSense controller support and Steam Trading Cards are also listed.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a character-led action game with two distinct combat styles. Players interested in Coliseum fights can look to the included Legendary Fighter Pack and its three playable characters.

What is good

Switch between Yakuza and Agent combat styles.
Agent style includes electrified bind-wire gadgets.
Deluxe Edition includes three playable Coliseum fighters.
Steam lists full controller support and Steam Cloud.

What to know first

Steam platform listing is Windows only.
The listed modes include single-player only.

Verdict

Like a Dragon Gaiden centers on Kiryu’s return to conflict and gives combat two contrasting approaches. Its Deluxe Edition adds three familiar fighters for Coliseum play.