Notes de presse

• PS5
• 5 / 10
• France

• PC
• 8 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

My only gripes are predominantly mechanical and slightly limiting options, as otherwise, Spells & Secrets is an easy no-brainer for magic lovers and enthusiasts looking for a wizarding home.

• PS5
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Like a Dragon Gaiden teeters on the edge of feeling tired and a bit predictable, but in the end, this is another memorable chapter in Kiryu's seemingly endless tale. It adds welcome weight to the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon while also telling a great individual story, which is stuffed with typically engaging characters. Refined combat carries this 'smaller' title even further, and although its optional excursions can feel a little too grindy for their own good, Gaiden stands as a rock solid instalment, and a potent reminder of why Kiryu's such a beloved protagonist.

• PC
• 78%
• États-Unis

A few minor imperfections are found in Cuisineer’s delectable amalgam of dungeon-based action and restaurant management. But these wayward flavors aren’t enough to spoil the piquancy that BattleBrew Productions has cooked up. With lovely art and refreshingly relaxed pacing, this is a dish that fans of cozy games will savor.

• PC
• 10 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• PS4
• PS5
• XONE
• XSX/S
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is kind of like the cup of miso soup served before Infinite Wealth’s main course – it delivers an enjoyably familiar flavour that stimulates the appetite, but doesn’t really make for a substantial meal in its own right. It effectively feels like an appropriate lead-in to next year’s game in ways both good and bad – on the one hand, it gives a satisfying bit of back story to account for Kiryu’s presence in Hawaii, but on the other its uninspired substories and rehashed side activities are proof positive that the series is crying out for the seachange that Infinite Wealth looks to provide. That said, Gaiden’s gadget-heavy combat definitely kept me consistently entertained over the course of its compact crime story, so although I was less inclined to search for distractions outside of the destruction, I still

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XSX/S
• 7.5 / 10
• France

Épisode plus court et moins onéreux que de coutume, Like a Dragon Gaiden : The Man Who Erased His Name fait globalement ce qu’on attendait de lui. En une petite quinzaine d’heures, il nous explique comment le Dragon de Dojima en est arrivé à figurer sur la jaquette de Infinite Wealth, en faisant des détours scénaristiques souvent dignes d’intérêt. Dommage que cela aille avec une recette très classique, et que le système de missions annexes se révèle moins digeste que ce à quoi la série nous avait habitués. Cela dit, il serait injuste d’en vouloir au soft sur ce point, puisqu’il ne démérite pas en termes de bonnes intentions et de contenu. Si vous êtes fan de la franchise, vous n’avez aucune raison de passer à côté.

• PS5
• 82%
• Espagne

Dentro de la prolífica trayectoria de la saga Yakuza, es una entrega de segunda fila, como denotan su formato digital, su duración o sus mecánicas, pero funciona muy bien como puente narrativo entre el juego de 2020 y el que saldrá en 2024. Y ya quisieran muchos juegos tener un guión, unos personajes, unos minijuegos o un volumen de contenidos así.

• XONE
• XSX/S
• 81%
• Espagne

• PS5
• 7.6 / 10
• Italie

Difficilmente Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name deluderà i fan di vecchia data di Yakuza, visto che il gameplay, i minigiochi, le mazzate e le ambientazioni sono tutti elementi tipici della serie, seppur con la gradita aggiunta di una nuova modalità di combattimento in stile "hi-tech". La narrazione più compatta e meno diluita è un altro punto a favore del gioco (che, ricordiamolo sempre, è uno spin-off) e il tutto scorre piacevolmente lungo binari che i fan della prima ora conosceranno a menadito. Proprio per questo però la sensazione di riciclo e di già visto è inevitabile e ormai il Dragon Engine comincia a mostrare più di una ruga, soprattutto sulle console current-gen.

• PS5
• 7.7 / 10
• Italie

• PC
• PS4
• PS5
• XONE
• XSX/S
• 8.5 / 10
• Italie

Anche se il marchio ha intenzione di scrollarsi di dosso il passato, al punto da abbandonare completamente il vecchio titolo (uniformandolo in tutto il globo) proprio come il suo protagonista storico, Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name è la dimostrazione concreta che i ragazzi di Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio sono più convinti e determinati che mai riguardo la direzione da intraprendere con la serie. Di contro, troverete poco o nulla di nuovo, poiché il team ha preferito andare sul sicuro proponendo una sorta di “greatest hits” degli stilemi classici senza aggiungere granché, a parte il nuovo (e notevole) stile di combattimento. Consigliatissimo per fanatici e nostalgici, chi invece si era stancato dell’impostazione dei classici Yakuza farebbe meglio ad aspettare l’arrivo di Infinite Wealth.

• PS5
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

• PS5
• 7 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

A much smaller Like A Dragon game, that offers everything fans love about the series, but one that doesn’t quite justify its own existence.

• PS5
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

While short and lacking in side content, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a good entry point for curious players and a nostalgic throwback for longtime fans. (Review Policy)

• PS5
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

Treading the path well-traveled, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name — far from the most radical of entries in the series — remains a delightful example of Ryu Ga Goktoku’s knack for high drama, wild antics and all-round time thoroughly well spent. A tad harsh it would be to so quickly denote this a “more of the same”-type of release, even with its status as an interlude between more pivotal, mainline outings, that the reliance on what has worked wonders — as much what has been so integral to the series’ structure, for better or worse — is so apparent does limit how far Gaiden will reach in the series’ hierarchy. Even so, that what this game professes is nothing short of lovably eccentric and a touch more on the unashamedly-indulgent side is far from a bad thing. The kind of writing, presentation, content and all-round execution that, even at its seemingly “least-brilliant,” still stands leagues above a vast majority of games. Put it this way, that Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name can take the concept of self-indulgence and make it one you happily grin at, applaud and ask for more of is an accomplishment in of itself.

• PS5
• 80%
• États-Unis

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a great interlude before Infinite Wealth comes out next year, with its throwback to the franchise’s classic real time beat ’em up combat in the shoes of Kiryu. The narrative does take a step back, and the new characters aren’t as memorable, but there’s plenty of bizarre and addicting side activities to partake in on the streets of Sotonbori or at the Castle.

• PS5
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

While another trip to Sotenbori is always worth the price of admission, Joryu's brief trip away comes at a high price: respecting the player's time in Like a Dragon Gaiden.

• PS5
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

• PC
• PS4
• PS5
• XONE
• XSX/S
• 8 / 10
• Espagne

• PC
• PS4
• PS5
• XONE
• XSX/S
• 5 / 10
• Espagne

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name se podría considerar como un spin-off de la serie principal, que cuenta la historia de Kazuma desde su crepúsculo en The Song of Life hasta su futura aparición en Infinite Wealth. Se nota su carácter menos ambicioso repitiendo por completo los dos barrios donde sucede la acción con una historia menos compleja, así como menos novedades en el sistema de combate. Pero, aún así, sorprende el trabajo que ha hecho el Ryu Ga Gotoku en solo seis meses, añadiendo una ingente cantidad de contenido que rodea la historia principal en forma de actividades secundarias (menos trabajadas que una misión secundaria) y muchas actividades nuevas y ya conocidas. Dedicado al aficionado más acérrimo de la saga, pero no imprescindible para seguir los eventos principales.

• PS5
• 8 / 10
• Australie

• PS5
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis