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.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

Like a Dragon Gaiden might be a short ride but it stands tall among its larger brethren. Bond-like combat refinements, a tight plot, and fun mini-games build on the same old Yakuza heart.

• 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.

• SWITCH
• 7 / 10
• Italie

L’esordio di Halberd Studios con 9 Years of Shadows può considerarsi nel complesso positivo. Lo studio messicano infatti ha mostrato da subito di avere buon gusto, soprattutto in termini di estetica. Peccato però che la stessa attenzione non sia stata mantenuta anche con altri aspetti del prodotto. Un gameplay impegnativo e soddisfacente si ritrova a dover fare i conti con una varietà e una longevità piuttosto risicate. In sostanza ci si ritrova dinanzi a un titolo altalenante: un’ottima pixel art che però non viene supportata da una degna colonna sonora. Un backtracking stimolante penalizzato dal fatto che si giunge presto ai titoli di coda, e via discorrendo. In conclusione un buon titolo, ma tutt’altro che irrinunciabile.

• 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

• SWITCH
• 4 / 10
• France

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XSX/S
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

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

Like a Dragon Gaiden réutilise sans retenue des éléments de gameplay connus afin de raconter une histoire qui fait la lumière sur un épisode crucial de l’histoire des Yakuza. Une intrigue passionnante, des combats hyper funs grâce aux nouveaux gadgets, et des activités annexes loufoques vont occuper les amateurs de baston un bon moment. Un épisode qui s’adresse aux fans qui veulent tout savoir de l’histoire de Kiryu avant tout. Les autres auront parfois peut-être un arrière goût de réchauffé dans le gameplay, pour une histoire finalement assez obscure quand on ne maîtrise pas toutes les ficelles de l’épopée.

• 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.

• 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.

• PC
• États-Unis

• PS4
• A-
• États-Unis

• 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
• 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
• 8 / 10
• France

Endless Dungeon est ce genre de petite pépite qui fait du bien lors de petites sessions entre amis. Le titre brille pour son mode multi, mais ne reste pas sur le côté en solo, où la tension prend un tout autre niveau. Avec des personnages intéressants et charismatiques et une histoire qui se découvre à force d’exploration, le titre vous occupera plusieurs heures avant d’en voir le bout. Toutefois, quelques détails ternissent le tableau, comme l’achat de skins purement cosmétiques, la perte de son au niveau des armes dans certains niveaux ou encore le roaster de personnages qui peut sembler assez faible. L’équipe de Amplitude Studio est toutefois très à l’écoute, et il y a fort à parier que ces légers problèmes seront résolus avec le temps. Concernant le nombre de personnages, le studio parisien a confirmé l’ajout futur de nouveaux personnages, en espérant que ceux-ci ne cassent pas trop la méta actuelle. Disponible pour 29,99€ sur PC, Playstation 5/4, Xbox Series, Xbox One et Nintendo Switch, Endless Dungeon ravira les fans de soirées entre amis et les nostalgiques de son grand frère.

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

• PS5
• 8.6 / 10
• Italie