Since its initial debut in 2005 on the PlayStation 2, the Yakuza, now Like a Dragon, series is known just as much for its gripping storyline and tight gameplay as it is for the many hijinks, side activities and overall uniqueness that simply isn't replicable in other video games. It turns out, that uniqueness isn't going away anytime soon.
Six episodes just isn't enough to capture the heart of the series, let alone the richness of its world.
In an interview with Automaton, Like a Dragon series director Ryosuke Horii and lead planner Hirotaka Chiba revealed that the series will continue to be about "middle-aged guys" doing things and discussing topics relevant to that demographic.
Via that interview, the duo shared that part of what makes Like a Dragon so endearing and revered is just how relatable it is. "They have a different air about them than a group of young heroes would, complaining about back pain and the like," Horii said in reference to the 2020 plot. "But this “humanity” you feel from their age is what gives the game originality.”
Indeed, the Like a Dragon series feels very different compared to other video games. That's something that...
