Like a dragon ishin series#

Entries for Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 refer to the remastered editions released in 20. This piece focuses exclusively on games that bear the Yakuza or Like a Dragon branding. This list does not include either Judgment or Lost Judgment. I’d like to stress, however, before we begin the countdown, that every one of these games brings their own flavour to the table and are all deserving of a playthrough (considerably less so for entry 10). READ MORE – The Boys Actor Shuts Down Fantastic Four Casting RumoursĪs we approach the November release of spin-off Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, now would be a perfect time to take a trip down memory lane and rank every prior instalment in the winding road that is the Yakuza/Like a Dragon timeline. Thankfully, Yakuza’s niche appeal has mostly given way to mainstream acceptance, allowing more entries in the long-running saga to receive the blessing of localisation.

Like a dragon ishin series#

With its addictive blend of ultra-serious crime drama and often-comedic side content rooted firmly within the sphere of Japanese culture, it’s easy to see how the series succeeded in leaving an impression on its fans, while simultaneously managing to confuse those looking in from the outside spectacularly. With Like a Dragon Gaiden on its way later this year, we’ve decided to rank every Yakuza game from worst to best.

Formerly known as Yakuza in the West, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s franchise now freshly re-branded as Like a Dragon has earned quite the reputation for itself since fighting its way onto our unsuspecting PlayStation 2 consoles back in 2006.