Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth continues the story of Ichiban Kasuga and moves part of the plot from the traditional Japanese setting to sunny Hawaii, without abandoning the series' signature districts of Kamurocho and Isezaki Ijincho. The game combines a tactical combat system with RPG elements, where characters switch between jobs that affect their available abilities, alongside a vast open world full of side activities, minigames, and the absurd humor typical of the Yakuza series. The combat party features a wide range of characters from both Kasuga's older and newer circle, each bringing their own repertoire of abilities and jobs. Alongside Kasuga, the player also controls the returning Kazuma Kiryu, whose parallel storyline links the new and older eras of the series into one cohesive narrative. The Hawaiian portion of the game also adds extensive side content in the form of managing your own Dondoko Island, which serves as a relaxed downtime activity between main quests.

On Xbox Series X and S, the game stands out with the vivid colors of the Hawaiian setting as well as the finely detailed Tokyo district of Kamurocho, with transitions between exploration and combat running smoothly without noticeable slowdown. The soundtrack alternates energetic battle tracks with the more relaxed atmosphere of beaches and bars, underscoring the contrast between serious dramatic passages and lighthearted side stories. Upon release, the game received widespread praise for its scope of content, depth of combat system, and the emotional culmination of both main characters' storylines, with many reviewers ranking it among the best entries in the entire series.

Infinite Wealth confirms that the series can successfully combine a serious theme of organized crime with lighthearted entertainment and experimentation with gameplay mechanics, without losing its identity. In terms of content scope and character depth, it ranks among the most ambitious entries in the entire series and is considered one of the highlights of the action RPG genre in recent years.

Why play it: For fans of the series and newcomers alike, this is one of the most ambitious entries, one that manages to combine a serious theme of organized crime with lighthearted fun without losing its own identity.