Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Platforms:
- PC (Jan 26, 2024)
- PlayStation 5 (Jan 26, 2024)
- PlayStation 4 (Jan 26, 2024)
- Xbox Series X/S (Jan 26, 2024)
- Xbox One (Jan 26, 2024)
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Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher: SEGA
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 90 average - 100% recommended - 60 reviews
Critic Reviews
Attack of the Fanboy - Diego Perez - 4.5 / 5
With a refined battle system, a stellar supporting cast, and the best side content the series has ever seen, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best RPGs of the modern era.
But Why Tho? - Eddie De Santiago - 10 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth feels like a victory lap while simultaneously paving the way for the future of the franchise.
CGMagazine - Justin Wood - 10 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth sets a new standard for the Yakuza series with its captivating story, mesmerizing gameplay, and richly detailed side activities.
COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 90 / 100
With its touching yet hilarious story and intricate, deep combat system, we already have a game of the year contender.
Cerealkillerz - Nick Erlenhof - German - 9.5 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an incredibly ambitious title that can be recommended without reservation. It has been improved in every nook and cranny compared to its predecessor, with the turn-based battles benefiting in particular. The story offers an ambivalent rollercoaster ride, especially from the halfway point onwards, and the side quests are more varied and sprawling than ever before. And there won’t be a better nostalgia trip for Yakuza/Kiryu fans any time soon.
Checkpoint Gaming - Charlie Kelly - 9.5 / 10
Taking the franchise to new heights and new locales, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the pinnacle of the longstanding franchise. The game magnificently pulls off the difficult task of giving new and loyal players the best of both worlds with a new Ichiban-led story while also nailing emotional pay-off years in the making with Kiryu’s story portions. Providing quality side content that is addicting and seemingly endless, there isn’t a single drip of the game that is dry, dull, or not worth your time. Never have I played a title this rewarding and satisfying with its delightful humour found in substories and over-the-top turn-based combat. It may be largely set in a different country with the picturesque and gigantic Honolulu but this is the Like a Dragon series through and through. Infinite Wealth is like an ocean. Let it all sink in. I promise it’s well worth it.
Chicas Gamers - Juanma Luengo - Spanish - Unscored
Ichiban has returned with a bang in one of the best Yakuza saga titles ever made. The charisma of all the characters and the almost absurd variety of missions, activities and mini-games make it a sink of hours at the controls that are impossible to resist. Of course, if you have not played any Yakuza before or the previous Like a dragon it may not be a game for you and you should decide to start with the recent Like a dragon gaiden or with the first Like a dragon starring Ichiban.
Console Creatures - Dennis Price - Recommended
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is not just Ichiban’s best game yet, but so far, it may be my favourite in the series, hands down.
Cultured Vultures - Ashley Bates - 9 / 10
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth sun-baked adventure expertly improves on the last game’s formula, while giving enough space for both of its leading Dragons to truly shine.
Daily Mirror - Scott McCrae - 5 / 5
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth features one of the series’ best stories yet, all while packing in a wealth of fantastic side content
Destructoid - Eric Van Allen - 8 / 10
Among the wealth of Like a Dragon games we’ve had over the last year or so, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is easily the stand-out for me.
Dexerto - Jeremy Gan - 4 / 5
Yakuza is a unique series, and for a long time, it felt like the only reason it worked in all its glorious surreality and heartfelt storylines was Kiryu. However, Infinite Wealth proves Yakuza can exist past Kiryu’s legacy, and Ichiban is the right man to bring about Yakuza’s new generation.
Digital Spy - Ben Rayner - 4.5 / 5
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is another rich entry in this long-running series, which clearly still has more to offer before it runs out of steam.
Digital Trends - Giovanni Colantonio - 4 / 5
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the most emotionally impactful chapter in gaming’s best soap opera. It struggles to stay fully engaging from start to finish due to a supersized runtime filled with exhausting exposition dumps, but developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio delivers a deeply personal story that’s serious without sacrificing its heart. If any video game could leave you with a new lease on life, it’s this.
Digitec Magazine - Domagoj Belancic - German - Unscored
Infinite Wealth is a chaotic masterpiece. The game celebrates its silliness and just lets me have fun in its colorful open world. The revised combat system offers additional strategic depth and a highly entertaining, over the top presentation. The side activities are the best in the series. The addicting “Sujimon” and “Dondoko Island” mini-games in particular allow you to completely lose yourself and invest countless hours in them.
Despite its silliness, Infinite Wealth manages to establish believable characters and evoke deep emotions. Kiryu’s touching story in particular will bring tears to the eyes of long-time fans. Newcomers will quickly be overwhelmed by the countless characters, storylines and gameplay mechanics. If you want to get into the Like a Dragon series, I recommend you start with an older installment and save this wild work of art as the crowning conclusion.
Eurogamer - Kaan Serin - 4 / 5
Violent stakes once again meet zany shenanigans in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the series’ much-improved second RPG.
Everyeye.it - Giuseppe Carrabba - Italian - 8.5 / 10
Infinite Wealth kept us immersed for dozens of hours in its world full of content, another testament to the talent of its creators.
FandomWire - Luke Addison - 9 / 10
The amount of content, time, and thought that has been put into Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is staggering, and it’s inarguable that it is worth every penny for both fans of the franchise, but also those wanting to try it out for the first time. Even though I was lucky enough to have my copy of the game three weeks before this review went live, I can say there are still huge amounts of gameplay left for me to play, with the multiple mini-games, substories, and activities keeping me entertained. If I had to put a number on it, there are easily triple-digit hours worth of game here, and nearly all of it is incredible.
There are a few bugbears to put up with, with the odd bug here and there, some character models do look poor - reserved for the infrequently seen side-characters or the NPCs on the streets -, and some parts of the city do feel empty, and not lived in. That said, not only are these all relatively minimal and inconsequential to the larger experience, but you’ll quickly realize that the good way outweighs the small amounts of bad, and you’ll have an absolute blast in what could be the studio’s best game yet.
Final Weapon - Raul Ochoa - 5 / 5
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the mountaintop of the Like a Dragon series and a spectacular title that manages to impress from start to finish. This is a grand, momentous adventure that sees players control both of the series protagonists in a story that ultimately shapes the future of Like a Dragon. It’s a masterpiece that improves gameplay systems from Yakuza: Like a Dragon while driving ambition in many other aspects.
GGRecon - Dave McAdam - 5 / 5
Suffice it to say, Infinite Wealth has everything good about the Like a Dragon series going for it. The previous game was a revolution, a total change of what a Like a Dragon game is. Infinite Wealth is evolution, the ideas of the past polished and perfected.
GamePro - Jonas Herrmann - German - 90 / 100
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Gamer Guides - Chris Moyse - 100 / 100
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a sublimely designed celebration not only of its own storied past, but of the joys of gaming itself. Epic in scale, driven by an emotive story, and overflowing with compelling action and absorbing activities, Infinite Wealth’s bold ambition pays off handsomely, resulting in one of the finest open-world adventures ever made.
GamesRadar+ - Hirun Cryer - 4 / 5
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a sublime RPG with a fantastic combat system, absorbing stories, and at-times fascinating story, if it wasn’t let down by its drip-fed narrative nature and heavy nostalgic leanings
Gaming Nexus - Eric Hauter - 9.5 / 10
The scope and depth of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are stunning, as is the amount of addictive fun the game provides. With a ton of new mechanics, minigames that are more like full-sized games, and great characters, this enormous (and enormously entertaining) action/RPG title is one of the best values in AAA gaming. Like a Dragon is willing to do anything to entertain you. You should probably get on board if you aren’t already.
GamingBolt - Pramath - 9 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a staggeringly massive RPG featuring the culmination of all that RGG Studios, and the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise, have worked towards over the last two decades. An incredibly high quality experience that doubles down on everything that was beloved about the previous entry, Infinite Wealth completes the series’ transformation into a genre-leading JRPG franchise.
GamingTrend - Henry Viola - 95 / 100
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a triumph, and a worthy continuation of the Like a Dragon franchise. RGG Studio has managed to improve on the gameplay mechanics and features of the previous title in virtually every way whilst upholding the narrative quality and goofy nature of the series. The game is not without its flaws, but they are overshadowed by its strengths, and the game deserves praise for its ambition and innovation. Infinite Wealth is undoubtedly an early game of the year contender, and a must play for RPG lovers and Yakuza enthusiasts alike.
Generación Xbox - Gabriel Fuentes - Spanish - 93 / 100
If something made you hesitant to buy it, I hope I’ve convinced you. It’s worth every penny.
God is a Geek - Chris White - 10 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the studio’s best ever work, giving us one hell of a story, and gameplay that remains fun throughout.
IGN - Tristan Ogilvie - 9 / 10
Sprawling, enthralling, and packed with dynamic brawling, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth isn’t just the best turn-based Like a Dragon game, it’s one of the greatest games in the entire series.
IGN Italy - Francesco Destri - Italian - 8 / 10
Not everything is well-focused in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, but the rate of cringe and exaggeration in narrative and gameplay is such that is almost impossible not being entertained.
Infinite Start - Mark Fajardo - 9 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth surpasses expectations with its seamless integration of compelling narrative, diverse gameplay mechanics, and innovative features such as tag team attacks, or Sujimon Battles. The meticulously crafted landscapes of Yokohama, and Hawaii, complemented by the return of beloved characters elevate the narrative, captivating both series veterans and newcomers alike. Positioned as a must-play, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth offers an unforgettable journey through vibrant worlds that firmly establishes it as an early standout among the best games of 2024.
MonsterVine - Spencer Legacy - 5 / 5
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is what all sequels should aspire to be. The gameplay is improved upon all-around, the story is riveting from start to finish, and the breadth of side content is second-to-none. It may be early, but I feel confident in saying that one of 2024’s game of the year frontrunners has debuted not even a month in.
Multiplayer First - James Lara - 9.5 / 10
Like a Dragon’s Infinite Wealth delivers a captivating RPG experience that surpasses its predecessor in every way. With refined mechanics and an expansive world bursting with content, players are treated to a gaming experience of remarkable depth. The emotionally charged narrative, filled with unexpected turns, adds a layer of poignancy, making the journey in Infinite Wealth a memorable exploration of both gameplay and storytelling excellence.
It may not be on everyone’s list of games to play, but it definitely should be. As for this reviewer, it makes a strong early claim of being my personal Game of the Year.
PC Gamer - Dominic Tarason - 80 / 100
Stuffed with content and pathos, Infinite Wealth delivers a near-excessive amount of urban crime-drama adventure.
PCGamesN - Harry Schofield - 9 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the end result of two decades of iteration from Ryu Ga Gotoku and the studio’s best game yet. Sprawling but never bloated, it remains captivating from beginning to end across both its main narrative and bountiful side adventures, almost never missing a beat.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is packed with the absurd humor, crime drama, and mini-games you expect from the JRPG series.
PSX Brasil - Isabella Alves - Portuguese - 90 / 100
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is, along with Lost Judgment, one of RGG’s most ambitious titles. The union of the two dragons brings a mature plot, full of intrigue, with fun and exciting moments, but also a strong criticism of our society.
PlayStation Universe - Joe Richards - 9 / 10
Despite changing the name of the franchise for us in the West, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is more of the same that we’ve come to love. A huge variety of content to dive into and an ambitious, heartening story help to bring this package into one that fans of the series will absolutely adore. RGG Studios have polished the foundations of the new RPG battle system to a shine in this new entry and the result is a game full of personality and refreshing spirit that is a joy to experience from beginning to end. This game is an ambitious jump into a new frontier for the Like A Dragon franchise and is all the better for it. For those who have experienced the story of Like A Dragon up until now, you be doing yourself a disservice to miss this.
Press Start - Kieron Verbrugge - 9 / 10
Infinite Wealth is a stellar follow-up to Yakuza: Like a Dragon in just about every way. It’s bigger, bolder and with some smart tweaks to combat it’s a significantly better turn-based RPG. Series fans have a ton to look forward to in the larger-than-life story and emotional character moments, and though there are some glaring issues with its dungeons and post-game offerings, the end result is the franchise’s best entry yet.
Prima Games - Shaun Cichacki - 10 / 10
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a game all about heart. A main character with a heart of gold, a story full of heart-warming and heart-wrenching moments, and a world that showcases the heartbeat of what makes the Like A Dragon franchise as special as it is.
Push Square - Liam Croft - 9 / 10
Like a Dragon fans will turn up in their droves for a new Yakuza story regardless of overall quality, but never has one been as utterly essential as Infinite Wealth.
RPG Fan - Jonathan Logan - 94%
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth provides not just an incredible Yakuza and JRPG experience, but provides a darn near infinite amount of content as well.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Ed Thorn - Unscored
A colossal JRPG that improves on its predecessor in ways big and small, making for an unmissable Hawaiian retreat.
Saudi Gamer - عصام الشهوان - Arabic - 8 / 10
The game builds on what Yakuza: Like a Dragon laid the foundation for, with a host of improvements and a much larger game. A proper send off for Kiryu and a new beginning for Kasuga.
Shacknews - Lexi Luddy - 10 / 10
Despite this not being the traditional type of story we associate with Kiryu, Infinite Wealth is a fitting send-off to a legend of gaming. In the words of Kiryu, “Even if I’m not as strong as I once was, I’m still me. And I’m starting to think that’s not so bad.”
Siliconera - Graham Russell - 9 / 10
As overstuffed as it is, we didn’t want Infinite Wealth to end. It’s such a high-effort package with tons of heart, and it’s hard not to let that endearing feel sand down some of the game’s rough mechanical edges.
Slant Magazine - Justin Clark - 4 / 5
Infinite Wealth’s greatest accomplishment is how much of that work still involves a deep, eclectic sense of play.
Spaziogames - Gianluca Arena - Italian - 8.8 / 10
Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is the golden bridge between the glorious past of the franchise and its bright future. It’s a rich game and an epic RPG, a celebration of the videogame medium itself and a modern twist on both the Shenmue and the Earthbound games. It can be slow at times and it requires knowledge of characters and events from previous games, but it’s still a monumental effort.
Stevivor - Matt Gosper - 9.5 / 10
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is devoted to trying all-new things while still reserving time for celebrating its long and storied history.
The Outerhaven Productions - Cody Perez - 4.5 / 5
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth shows Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and the entire Yakuza: Like a Dragon series at its finest. The best game in the series offers shocking and unbelievable content for players to experience across game modes like Dondoko Island, the brilliant and gut-wrenching story, and the intriguing new characters. Though it has some pacing issues here and there, and I still wish for slightly faster battles, this is the biggest, greatest, and most compelling adventure for Ichiban and Kiryu yet.
Tom’s Hardware Italia - Andrea Riviera - Italian - 8.5 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a bit of a culmination of everything the Ryū Ga Gotoku series has offered over the years. From the gameplay to the story to the activities and characters, the team has tried its best to present fans with a complete and level-headed experience, often succeeding and sometimes leaving a little bitter taste in our mouths due to some choices, especially narrative ones, that have not always convinced us.
VG247 - Mark Warren - 5 / 5
It’s a game about finding out who your mates are, and that they’ll be there for you no matter whether you need a good laugh, a telling off or a helping hand.
VGC - Jordan Middler - 5 / 5
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best RPGs we’ve played in years. Excellent combat, a wonderful cast of characters, and a willingness to be incredibly weird make it absolutely unmissable. Not only that, but it’s so full to the brim with things to do, we could have probably spent another three weeks with it and not finished everything.
VideoGamer - Antony Terence - 9 / 10
Infinite Wealth honours its dying dragon and rising star with a Hawaiian platter of side stories, memoirs, and dynamic combat.
WellPlayed - Mark Isaacson - 9.5 / 10
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth wears its title on its sleeve, a seemingly endless amount of content to explore wrapped in an emotional and entertaining story. It’s Like A Dragon at its very, unique best.
WhatIfGaming - Hristijan Pavlovski - 10 / 10
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth elevates the series to new heights. It takes existing ideas from the series, and adds layers of complexity, engaging content, and charm on top of it to create an unforgettable experience that walks a fine line between earnestly dramatic moments, and over-the-top hilarity. Ichiban Kasuga is one of the best protagonists in gaming, and I can’t wait to see where Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio takes him next.
Worth Playing - Chris “Atom” DeAngelus - 9.5 / 10
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an overall fantastic entry in the franchise. Stuffed to the gills with content, there isn’t a more fully packaged RPG on the market. The plot is charming and heartfelt, the characters are lovable, and the gameplay incredibly fun. It doesn’t matter if you’re a longtime Kiryu fan or jumped into the franchise with Kasuga; it’s everything a Like a Dragon game should be.
Xbox Achievements - Richard Walker - 87%
After a bit of a difficult start, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth soon manages to hit the gas, its story proving an engaging affair amid an ocean of mini-games and other distractions. This is a massive game, but one you’ll want to dive headfirst into.
XboxEra - Jared Tracton - 9 / 10
It’s not often that I’ll sit down and enjoy a game throughout the entirety of my playthrough. Even the best reviewed games will have parts of it that exist simply to extend the games length for no real reason (I’m looking at you, GTAV). Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth opens 2024 with a bang, showcasing the best of what the series has to offer and more.
eXputer - Usama Mehmood - 4.5 / 5
Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is a JRPG powerhouse, delivering one of the most endearing stories to date and an aspiring open-world design.
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