Brie Hoban
Game RantLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review
Published 11/6/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 11/9/2023
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a 2023 action-adventure video game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. It is a spin-off of the Like a Dragon series. Taking place during the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020), Like a Dragon Gaiden focuses on the series' original protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, as he embarks on a new adventure in Osaka under the guise of a secret agent.
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- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
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- Sega
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Critic avg
76
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60–100
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The critic average is 76 across 13 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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70–793 reviews · 23%
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Jordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Published 11/6/2023
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Read originalMichael Beckwith
Metro GameCentralLike A Dragon Gaiden review – the man who erased his name
Published 11/6/2023
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70
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Read originalTomas Franzese
Digital TrendsLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review: playing the hits
Published 11/6/2023
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Read originalMatthew O’Dwyer
DualShockersLike A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review
Published 11/6/2023
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Read originalBlake Hester
Game InformerLike A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review - Bridging The Gap - Game Informer
Published 11/6/2023
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Read originalNicholas Tan
Game RevolutionLike A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review
Published 11/6/2023
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Read originalMichael Higham
GameSpotLike A Dragon Gaiden Review - The Man Who Can't Escape The Yakuza
Published 11/6/2023
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Read originalKazuma Hashimoto
GamesRadar+Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review: "Yet another swansong for Kiryu" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 11/6/2023
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