Phil Savage
PC GamerLike a Dragon Gaiden review
Published 11/6/2023
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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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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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Meg Pelliccio
TheGamerLike A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review
Published 11/6/2023
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Read originalJosh Broadwell
VG247Like A Dragon Gaiden review: The shortest Yakuza game is also one of the best | VG247
Published 11/6/2023
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