Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Walkthrough and Guide

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Ryu Ga Gotoku 7 Gaiden, Yakuza 7 Side Story) Walkthrough and Guide Page containing main story walkthroughs, all substory walkthroughs, all trophies and achievements, all collectibles guide, all mini games guides, characters, boss guides, beginner guides, best abilities, best skills, cheats, tips, tricks, easter eggs, news, and updates, and more. Like a Dragon Gaiden (2023) is set to release on November 9, 2023, and will be playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox PC Game Pass).

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Kazuma Kiryu Yasuo Shishido
Yuki Tsuruno Akame
Homare Nishitani III Kihei Hanawa
Head Priest Yoshimura
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Game Overview

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Ryu Ga Gotoku 7 Gaiden, Yakuza 7 Side Story) is a Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) spin-off game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and released by SEGA.

Like a Dragon Gaiden was announced last September 4, 2023, and is set to release on November 9, 2023, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Microsoft Windows, Xbox PC Game Pass.

Game Story

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Game Story

Like a Dragon Gaiden follows the events that occur between Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. It stars Kazuma Kiryu as the main character, who has feigned death and went into hiding as a secret operative for the Daidoji group.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Akame Network Sub-Missions

The game’s narrative revolves around Kiryu’s quest to identify an individual and discover why they are trying to expose him and drag him out of hiding. Along the way, he will run across both new and old enemies and allies, such as Akame, an informant who provides him with sub-missions, and Homare Nishitani III, the new leader of the Kijin Clan.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Judgment Series Masaharu Kaito

In addition, other notable characters like Masaharu Kaito of Judgment and Lost Judgment will appear are minor characters.

Gameplay Features

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Gameplay Features

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name features elements from past Like a Dragon (Yakuza) mainline and spinoff games while also introducing new and distinctive gameplay systems.

Here’s a short rundown of Like a Dragon Gaiden’s distinct gameplay:

New and returning Open World locations.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Location Sotenbori Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Location The Castle

The game has an open world with three locations: Sotenbori in Osaka, Isezaki Ijincho in Yokohama, and the Castle, a central place where Kiryu may engage in various activities.

An update of the beat ‘em up combat system shaped by the fighting styles mechanic of the Judgment series.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Yakuza Combat Style Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Agent Combat Style

The original beat ‘em up combat system from earlier Like a Dragon (Yakuza) games is retained, with various upgrades and additions. Kiryu has the ability to switch between two fighting styles: Yakuza and Agent. The Yakuza style is built around Kiryu’s hallmark brawler skills, whilst the Agent style is built around high-tech devices and sneaky assaults.

Several new and recurring mini games are included.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Location Hell Arena Colosseum Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Cabaret Club Topic Choices

The game also includes karaoke, Pocket Circuit racing, a cabaret club, a combat arena, casino, darts, boutique.

Playable classic video games from the Sega Master System.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - SEGA Master System Fighting Vipers Combat

Kiryu can also play numerous Master System games, including Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Alien Syndrome, Enduro Racer, Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa, Galaxy Force, Global Defense, Maze Hunter 3-D, Quartet, and Secret Command.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth demo version unlocks after clearing.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Yakuza 7 Side Story) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Demo Trial Version

After clearing the main story of Like a Dragon: Gaiden, you will be able to unlock a trial version of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s next upcoming Like a Dragon title called Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Similar to other Yakuza demo versions, you will also carry over your save data progress to the next game.

Game Trailers and Videos

Like a Dragon Gaiden – Player’s Reactions

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Like a Dragon Gaiden – Opening Cinematic Theme Song “Katatoki”

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Like a Dragon Gaiden – Overview Trailer and Developer Update

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Like a Dragon Gaiden – Gameplay Reveal Trailer

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Like a Dragon Gaiden – Second Trailer

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Like a Dragon Gaiden – Announcement Trailer

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Game Information

Title Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (WW)
Genre Single-player / Action-adventure / Beat ‘Em Up
Platform and System PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox PC Game Pass)
Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher Sega
Release date November 9, 2023 (All Platforms and Systems)
Official Website https://gaiden.sega.com/ (WW)
https://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/gaiden/ (JP)