Throw open the doors and make some cash
One of the better mini-games from theYakuzaseries is making its return. UpcomingLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namewillhave a cabaret mini-game.
TheLike a Dragon,néeYakuza, series has had a wealth of minigames over the years. But few are as well-remembered as the cabaret ones. First making an appearance inYakuza0and then again inKiwami 2, these sections have you manage a club of hostesses.
Unlocking new hostesses through quests and scouting, while also competing with other clubs, became quite an engrossing side activity. And now it looks like the festivities return forLike a Dragon Gaiden.
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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namefollows longtime series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, after the events ofYakuza 6. The Dragon of Dojima stepped down from the spotlight in the sixth entry as Ichiban Kasuga took over inYakuza: Like a Dragon. (Kiryu did make an appearance in that entry, but didn’t star.)
Gaidenlooks to bridge the gap a bit, asLike a Dragon 8will have both Ichiban and Kiryu in the lead. And from the looks of it, Kiryu has been going through some stuff.
A year of dragons
It looks like we’ve got a decent amount of RGG content on its way, as the studio is also due to releaseLike a Dragon: Ishinnext February. WithGaidenalso set for 2023 andLike a Dragon 8aiming for 2024, there’s a lot of Kiryu in store for the next year or so.
All that said, I’m happy to see the cabaret game returning. It’s fondly remembered for a reason, and will hopefully add an extra bit of mini-game oomph toGaiden. As much as I liked holding meetings inLike a Dragon, I’m ready to manage the club again.
