{"id":13136,"date":"2023-08-03T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themakoreactor.com\/?p=13136"},"modified":"2023-08-03T19:17:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T13:47:52","slug":"how-to-get-into-the-yakuza-games-series-like-a-dragon-best-play-order-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themakoreactor.com\/features\/how-to-get-into-the-yakuza-games-series-like-a-dragon-best-play-order-2023\/13136\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Into the Yakuza and Like A Dragon Games in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated on August 3, 2023 \u2013 Updated various sections to reflect newer Like a Dragon and Yakuza game releases including Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and ports.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Yakuza: Like a Dragon<\/a> being the first game in the series to hit multiple platforms at the same time, the series has now moved to global simultaneous releases. The amazing Judgment and Lost Judgment were even ported to PC making it available on Steam, Steam Deck, and more. With so many games across the Yakuza, Like a Dragon, and Judgment releases, many people who\u2019d like to sample Sega\u2019s amazing games are likely not sure where to start. This guide will cover every modern platform the games are available on, and help you decide which one to play first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yakuza publisher Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio<\/a> have been releasing quality titles both inside and outside Japan for a long time but the series really had a breakthrough moment with Yakuza 0<\/a> on PS4 in the West back in 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019ve ever considered getting into the series but are confused where to begin, this is the guide for you. While this guide is meant for newcomers to the series, it will also be useful for fans who have played a few entries and are looking for what to get next as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, it has been difficult for some people to buy some games because of the lack of story continuity for modern systems. I know many people including myself who played Yakuza 6 after Yakuza Kiwami<\/a> because those were the only games available on PS4. Today, the franchise is in a much healthier spot with assured localizations, multi-platform ports, and multi-platform releases. With so many games accessible on all current (and some future) consoles and PC, now is the best time to get into one of Sega’s best franchises ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why should I care about the Yakuza franchise?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Yakuza franchise has always had a hardcore following for its quality writing, great characters, superlative blend of genres, and great overall narrative. This fanbase exploded with Yakuza 0 on PS4 and eventually when the series arrived on PC via Steam for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Yakuza series of games might seem like too goofy for some based on what gets shared the most on social media or games that just look like an adventure games from Japan. The reality is that this series has more heart and care put into it and the characters than almost any other series I\u2019ve played. With so many games available and thankfully more platforms being brought into the fray, now is the best time to get into the series and discover why everyone loves Majima, Kiryu, karaoke, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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