"Like a Dragon Gaiden" Game Released: Continues Kazuma Kiryu's Story, Provides Entertaining Entry Point for Newcomers

Latest installment in the Like a Dragon series witnesses protagonist Kazuma Kiryu faking his death, battling through bureaucratic mysteries, and donning superhero powers, allowing players a dynamic blend of nostalgia and novelty.

• Like a Dragon Gaiden continues the saga of protagonist Kazuma Kiryu after his staged death in the previous game, Yakuza 6. The events in Gaiden are set in motion by Kiryu's crucial sacrifice to protect his adopted children.
• The game acts as a bridge between the original Yakuza series and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, introducing a new character Ichiban Kasuga and outlining the gradual downfall of crime organizations Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance.
• Kiryu's past involving the Morning Glory Orphanage and his adopted children, particularly Haruka's confession about being raised by a yakuza, are essential backstory elements while playing Gaiden.
• Kiryu adopts a new identity as 'Joryu', allowing players, both newcomers and familiar ones, to engage with characters unaware of his yakuza past, making Gaiden an ideal introduction to the series.
• The gameplay in Gaiden combines elements of a 'Ubisoft open world' with its array of side activities and fetch quests. Despite its relatively short development time and focus on recycling elements from previous games, Gaiden preserves the series' signature humor and charisma.

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