The Yakuza series has always been the ultimate Ojisan simulator, but Sega has finally gone all the way with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Dondoko Island feature.
Nameer from eXputer: "With Persona and Like a Dragon, SEGA delivers a bold middle finger to the idea that turn-based games are outdated and I couldn't be happier."
I love RPGs and spent 151 hours with Infinite Wealth. Currently playing through Rebirth and Reload, and I have to say I'm far more engaged with Reload because I prefer the turn based combat. I'm not a fan of the real time combat in Rebirth. If the game and story wasn't so good, I likely wouldn't entertain it at all. I much prefer turn based games.
Persona 3 reload and infinite weath boasts sales of 1 million at launch on multiple platforms.
https://www.ign.com/article...
https://personacentral.com/...
And Rebirth launched to 2 million which is seen as concerning on one platform.
https://www.pushsquare.com/...
Why is it more viable to make turn based games when they sell half as much?
Theses articles should at least highlight turn based games that sell the same or more than non turn based games to make a coherent argument. Like Pokemon or Honkai Star Rail.
The author acts like turn-based RPGs are a dying genre. Recent successful games such as Octopath Traveler series, Sea of Stars, the Trails series, Honkai Star Rail, and Baldurs Gate 3 (mentioned in the article) would prove that there is still market out there hungry for them. I’m blessed enough to love both turn-based and action rpg games.
TheGamer recently spoke with lead editor Josh Malone and senior translator Dan Sunstrum about their work localising the Like a Dragon series at Sega.
Usama from eXputer: "FF7 Rebirth and LAD Infinite Wealth have an all-star cast of characters that excel in both emotional and fun-filled party banter."
Loved all the Yakuza-games, and also the new Judgment franchise.
This looks to be even more amazing, and probably a game I'll put way to many hours in.
I like they have thing thing added to the experience, yet at the same time I fear their greed will take the upper hand (again) and we’ll see countless small nickel & dime DLC items in the digital storefronts to sell for you to add to your personal island.
I wonder if we’ll be able to collect animals like cats and such, as well as Sega memorabilia ….
This game looks fantastic. I really like Kasuga as a character. Looking forward to it for sure!
Are the youtube embeds not working for everybody else or is it just me?
I love that they spoofed Animal Crossing here. The last one spoofed Pokémon, lol. I love this series! Really can’t wait for this one.