Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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From the serious to the silly, the new instalment in the Yakuza series gripped me. Join me as I explain why Yakuza: Like a Dragon is my GOTY for 2020!

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Thanks to the following cool people for helping with the vid!

Corrupted Save (edited the Ryo Aoki and Bleach Japan section as well as script help)
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HeavyEyed (audio mastering and help with the script)
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Foxcade (script help thanks to his Yakuza knowledge!)
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HotCyder (made the cool thumbnail!)
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:12 Environment
7:57 Time Skip
9:54 Gameplay
15:09 Combat
18:20 Friendship
26:19 A Love Letter to JRPGs
29:09 Ichiban
32:44 Homelessness
36:45 Father and Son
45:19 Ryo Aoki and Bleach Japan
55:55 Passing of the Torch:
58:37 End + Outro

MUSIC USED:
(All from Yakuza Like a Dragon OST)
Hei An Ru Encounter
Apathy 2
Sub Apathy 1
Sophisticated Can Collecting
Receive and Turn You (Majima Theme)
Apathy 7
Hello Work
Heartwarming 1
Apathy 1
Apathy 4
Foreboding
Kiryu Appears
Friendship