As you'd probably expect of the series at this point, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be rated 'Mature' in North America. The ESRB's summary of the upcoming RPG paints a familiar picture, with mention of graphic violence and sexually suggestive content. But we couldn't help but chuckle at the description as a whole, and thought it was worth sharing.
It starts out in familiar territory: "Players take turns selecting moves from a menu to use punches, kicks, and weapons (e.g., guns, knives, swords) to defeat enemies. Cutscenes depict instances of intense violence: a montage of a man stabbing, slashing, and punching enemies (with close-ups and blood-splatter effects)."
It continues: "During the course of the game, players can visit hostess clubs to improve bonds between party members; players can select from various hostesses (dressed in bikini tops and hot pants) and watch them dance on poles." Hey, fair enough.
And then, the summary spirals into comedic territory: "One prolonged sequence depicts a man with exposed buttocks, as various objects obscure his genitalia." Won't someone please think of the children!
This sentence is clearly referring to the scene that was already shown in Infinite Wealth's reveal trailer, in which Ichiban appears to wake up on a beach in Hawaii, butt naked. And no, unfortunately for our hero, it's not a nude beach.
Like a Dragon is in an interesting place right now. The previously-named Yakuza franchise has always dealt in very mature themes, but it's also famous for its light-hearted and often hilarious side stories. With Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the property has veered into even crazier territory, and so we're eager to see how this sequel handles that all-important balance — something that's obviously reflected in this ESRB description!
[source esrb.org]
Comments 11
Cannot wait for this game. Yakuza 7 was awesome and I love that they dialed the craziness up to 11, there are scenes that are so stupid that I couldn't help but laugh my butt off.
All I can think of when reading the decription was:
Go on...
And then it went on and on and on, and I didn't mind it at all.
It reads like poetry. 🤣
I can't wait for this game. Gaiden is right around the corner now too!
Truly hilarious. If you're 6..
Disappointed that we won’t get to see Ichidong
Sounds like the developers finally watched Austin Powers, the first one.
Not a bad thing. I wish more games were willing to have funny moments.
I already know I'm buying this. I get everything from the Yakuza guys.
@InsaneWade Warning, people's backsides shape at top of legs. 😁
That entire sequence in the trailer was gold to me lol. I loved it
Hope they maintain the seriousness of the main story with the wackiness of everything else.
RGG games are treats.
Ok that is a good description. In the face of things he wasn't in a dream sequence like Ness in Earthboard wearing pajamas. But fair descriptions surprised not AO rated. I assume may be R rated for me.
Like Dead Rising 1 there is just something about seriousness and silliness to blend together if done well. I respect it for that and get ecchi anime so it makes sense to me. It's over the top but not meant to be taken seriously.
Not that I have interest in playing it but I will give them respect for keeping consistent/going for different angles. Conker had it's parodies and violence handled in such a way and Last of Us has it's angles of violence, themes, setting and such.
I was happy Journey to the Savage Planet and Outer Worlds kept consumerism/commercialism parody alive after so long since Ratchet offered it. Glad to see some silly writing is still around among some developers either side of the game industry.
I'm dead with the rating and this game. 😂💀
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