Summary
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will feature a wide range of mini-games and side activities for players to enjoy, including returning fan-favorites like Karaoke, Darts, and Mahjong, as well as new additions like Crazy Delivery.
- With a total of 20 confirmed mini-games so far, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is shaping up to be the longest game in the series yet, offering players plenty of content and activities to keep them engaged.
- One of the standout new mini-games in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is Dondoko Island, which offers players a robust life sim experience similar to Animal Crossing, where they can build and customize their own island and participate in various activities.
Mini-games and side activities are a staple of the Like a Dragon franchise and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth seems to have no shortage of new and returning mini-games to act as fun distractions for players. While the core gameplay of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will involve JRPG combat as players follow protagonists Kasuga and Kiryu on their adventures in Hawaii, many fans of the series have come to love taking a break from the series' more serious aspects and participating in a variety of wacky mini-games. Many fan-favorite activities seem to be returning in this title on top of a handful of interesting new mini-games.
With confirmation that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be the longest game in the series yet, it's not surprising that the game is already stacked with numerous mini-games. Players can expect to find everything from classic tabletop games like Shogi and Mahjong to bar games like Darts and the series' iconic Karaoke. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth also seems to be upping the ante from previous entries with the addition of a full-blown life sim mode in the new mini-game Dondoko Island, meaning players likely won't be lacking for something to do during their time with this game.
All Currently Confirmed Mini-Games in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
From the trailers and pre-release information for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, there are a total of 20 mini-games confirmed to be present in the game so far. This already seems like a solid number of side activities, but it's possible that more have yet to be revealed. Players intent on tackling them all will have their work cut out for them when Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth releases.
Returning Mini-Games
- Karaoke
- Darts
- Mahjong
- Black Jack
- Batting Cages
- Golf
- Survival Can Collection
- Shogi
- UFO Catcher
- Oichi-Kabu
- Koi-Koi
- Poker
- Vocational School
Longtime fans of the Like a Dragon series will be happy to see that many classic mini-games from the series' past will be returning in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Series staples like Karaoke, Batting Cages, and UFO Catchers return alongside some of Yakuza: Like a Dragon's mini-games like Survival Can Collection and Vocational School. There are also various returning tabletop and card games for players to dive into like Mahjong, Shogi, Black Jack, Oichi-Kabu, Koi-Koi, and Poker.
New Mini-Games
- Crazy Delivery
- Sujimon Battle
- Miss Match
- Dondoko Island
- Virtua Fighter 3
- Sega Bass Fishing
- SpikeOut
While it's great that so many classic mini-games are returning, what's more exciting is seeing the new ones that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be introducing. From what has been shown of these new mini-games so far, it appears that Crazy Delivery will be Like a Dragon's take on Sega's classic title Crazy Taxi, and Sujimon Battle builds upon the Pokemon parody mechanic introduced in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Players will also be able to find some other classic Sega titles available for play at arcades in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, including some titles new to the series like Virtua Fighter 3, Sega Bass Fishing, and SpikeOut.
One of the game's more light-hearted new mini-games, Miss Match, appears to allow Kasuga to utilize a dating app to try and find his perfect match in a dating sim-like experience. However, by far the most robust mini-game in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the new Dondoko Island mode, which offers players an Animal Crossing-like life sim experience where building an island and attracting tourists is the goal. Players will be able to participate in a wide range of activities on their island, including gathering and crafting materials to build their dream home, collecting bugs and fish, and even customizing the design of the entire island.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- January 26, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Simulated Gambling, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Engine
- Dragon Engine
- Franchise
- Yakuza
