From a zombie apocalypse to a samurai drama, Like a Dragon isn’t afraid to get ambitious with its spinoffs. The latest entry, however, feels like it lands in a much more somber, introspective place. After the end of Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, it felt like series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu had the sendoff he deserved. But Like a Dragon Gaiden brought the hero back for another adventure, one that often felt like unnecessary filler. That is, until the end of the game, which brought along the most emotionally harrowing finale of the year. Spoilers up ahead if you’re not caught up.
