Let your work define you
In the latest issue of Japanese publication Weekly Famitsu, Sega’s action-RPGYakuza: Like a Dragonhas revealed three of its character classes, which take the form of vocations for Ichiban Kasuga and his merry band of reprobates.
In order to apply for a job/class inLike a Dragon, a character must meet a set standard of entry-level “Life Experience” points, which differ from job to job. These include building stats such as Charm, Mentality, and Enthusiasm, which can be done via story quests orYakuza’sfamous side-attractions. Once you pass an entrance exam, the job – along with its unique skills and abilities – is yours.
The first “job” on offer,Riot Police, affords its uses heavy-duty defence abilities, blessed with high-health and shielded with body armour. This role is noted as being equivalent to a “Knight” in a typical RPG.
The second job isFortuneteller, a low-defense character able to call upon strange and mystical forces via a crystal ball, this is Like a Dragon’s take on the classic “Mage” character from traditional class-based games.
The third and final role isIdol, a female-exclusive class that is used to enchant and distract enemies with songs while providing healing and other buffs to team-mates, not dissimilar to the “Dancer” type in other RPG titles.
Many eyebrows were raised and spit-takes were performedat the reveal ofLike a Dragon’sturn-based combat and tactical gameplay. While I’m in agreement that it was very much a left-field turn, I’m personally really intrigued by this new take on the series, and I’m looking forward to seeing how elements such as this job mechanic fit into the wild – and often weird – world ofYakuza.
Yakuza: Like a Dragonlaunches in Japan on PS4 January 16, before heading west later in 2020.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon introduces jobs [Gematsu/Games Talk/Ryokutya2089]
