Summary
There is one faction in theLike a Dragonuniverse that could be the center of an interesting new spin-off. Ever since the beginning of theLike a Dragonseries, Kiryu, and later Ichiban, have been fighting against various criminal organizations, all with their own goals. The ever-growing underworld of the franchise has led to both enemies and allies for the protagonists. In particular, one organization could be ready to take a step up and have a spin-off game entirely focused on them.
Theplayable parties inLike a Dragon’s new eraare not the first time that protagonists in the series have had allies, but they did represent a major shift. Kiryu has had many friends and acquaintances, but he is usually the only one in the field for the majority of his adventures. That’s not to say that none of his allies are good in a fight, it’s just that Kiryu frequently ends up having to fight most of his major battles alone. As a result, a spin-off that centers on the protagonist being in a large organization would be a significant change of pace.
Like a Dragon’s Geomijul Are Prime Candidates For a Spin-Off
Geomijul is a Major Player in Like a Dragon’s Yokohama
One interesting faction that appeared afterIchiban becameLike a Dragon’s protagonistis the Geomijul. A Korean gang based in Yokohama, the Geomijul is distinct from other gangs in the series through their focus on information. They are effectively the spymasters of Yokohama, knowing virtually everything that goes on in the city, and willing to share it for a price. Their power also rose following the events ofYakuza: Like a Dragon, with their leader Seonhee also assuming command of the remnants of the Yokohama Liumang. The future of the Geomijul inLike a Dragonis a topic well worth theorizing about.
Seonhee and Han Could Both Be Fantastic Spin-Off Protagonists
A game about the Geomijul would come with two solid protagonist options inLike a Dragon’s Seonheeand Joongi Han. Seonhee is the leader of the Geomijul, a brilliant planner, andInfinite Wealthshowed that she’s a skilled fighter as well. Meanwhile, Han is one of Seonhee’s most trusted members and a dangerous combatant in his own right. Not to mention,Yakuza: Like a Dragonalso showed his skills in the field of stealth when he saved Ichiban’s party from Mabuchi’s underlings. Both Seonhee and Han have excellent arguments to be the protagonist of a spin-off game centered on the Geomijul.
The Geomijul can provide more than a couple of excellent potential protagonists. It could also take hints fromLike a Dragon’s spin-off seriesJudgment, specifically its detective mechanics. Since the Geomijul is all about information, there could be aspects of gameplay that revolve around collecting information similar toJudgmentprotagonist Takayuki Yagami. This could work both in the main plot as the player learns more about the overarching story, as well as an element in substories, particularly regarding puzzles. The skills required of the Geomijul and its members could be exactly what is needed to create a uniqueLike a Dragonspin-off.
Both Seonhee and Han have excellent arguments to be the protagonist of a spin-off game centered on the Geomijul.
The Geomijul could use aLike a Dragonspin-off to step into the spotlight in a new way. After the end ofLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s story, there are a lot of potential directions for the next game to go. If the developers make another spin-off, the Geomijul have a solid argument for taking center stage. They could combine combat and investigative mechanics, a formula that has already worked well with theJudgmentgames.Like a Dragon’s next spin-off could be a great opportunity to explore the Geomijul further.
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EPIC EMOTIONAL DRAMATwo larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister…Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days.BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTIONExperience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.INFINITE ADVENTURELive it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.
