I would also recommend this title for those that are looking for a great narrative or are curious about the Yakuza series.
This was the first Yakuza game I really gave the time of day to work its charms on me. Although it was certainly a slow burn in the beginning, once it got its hooks in me, I couldn't stop, and I was driven to 100% it.
I am rambling a bit, so let me break it down for those who might be considering the title.

Gameplay:
Between the main battle system and the dozens of minigames, the word that comes to mind is varied. The battle system is turn based combat with a twist. You are clicking through menu commands, either attack, skill or other. The twist is although the battle system is turn based, it’s also dynamic since your characters move around and items in the environment can be picked up by Ichiban to hit the opponent. There are also button prompts for extra damage, and windows of opportunity when an opponent’s knocked on the floor where if you attack you can deliver a critical hit. There's also an auto-battle button and auto-battle modes you can select. I liked the modern update to the turn-based system, and it was the breath of fresh air I needed for this style of game.
Minigames are the fun break between battles. So many fun and hilarious minigames, from a can collecting minigame where you can ram into other homeless guys for yen (cash). Speaking of ram, there's another minigame where you have to fight off "Rem Rams" to stay awake through a movie. You also have blackjack, darts, karaoke, and an arcade where you can play Virtua Fighter 2 and Virtua Fighter 5. There's also an in-game achievement system of sorts that award you with personality bonuses or even yen rewards. I found the minigames to be a ton of fun and the perfect break from the battle system when I needed it.

Graphics and Sound:
Graphics were solid, as well as the sound. I'm no expert in these fields, but I'll say that the game world is very detailed. My favorite place was a park you find with an overlook on the water. The music during battle was solid, albeit unspectacular. If I had to throw a number to rate the graphics & sound on a scale of 1-10, the number that pops into my head would be an eight. Graphics and sound being a high level, but did not leave a lasting impression on me.

Fun Factor & Replay Value:
This is a bit more subjective and depends on what you want to get from the title. The achievement "Victory of the Millennium" where you must beat the True Final Millennium Tower is not worth it. I had to grind for about 50 hours to stand a chance against the stuff they throw at you in the final tower. In the end, I did it, but it was an exercise in frustration and persistence.
Aside from wanting to complete the game I do not feel that it was worth it. The only tangible way to level up efficiently for this achievement is to spend time in this underground dungeon you unlock in the back end of the game and kill these Invested Vagabond enemies that award a ton of experience. It's fitting these games have this enemy type since it’s a reference to the metal slime enemies in Dragon Quest, but when it's your only option to power level it sucks the fun out of the whole thing.
If you rule out completing it, that was the ONLY achievement I found a chore to do, BOY was it a chore though! After doing that, I felt the desire to come back to the game leave me but there's still a ton of replay value and fun to be had. From all the minigames, to unlocking all the dialogue/chats your characters have. The game has its own achievement system of sorts, and if you aren't even an achievement hunter like me, this is the sort of title you can throw on for a chill evening and play some blackjack or some kart racing.

Final Thoughts:
I seriously doubt anyone will read all of this, I'm just a random guy on the internet who has completed this game. I like to do this when I complete a game, it's like me marking the end of a chapter in my life and this is the epilogue to that chapter. I got about three hundred or so hours out of this title, so I got a return on my investment. It's definitely a slow burn, it took a few chapters to seriously get going for me but when it did, I was hooked. I loved the story and the gameplay in equal measure. The peak into Japanese culture was intoxicating. I saw it was on sale for $26.99 and that feels like a deal for the value here. Just make sure to give it some time to work its charms on you. This is the type of game that you must be in a mood to "immerse" yourself in to get the most out of if you catch my drift.

My final rating for Yakuza: Like a Dragon would be a 9/10.

[h1][b]What a game: Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a modern-day JRPG classic and is a must-grab for those wanting to experience a title in that genre. [/b][/h1] [b]I would also recommend this title for those that are looking for a great narrative or are curious about the Yakuza series. [/b] [b]This was the first Yakuza game I really gave the time of day to work its charms on me. Although it was certainly a slow burn in the beginning, once it got its hooks in me, I couldn't stop, and I was driven to 100% it. [/b] [b]I am rambling a bit, so let me break it down for those who might be considering the title.[/b] [b]Gameplay[/b]: Between the main battle system and the dozens of minigames, the word that comes to mind is varied. The battle system is turn based combat with a twist. You are clicking through menu commands, either attack, skill or other. The twist is although the battle system is turn based, it’s also dynamic since your characters move around and items in the environment can be picked up by Ichiban to hit the opponent. There are also button prompts for extra damage, and windows of opportunity when an opponent’s knocked on the floor where if you attack you can deliver a critical hit. There's also an auto-battle button and auto-battle modes you can select. I liked the modern update to the turn-based system, and it was the breath of fresh air I needed for this style of game. Minigames are the fun break between battles. So many fun and hilarious minigames, from a can collecting minigame where you can ram into other homeless guys for yen (cash). Speaking of ram, there's another minigame where you have to fight off "Rem Rams" to stay awake through a movie. You also have blackjack, darts, karaoke, and an arcade where you can play Virtua Fighter 2 and Virtua Fighter 5. There's also an in-game achievement system of sorts that award you with personality bonuses or even yen rewards. I found the minigames to be a ton of fun and the perfect break from the battle system when I needed it. [b]Graphics and Sound[/b]: Graphics were solid, as well as the sound. I'm no expert in these fields, but I'll say that the game world is very detailed. My favorite place was a park you find with an overlook on the water. The music during battle was solid, albeit unspectacular. If I had to throw a number to rate the graphics & sound on a scale of 1-10, the number that pops into my head would be an eight. Graphics and sound being a high level, but did not leave a lasting impression on me. [b]Fun Factor & Replay Value[/b]: This is a bit more subjective and depends on what you want to get from the title. The achievement "Victory of the Millennium" where you must beat the True Final Millennium Tower is not worth it. I had to grind for about 50 hours to stand a chance against the stuff they throw at you in the final tower. In the end, I did it, but it was an exercise in frustration and persistence. Aside from wanting to complete the game I do not feel that it was worth it. The only tangible way to level up efficiently for this achievement is to spend time in this underground dungeon you unlock in the back end of the game and kill these Invested Vagabond enemies that award a ton of experience. It's fitting these games have this enemy type since it’s a reference to the metal slime enemies in Dragon Quest, but when it's your only option to power level it sucks the fun out of the whole thing. If you rule out completing it, that was the ONLY achievement I found a chore to do, BOY was it a chore though! After doing that, I felt the desire to come back to the game leave me but there's still a ton of replay value and fun to be had. From all the minigames, to unlocking all the dialogue/chats your characters have. The game has its own achievement system of sorts, and if you aren't even an achievement hunter like me, this is the sort of title you can throw on for a chill evening and play some blackjack or some kart racing. [b]Final Thoughts[/b]: I seriously doubt anyone will read all of this, I'm just a random guy on the internet who has completed this game. I like to do this when I complete a game, it's like me marking the end of a chapter in my life and this is the epilogue to that chapter. I got about three hundred or so hours out of this title, so I got a return on my investment. It's definitely a slow burn, it took a few chapters to seriously get going for me but when it did, I was hooked. I loved the story and the gameplay in equal measure. The peak into Japanese culture was intoxicating. I saw it was on sale for $26.99 and that feels like a deal for the value here. Just make sure to give it some time to work its charms on you. This is the type of game that you must be in a mood to "immerse" yourself in to get the most out of if you catch my drift. [b]My final rating for Yakuza: Like a Dragon would be a 9/10.[/b]