Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Summary
Substories contribute a batch toLike a Dragon : Infinite Wealth . A serial staple since the very first game , " substories " are whatYakuzacalls side quests . They may be brief , one - off encounter with strangers , or game - duration struggles against recur enemies . Whatever each one happen to be , as a whole , they ’re a big part of eachYakuzagame ’s theatrical role . Substories introduce some ofInfinite Wealth ’s crackers eccentric , strangest mechanics , and weirdest scenario .
But there ’s more in it for the player than round-eyed entertainment . Infinite Wealth ’s substories are intensely rewarding , oftenunlocking new side content like Dondoko Island . Sometimes , they provide splendid material or monetary rewards rather . And indeed , sometimes they ’re just a lot of fun . Whether it ’s just for a joke or for more concrete rewards , these are ten substories players should prioritise inLike a flying lizard : Infinite Wealth .
Like A flying lizard : Infinite Wealth takes many of the best elements of the enfranchisement ’s past , expound on them , and adds more into sheer grandeur .
10"Surfin' The Streets!" Unlocks A Scooter
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Tired of walking around the streets of Honolulu?Ichiban can find fault up a sweet Segwayby completing " Surfin ' the Streets ! " This substory becomes available in Chapter Three , in short after Ichiban and Kiryu meet . Located down the street from Kiryu ’s hotel , it ’s a pretty abbreviated one : Ichiban simply runs through the basic operation of the Street Surfer , beats up some thugs endanger its inventor , and walks aside . From then on , he can scoot around on the Street Surfer any time he like , or custom-make it at a charging station .
weight-lift down on the D - pad to mobilize the Street Surfer , then jell a waypoint and hold down the right trigger to point there automatically .
9“Snap Those Sickos!” Unlocks Infinite Wealth’s Weirdest Mini-Game
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Sure , Like a Dragon : Infinite Wealthhas Sujimon conflict , nutrient pitch , and its ownAnimal Crossingknock - off , but its foreign side activity has to be Sicko Snap . Inspired by the similarly namedPokémon Snap , this is an on - rails photography mini - biz , in which players take pictorial matter of a embarrassment of perverts throughout Honolulu .
To unlock Sicko Snap , Ichiban will have to catch the trolleyat Aloha Beach . Here , he ’ll begin the substory “ tear Those Sickos ! ” He ’ll adjoin a police lensman , who ’ll give him a camera and explain the rules . The relaxation of the substory plays out like a normal plot of Sicko Snap : seizure as many coil reprobate as potential before the next block .
8"She Never Misses" Unlocks A Dating App
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useable in Chapter Three , as soon as gratis roam around Honolulu is unsecured , " She Never Misses " unlock a totally dissimilar kind of mini - plot . It ’s a dating app designed by seeking - donor Machiko - san , and she wants Ichiban to aid test it out . The first peer is free : Ichiban puts together a profile , which attracts different char depending on his answers , and then engage in speedy - fire electronic messaging that ( hopefully ) ends in a date .
But follow out . Just like a existent - life dating app , catfish and creeps are prevalent , and not every mates is meant to be . The resolution of this substory vary based on whom Ichiban take to chat with , but there ’s always something interesting at the ending . And anyway , he can always strain again . After completing " She Never Misses , " he can spiel the Miss Match mini - game any time he require by speak to Machiko at Cream and Berry .
7“A Love As Sweet As Lemons” Is A Refreshing Break
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As he betray the street of Honolulu , Ichiban may be approached by an enterprising baby named Tony . He sells Ichiban a drink , and then treat him with a account of love , passing , and lemonade . Tony ’s hopelessly fallen for his sitter , but she ’s in use , and moving to New York . Ichiban is endeared by the ill-conceived but set child , and agrees to help him save up enough to bribe her a gift .
6"Rock And Roil" Delivers Classic Yakuza Absurdity
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And speak of substories with emphasis on the story,“Rock and Roil " is a bizarre romp from start to finish . It begins when Ichiban ladder into the member of Kazami Evolution , an up - and - coming rock music band , frantically fanning each other on Aloha Beach . They explain that they ’ve been stuck in Hawaii for week , expect for the stark violent storm to serve well as a backdrop for their music video . If Ichiban hold to help , he ’ll have to track down a shaman . But when it comes time for the rite , he performs it himself in a ridiculous , thumbstick - waggling QTE .
" Rock and Roil " also has a decent wages . After it ’s finished , Ichiban will be able to summon Kazami in engagement via the Poundmates app . He does a water - elemental flak , which deals 1,000 damage to all enemies .
5"Samurai, May We Walk Together?” Parodies Yakuza-Obsessed Americans
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In a little turn of self - cognizant drollery , theInfinite Wealthsubstory"Samurai , May We take the air Together ? " poke playfulness at its own fans . After witnessing Ichiban in a engagement , a humankind named Nathan near him . Nathan hosts a talking show , and is putting together an instalment on Japanese tourists in Hawaii . It shortly becomes evident that Nathan ’s idealized sight of Japan differs from reality ; he admit he ’s never been there , and gets defeated whenever Ichiban does n’t gather his standard .
The two attain an intellect after Ichiban outsmart up Nathan ’s high-pitched school bully , and Nathan becomes available as a Poundmate . Once summoned , he sticks around for three turn , allot 200 steel damage to one foe each prison term .
4“The Pursuit Of Realism” Puts A Yakuza Spin On Frogger
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TheYakuzaseries is no unknown to put bizarre twists on authoritative colonnade games , and inLike a Dragon : Infinite Wealth , it takes on the dealings - dodging action ofFrogger . “ The Pursuit of Realism ” commence when Ichiban fulfill a director outside Anaconda Mall , who immediately recruit him as a stunt twofold in his film .
What follow is a thrilling chase sequence in which Ichiban swerves around oncoming cars and ducks explosions , seek to make it to the other side before a timer runs out . There ’s nothing else like it inInfinite Wealth , or for that matter , the rest of the serial , so it ’s worth prioritizing for its uniqueness alone .
3“Wait for Me” Is A Delicious Deep Dive Into Hawaiian Cuisine
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Like a Dragon : Infinite Wealthallows players to hold up out their fantasy of work in the service diligence . In the substory “ Wait for Me , ” restaurateur Obispo mistakes Ichiban for his new hire . He ropes him into work on a switch for pay and a destitute lunch , but first , Ichiban needs a crash course in Hawaiian culinary art . Once he ’s memorized the menu , he goes out to greet the guests . He does so through a unique shop mechanic in which participant adjust the intensity of his salutation : energetic to match excited children , or graceful to ingrain fine diners .
Ordering the right combo offer bonuses in Like a Dragon : Infinite Wealth , but some restaurants are good than others . Here are the best meal .
After Ichiban has fill everyone ’s order , delivered the food for thought , and remembered the chef ’s name , “ Wait for Me ” comes to a close . It come with a free repast , a nerveless $ 300 , and a book that forthwith rear a political party penis ’s Chefjob degree inInfinite Wealth . It ’s a great elbow room to learn a little second more about the mouthwatering meals Ichiban enjoys throughout the game , and the rewards certainly do in handy .
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2"Close Encounters Of The Bird Kind" Is Delightfully Bizarre
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In a reference to one of the mostmysterious quest inThe Legend of Zeldaseries , " Close Encounters of the Bird Kind " has Ichiban tracking down what seems to be a species of moo-cow - snatch aliens . It ’s best to leave it at that to avoid spoiling it , but it eventually involves a disturbed scientist , an all - night stakeout , and a skyrocket rocket launcher .
" Close face-off of the Bird Kind " might just be the funniest substory inInfinite Wealth , with constant cultural cite and hilarious twists and turns . It ’s jolly rewarding , too : Ichiban will take the air away with level - up particular for the Desperado and Geomancer jobs , as well as a new Poundmate : the UFO .
1"A Man Named Asakura" Introduces A Recurring Optional Boss
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Thestory chief inLike a Dragon : Infinite Wealthare knotty , but one optional boss gives them all a running for their money . Mikuru Asakura , a literal - life mix in warriorlike creative person with a large - than - life social media presence , appears as himself inInfinite Wealth , and can only be fought by protrude the substory " A piece identify Asakura . “It first becomes available in Chapter Four , and merely consists of some abbreviated dialogue scenes and a conflict against Asakura . Thus begins a substory chain that lasts the entire game .
Asakura gets potent each time he and Ichiban fight , but his difficulty varies depending on how much dig the actor has done . Eventually , Ichiban and Asakura squad up to take out a common enemy , and Asakura prepare his exit , as all good YouTubers do , with a admonisher to care and pledge . Completing the whole pursuit credit line adds Asakura to the Poundmates list , and yield Ichiban an accessory that reduces all MP cost ( Brawler God ’s Mouth ) . It ’s good to complete each footprint in this quest as it becomes useable to reap the reward as early on as possible .
Those are some of the best substories inInfinite Wealth . But they ’re only ten substories out of a sum of 52 , each of which has something to put up . Whether they have utilitarian rewards or just gloss in the characters of Honolulu , Like a Dragon : Infinite Wealth ’s substories should not be skipped .
Kazuma Kiryu returns alongside Ichiban Kasuga in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - the first game in the franchise to drop the Yakuza title. Known as Like a Dragon in Japan, the franchise continues the story from the seventh entry while reintroducing the original protagonist. Current details about the game are limited, but it will share a similar active turn-based RPG battle system used in Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
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Kazuma Kiryu returns alongside Ichiban Kasuga in Like a tartar : Infinite Wealth - the first game in the franchise to drop the Yakuza rubric . Known as Like a Dragon in Japan , the dealership continues the taradiddle from the seventh entry while reintroducing the original champion . Current detail about the game are limited , but it will share a similar alive turn - base RPG battle system used in Yakuza : Like a Dragon .
