[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1180},["ShallowReactive",2],{"page-\u002Flike-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-review":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":1166,"description":1167,"extension":1168,"meta":1169,"navigation":1170,"path":1171,"publishedAt":1172,"review":1166,"seo":1173,"sitemap":1174,"stem":1178,"thumbnail":58,"updatedAt":1175,"__hash__":1179},"content\u002Flike-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-review.md","Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Review (2025) — Combat, Story, Humor & Verdict",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":1110},"minimark",[9,25,28,33,52,59,65,72,83,86,90,97,103,108,113,116,119,123,126,137,141,148,151,155,161,165,172,194,197,201,212,215,241,244,248,255,258,262,265,269,272,278,282,285,288,292,295,340,343,346,350,356,361,365,368,371,375,382,385,389,396,399,403,407,436,440,466,470,476,493,499,513,518,529,540,544,548,551,555,558,562,573,577,580,584,587,591,594,598,601,605,608,612,615,619,628,632,637,640,645,661,665,750,754,793,797,889,892,896,970,973,977,1037,1040,1044,1047,1050,1054,1057,1060,1064,1067,1071,1074,1077,1081,1084,1087,1091,1094,1098,1104],[10,11,12,16,17,20,21,24],"p",{},[13,14,15],"strong",{},"Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth"," is RGG Studio's boldest swing yet—a turn-based RPG that sends Ichiban Kasuga from the streets of Yokohama to the beaches of Honolulu, blending Yakuza melodrama with Persona-style job systems and enough minigames to fill a vacation brochure. Released in ",[13,18,19],{},"January 2024",", it arrived as the franchise's first overseas mainline setting and one of the most content-dense RPGs of the generation. If you want a complete ",[13,22,23],{},"Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth review"," covering combat depth, Hawaii exploration, dual-protagonist storytelling, humor, performance, and whether it surpasses Yakuza: Like a Dragon in 2025, this guide breaks down everything before you buy.",[10,26,27],{},"The game does not ask whether you liked turn-based combat in Like a Dragon. It assumes you are ready for a bigger party, deeper job trees, and a story that juggles bankruptcy, found family, and a conspiracy stretching across the Pacific. Infinite Wealth is loud, sentimental, ridiculous, and—when the dice align—surprisingly tactical.",[29,30,32],"h2",{"id":31},"what-is-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth","What Is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?",[10,34,35,36,39,40,43,44,47,48,51],{},"Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a single-player RPG developed by ",[13,37,38],{},"RGG Studio"," (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio) and published by ",[13,41,42],{},"Sega",". It continues the saga of ",[13,45,46],{},"Ichiban Kasuga",", the earnest ex-yakuza who became a turn-based hero in Like a Dragon (Yakuza 7). After the events of ",[13,49,50],{},"Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name",", Ichiban washes ashore in Hawaii with nothing but his optimism and a mysterious debt.",[10,53,54],{},[55,56],"img",{"alt":57,"src":58},"Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Review (2025) — Combat, Story, Humor & Verdict — official screenshot","\u002Fimages\u002Flike-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-review.webp",[10,60,61],{},[62,63,64],"em",{},"Official screenshot — RGG Studio (Steam)",[10,66,67,68,71],{},"The game also brings back ",[13,69,70],{},"Kazuma Kiryu",", the franchise's legendary dragon, in a dual-protagonist structure that alternates between Ichiban's sun-soaked misadventures and Kiryu's quieter, more restrained chapters. Hawaii is not window dressing—it is a fully realized open district with hotels, beaches, nightlife, and a local economy Ichiban can accidentally destroy through kindness.",[10,73,74,75,78,79,82],{},"Combat remains ",[13,76,77],{},"turn-based"," with positional tactics, job classes, and over-the-top special moves. Exploration mixes third-person street traversal with dungeon crawls, boss arenas, and dozens of side activities ranging from Sega arcade classics to management sims. Available on ",[13,80,81],{},"PlayStation, Xbox, and PC",", Infinite Wealth targets 60 FPS on current-gen hardware with cross-platform saves on supported ecosystems.",[10,84,85],{},"For buyers searching \"Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth review 2025\" or \"is Infinite Wealth better than Yakuza 7,\" the short answer: it is bigger, stranger, and more mechanically ambitious—though not every minigame lands, and the runtime demands commitment.",[29,87,89],{"id":88},"story-characters-and-dual-protagonist-structure","Story, Characters, and Dual-Protagonist Structure",[10,91,92,93,96],{},"Narrative ambition is where RGG Studio has always punched above its weight. Infinite Wealth tells a story about ",[13,94,95],{},"homelessness, exploitation, and chosen family"," without sacrificing the franchise's trademark tonal whiplash—one scene might deliver a gut-punch monologue about abandonment, the next might involve Ichiban getting punched by a mascot.",[10,98,99],{},[55,100],{"alt":101,"src":102},"Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Review (2025) — Combat, Story, Humor & Verdict — world and exploration","\u002Fimages\u002Flike-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-review-world.webp",[10,104,105],{},[62,106,107],{},"World and exploration — RGG Studio (Steam)",[109,110,112],"h3",{"id":111},"ichiban-in-hawaii","Ichiban in Hawaii",[10,114,115],{},"Ichiban begins stranded in Honolulu, broke and separated from his friends. His arc explores what happens when a man who defines himself through loyalty has nothing left to offer except help to strangers. Hawaii's cast includes locals, expatriates, and returning faces from the series, each with personal stakes tied to real-estate corruption, organized crime, and the machinery of tourism.",[10,117,118],{},"Ichiban remains one of gaming's most likable protagonists—naive but not stupid, violent but never cruel without cause. His internal monologue during battle and exploration sells the JRPG fantasy that optimism is a weapon.",[109,120,122],{"id":121},"kiryus-return","Kiryu's Return",[10,124,125],{},"Kiryu's chapters provide contrast. Older, reserved, and carrying secrets from Gaiden, he navigates Hawaii through a different lens—fewer jokes, more weight. The dual structure prevents tonal fatigue: Ichiban supplies warmth and chaos; Kiryu supplies gravitas and franchise continuity.",[10,127,128,129,132,133,136],{},"Their paths converge toward a conspiracy involving ",[13,130,131],{},"Billionaires",", ",[13,134,135],{},"yakuza remnants",", and a tech-driven scheme that feels uncomfortably contemporary. The plot is long—expect multiple acts, betrayals, and set-piece battles that rival anything in Persona or Final Fantasy for sheer spectacle.",[109,138,140],{"id":139},"supporting-cast-and-bond-system","Supporting Cast and Bond System",[10,142,143,144,147],{},"Party members include returning allies and new Hawaii residents with distinct combat roles and personal quests. ",[13,145,146],{},"Bond conversations"," deepen outside battle, unlocking combo attacks, job synergies, and story scenes. Neglecting bonds weakens both narrative payoff and mechanical efficiency—a design choice familiar to fans of Persona-style social links.",[10,149,150],{},"Writing quality remains high. Dialogue is fully voiced in Japanese and English. Localization preserves humor without flattening cultural specificity. Emotional beats land because RGG invests in mundane details—shared meals, awkward reunions, small betrayals that sting.",[29,152,154],{"id":153},"turn-based-combat-and-the-job-system","Turn-Based Combat and the Job System",[10,156,157,158,160],{},"Combat is the mechanical heart of any ",[13,159,23],{},", and RGG Studio refined the Like a Dragon formula substantially.",[109,162,164],{"id":163},"core-turn-based-loop","Core Turn-Based Loop",[10,166,167,168,171],{},"Battles play out on a grid-inspired arena where ",[13,169,170],{},"positioning matters",". Front-row characters deal and receive more melee damage; back-row fighters are safer but limited in physical reach. Each turn, party members act in speed order, choosing:",[173,174,175,179,185,188],"ul",{},[176,177,178],"li",{},"Standard attacks",[176,180,181,184],{},[13,182,183],{},"Skills"," tied to equipped jobs",[176,186,187],{},"Items and buffs",[176,189,190,193],{},[13,191,192],{},"Ultimate team attacks"," unlocked through bond levels",[10,195,196],{},"Enemy types demand adaptation—shields, flying units, status-spammers, and bosses with phase transitions that punish autopilot play. Difficulty options and accessibility settings allow real-time command input for players who find strict turn menus sluggish.",[109,198,200],{"id":199},"job-classes-and-deep-customization","Job Classes and Deep Customization",[10,202,203,204,207,208,211],{},"The ",[13,205,206],{},"job system"," is Infinite Wealth's Persona-adjacent hook. Characters equip classes—Warrior, Idol, Samurai, Detective, and dozens more—each with skill trees, stat growth, and weapon proficiencies. Jobs unlock through story progression, side quests, and ",[13,209,210],{},"Vocational School"," training.",[10,213,214],{},"Key design strengths:",[173,216,217,223,229,235],{},[176,218,219,222],{},[13,220,221],{},"Job mastery"," rewards extended use with passive bonuses",[176,224,225,228],{},[13,226,227],{},"Cross-job skill inheritance"," enables hybrid builds",[176,230,231,234],{},[13,232,233],{},"Exclusive weapons"," tied to jobs encourage experimentation",[176,236,237,240],{},[13,238,239],{},"Team combos"," trigger when party jobs synergize",[10,242,243],{},"Late-game optimization resembles JRPG theorycrafting: which Idol buffs stack with Samurai crit builds, which healer job cleanses boss debuffs fastest, whether Kiryu's dragon-adjacent classes outscale Ichiban's hero archetypes. The system is approachable in normal difficulty and deep enough for challenge seekers.",[109,245,247],{"id":246},"battle-presentation-and-over-the-top-flair","Battle Presentation and Over-the-Top Flair",[10,249,250,251,254],{},"RGG treats combat as theater. Special moves feature cinematic camera work, professional wrestling poses, and environmental finishers. Summon-style ",[13,252,253],{},"Peerless"," attacks and tag-team finishers escalate spectacle without obscuring mechanical feedback.",[10,256,257],{},"Damage numbers, weakness indicators, and break meters communicate tactical information clearly. Boss fights introduce mechanics like shield phases, add waves, and timed vulnerability windows—familiar JRPG language executed with franchise personality.",[29,259,261],{"id":260},"hawaii-open-world-and-exploration","Hawaii Open World and Exploration",[10,263,264],{},"Infinite Wealth's Honolulu is the series' largest playable urban space to date. Districts include beachfront tourist zones, downtown commerce, residential neighborhoods, and interior hubs like malls and hotels.",[109,266,268],{"id":267},"traversal-and-discovery","Traversal and Discovery",[10,270,271],{},"Exploration happens in real time. Ichiban and Kiryu run, sprint, and stumble into random encounters—or avoid them with gear and skills. The city feels populated with NPCs, shops, restaurants, and substories that range from heartfelt to absurd.",[10,273,274,277],{},[13,275,276],{},"Dondoko Island",", a separate management-focused region, adds Animal Crossing-style base building where Ichiban cultivates a resort, recruits residents, and defends against invaders. It is optional but substantial—dozens of hours for completionists who enjoy crafting loops and tower-defense hybrid gameplay.",[109,279,281],{"id":280},"substories-and-side-content","Substories and Side Content",[10,283,284],{},"Substories are mini-narratives scattered across Hawaii. Quality varies, but highlights rival main-plot character development. Some unlock jobs, weapons, or bond scenes; others exist purely for comedy—both are valid in a Yakuza game.",[10,286,287],{},"Collectibles, photo spots, and hidden dungeons reward thorough exploration. Fast travel unlocks gradually, reducing backtracking fatigue in a map this large.",[29,289,291],{"id":290},"minigames-and-side-activities","Minigames and Side Activities",[10,293,294],{},"RGG Studio's minigame obsession reaches new heights in Infinite Wealth. Side activities include:",[173,296,297,303,306,315,321,334],{},[176,298,299,302],{},[13,300,301],{},"Crazy Taxi","-style delivery missions",[176,304,305],{},"Arcade classics and Sega crossover content",[176,307,308,132,311,314],{},[13,309,310],{},"Poker",[13,312,313],{},"bowling",", and casino games",[176,316,317,320],{},[13,318,319],{},"Dating app"," parody with surprisingly sincere writing",[176,322,323,132,326,329,330,333],{},[13,324,325],{},"Surf fishing",[13,327,328],{},"karaoke",", and ",[13,331,332],{},"hostess\u002Fhost club"," management",[176,335,336,339],{},[13,337,338],{},"Team Justice"," squad tactics in optional challenge modes",[10,341,342],{},"Minigames are not padding for everyone. Some players will ignore Dondoko Island entirely; others will spend twenty hours optimizing resort layouts. The game respects that choice—main story progression does not require mastering every activity, though completionists face a daunting checklist.",[10,344,345],{},"For players comparing Infinite Wealth to other long-form RPGs, the minigame breadth resembles Persona social systems plus open-world distraction—a combination that extends playtime well beyond story hours alone.",[29,347,349],{"id":348},"performance-visuals-and-audio","Performance, Visuals, and Audio",[10,351,352],{},[55,353],{"alt":354,"src":355},"Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Review (2025) — Combat, Story, Humor & Verdict — systems and performance","\u002Fimages\u002Flike-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-review-combat.webp",[10,357,358],{},[62,359,360],{},"Systems and performance — RGG Studio (Steam)",[109,362,364],{"id":363},"graphics-and-engine","Graphics and Engine",[10,366,367],{},"Infinite Wealth runs on RGG's evolved Dragon Engine. Character models are detailed; facial animation during cutscenes carries subtle emotion. Hawaii's lighting—sunsets, neon nightlife, tropical storms—showcases environmental artistry that rivals dedicated open-world studios.",[10,369,370],{},"Crowd density and draw distance impress on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions exist with reduced fidelity but remain playable for last-gen owners.",[109,372,374],{"id":373},"frame-rate-and-load-times","Frame Rate and Load Times",[10,376,377,378,381],{},"Current-gen targets ",[13,379,380],{},"60 FPS"," in exploration and most combat, with occasional dips during dense crowd scenes or elaborate finishers. Load times are manageable; fast travel and interior transitions benefit from SSD storage on modern consoles.",[10,383,384],{},"PC performance scales with hardware. Ultrawide support and uncapped frame rates appeal to enthusiasts; minor stutter reports appeared at launch but patches improved stability.",[109,386,388],{"id":387},"music-and-voice-acting","Music and Voice Acting",[10,390,391,392,395],{},"The soundtrack blends Hawaiian instrumentation, J-pop idol tracks, hip-hop, and orchestral battle themes. ",[13,393,394],{},"Idol job"," sequences integrate music into combat mechanics—a playful synergy between audio and gameplay.",[10,397,398],{},"Japanese voice acting is flagship quality. English dub improved over prior entries, though purists often prefer Japanese with subtitles for comedic timing. Ambient city audio sells Honolulu as a living place—street performers, ocean waves, nightclub bass.",[29,400,402],{"id":401},"pros-and-cons","Pros and Cons",[109,404,406],{"id":405},"pros","Pros",[173,408,409,412,415,418,421,424,427,430,433],{},[176,410,411],{},"Exceptional story with emotional range and franchise-best ambition",[176,413,414],{},"Deep, flexible job system rewards build experimentation",[176,416,417],{},"Hawaii is a vibrant, memorable open-world setting",[176,419,420],{},"Dual protagonists Ichiban and Kiryu complement each other narratively",[176,422,423],{},"Combat balances accessibility with tactical positioning depth",[176,425,426],{},"Massive content volume—main story, substories, Dondoko Island, minigames",[176,428,429],{},"Strong localization and voice acting in multiple languages",[176,431,432],{},"Fair monetization—full game, no predatory microtransactions",[176,434,435],{},"Excellent current-gen performance relative to scope",[109,437,439],{"id":438},"cons","Cons",[173,441,442,445,448,451,454,457,460,463],{},[176,443,444],{},"Runtime exceeds 60 hours for story alone; completion pushes 100+",[176,446,447],{},"Minigame volume overwhelms players seeking focused RPG pacing",[176,449,450],{},"Dondoko Island and some side systems feel disconnected from main plot",[176,452,453],{},"Random encounter rate can annoy exploration-focused players",[176,455,456],{},"Job complexity may intimidate newcomers without guided tutorials",[176,458,459],{},"Some boss difficulty spikes encourage grinding without warning",[176,461,462],{},"Map scale increases backtracking before fast travel fully unlocks",[176,464,465],{},"Tone whiplash is intentional but not for every taste",[29,467,469],{"id":468},"who-should-buy-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth","Who Should Buy Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?",[10,471,472,475],{},[13,473,474],{},"Buy"," if you enjoy:",[173,477,478,481,484,487,490],{},[176,479,480],{},"Turn-based JRPGs with party building and job systems",[176,482,483],{},"Story-driven games with humor, heart, and crime-drama stakes",[176,485,486],{},"Open-world exploration packed with side content",[176,488,489],{},"The Yakuza \u002F Like a Dragon franchise or Ichiban Kasuga specifically",[176,491,492],{},"Games comparable to Persona, Metaphor ReFantazio, or Dragon Quest XI",[10,494,495,498],{},[13,496,497],{},"Consider carefully"," if you:",[173,500,501,504,507,510],{},[176,502,503],{},"Prefer action combat over turn-based systems",[176,505,506],{},"Dislike minigame-heavy structures and management sims",[176,508,509],{},"Want campaigns under 40 hours without optional content",[176,511,512],{},"Are new to the series and sensitive to ongoing plot references",[10,514,515,498],{},[13,516,517],{},"Skip",[173,519,520,523,526],{},[176,521,522],{},"Demand tight, linear pacing without tonal comedy",[176,524,525],{},"Dislike random encounters or grid-adjacent positioning mechanics",[176,527,528],{},"Have no tolerance for lengthy cutscenes and dialogue scenes",[10,530,531,532,535,536,539],{},"Newcomers can start here, but playing ",[13,533,534],{},"Like a Dragon (Yakuza 7)"," and ",[13,537,538],{},"Gaiden"," first enriches character arcs and emotional payoffs. Veterans receive the franchise's most ambitious RPG package to date.",[29,541,543],{"id":542},"faq-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth","FAQ — Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth",[109,545,547],{"id":546},"is-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-worth-it-in-2025","Is Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth worth it in 2025?",[10,549,550],{},"Yes. It remains one of RGG Studio's strongest RPGs and the definitive Ichiban Kasuga adventure. Post-launch patches stabilized performance; DLC expansions added optional content for invested players.",[109,552,554],{"id":553},"do-i-need-to-play-previous-yakuza-games","Do I need to play previous Yakuza games?",[10,556,557],{},"Not strictly required. Infinite Wealth summarizes key context, but emotional beats land harder if you have played Like a Dragon and Gaiden. Kiryu fans benefit from Yakuza 6 knowledge.",[109,559,561],{"id":560},"how-long-is-infinite-wealth","How long is Infinite Wealth?",[10,563,564,565,568,569,572],{},"Main story ",[13,566,567],{},"55–70 hours",". Completion with substories, Dondoko Island, and minigames ",[13,570,571],{},"100–120+ hours",".",[109,574,576],{"id":575},"is-combat-turn-based-or-real-time","Is combat turn-based or real-time?",[10,578,579],{},"Turn-based with tactical positioning. It is not an action brawler like classic Yakuza (0 through 6).",[109,581,583],{"id":582},"is-infinite-wealth-better-than-yakuza-like-a-dragon","Is Infinite Wealth better than Yakuza: Like a Dragon?",[10,585,586],{},"Mechanically and geographically, yes—more jobs, bigger map, dual protagonists. Narratively, both excel; preference depends on whether you prefer Yokohama intimacy or Hawaii scale.",[109,588,590],{"id":589},"does-kiryu-play-differently-from-ichiban","Does Kiryu play differently from Ichiban?",[10,592,593],{},"Yes. Separate chapters, distinct job pools, and different tonal framing. Both share turn-based combat fundamentals.",[109,595,597],{"id":596},"is-there-multiplayer","Is there multiplayer?",[10,599,600],{},"No. Infinite Wealth is a single-player RPG experience.",[109,602,604],{"id":603},"what-platforms-is-it-on","What platforms is it on?",[10,606,607],{},"PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam\u002FMicrosoft Store.",[109,609,611],{"id":610},"are-there-microtransactions","Are there microtransactions?",[10,613,614],{},"No pay-to-win systems. Optional cosmetic or expansion DLC may exist; base game is complete.",[109,616,618],{"id":617},"is-it-similar-to-persona","Is it similar to Persona?",[10,620,621,622,627],{},"Partially—bond systems, job classes, and lengthy calendar-free exploration echo Persona structure, but combat is strictly turn-based without social sim calendar pressure. See our ",[623,624,626],"a",{"href":625},"\u002Fmetaphor-refantazio-review","Metaphor ReFantazio review"," for a similar stylish RPG.",[29,629,631],{"id":630},"verdict","Verdict",[10,633,634,636],{},[13,635,15],{}," is RGG Studio operating at peak ambition—a Hawaii-sized RPG that proves turn-based combat belongs in the Yakuza lineage. Ichiban's sincerity anchors a story willing to tackle exploitation and loneliness while staging professional wrestling finishers against corrupt billionaires. The job system delivers JRPG depth; the open world delivers vacation-gone-wrong chaos; Kiryu's presence honors franchise history without overshadowing the new hero.",[10,638,639],{},"It is not perfect. Length, minigame sprawl, and tonal whiplash will divide players. But the fundamentals—writing, combat, character work, and audiovisual craft—are elite. For RPG fans who missed the 2024 launch, 2025 is still an ideal time to visit Honolulu with Ichiban.",[10,641,642],{},[13,643,644],{},"NexReview Score: 9\u002F10",[10,646,647,648,650,651,655,656,660],{},"For related coverage, read our ",[623,649,626],{"href":625}," for another stylish turn-based RPG with job-like systems, our ",[623,652,654],{"href":653},"\u002Fhades-2-review","Hades 2 review"," for a different take on character-driven replayability, and our ",[623,657,659],{"href":658},"\u002Fbaldurs-gate-3-review","Baldur's Gate 3 review"," for another deep party RPG.",[29,662,664],{"id":663},"score-breakdown","Score Breakdown",[666,667,668,681],"table",{},[669,670,671],"thead",{},[672,673,674,678],"tr",{},[675,676,677],"th",{},"Category",[675,679,680],{},"Score",[682,683,684,693,701,709,717,724,731,739],"tbody",{},[672,685,686,690],{},[687,688,689],"td",{},"Combat and job system",[687,691,692],{},"9\u002F10",[672,694,695,698],{},[687,696,697],{},"Story and characters",[687,699,700],{},"9.5\u002F10",[672,702,703,706],{},[687,704,705],{},"Open world and exploration",[687,707,708],{},"8.5\u002F10",[672,710,711,714],{},[687,712,713],{},"Minigames and side content",[687,715,716],{},"8\u002F10",[672,718,719,722],{},[687,720,721],{},"Visual and audio polish",[687,723,692],{},[672,725,726,729],{},[687,727,728],{},"Performance",[687,730,708],{},[672,732,733,736],{},[687,734,735],{},"Accessibility for newcomers",[687,737,738],{},"7.5\u002F10",[672,740,741,746],{},[687,742,743],{},[13,744,745],{},"Overall",[687,747,748],{},[13,749,692],{},[29,751,753],{"id":752},"job-build-tips-for-new-players","Job Build Tips for New Players",[755,756,757,763,769,775,781,787],"ol",{},[176,758,759,762],{},[13,760,761],{},"Specialize one damage dealer early"," — spread job mastery too thin and bosses outscale generalists.",[176,764,765,768],{},[13,766,767],{},"Keep a dedicated healer job"," — Hawaii's late-game bosses punish teams without cleanse options.",[176,770,771,774],{},[13,772,773],{},"Exploit positioning"," — move back-row mages safe before enemy AoE turns.",[176,776,777,780],{},[13,778,779],{},"Invest in bond levels"," — team combo attacks outperform raw stat grinding in many fights.",[176,782,783,786],{},[13,784,785],{},"Use Vocational School often"," — job XP items and training unlock paths faster than random battles alone.",[176,788,789,792],{},[13,790,791],{},"Experiment before endgame"," — respec options exist; find synergies between Ichiban's hero jobs and Kiryu's dragon-adjacent classes.",[29,794,796],{"id":795},"comparison-like-a-dragon-vs-infinite-wealth","Comparison: Like a Dragon vs Infinite Wealth",[666,798,799,811],{},[669,800,801],{},[672,802,803,806,808],{},[675,804,805],{},"Feature",[675,807,534],{},[675,809,810],{},"Infinite Wealth (2024)",[682,812,813,824,834,845,856,867,878],{},[672,814,815,818,821],{},[687,816,817],{},"Setting",[687,819,820],{},"Yokohama, Japan",[687,822,823],{},"Honolulu, Hawaii",[672,825,826,829,831],{},[687,827,828],{},"Protagonist",[687,830,46],{},[687,832,833],{},"Ichiban + Kiryu",[672,835,836,839,842],{},[687,837,838],{},"Combat",[687,840,841],{},"Turn-based",[687,843,844],{},"Refined turn-based + jobs",[672,846,847,850,853],{},[687,848,849],{},"Map size",[687,851,852],{},"Large district",[687,854,855],{},"Larger open world",[672,857,858,861,864],{},[687,859,860],{},"Side content",[687,862,863],{},"Minigames, management",[687,865,866],{},"Expanded minigames + Dondoko Island",[672,868,869,872,875],{},[687,870,871],{},"Estimated length",[687,873,874],{},"40–50 hrs story",[687,876,877],{},"55–70 hrs story",[672,879,880,883,886],{},[687,881,882],{},"Tone",[687,884,885],{},"Underdog comedy-drama",[687,887,888],{},"Same, plus Kiryu gravitas",[10,890,891],{},"Infinite Wealth is the deeper RPG. Like a Dragon remains the tighter franchise entry point.",[29,893,895],{"id":894},"like-a-dragon-vs-other-20242025-rpgs","Like a Dragon vs Other 2024–2025 RPGs",[666,897,898,913],{},[669,899,900],{},[672,901,902,905,907,910],{},[675,903,904],{},"Game",[675,906,838],{},[675,908,909],{},"Social bonds",[675,911,912],{},"Setting hook",[682,914,915,928,942,956],{},[672,916,917,920,923,925],{},[687,918,919],{},"Infinite Wealth",[687,921,922],{},"Turn-based jobs",[687,924,146],{},[687,926,927],{},"Hawaii crime vacation",[672,929,930,933,936,939],{},[687,931,932],{},"Metaphor ReFantazio",[687,934,935],{},"Turn-based Archetypes",[687,937,938],{},"Follower calendar",[687,940,941],{},"Fantasy election",[672,943,944,947,950,953],{},[687,945,946],{},"Persona 5 Royal",[687,948,949],{},"Turn-based Personas",[687,951,952],{},"Confidant calendar",[687,954,955],{},"Tokyo heists",[672,957,958,961,964,967],{},[687,959,960],{},"Hades 2",[687,962,963],{},"Real-time roguelike",[687,965,966],{},"Hub relationships",[687,968,969],{},"Underworld mythology",[10,971,972],{},"Infinite Wealth occupies a unique niche: open-world urban exploration with turn-based combat and franchise-comedy personality. It pairs well with story RPGs like Metaphor and replay-focused titles like Hades 2 for players building a varied 2025 backlog.",[29,974,976],{"id":975},"system-requirements-overview-pc","System Requirements Overview (PC)",[666,978,979,992],{},[669,980,981],{},[672,982,983,986,989],{},[675,984,985],{},"Component",[675,987,988],{},"Minimum",[675,990,991],{},"Recommended",[682,993,994,1005,1016,1027],{},[672,995,996,999,1002],{},[687,997,998],{},"GPU",[687,1000,1001],{},"GTX 960",[687,1003,1004],{},"RTX 2060",[672,1006,1007,1010,1013],{},[687,1008,1009],{},"CPU",[687,1011,1012],{},"Intel i5-3470 \u002F AMD FX-8350",[687,1014,1015],{},"Intel i5-10400 \u002F AMD Ryzen 5 2600",[672,1017,1018,1021,1024],{},[687,1019,1020],{},"RAM",[687,1022,1023],{},"8 GB",[687,1025,1026],{},"16 GB",[672,1028,1029,1032,1035],{},[687,1030,1031],{},"Storage",[687,1033,1034],{},"100 GB SSD",[687,1036,1034],{},[10,1038,1039],{},"Storage demands are substantial due to texture assets and voice data. SSD installation is strongly recommended for load times across Honolulu.",[29,1041,1043],{"id":1042},"dondoko-island-worth-your-time","Dondoko Island: Worth Your Time?",[10,1045,1046],{},"Dondoko Island is Infinite Wealth's most divisive addition. It introduces resource gathering, crafting, villager recruitment, and tower-defense nights that interrupt resort-building serenity. Fans of Animal Crossing, Viva Piñata, or Dragon Quest Builders will lose weekends optimizing layouts. Story-focused players can minimize engagement without blocking main plot progression.",[10,1048,1049],{},"NexReview's advice: sample Dondoko after the first major Hawaii act unlocks it. If management loops click, allocate dedicated sessions; if not, return only for exclusive rewards tied to combat upgrades.",[29,1051,1053],{"id":1052},"ichiban-vs-kiryu-which-chapters-shine","Ichiban vs Kiryu: Which Chapters Shine?",[10,1055,1056],{},"Ichiban's Hawaii arc delivers the game's funniest and most heartbreaking moments—bankruptcy gags beside genuine commentary on displacement and poverty. Kiryu's chapters slow the pace deliberately, offering noir introspection and callbacks for long-term fans. Neither feels disposable; the alternation prevents either tone from exhausting its welcome.",[10,1058,1059],{},"Players who started with classic Kiryu brawlers may need adjustment time for turn-based control. Stick through Kiryu's first major boss—the mechanics click once job synergies open.",[29,1061,1063],{"id":1062},"post-launch-support-and-dlc","Post-Launch Support and DLC",[10,1065,1066],{},"RGG Studio supported Infinite Wealth with patches addressing performance and balance, plus optional DLC costumes and challenge content. The base package is complete—a rarity among live-service-obsessed publishers. Monitor official channels for sales bundles including prior Like a Dragon entries.",[29,1068,1070],{"id":1069},"community-reception-and-critical-consensus","Community Reception and Critical Consensus",[10,1072,1073],{},"Critical reception in 2024 praised scope, writing, and combat evolution. Common criticisms targeted length, minigame overload, and Dondoko Island pacing. Player communities remain active with job build guides, Hawaii collectible maps, and debate over best party compositions—signals of long-term engagement.",[10,1075,1076],{},"Metacritic and user scores consistently rank Infinite Wealth among the year's top RPGs, often compared favorably to Persona and Final Fantasy entries despite smaller mainstream mindshare outside franchise fans.",[29,1078,1080],{"id":1079},"accessibility-and-difficulty-options","Accessibility and Difficulty Options",[10,1082,1083],{},"Infinite Wealth includes difficulty tiers, damage adjustment items, and control remapping. Real-time command mode assists players who find strict turn menus slow. Auto-battle options exist for grinding but are not recommended for boss encounters without manual oversight.",[10,1085,1086],{},"Color-coded enemy weaknesses and clear telegraphs support players with varied accessibility needs. Subtitle sizing and audio mix sliders accommodate cutscene-heavy play sessions.",[29,1088,1090],{"id":1089},"mobile-friendly-reading-note","Mobile-Friendly Reading Note",[10,1092,1093],{},"This review uses scannable headings, tables, and FAQ blocks for readers researching RPG purchases on phones and tablets. Bookmark job build tips and the comparison tables when deciding whether Infinite Wealth fits your 2025 backlog alongside titles like Metaphor ReFantazio or Hades 2.",[29,1095,1097],{"id":1096},"final-recommendation","Final Recommendation",[10,1099,1100,1101,1103],{},"Buy ",[13,1102,15],{}," if you want a turn-based RPG with heart, humor, and enough side content to last months. Wait only if you strongly dislike minigame sprawl or cannot commit to 60+ hour campaigns. For Yakuza veterans, Ichiban fans, and JRPG players curious about RGG Studio's RPG pivot, Hawaii is essential visiting.",[10,1105,1106,1109],{},[13,1107,1108],{},"Bottom line:"," Ichiban Kasuga proves optimism scales across oceans. Infinite Wealth is messy, generous, and unforgettable—the kind of game that earns its 9\u002F10 through personality as much as mechanics. 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