YAKUZA GENERATION - LIKE A DRAGON

The Ultimate Guide to the YAKUZA Video Game Saga !
Contemporary Japan, wacky comedy, mix of video game genres and meeting place of an entire popular culture, Yakuza/Like a Dragon can boast of occupying a unique place within the pantheon of video games. No matter which flavor attracts first, this bottle filled to the brim promises a jubilant intoxication.

This book looks back at the entire long history of the saga, focusing on the journey of its fictional heroes as well as that of the very real teams who imagined it. The contribution of each episode, the crowd of characters, the story of the development and a long rise to international prominence, right up to those who contributed to building this alternative Japan; nothing and no one will be left out.

Whether you're looking to jump on this bullet train that's been launched at full speed, to catch up with the wagons, or whether you already have the Dragon of Dojima in your skin, this guide and homage to a great work will help you definitively consolidate your place within a large family that is reaching out to you.

STRONG POINTS
- A detailed dive into the identity and motivations of the developers, full of anecdotes, from the most fascinating to the most hilarious, told by those who experienced them.
- An easy to navigate return to the many characters that made the soul of each game.
- An in-depth analysis of the themes and narration of a huge video game fresco.
- A look back at the most significant moments of the series.
- A precise description of the qualities of each episode aimed at providing maximum insight while preserving the pleasure of discovery.
- A comprehensive guide to all the layers that make Yakuza a unique product of Japanese culture, from music to tattoo art to minigames to the faces of its cast.