Sega

2024 · JRPG · PC / Steam

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the franchise at its absolute peak, delivering a dual protagonist story featuring both Ichiban and Kiryu that explores themes of family, legacy, and letting go with devastating emotional precision. The Hawaii setting is vibrant and packed with content, the combat system reaches new heights with tag-team mechanics and environmental interactions, and the sheer volume of side activities is almost overwhelming. The massive runtime might test patience in spots, but the payoff for the investment is one of the most emotionally resonant conclusions in modern gaming.

2024 · Sports Management · PC / Steam

Football Manager 2025 delivers the deep tactical control and addictive save-game narratives the series is known for, but as the final entry before the Unity engine rebuild, it feels like a holding pattern rather than a leap forward.

2025 · Action Adventure · PC / Steam

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a gleefully ridiculous spinoff that puts Goro Majima at the helm of a pirate crew sailing around the Hawaiian islands. The return to real-time brawling combat is welcome, the naval exploration adds a fresh dimension to the franchise formula, and Majima's unhinged personality makes him the perfect fit for a pirate adventure. The story is thinner than mainline entries, the ship combat can feel repetitive, and the overall scope is clearly a step down from Infinite Wealth. But as a side dish between main courses, it's a good time.

2023 · Sports Management Simulation · PC / Steam

Football Manager 2024 remains the undisputed king of sports management simulation, offering staggering tactical depth and an unmatched database of real players, though the annual release cycle leaves longtime fans questioning whether each year's changes justify the price.

2013 · Grand Strategy · PC / Steam

Total War: Rome II is a grand strategy game defined by ambition that took years to fulfill. The Emperor Edition patches transformed a notoriously rough launch into a sprawling experience with some of the most visually impressive large-scale battles in the genre. AI inconsistency and battlefield chaos still hold it back from the heights of the best Total War entries, and the memory of that disastrous launch lingers in the community. But for players willing to invest in its systems and its enormous modding scene, Rome II delivers a campaign of real scope across one of history's richest settings.

2017 · Racing

Sonic Forces: Speed Battle delivers quick competitive thrills with its real-time multiplayer racing, but aggressive monetization and pay-to-win progression make long-term enjoyment a constant uphill battle for free players.

2021 · Action MMORPG · PC / Steam

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis delivers some of the best real-time combat in the MMO space, with fluid movement and satisfying class mechanics that keep moment-to-moment gameplay engaging. The open world it wraps around that combat, however, often feels hollow, and the content drought cycles have tested the patience of even its most dedicated fans. It's a game that does one thing brilliantly and struggles with almost everything around it.