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Stranger Than Heaven: Like A Dragon series gets a relentless, character-driven spin-off

Stranger Than Heaven, a new spin-off in the Like A Dragon series, is set to offer a more grounded and character-driven narrative. The game follows Makoto Daito, a Japanese-American outcast, as he navigates early 1900s Japan across five decades. This entry aims to return the series to its roots with a relentless story, exploring themes of identity and prejudice through Daito's experiences as an immigrant. AI

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Stranger Than Heaven: Like A Dragon series gets a relentless, character-driven spin-off

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Alessandro Fillari) ·

    Stranger Than Heaven builds its identity as Like A Dragon's more relentless spin-off

    We played several hours of Sega's next big crime-thriller, and so far the Like a Dragon series is getting its most bold entry to date.