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TheYakuzaandLike a Dragonseries has long celebrated Sega’s gaming heritage, featuring emulated classic arcade titles in Club SEGA locations throughout the games. These arcades feature a diverse range of titles, offering players a chance to revel in the nostalgia by kicking back and enjoying a few rounds ofVirtua Fighter 5,OutRun,Puyo Puyo, and other greats of days long gone but not forgotten.
Like a Dragon Gaidenelevates this tribute to retro Sega gaming by introducing a playable Sega Master System console. Similar to the Nintendo Entertainment System furniture itemsfeatured in the originalAnimal Crossing, inGaidenplayers can find and interact with a Sega Master System, offering the opportunity to dive into an assortment of retro titles.
While many of these games might not be well-known to Western audiences,reflecting the Master System’s low popularityin comparison to the Nintendo Entertainment System at the time, they’re certainly worth checking out because, honestly,Joryu really deserves a break.
Finding the Sega Master System / SEGA Mark III in Like a Dragon Gaiden
In Chapter 3 ofLike a Dragon Gaiden, when Joryu reachesthe Daidoji Hideout, he’ll discover a room featuring a playableSEGA Mark III (Sega Master System). While Joryu can find game cartridges earlier in the game, they remain unusable until he advances in the story to a point where he can use the console.
To play Sega Master System games inLike a Dragon Gaiden, Joryu needs to go to the hideout’s TV stand and interact with the console. This action activates a full-screen mode with several options.Like a Dragon Gaiden’s Sega Master System features both Japanese and International versions of each game, with the former generally being considered the better version of each game due to theMaster System Mark III’s superior hardware. Players may also find it interesting to switch to the Japanese version just to experience the console’s unique startup theme.
There’s no need for theoh-so-stylish Sega 3-D Glasses; the Sega classic titleMaze Hunter 3-Dis playable in 3-D for players who happen to have a pair of stereoscopic 3-D glasses on hand!
Upon selecting “Select Game” on the Sega Master System console inLike a Dragon Gaiden, a list of all unlockable games appears, with those not yet discovered listed as “????.” Joryu can return to the hideout at any time to enjoy a session of Master System gaming.
All Playable Master System Games and Where To Find Them
Like a Dragon Gaidenfeatures 12 playable Sega Master System games. A few titles are available as soon as Joryu gains access to the system, while others need to be unlocked by finding game cartridges in Sotenbori and The Castle.
These cartridges, hidden like other collectibles in the game, can often be retrieved usingJoryu’s Spider spy gadgetonce located, while others are contained inSotenbori Key Lockers. Once a cartridge is collected, it’s added to the Valuables in Joryu’s inventory, automatically unlocking the game as playable on the Master System.
Here’s the full list of all available Sega Master System games and where to find them inLike a Dragon Gaiden.
Where to Find It
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Retrieved from atop an umbrella along The Castle’s Central Street by using the Spider gadget.
Alien Syndrome
Contained in Sotenbori Key Locker F1. This key can be found in the corner by the elevator after entering the Daidoji Hideout.
Enduro Racer
Contained in Sotenbori Key Locker I4. This key can be retrieved from a tree on the Sotenbori Footpath by using the Spider gadget.
Unlocked by default.
Fantasy Zone II
Contained in Sotenbori Key Locker F4. This key can be found between two building façades on S Shofukucho, near the bottom right corner of the Gambling Hall on the map.
Flicky
Retrieved from atop an umbrella along the north bank Sotenbori Footpath by using the Spider gadget.
