TheYakuzavideo game series is well-renowned for its captivating storytelling and action-packed gameplay spanning an impressive number of games and spin-offs. In these games, the line between drama and absurdity is quite often delightfully blurred.
The series' quirky substories regularly infuse a healthy dose of hilarity and unexpected charm into the sprawling urban landscapes of Japan.Yakuza: Like A Dragonfeatures some of the most absurd and enjoyable stories yet, and the game’s beloved protagonist Ichiban is ready to take on all these quests in stride.
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Where to Find Tour Guide Turmoil (Substory 28) in Like A Dragon
Substory 27: Tour Guide Turmoilis available duringChapter 9ofYakuza: Like A Dragonand takes place in the game’smain locale of Isezaki Ijincho. To unlock this substory, Ichiban and the gang should head to theHamakita Parkarea in northeastern Isezaki Ijincho.
At thewestern end of Hamakita Park Avenue, Ichiban stumbles upon a young woman being chewed out by her boss. Ayami is an anxious newly-appointed tour guide tasked with leading her group through the vibrant streets of the city’s Chinatown. Unfortunately, her recent poor performance of the guide has drawn the ire of her boss, who sternly warns her that another mistake will cost her job. To make matters worse, her parents will be arriving to join her next tour and are eagerly anticipating their daughter’s shining moment.
Seeking a helping hand, the tour guide turns to Ichiban and requests his assistance for the upcoming tour and, with a reassuring nod, hepromises to give it his all. He’ll receive a rundown of the notable locations along the tour route, including facts about Chinatown’s grand paifong gate, a food stand offering colossal meat buns, and an endearing statue depicting a plump pig.
Ayami instructs Ichiban to meet her in front of theTaiyo Gate on Chinatown Way. Upon arriving, Ichiban discovers the guide surrounded by a group of enthusiastic tourists, as well as her expectant parents. Select the"Let’s go"option and the tour will begin.
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How to Complete Tour Guide Turmoil (Substory 28) in Like A Dragon
Ichiban joins Ayami on her Chinatown tour, visiting the landmarks they had discussed earlier. As Ayami explains the importance of each location, she occasionally stumbles, relying on Ichiban to recall the information he had learned from her.
During the tour, Ichiban will encounter multiple choice questions at each location, where he must select the right option to assist Ayami in completing her presentation. With each correct answer, Ichiban will earn points towardsimproving one of his Personality Stats. Here are the three answers he needs to provide during Ayami’s tour:
“The guardian animal was…”
“…what a pain in the ass…”
“…name of that meat bun?”
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With just a hint from Ichiban, Ayami manages to recall the final answer, impressing the guests and filling her parents with pride.Together, they’ve made a great team, providing an enjoyable, educational experience for everyone involved and, hopefully, ensuring Ayami keeps her job.
Unfortunately, the joyful atmosphere is abruptly disrupted when a “Gangsterish Guy” crashes into one of the tour guests, which is a common trope across Yakuza series games. Fueled by confidence after her successful tour, Ayami bravely confronts the troublemaker before Ichiban steps in to handle the situation. The party will then battle Shimizu (Lv.24) and should have no trouble making quick work of him.
Upon defeating the thug, Ichiban receives a cash prize along with theGambler’s Tie, an item that increasesDealer Job XP. Following the incident, Ichiban engages in a heartfelt conversation with Ayami’s parents, who express their gratitude by offering him aTechnique Booster. This conversation marks the completion of the substory and unlocks Ayami Ishida as an R rank candidate forIchiban Confections, Inc.
Yakuza: Like a Dragonis available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
