Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth gets a lush island living sim with Dondoko Island
The Yakuza / Like a Dragon series has had a wealth of side games, ranging from small side ventures to massive undertakings. Many people have fond memories of managing a rising business or running a cabaret club in previous entries. But Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is going somewhere new with Dondoko Island.
In the upcoming Infinite Wealth, Ichiban can wash up on a run-down version of Dondoko Island. And, with the help of some locals, he can start to rebuild it too. Whether picking up trash, farming resources, or placing down new decorations, the island can go from deserted to a real tourist attraction.
I got to play a slice of the earliest portions of Dondoko Island at a recent preview event, seeing just how Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s approach to island living worked. And I have to say, it feels like another side-game that will eat up the hours, just like the cabaret did.
The core of Dondoko Island is fairly straightforward. Mascot characters Gachapin and Mukku recruit Kasuga Ichiban to help clean up and refresh Dondoko Island, with plans to turn it into a resort destination. The problem? Right now it’s filled with trash and waste disposal pirates with names like “Washbucklers.”
Early on, Dondoko Island feels a lot like starting a new island in Animal Crossing, or a new farm in Stardew Valley. There are different zones, and each one has some trash and litter you need to clear out. You can pick these up and convert them into resources, alongside natural resources like stone.
Cleaning up felt very important early on, as it drove each zone closer to a more improved state. I didn’t get far out of the initial starting area, but I could glance around and see other places it looked like Ichiban could reach if he could, say, build
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