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Chapter 1: Light and Shadow
Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Chapter 1: Light and Shadow

Follow our Yakuza: Like a Dragon Chapter 1 walkthrough for 'Light and Shadow.' Learn about early battles, mechanics, and story progression with Ichiban.

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Follow our Yakuza: Like a Dragon Chapter 1 walkthrough for 'Light and Shadow.' Learn about early battles, mechanics, and story progression with Ichiban.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The chapter begins with a kabuki play introducing Arakawa Masumi and his father. It's December 31, 2000.
  2. 2
    You gain control as Kasuga Ichiban, starting with a chase sequence. Follow button and analog stick prompts to avoid obstacles.
  3. 3
    You'll be forced into your first turn-based battle. Learn the basics of attacking (X button), item usage (square button), and guarding (hold circle button).
  4. 4
    After the fight, Mitsuo appears. Your first objective is to go to Champion District to visit a Snack Bar Mama.
  5. 5
    Explore the area; options include Maruhan and ESpace (pachinko mini-games, 1000Y for 50 medals) and Club SEGA (classic games, claw machine).
  6. 6
    Approach the objective marker for a scene with the Mama. You'll be presented with a choice: "Help" or "Sharp Reprimand." Choose "Help" to be introduced to Kasuga's "Human Power" stats, which are affected by dialogue and action choices.
  7. 7
    Your next stop is the soapland Shangri-la, southwest of Champion District.
  8. 8
    Proceed to the Tabacco Shop to look for a toilet plunger.
  9. 9
    You'll encounter Yakuza extorting a salaryman. This fight introduces the "Skills" (極技, kimewaza) command (Triangle button) which uses MP, and "Perfect Guard" (press circle at the right time). Use the "Tenacious Fist" skill (press square multiple times for more damage).
  10. 10
    The tabacco granny directs you to buy a plunger. Mitsuo arrives, and your next objective is to cut off loan money from a non-payer at park number 3.
  11. 11
    Defeat the enemy at park number 3 using two "Tenacious Fist" attacks and a well-timed "Just Guard." Collect only the wallet.
  12. 12
    Receive a call directing you to guard Arakawa's son. Take a cab to the destination.
  13. 13
    A scene introduces Arakawa Masato, Masumi's son.
  14. 14
    When in control, find the hostess Yumeno. Learn that Masato is a civilian and uses a foreign drug to stand.
  15. 15
    Identify the table with Yumeno in a silver dress near a man in a blue suit. He reveals himself as MPD Police Affairs Department Chief, Horinouchi Juro.
Tips
  • Dialogue and action choices affect your "Human Power" stats. Maxing these can provide benefits.
  • "Perfect Guard" is crucial for mitigating damage in combat.
  • "Skills" (kimewaza) consume MP but deal significant damage.
  • Introduction to core combat mechanics (Attack, Item, Guard, Skills, Perfect Guard).
  • Introduction to "Human Power" stats and their impact.
  • Story progression and character introductions (Kasuga Ichiban, Arakawa Masumi, Arakawa Masato, Horinouchi Juro).

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