In Like a Dragon Gaiden, the Akame Network provides a fresh update to the Yakuza series' beloved substory system, offering players a central hub for accepting and tracking the game's side missions and requests. This innovative system allows players to earn points and money, which can be used for purchasing upgrades and items.
As Joryu, aka Kiryu Kazuma, navigates through Gaiden's vibrant locales of Sotenbori and The Castle, he encounters various individuals presenting requests. These Stroll ‘n Patrol requests in Like a Dragon Gaiden enrich the gaming experience with their flavorful content, giving players good reason to thoroughly explore these locations. These tasks offer players unique challenges, each with its own distinct storyline and objectives. Most of these requests are fairly simple: retrieve a specific item, purchase and hand over one of Sotenbori's delicacies, or handle some of Sotenbori's many roaming packs of thugs.
Like a Dragon Gaiden also features a handful of photography-oriented tasks in the Akame Network system. These requests have Joryu use his phone’s camera to capture specific objects and scenery. Here is where players can find the terrifying beings to complete the “Capture the Terrifying Beings” request in Like a Dragon Gaiden.
Where to Start the “Capture the Terrifying Beings” Request
Joryu's journey to start this request begins at Shot Bar Stijl, nestled at the western end of Sotenbori Street. The first step involves taking the building’s elevator, the entrance found at street level, up to the bar located on the second floor.
Inside Shot Bar Stijl, find and interact with the Puzzle-Solving Girl, who stands against the bar's back wall. She informs Joryu about the appearance of "three incredibly strong beings" in the area. Her task for Joryu is both straightforward and mysterious: take a photo of these mysterious entities in Sotenbori.
How to Complete “Capture the Terrifying Beings” Request
The heart of this quest lies in deciphering the clues provided by the Puzzle-Solving Girl. She hints that these beings each possess a unique ability: one breathes fire, another summons lightning, and the third has a poisonous nature. However, it turns out that these "terrifying beings" are not actual threats. Rather, they are elements of Sotenbori's vibrant urban landscape that embellish local business signage and decor.
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To fulfill the "Capture the Terrifying Beings" request, Joryu must take a single photograph that captures all three of the mythical creatures. It's crucial that Joryu's photograph includes all three beings together; images showcasing only one or two of the creatures will not satisfy the quest's criteria.
To capture these beings in a single photograph, Joryu must position himself strategically. The ideal spot for this task is a short distance west from Shot Bar Stilj, at the corner of W Sotenbori Street and near the corner of the palatial Cabaret Grand. Here, Joryu should turn around to face Stilj, where he will see the three beings: a dragon atop Kinryu Ramen, a pufferfish above a neighboring restaurant, and the thunder god over Sunrise.
Joryu must use his phone camera, activated by pressing up on the D-Pad or 'C' on the keyboard, to take the photograph. Aim at the thunder god until a confirmation prompt appears, ensuring the captured photo meets the quest's requirements. Once the photo is captured, return to the Puzzle-Solving Girl at Stilj to receive Joryu's reward: Akame Network Points and ¥25,000.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
- Franchise
- Yakuza
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- November 9, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
