You can see how the original game contributed so much to the Like a Dragon series. Unfortunately, it's hard to treat this as a "new" game when it's a fancy HD remaster (yes I know it's made from the ground up in a new engine). Some things are outdated, but there are still a lot to get out of this entry. The story is fantastic and some of the substories are great. It's a game packed with side content. However, there are some grind/bloat problems and some balance issues. Overall it is definitely a must play if you are a fan of RGG Studios games, but please don't try to 100% it lol