PlayStation Plus Premium has launched an impressive 10-hour trial for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Offering a lengthy trial for an RPG of this scale is a rare and welcome move. A game like Infinite Wealth, which can take over 100 hours to fully complete, deserves a trial that lets players experience a significant chunk of the game. The trial gives potential buyers a chance to truly engage with the game and decide whether it’s worth purchasing. After spending 10 hours with Infinite Wealth, many players will likely want to buy the full game, especially since the game truly begins to pick up around that mark.
The Strength of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a massive game, one that sets up its story early on before diving into deeper narratives. For anyone familiar with the Yakuza series, this game serves as a fantastic continuation of Ichiban Kasuga’s story. Ichiban remains an outstanding character, and the game feels like a love letter to fans of the previous Yakuza titles, particularly those who enjoyed the character arcs of Kazuma Kiryu. Offering a 10-hour trial is a generous way for PlayStation Plus Premium members to explore this sprawling title without feeling rushed. However, it’s important to note that to fully appreciate Infinite Wealth, players should ideally experience Yakuza: Like a Dragon and, if possible, the Yakuza series as a whole. The connection between these games enriches the experience.
The 10-hour trial for Infinite Wealth stands in contrast to other, shorter PlayStation Plus Premium trials, such as the 45-minute trial for Hogwarts Legacy. Offering a longer trial is an excellent strategy, especially for RPGs where players need time to dive into the world and mechanics. While these trials often come after a game has been out for some time, this shift toward more generous trials could reignite interest in older titles. Infinite Wealth’s trial might even encourage those who initially passed on the game to give it a try after seeing the updates and feedback. If more PlayStation Plus Premium trials mirror this length and quality, they could significantly increase the service’s value.
Unicorn Overlord and the Possibility of a Sequel (PlayStation Plus Premium Games)
Speaking of 2024 titles, Unicorn Overlord has quietly become one of the most underrated games of the year. Developed by Vanillaware, the game has been met with positive feedback, though not massive commercial success. Unicorn Overlord has generated enough fan interest to prompt discussions about potential DLC or even a sequel. According to an interview with Takafumi Noma, Vanillaware has not made plans for a sequel or additional content, but the response from fans could change that. Given Vanillaware’s history of creating games that don’t always receive mainstream recognition, Unicorn Overlord’s future is uncertain but intriguing. The studio has never produced direct sequels to its other titles, such as Odin Sphere or 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, making a sequel to Unicorn Overlord a possibility, albeit a distant one.
Vanillaware’s Approach to PC Gaming
Vanillaware’s refusal to release Unicorn Overlord on PC is puzzling, especially as PC gaming continues to grow. Although Vanillaware’s games generally don’t sell millions of copies, there’s a strong PC market for their titles, with other developers seeing success in this space. Unicorn Overlord could perform well on platforms like Steam, potentially reaching a broader audience. Still, Vanillaware has consistently avoided releasing its games on PC. While their decision-making process remains unclear, there is hope that the studio will eventually embrace the PC platform. After all, many other Japanese developers have adapted to the growing PC gaming market, so there’s hope that Vanillaware will follow suit.
