Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth takes a lot of inspiration from Pokemon with its Sujimon mini-game, including a mechanic based on an old series rumor.
It’s clear that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s parody of Pokemon, Sujimon, goes a long way to incorporate references from Game Freak’s iconic franchise into this side mode. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth players will be able to dig into this fairly substantial side mode, which features elements like trainer battles, raids, and even Sujimon evolution, demonstrating developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s commitment to delivering a full-fledged monster collecting game within a game. However, there is one feature of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s Sujimon that turns an old-school Pokemon rumor into a reality.
Longtime Pokemon fans might recall the early days of the series when rumors about what was possible in the games were abundant. A popular rumor in the original Pokemon Red and Blue games was that players could find a Mew if they interacted with a truck in Vermillion City, but other myths were also shared between Pokemon fans in the days before information about the games was widely available on the internet. One rumor that many players still hope is true today is the idea that mashing the A or B button when catching a critter will increase the chances of a successful capture, but Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth makes this mechanic a core part of Sujimon capturing.
