Players diving into Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will find an abundance of content, including complete games within the game that can consume hours without touching the main story. One such side activity, the Sujimon League, humorously parodies the iconic Pokemon series, offering players a chance to collect and battle their way to become the Sujimon Champion. However, the game's Pokemon references extend beyond Sujimon to include another mini-game inspired by a classic Pokemon spin-off.

The Sujimon League in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is rife with clever Pokemon references. When players first encounter the Sujimon Sensei, he mentions Hawaii being the land of the sun and the moon, a nod to Pokemon Sun and Moon's Alola Region being based on Hawaii. The game further sprinkles references, and those riding the trolley are in for another clear Pokemon allusion.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s Sicko Snap Mini-Game Draws Heavy Inspiration from Pokemon Snap

Upon reaching Chapter 3 and gaining free roam access, players may stumble upon a substory by boarding Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's trolley near the beach. Here, they meet George Kuroki, who introduces them to Sicko Snap, a mini-game where players capture images of sickos in eccentric outfits around Hawaii for the local police. The mini-game closely mirrors the mechanics of the Pokemon spin-off title, Pokemon Snap.

Sicko Snap operates as an on-rails shooter, requiring players to snap photos of the sickos as they come into view while the trolley moves. Similar to Pokemon Snap, the larger and more centered the subject in the frame, the higher the score. Different difficulty levels within Sicko Snap offer Snap Points, useful for purchasing items in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Animal Crossing mini-game, Dondoko Island.

How Sicko Snap Could Lean Even Harder into Pokemon Snap Mechanics

Although Sicko Snap directly references Pokemon and Pokemon Snap, it lacks the depth of the Sujimon League. The mini-game primarily revolves around capturing the best shots of the sickos dressed in high-point colors while managing the remaining shots. Enhancements, similar to Pokemon Snap, could involve tossing items from the trolley to entice rarer Sickos for better shots, particularly at higher difficulties.

Sicko Snap's potential for improvement mirrors the mechanics of Pokemon Snap, allowing players to provoke specific behaviors in sickos for better photos. Embracing these elements could elevate the mini-game experience.