Like a Dragon Gaiden Pocket Circuit Guide

As in the other chapters of the series, Like a Dragon Gaiden also has mini games to complete. To be precise, in this article, we will provide you with a Like a Dragon Gaiden Pocket Circuit guide, a mini game that you will be introduced to during Chapter 2. But what is it specifically? We will explain it to you in detail.

What is Pocket Circuit in Like a Dragon Gaiden

Pocket Circuit, as we said, is a mini game, but what exactly do you have to do? Simple. You will have to build small cars, choosing from an assortment of parts that you have available, and then test them in races. The thing you need to know is that you will need to be able to build cars that do not exceed the cost limit of usable parts, as this will affect performance during the race, so keep this in mind if you want to win. However, it's not all that simple, because these parts will have to be found around the map.

All Like a Dragon Gaiden Pocket Circuit part locations

Now that you know how this minigame works, it's time to look for the various parts you will need to assemble the models and race. The good news is that most of these parts can be purchased, so all you have to do is go to the shops and buy them. However, there are also parts that will have to be found. But don't worry; below, we show you where to go to find all the parts present.

W Shofukucho

• Purchase the Extra Balanced Frame for 2,560 yen at the Yokobori Golf Center.
• Take note of the boar sign over the restaurant to access Power Motor Plus.
• Acquire the Metal Frame from the top of the Daidoji Hideout's barrier.
• Purchase Metal Frame Plus for 980 yen at Ebisu Pawn Sotenbori.
• Purchase Michi-Michio for 980 yen at Ebisu Pawn Sotenbori.
• Purchase Slick Tires Plus for 500 points from Akame Shop.
• Purchase an Extra Speed Frame for 1,500 points from Akame Shop.
• Scale the roof of Yotsudera Kaikan, the Gambling Hall, then head to the south end and make a grab from the roof of the building on the other side of the lane to acquire Super Balanced Frame.
• Blue Bolt is in Sotenbori Locker D4. The Fighter's Lounge key is located above the big screen in the Castle.
• Super Slick Tires is found in Locker E5 of Sotenbori. The Gambling Hall on the second floor of the Castle has a privacy screen covering the key.
• In the Sotenbori Locker H5, you can find a High Torque Motor Mark II. The key is under a table with blue panels surrounding it on the roof of Yotsudera Kaikan, Sotenbori's Gambling Hall.
• Killer Bee is in locker I5 in Sotenbori. The key is located in a garbage can close to the Warrior's Bar in the Castle's Fighters' Lounge.
• Godspeed Motor Mark II is given for winning the Pocket Circuit against Rival Momozo.
• Alpha Cool Striker is given for winning the Pocket Circuit against Rival Keiko.
• Essence of Decals is given out for winning the Pocket Circuit against Rival Hammerhead.
• Awarded for defeating Rival Akame in the Pocket Circuit is the Side Stripe.

Castle Central Street

• Purchase Cool Striker for 40,000 chips at Castle Casino.
• Take a cue from the chandelier over the Castle Casino stairwell and get Super Low Profile Tires.
• Purchase Dark Purple for 350 points at the Castle Gambling Hall.
• Spen 5,600 points at the Castle Gambling Hall to get Devil Killer.
• Scale the Castle Gambling Hall steps and make a tree grab to get Sunshine.

Like a Dragon Gaiden Pocket Circuit builds

Winning all the races without having a good build for your car in mind is certainly not easy; indeed, in some cases, it will be truly impossible. For this reason, therefore, below is a list of Like a Dragon Gaiden pocket circuit builds that you can use for each race in order to make the race simpler and have a greater chance of winning. Remember, if you can't win a race, it's probably because you're using the wrong Like a Dragon Gaiden Pocket Circuit parts. However, there is still a dose of luck that you need to take into account.

Introductory Race & Rival Kensuke

• Slick Tires
• Balanced Frame
• High Torque Motor Mark II
• Regular Gears
• Regular Battery

Rookies Welcome Race/Kanami

• Slick Tires
• Balanced Frame
• High Torque Motor Mark II
• Regular Gears
• Regular Battery

Rookie Race/Yusuke

• Slim Tires Plus
• Super Balanced Frame
• Speed Motor Plus
• Balanced Gears Plus
• Regular Battery

Standard Race/Kazuko

• Extra Spiked Tires
• Extra Metal Frame
• High Torque Motor Mark II
• Extra Balanced Gears
• High Capacity Battery

Pro-am Race/Shiori

• Extra Slick Tires
• Metal Frame Plus
• High Torque Motor Mark II
• Regular Gears Plus
• High Capacity Battery
• Light Suspension

Veteran Race/Toru

• Super Slick Tires
• Super Balanced Frame
• High Torque Motor Mark II
• Extra Balanced Gears
• High Capacity Battery
• Light Suspension

Expert Race/Yuko

• Super Soft Tires
• Super Speed Frame
• High Torque Motor Mark II
• Godspeed Gears Plus
• High Capacity Battery
• Front Wing

Official Race/Saburo

• Super Spiked Tires
• Super Speed Frame
• High Torque Motor Mark II
• Godspeed Gears Plus
• High Capacity Battery
• Front Wing

CourStar Race/Tomoya

• Ultra Slim Tires
• Ultra Metal Frame
• Godspeed Motor
• Godspeed Gears Plus
• Regular Battery
• Medium Suspension
• Flat Wing

Invitational Cup/Masashi

• Ultra Slim Tires
• Ultra Speed Frame
• Godspeed Motor
• Extra Boost Gears
• High Capacity Battery
• Light Suspension
• Box Wing

Champions Cup/Keiko 

• Ultra Spiked Tires
• Extra Rubber Frame
• Extra Power Motor
• Extra Power Gears
• Regular Battery
• Side Stabilizer 3.0
• Heavy Suspension
• Rainbow Wing

Expert Cup/Momozo 

• Ultra Slim Tires
• Ultra Rocket Frame
• Godspeed Motor
• Ultra Godspeed Gears
• Regular Battery
• Heavy Suspension
• Rainbow Wing

Ran (Rival Match) 

You are required to win this Rival match to unlock the final 3 races

• Ultra Slim Tires
• Ultra Rocket Frame
• Godspeed Motor Mark II
• Ultra Regular Gears
• Regular Battery
• Light Suspension
• Rainbow Wing

Professional Cup/Ami 

• Ultra Low Profile Tires
• Ultra Rocket Frame
• Ultra Godspeed Motor
• Ultra Boost Gears
• High Capacity Battery
• Heavy Suspension
• Rainbow Wing

Masters Cup/Gou-ou

• Ultra Slim Tires
• Ultra Balanced Frame
• Ultra Godspeed Motor
• Ultra Balanced Gears
• High Speed Battery
• Heavy Suspension
• Rainbow Wing

Grand Masters Cup/Masaru 

• Ultra Slim Tires
• Ultra Metal Frame
• Ultra Godspeed Motor
• Ultra Boost Gears
• High Capacity Battery
• Side Stabilizer 3.0
• Heavy Suspension
• Rainbow Wing

Manager (Rival Match)

• Ultra Slim Tires
• Ultra Balanced Frame
• Ultra Godspeed Motor
• Ultra Boost Gears
• High Speed Battery
• Side Stabilizer 3.0
• Heavy Suspension
• Rainbow Wing