Like a Dragon: Ishin!

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  • Summary: While most Yakuza games have modern-day settings, Like A Dragon: Ishin takes players to the waning era of the samurai. Main character Kazuma Kiryu gets cast as Sakamoto Ryoma, a key historical figure who played an important role in overthrowing the shogunate and bringing the rule of theWhile most Yakuza games have modern-day settings, Like A Dragon: Ishin takes players to the waning era of the samurai. Main character Kazuma Kiryu gets cast as Sakamoto Ryoma, a key historical figure who played an important role in overthrowing the shogunate and bringing the rule of the samurai to a close. Players can expect other familiar faces too, as Goro Majima also makes an appearance in Like a Dragon: Ishin, along with some of Kiryu's other friends. [GameSpot]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Gaming Age
    Feb 24, 2023
    91
    Was this title worth the near-decade wait? Absolutely! Like a Dragon: Ishin! delivered on story, gameplay and replayability. Despite my minor complaints about some quality of life issues, I’ve spent more hours than I needed to solving the problems of the citizens of Kyo, shaking down roaming thugs in hopes of extracting a much needed crafting material or perhaps recruiting them into my squadron. Western fans of the series are treated to a wondrous experience that they were deprived of and one would hope their support would give RGG Studios the will to bring other Japanese only experiences out to the west or remake other side titles. I’m looking at you Like a Dragon Online, the Kurohyō titles and of course Yakuza: Dead Souls.
  2. Wccftech
    Feb 17, 2023
    80
    Kazuma Kiryu's lineage is ever present even as the streets of Kamurocho are swapped for the well-traveled streets of Kyo at a time when American influence was only starting to reach Japan. Despite being a period piece set during the tumultuous Bakumatsu period, Like a Dragon: Ishin! still feels like that classic Yakuza JRPG that fans already know and love.
  3. Oyungezer
    Apr 5, 2023
    80
    It's essentially a classic Yakuza game, but the samurai theme added a completely different flavor. Arguably one of the best games in the series.
  4. RPGamer
    Mar 8, 2023
    70
    There are some solid bones in Ishin that I want to see in other Like a Dragon games, such as the inclusion of Another Life in different forms, and its ability to transport players into a different historical timeline is both unexpected and well executed, even if there’s still room for growth. Where Like a Dragon: Ishin shines its brightest, however, is its reminder that video games can be both serious business and absolute fun. It’s what the series has made a name for itself doing, and this newest entry does not disappoint in that regard.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
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  1. yikjr-yujr-ttur
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Yet another RGG Studios gem, an easy reccomendation. best game ever in my personal opinion
  2. Inuyasha1
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    사카토모 료마의 검 멋있다. 용과같이 유신 극 근접전투랑 근접 타격감 역대급으로 높아짐 ㄷㄷ
  4. locm
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    another RGG Studios gem, imo this is the best game in the series outstanding world gameplay and music
  5. GOTYEldenRing1
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    용과같이 켄잔 극 리메이크 좀 해주세요 ㅠㅠ
    이렇게 갓겜으로 잘만드는데 켄잔도 좀 ㅠㅠ
  6. Inuyasha17
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Please remake Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! is the best game of my life. When a remake comes out, I wantRyu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Please remake Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! is the best game of my life. When a remake comes out, I want to play that game.… Expand
  7. XANDYmasamune
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    This is game is really good and Fun, one of my favorite Yakuza/Like a Dragon games in the series however, it's a good game only if we don'tThis is game is really good and Fun, one of my favorite Yakuza/Like a Dragon games in the series however, it's a good game only if we don't remember that it's a Remake. because as a Remake it is terrible, change in the combat of the game that made the gameplay slower and with less variety, and some choices of direction that were different in this Remake, such as the change of characters and voice actors, change of soundtrack. There are new songs in the game but they removed two songs that existed in the original. in terms of performance, the game is very variable, in particular there is a fight near the end of the game that, due to a lot of things happening on the screen, the frames plummet to the bottom. overall i still really enjoyed the game and would recommend it to anyone who never played the original and doesn't know japanese as the original version only exists in japan. i give it a 9 out of 10 as i really enjoyed the game and i think it has a lot of side content to do you spend countless hours.… Expand
  8. Famous_Mist
    Mar 14, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meu Deus... O que se passa comigo? Depois de ter jogado. TODOS os jogos da franquia acho que este, depois de umas 7 horas a jogar, é um dos piores, se não o pior de todos. Tem um bom sistema de luta, e pronto. Os gráficos parecem saídos da PS3 da tão maus que são. As personagens, todas as caras conhecidas, se calhar por ser mais simples, movem-se com a leveza de tijolos. As expressões.... Quais expressões? O andar km de missão em missão, que noutros jogos principalmente os de PS4, com as lojas e vida das cidades, passou a ser uma seca. É jogo que não vale nada? Não diria tanto, mas 90 como aqui vejo? Então os anteriores eram quanto? Por isso digo tem quer ser problema meu... Para mim tem que ser sempre abaixo dos 70, e 70 já é por favor.… Expand

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