Like a Dragon: Ishin!

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 6 out of 34
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  1. Legendb2015
    Mar 31, 2023
    0
    I used to have this game, Like A Dragon: Ishin! Digital Edition on Xbox, until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation to provide evidence" when I violate their fragileI used to have this game, Like A Dragon: Ishin! Digital Edition on Xbox, until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation to provide evidence" when I violate their fragile "TOS". The multi-billion dollar business has no obligation to provide valid evidence for something so permanent as a PERMAMENT SUSPENSION FROM ACCESSING ANY OF YOUR PAID FOR CONTENT ON THEIR SYSTEM?!?! The thing is...you CANT leave any real hateful comments and cuss words in reviews or XBOX doesn't even even save them, just blanks it out like you didn't type anything at all. Also I would've never said anything that warrants this kind of permament suspension, at worst I was talking crap on EAs Sims 4 predatory gaming practices of cutting a main game up and selling it to you in 20-$40 "game & expansion packs". So the suspension is complete BS, groups of circle jerks can get together and report something you typed as offensive and it auto-bans you and some lame gamer on a power-trip volunteering for their "ambassador" program (more circle jerks with fragile egos) reviews the ban and appeal. Boycott Xbox, they don't deserve your money with their "woke" parenting of even the lamest of things like GAME REVIEWS. I literally cant even sign into my account to access offline content, its ALL GONE thanks to an Abusive system MS lets auto-handle, the first miss steps of "AI". Buyers BEWARE.… Expand
  2. Jrosa56
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    A lot of fun! Graphics look great!

    Runs really smooth on my Series X Really enjoying the storyline
  3. 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 want to play that game.
  4. Inuyasha1
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    용과같이 유신 극 검들이 진짜 간지나는듯
    켄잔도 극으로 리메이크 가즈아!!!
  5. debile56500
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    this is easily in my top 10 favorite game of all time i fcking love it great job RGG
  6. kiryu6666666666
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Yet another RGG Studios gem, an easy reccomendation. 10/10 score!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. NickREvil
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    O jogo e incrível não tem como dar uma nota menor que 10 , e sim rodando incrível no Xbox series X gameplay satisfatória e história incrível até agora , Recomendo .
  8. GOTYEldenRing1
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    간지로 시작해서,
    간지로 끝나는 AAA급 초갓겜. 초강추합니다.
  9. Kenmei
    Mar 3, 2023
    7
    While it's a good thing that this game even got a remastering in the first place, and that it was released in the West, this game shows it's age in a number of ways that, for a long time Yakuza/Like A Dragon player, reminds of the time when these games needed a major overhaul for some of it's mechanics. Easily the biggest upgrade is the graphics and it shows with all the major characterWhile it's a good thing that this game even got a remastering in the first place, and that it was released in the West, this game shows it's age in a number of ways that, for a long time Yakuza/Like A Dragon player, reminds of the time when these games needed a major overhaul for some of it's mechanics. Easily the biggest upgrade is the graphics and it shows with all the major character models in the game. However some character models were definitely not pulled from some of the later games, since they were no longer part of the series by that point, and it definitely shows. That also doesn't take into account the horrible looking NPC's throughout the game, which barely have seen any attention whatsoever. I will give them props on the story as it's one of my favorite ones in the series so far, especially with how closely they followed the actual real world events surrounding the Shinsegumi and even using the correct names for all parties involved. It was very intriguing, even if the twist in the end was so obvious you could see if coming from chapter 3. While I can recommend it to both new and old players alike, I'd still recommend people go for Yakuza 0 over this as an entry point to the series. Long time players of the series will get a kick out this one too but will probably feel the same way I did about the missing quality of life stuff that was added in with Yakuza 6.… Expand
  10. OKdrummer87
    May 1, 2023
    8
    If you're a fan of the Yakuza series you will enjoy this. I never played the original but i enjoyed the remake. Four different attack styles and plenty of upgrades to personalize your style. The plot is interesting. Performance is good and I didn't have any technical issues, which is amazing these days. I would have liked there to be more voice acting and I am not a fan of bloatedIf you're a fan of the Yakuza series you will enjoy this. I never played the original but i enjoyed the remake. Four different attack styles and plenty of upgrades to personalize your style. The plot is interesting. Performance is good and I didn't have any technical issues, which is amazing these days. I would have liked there to be more voice acting and I am not a fan of bloated activities and collectathons. But with the Yakuza series you can't get away from that.… Expand
  11. yikjr-yujr-ttur
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Yet another RGG Studios gem, an easy reccomendation. best game ever in my personal opinion
  12. locm
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    another RGG Studios gem, imo this is the best game in the series outstanding world gameplay and music
  13. yolixeya
    Mar 11, 2023
    8
    I really got what I was expecting. Very similar to other Yakuza games except for the setting. Finished all of the substories and then main story. 60 hours well spent.
  14. danteisthegoat
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    another RGG Studios great game,. best game ever in the series great music gameplay story and world

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#46 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#31 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GameCritics
    Apr 19, 2023
    80
    In the end, Like a Dragon: Ishin is yet another strong entry in an exceptionally strong series, finally having been translated into English and lovingly reworked for the current generation almost a decade after its initial release. The combat’s showing its age around the edges and there are other minor quibbles to be sure, but this is still a trip to the past that’s well worth taking.
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  2. GameGrin
    Mar 20, 2023
    85
    A great addition to any fan’s game collection, and sure to turn the heads of newcomers looking for some samurai action.
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  3. Xbox Tavern
    Mar 13, 2023
    85
    I am a big fan of the Yakuza series and Like a Dragon Ishin! has all the qualities that you would expect from a game in this series. It looks and feels like a modern game but certain aspects do remind you that you are playing a remake of an older game. For those new to the series this is a great one to jump into as it’s disconnected story-wise from the Yakuza thread. There is so much content to enjoy and the different combat styles keep things fresh even if the story doesn’t feel too fresh.
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