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. 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

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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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