Like a Dragon: Ishin!

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  • Summary: 1860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword of Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will1860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword of Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 76
  3. Negative: 0 out of 76
  1. VG247
    Feb 17, 2023
    100
    Like a Dragon: Ishin in my eyes earns the lofty score I’m giving it. The game is the most fun I’ve had with a single player game in years, and getting a review code for it the same day as Hi-Fi Rush left me spoiled, incredibly tired, and astoundingly happy. It’s worth your time and your money.
  2. Twinfinite
    Feb 17, 2023
    90
    It’s an exemplary Ryu Ga Gotoku title. Fans of the older Yakuza games and Judgement will feel right at home amidst its familiar gameplay mechanics and story beats, and the polish applied to these facets will ensure they’re well rewarded for the time they invest in the game. It’s a welcome return to the series’ past, and a good sign of how well the series will hold up moving forward.
  3. GamersRD
    Feb 28, 2023
    85
    Like a Dragon: Ishin! It is a very Yakuza-like game but in a Feudal Japan setting. It's great to see familiar faces in another setting and interpreting a story based on true events. It maintains the playable bases of the series as well as its mechanics that will keep us busy for a long time.
  4. Attack of the Fanboy
    Feb 17, 2023
    80
    Like a Dragon: Ishin is a stellar period piece filled with melodramatic monologues, great combat, goofy side content, and a whole lot of heart.
  5. Gamereactor Finland
    Feb 20, 2023
    80
    A cool trip to the past is worth checking out.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Feb 21, 2023
    76
    Like a Dragon: Ishin is an excellent remake of an older unappreciated RPG with an impeccable historical story to tell. While the remake isn't in the best condition it could've been, especially on PS5, it is still a game that will provide players, especially Yakuza fans, lots to enjoy.
  7. GameOver.gr
    Apr 8, 2023
    60
    The recreation of the fall of the Bakumatsu Era at the tip of your sword is as exciting and entertaining as expected, but it seems that apart from a fresh coat of (glitchy) paint, Sega didn’t do even the basic refurbishment to bring properly this game to 2023. Unlike the wonderful job they did with the Kiwami remakes, here it feels more like Sega used the game as a training exercise for its studio to learn the Unreal Engine and simply didn’t bother to invest in anything else.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 7 out of 32
  1. yikjr-yujr-ttur
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Yet another RGG Studios gem, an easy reccomendation. best game ever in my personal opinion
  2. ViliusRepublic
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Good Ol Yakuza game experience. Mix good elements of new Yakuza games and older ones like Yakuza 0. The combat system might be the best in theGood Ol Yakuza game experience. Mix good elements of new Yakuza games and older ones like Yakuza 0. The combat system might be the best in the series. Has a lot of content too. Still overwhelmed with all the things I can do in this game.… Expand
  4. SolidGoodman
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Common RGG W. Must play for anyone with good taste, with absolute **** like atomic heart dropping nonstop these days this is a rare gem thatCommon RGG W. Must play for anyone with good taste, with absolute **** like atomic heart dropping nonstop these days this is a rare gem that only RGG can make.… Expand
  5. Zanfers
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    A fun and colorful game in the franchise, it is definitely a worth buy for RGG fans.

    The story is cool, though I avoid it most of the time in    A fun and colorful game in the franchise, it is definitely a worth buy for RGG fans.

    The story is cool, though I avoid it most of the time in favor of substories, that are countless.

    The minigames are some of the coolest ones in the series, and there is always something to do in Kyo.

    Also the combat for me personally is the most satisfying one in the entire series so far. Styles are and feel different, fights are very fluent.

    My only issue with the game so far is the complete lack of Dualsense support, no adaptive triggers, which would have been awesome for a hack n slash fighting game. It has both guns and swords which both have great adaptive trigger support in several other games.    … Expand
  6. DongNiko
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Great yakuza spin-off, but same flaw as every RGG games: too much boring side content...
  7. niko433a
    Apr 3, 2023
    7
    The story is enjoyable for the most part except for the plot twist that can be seen from a mile away.

    Grindy mechanics = EWW The ending    The story is enjoyable for the most part except for the plot twist that can be seen from a mile away.

    Grindy mechanics = EWW

    The ending is somewhat bad since there's no redemption for all the lives lost at a specific person's hands.    … Expand
  8. Mogmog000
    Feb 24, 2023
    0
    The action is monotonous and unexhilarating.
    There are few fast travel points, and moving around is tedious.
    Actors who were in the original    The action is monotonous and unexhilarating.
    There are few fast travel points, and moving around is tedious.
    Actors who were in the original film are no longer present.    … Expand

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