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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: 17 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Feb 17, 2023
    91
    Whether you're a new player or a die-hard fan of the series, Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a must-play game, a thrilling action title packed with content, great characters, and a story that will keep you hooked throughout.
  2. Feb 17, 2023
    90
    A missing gem from the Yakuza/Like a Dragon saga. Ishin! has the same ingredients that made the franchise great in a story that is set in completely different era. A must play for fans of the saga and a great introductory title for newcomers.
  3. 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.
  4. Feb 17, 2023
    80
    Like A Dragon: Ishin finally arrives in the west via a slick remaster that polishes up the visuals whilst also adding some fresh new combat mechanics to boot. This is another super solid entry in the long-running Yakuza franchise, it's perhaps a little more action-focused than usual, a little more on the serious and grounded side in terms of its story, but it also remembers to pack in plenty of the sort of madcap Yakuza substories and side activities that we all know and love. There's an excellent combat system to get stuck into here alongside an epic main campaign storyline that benefits greatly from the game's fascinating historical setting. This one comes highly recommended.
  5. Feb 17, 2023
    80
    The absolute biggest draw is definitely the story, where the developers once again deliver drama and mystery that you can't wait to enjoy more of. There are few game stories that interest me to such an extent that I'm disappointed when the cutscenes are over, but the Like a Dragon series makes it happen. Like a Dragon: Ishin is by no means an exception.
  6. Feb 21, 2023
    75
    Like A Dragon: Ishin is a competent remake of a previously Japan-only release, but series veterans might find more issues to nitpick over.
  7. Feb 17, 2023
    60
    It's full of content, and fans of the series should definitely check out this instalment as well. Because if you've immersed yourself in the Like a Dragon series, this is probably an essential to add to your gaming library. I would have liked it to feel less dated and stiff. But for now, there are a few too many small details to get hung up on.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Yet another RGG Studios gem, an easy reccomendation. 10/10 score!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. 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 incrívelO 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 . Expand
  3. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    A lot of fun! Graphics look great!

    Runs really smooth on my Series X Really enjoying the storyline
  4. Feb 26, 2023
    10
    this is easily in my top 10 favorite game of all time i fcking love it great job RGG
  5. Mar 5, 2023
    10
    간지로 시작해서,
    간지로 끝나는 AAA급 초갓겜. 초강추합니다.
  6. 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. 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 overI 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

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