Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
· Sega
Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Role-playing (RPG)
Release Date: February 21, 2023
Like a Dragon: Ishin! is an action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Released in February 2023, it is a remake of the 2014 Japan-exclusive Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! and reimagines the Like a Dragon series in a historical setting. Set in the Bakumatsu period of Japan (mid-1800s), the game follows Sakamoto Ryoma, modelled after Kazuma Kiryu, as he navigates political intrigue, conspiracies, and samurai combat while seeking revenge for his mentor's murder.
The gameplay combines swordplay, gunfighting, and hand-to-hand combat, with a mix of main story missions and side activities, including minigames and historical recreations of series staples.
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Critic Reviews
3 reviews
Video Games Chronicle
★★★★
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History class is in session and you best behave: the teacher’s a hardened gangster…
Eurogamer
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The long overdue samurai spin-off is classic Yakuza under its period dressing but also underwhelming as a current-gen remake. Eurogamer's review.
Game Informer
8.25/10
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Despite the age of its skeleton, in some ways, Like a Dragon: Ishin stands out as one of the more impressive games in Ryu Ga Gotoku's portfolio.