Ishin

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a remake of the 2014 game titled ‘Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin!’ that had a limited release back in 2014. As the Yakuza series from Ryu Ga Gotoku studio has gained popularity in recent years and Ghost of Tsushima’s blockbuster success brought a lot of fandom around the samurai history, it made perfect sense for the brand to remake one of its classics using Unreal Engine 4. Having never played a game from this studio before, I had a rough idea of what I could expect as I had seen brief gameplay footage from…

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Depending on which title you started with, Like a Dragon: Ishin! will either feel like a return to the original Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza) gameplay style, or completely new. This remake was never released in the West, but has finally been given a worldwide release. While very different in setting from every other game in the series, Like a Dragon: Ishin! keeps the brawler-style of combat, along with different fighting styles to swap between and upgrade. This skill tree and upgrade system is a bit more…

While Like A Dragon: Ishin forgoes the usual setting of the Yakuza series, it does share the majority of its DNA with those games. In particular, it borrows from Yakuza 0, including its four fighting-style system, which allows you to switch between four distinct methods of fighting on the fly. While this allows a ton of flexibility in the way you approach combat, it also means you need to understand and balance four skill trees, along with relevant equipment and items. Here's everything you need to know…

Like A Dragon: Ishin takes the Yakuza formula and places it in the 1860s, where a revolution is happening in Japan. The game has plenty of equipment and items that you have to manage and if you picked up the deluxe version of the game or preordered it, you might have some DLC items that you want to use in-game. Unfortunately, if you want to use any of your DLC items, you will need to track down Bakumatsu Bob, the clown samurai. Here's where and how you can claim your DLC items in Like A Dragon:…

Like a Dragon: Ishin is available to play today for those who purchased the Digital Deluxe edition, which grants four-day early access ahead of Ishin's official February 21 launch. If the positive reviews have you itching to play Ishin, you may be happy to learn that you can save on Steam keys for both the Digital Deluxe and standard editions at Fanatical.The standard edition is on sale for $52.79 (down from $60), and the Digital Deluxe edition is $61.59 (down from $70). Both editions come with a 5% off…

The stage of history Like a Dragon has seen its main series’ star continually rise in the west, and now we’re getting a remake of one that never managed to make it over. Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a remake of the 2014 game, tackling historical fiction through the lens of its characters, humor, and action. While the anachronistic premise can and does lead to some outlandish moments, the good news is that for the most part, Ishin comes together well. Aside from technical hitches and some tedium in the main story, Like a…

Like a Dragon: Ishin! MSRP $60.00 “Like a Dragon: Ishin's timeless story and accessibility options make up for some of its outdated gameplay.” Pros Timeless story Kyo is a great location Charming substories Welcome accessibility options Cons Inconsistent visual enhancements…

A small slice of Ryoma’s swordplay Like a Dragon: Ishin! is not far off from launch. But if the wait’s just a bit too long, there’s a demo for Ishin out today so you can get a taste of the new-old combat. The “Combat Demo” is out now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The two-part combat demo covers a roughly 20-minute section of the game, specifically spotlighting the combat of Like a Dragon: Ishin, which sees Ryoma bringing his sword, gun, and fists to bear against foes. The slice of Ishin covers both a brawl…

The Dragon of Dojima steps back in time Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku Studio are currently gearing up for the launch of Like a Dragon: Ishin! A full remake of the 2014 spin-off title in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series of action-RPGS — And speaking of yesteryear, the studios announced that a special DLC skin is included in Ishin‘s Deluxe Edition, which sees the return of the eponymous Like a Dragon protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu! The “Dragon of Dojima” DLC will allow players to dress Ishin’s hero like his centuries-later descendant,…