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Like a Dragon: Ishin!

For the first time ever, Like a Dragon: Ishin! arrives on western shores in this remake of the original PS3 title. Set in the late Edo period of Japan, Ishin! focuses on Sakamoto Ryoma, a man struggling with his role in society currently being shaken to its core. With his mentor assassinated and a coup d'état currently ongoing between factions, Ryoma blends into the city of Kyoto and s the controversial Shogunate police known as the Shinsengumi. Players will traverse a fictional Kyoto back in the 1800s as they hack, slash, and shoot their way through strife-filled time as a representation of the real Sakamoto Ryoma, known for leading the revolution against the Shogunate starting its reformation.

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Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Action-Adventure
Systems
9/10
Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 86%
Released
February 21, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher(s)
Sega
Engine
Havok

Franchise
Yakuza
Platform(s)
Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5
How Long To Beat
25 Hours

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Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a great-looking remake that plays to the series' strengths, blending great story with satisfying combat.

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