Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Gamers HeroesJohnny Hurricane

90/100

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is the most fun I've had playing a Yakuza game since Yakuza 0. Any fan of the series or fans of samurai games, in general, should check it out.

The OuterHavenJordan Andow

Like A Dragon: Ishin! is a remake of 2014's Yakuza spinoff for PlayStation 3 and 4 exclusive to Japan. The question is nearly ten years later, is this remake worth your time? If you're a fan of the Like a Dragon series FKA Yakuza here in the West, the answer…

Press StartHarry Kalogirou

8.5/10

Like A Dragon: Ishin, offers both a familiar Yakuza experience in an entirely unique setting. Some technical issues and arbitrary systems can't hold back a compelling narrative, excellent combat, and a compact open-world packed to the brim with engaging content. Like A Dragon: Ishin shouldn't fly under your radar during this busy period, and is well-worth diving into for both series veterans and newcomers alike.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

8.5/10

To us, die-hard Yakuza/Like a Dragon fans, Ishin was like Mother 3. It was the coveted, Japan-only exclusive that sounded too good to be true, and too Japanese to ever be released in the West. I even went the distance of importing a copy of the original PS4 release of the game in order to play it, with the help of a guide and some translating apps. I was dead sure Ishin would never be released in the West, because rarely did a Japanese publisher listen to fan demand in the West. Perhaps I was...

GGReconDave McAdam

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Pure XboxPJ O'Reilly

8/10

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 grea...

MP1STPaulmichael Contreras

8/10

Like a Dragon: Ishin! checks all the boxes for fans of the series. Chock-full of things to do, people to fight, food to eat, stuff to collect, and more, it feels so comfortably familiar that you can’t help but to enjoy your stay in 1860’s Tosa and Kyo regions. Some aspects of the game’s design may feel lifted from two generations ago, and the combat tweaking feels conservative, but otherwise this will be a fine entry for veterans and newcomers alike to take a stab/shot/dance at.

Game RevolutionJason Faulkner

8/10

We’ve wanted to see a Like a Dragon: Ishin release outside of Japan for years, and the day has finally come. This spin-off is a massive departure from the neon lights and gangster-filled streets of Kamurocho. Instead, it’s a historical drama with Yakuza flare, which is sure to delight some fans of the series and confuse others. Sega was apprehensive about releasing Ishin outside of Japan for a good reason. Most gamers have only a passing familiarity with the Edo period and the Meiji Restoration, knowledge of which is required to get the most out of this game.

VGChartzPaul Broussard

7.5/10

Chicken racing gets me to the church on time.Well we might as well get this out of the way as soon as possible: the Yakuza series [...]

Sirus GamingConrad Huang

7.5/10

We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.

RPGamerAlex Fuller

The Like a Dragon series is heading deep into the past, hoping to restore Japan to its former glory. But can Kazuma -- I mean, Ryoma Sakamoto -- find a girlfriend, stop a cult, pet cats and help the Shinsengumi restore Japan?

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

Like a Dragon: Ishin! follows the tale of Sakamoto Ryoma, one of the most prolific figures in Japanese history. While draped in the visual identities of past Yakuza characters, you’ll slash away at enemies in a breathtaking and emotional story, all while singing karaoke, planting crops, and wrestlin