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Like a Dragon: Ishin! is an action role-playing game set in feudal Japan. Players control Hijikata Toushi as he fights to restore the shogunate following the Bakumatsu period. The game’s historical setting and challenging combat system make it notable for fans of samurai narratives and tactical gameplay.
It's designed for players interested in Japanese history and action RPG experiences.
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Like a Dragon: Ishin! ranks #1092 of 3543 in the Video Game ranking, behind Silent Storm, ahead of NHL 14.
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Who is the protagonist of Like a Dragon: Ishin!?
Players control Sakamoto Ryoma, a real historical samurai who lived during the Bakumatsu period in 1860s Kyoto. In the game, Ryoma adopts a fake identity to infiltrate the Shinsengumi police force to find his father's killer.
Is Like a Dragon: Ishin! a remake or a remaster?
The 2023 release, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, is a full remake of the 2014 Japan-exclusive Yakuza game, Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin!. It was rebuilt in the Unreal Engine 4 to provide updated graphics and modernized combat mechanics.
What combat styles are available in Like a Dragon: Ishin!?
The game features four distinct combat stances that players can switch between on the fly. These include the standard Swordsman style, the Gunman style with a revolver, the hand-to-hand Brawler style, and the Wild Dancer style that combines the sword and gun.
Do characters in Like a Dragon: Ishin! reuse the faces of other Yakuza characters?
Yes, the game is famous for using the digital faces of characters from the mainline Yakuza series to portray historical figures. For example, Ryoma shares the face of series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu.
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