Michael Huber
Easy AlliesLike a Dragon: Ishin! - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 3/14/2023
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Like a Dragon: Ishin!
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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- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
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- Sega
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Jason Faulkner
Game RevolutionLike a Dragon: Ishin Review
Published 2/28/2023
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Read originalMohamed Hassan
DualShockersLike A Dragon: Ishin! Review: The Definitive Jidaigeki Experience
Published 2/21/2023
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90
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Read originalAlan Wen
EurogamerLike A Dragon: Ishin! review - both a Yakuza greatest hits and a somewhat dated remake
Published 2/17/2023
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75
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Read originalBlake Hester
Game InformerLike A Dragon: Ishin! Review - A Step Back In Time - Game Informer
Published 2/17/2023
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83
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Read originalAndrea Gonzalez
Game RantLike a Dragon: Ishin Review
Published 2/17/2023
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Read originalJordan Gerblick
GamesRadar+Like a Dragon: Ishin review: "A kick-ass Yakuza game in samurai clothes" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 2/17/2023
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Published 2/17/2023
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Read originalDominic Tarason
PC GamerLike a Dragon: Ishin! review
Published 2/17/2023
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Read originalMeg Pelliccio
TheGamerLike A Dragon: Ishin Review - They See Me Ronin', They Hatin'
Published 2/17/2023
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