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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.

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure
Developer
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
Publisher
Sega

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Critic average

82

Average of 14 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

82

14 scored reviews

Total coverage

14

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Score range

70–100

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Mixed response

Score range is 21–30 points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 82 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.

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14 included scored reviews

90–1003 reviews · 21%
80–898 reviews · 57%
70–793 reviews · 21%
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Like a Dragon: Ishin review – An exceptional RPG that fulfils the Samurai fantasy | VG247

Published 2/17/2023

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Score

100

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Like A Dragon: Ishin Review - Rewriting History

Published 2/17/2023

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Score

80

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Jordan Helm

Hardcore Gamer

Review: Like A Dragon: Ishin!

Published 2/17/2023

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Score

80

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Eric Van Allen

Destructoid

Review: Like a Dragon: Ishin! – Destructoid

Published 2/17/2023

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Score

80

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