Like a Dragon: Ishin channels VTuber energy and adds Nyatasha Nyanners as a Special Guest Trooper Card
Like a Dragon: Ishin! takes players to the 1860s, with multiple Western ships arriving in Japan, sending the country into a spiral. Although the Like a Dragon series is switching to an RPG style from Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Ishin features a more combat brawler system from the previous games. A mechanic that players can utilize in combat are Trooper Cards, where they summon allies into battle. Several guest stars, celebrities, and influencers can appear in these cards, and the latest announcement features VTuber Nyatasha Nyanners.
SEGA announced this Special Guest Trooper Card on their YouTube page, where Nyatasha Nyanners introduces the card, how it works, and their history with the series.
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When players discover this card, if used in combat, it unleashes the ability called the Essence of Conquering. If a player uses it, the Essence of Conquering briefly charms the vitality out of enemies, giving players a chance to recover their health. Another recent announcement to the Special Guest Trooper Card roster was composer Alex Moukala and Kenny Omega.
Some Like a Dragon fans have been slightly careful following the announcement of these cards and using them in combat. A handful of fans have shared that including these cards ruins their immersion in the game, which seems a little off given the ridiculous history of Yakuza and Like a Dragon.
Thankfully, the development team has shared that these Trooper Cards are optional. They are not a requirement in combat, and if players prefer to avoid using them, they should find the standard gameplay mechanics are enough to complete many of the challenges awaiting them in Like a Dragon: Ishin! Trooper Cards are
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