Like a Dragon: Ishin Combat Demo Available Now
Like a Dragon: Ishin has released a demo centered entirely around the game's newly redesigned combat. Last year, Sega surprised both new and longtime fans of the Yakuza series when it revealed Like a Dragon: Ishin, a remake of the 2014 PS4 and PS3 title that featured beloved characters from the series playing the roles of real historical figures in Japan's Late Edo period. Unlike the original, this will be the first time the game releases worldwide, and it will be available to players who pre-ordered the deluxe edition on February 17th.
Like a Dragon: Ishin was first released in Japan in February 2014 and was a launch-window title for the PlayStation 4, while also releasing on PlayStation 3. The game utilized combat mechanics from Yakuza 5 but was set in a new location inspired by the Bakumatsu period. The game centers around Sakamoto Ryoma (with an appearance based on series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu), a samurai searching for the murderer of his mentor. Like a Dragon: Ishin is a spiritual successor to Like a Dragon: Kenzan, a PS3 title similarly inspired by Japanese history that was first released in 2008.
Like a Dragon: Ishin Remake Trailer Shows Off Mini-Game Variety
While the series has had some success in the west with titles such as Yakuza 0, 2020's Yakuza: Like a Dragon saw the series skyrocket in reorganization thanks to a marketing push from Microsoft and features such as an English dub. Given that the gameplay of that title was the series' debut as a turn-based RPG, it makes sense why Sega has decided to launch a demo for Like a Dragon: Ishin focused entirely on its combat. This title blends elements from Yakuza 0 such as the four different styles of combat, with a new further emphasis on ranged weapons such as
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