Like a Dragon: Ishin! Review – A Fun But Dated Yakuza Spinoff
Only Japan got to experience the magic of Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! as it was released on PlayStation 3 and 4 in 2014. However, the popularity of the series known as Yakuza resulted in the remake Like a Dragon: Ishin! arriving for next-gen consoles. As a spinoff that takes place in the Edo period of Japan, the setting is different from the modern Yakuza video games, but the themes about doing what’s right in the face of adversity still remains here.
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Sakamoto Ryōma returns to his home of Tosa, but finds himself in a bit of trouble after exchanging fists with jōshi. His adoptive father, Yoshida Tōyō, saves him before he is executed. Afterwards, Ryōma meets with his adoptive brother, Takechi Hanpeita, and joins the Tosa Loyalist Party. Ryōma and his brother meet with Tōyō, where they discuss a plan to storm the castle and demand an audience with the government. However, a mysterious man appears and slaughters Tōyō. Blamed for Tōyō’s death, Ryōma retreats and vows to find the murderer. There’s a twist in the tale, though, and Ryōma has to choose between doing the right thing or preserving himself.
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Make no mistake about it, some of the scenery in Like a Dragon: Ishin! is impressive and transports the player into this bygone era. It’s easy for Ryōma to wander around town and sample the sake and chop wood, as the people chatter and go about their business. It’s the little things and attention to detail that truly make this world come to life – not just the missions. However, it’s clear this game was designed with previous gen’s limitations in mind. While Like a Dragon: Ishin! might look open world, it isn’t, and there are
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